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I love black and white photos. Sometimes they just add so much more character to a photograph than if it were in black and white. Here are a few that I like:

I first met Roxy in 2008. She was an adorable pitbull available for adoption from the Irvine Animal Care Center. She had been adopted and returned at least once, if my memory serves me correctly. All she needed was a little training and lots of love and she would prove to the world that she could be the sweetest and most adorable black pitbull you’ve ever seen. Faith, owner and trainer of Instant Karma Dog Training, had been working with Roxy for a while at the Irvine Animal Care Center. I spoke with Faith back in December at the Home for the Holidays event and knew Roxy was getting the training she deserved. Next thing then I know Faith sends me an email saying that Roxy had been adopted! And even better, she was adopted by Faith herself! I remember being so happy for Roxy as I knew she was going home to a loving family. She would find that happiness and be loved and cared for… Forever.

I honestly believe that every dog deserves a loving home. I believe that with the right training any dog, whether he is an adult with pre-existing behavioral problems or is a newly born puppy, can be trained to be the sweetest and most loving members of any family. Owning a dog isn’t just licks and laughs but a serious life long commitment. Stories like Roxy, where she has been given a second chance at happiness and a new life makes what I do the most meaningful. I love hearing about happy endings for animals I have worked with before. It truly makes what I do so enjoyable.

So here is a photo of Roxy when she was still a resident at the Irvine Animal Care Center.

Below are photos of Roxy with her new family, happy as can be. The difference in her is astounding. Roxy just makes me want to hug and kiss her. She’s so sweet and so well behaved now. I love her!

Roxy, tired from being so cute and posing for the camera.

I love Roxy’s profile. Her ears, her head, and her snout are so cute! I just want to give her a big kiss on the cheek.

Big yawn for Roxy.

Looking happily at her mom.

“Mom, can I have a treat now? I am laying down now like you told me to!”

Thank you Roxy for being so awesome, and thank you Faith for giving me the pleasure of spending time with Roxy girl.

This weekend I have a very fun photo shoot. I am photographing rescue dogs for the Pugs ‘n Pals rescue group.  I love photographing dogs, especially for dogs in need of a good home. Pugs n’ pals is hosting an adoption event this Saturday in Fountain Valley.

Speaking of which, I am due back at the Irvine Animal Care Center for some more cat photos. I have just been so busy with regular work and doing baby photos, that I have not had the time.

In any case, I will post the photos of the dogs once I have them processed, probably the next week or so.

To dog rescue groups, if you are having an adoption event in the Orange County area, I would be more than happy to come by and photograph some of your dogs.  Please drop me a note at my email address.

And this is what I came up with. Enjoy!

I have seen puggles before; mostly on the internet and in magazine, but never in person, until today.  I met the adorable puggle, Fats, outside of his daddy’s office for a photo shoot in the balmy OC sun.  He is a friendly puppy who was eager to dive into my bag of treats and toys.  I can definitely see the pug in him, and maybe even a little beagle! 

Fats is easily amused; finding himself a twig and chewing on it mercilessly.