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tucker :: yes, this is a real dog

Tucker’s dad referred to him as a bit of a “shrinking violet.” This little Pomeranian munchkin was originally a show dog, was retired due to some medical issues and then rehomed to another family. He eventually came back to his breeder showing signs of abuse, and that’s when his new, super-loving family took him in. It was sad to see him cringe every time they reached for him, though he loved to be held. Tucker trusts his family but is pretty leery of strangers, so I kept my distance. Our shoot was a delicate dance of treat, squeak, one flash, scamper back to mom. (repeat) We got some really great photos of him though, (if I do say so myself) plus he’s just a fluffy squishy teddy bear, so it’s hard not to look good  :)

tucker tucker :: yes, this is a real dog
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4 comments

Alice G Patterson - Oh my goodness, these are so great! One of my girls is a pomeranian, so you know I’m squealing with delight over here. So glad to read that Tucker has found a good home. I can’t imagine anyone being cruel to such a cute little creature.January 27, 2012 – 11:32 am

MoM - I love that 3rd picture. Have you ever seen such a big “smile”.January 27, 2012 – 8:34 am

Catherine - Good boy, Tucker! You’re a shining star.January 27, 2012 – 12:36 am

Jen Olson - After my darling Mandy – the cutest thing ever. Love, love, love.January 27, 2012 – 12:24 am

save a bull :: january pet rescue of the month

As everyone’s busy holiday schedules are starting to normalize, we got a couple wonderful Bullies into the studio for our January Rescue of the Month. You might remember this fabulous rescue from our big art show fundraiser last year.  Save A Bull “envisions a world where these unjustly maligned dogs share homes with kind, loving, and competent humans, where their honor can be restored and preserved.” They’re dedicated to educating the public on how to properly raise, care for and love American Pit Bull Terriers and other Bull breeds, and they have some great resources to check out on their site. While you’re there, read up on their extensive list of success stories, buy yourself some swag, and maybe even consider being a foster.

They’re currently holding a food drive with UrbAnimal and Solid Gold Northland. For every bag of Solid Gold you purchase at UrbAnimal, Solid Gold will donate either 4 or 8 pounds of food to Save A Bull. AND…. their Turkey Jerky is on sale for $10 and every penny of that $10 you purchase will be donated as well! The drive goes until Saturday, February 11th, when they’ll celebrate with “Puppy Love,” a free Valentine themed fundraiser at the Uptown UrbAnimal store from 11am-3pm. RSVP on their Facebook event, or just show up that day to enjoy a bake sale, kissing booth, cake walk, $25 microchipping, make your own Valentines, and apparently win a date with Save A Bull founder, Tahlia! It should be a great time, so we hope you can make it! (I may even bake something for the sale!)

Now onto the adoptables! Sweet Jim was found as a stray with very recent chemical burns all along his back. (how anyone can do something like that is beyond me) He was adopted into a loving family, but they sadly lost their home and had to give him up. Save A Bull took him in and he’s more than ready to find his new forever family. Also, I think Jim is a fantastic dog name.

jim save a bull :: january pet rescue of the month
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Pretty Leela was found locally as a stray. She obviously had some puppies, but they were never found and no one came to claim her. She’s very happy and smiley, and would do great as an only dog, or with a compatible canine friend.

leela save a bull :: january pet rescue of the month
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5 comments

Cheyenne niccum - i cant believe i have never heard of SAB!! i am in love with pits and always ahve been since i was little.January 27, 2012 – 10:03 am

Tucker's Mom - What beautiful dogs! We’re so happy that they are safe in foster care and awaiting their fur-ever homes.January 25, 2012 – 6:52 pm

Rachel - SAB is an amazing organization with a lot of heart! I fostered for 3 rescues before finding SAB and have never looked back. The dogs are incredible with an immeasurable capacity to love.January 25, 2012 – 2:07 pm

JoEllen - awe… both so darling.. wish them the best of luck finding wonderful and loving homes they so much deserve !!January 25, 2012 – 1:19 pm

Beth - They are both so cute. I hope they find good homes soon!January 25, 2012 – 1:13 pm

lunabelle :: joy session :: minneapolis cat photographer

I photographed beautiful little Lunabelle’s Joy Session just an hour before she had to say goodbye. She was having frequent seizures, some pretty severe. She was very alert and happy while I was there, and it makes it even more heartbreaking when they don’t look sick on the outside. Lunabelle, like many of my Joy Session clients, had the wonderful Dr. Karen Randall of Solace Veterinary Hospice come to her home for her final moments. I feel so honored when people welcome me into their lives in these very emotional, personal times, and for Dr. Randall it must be tenfold.

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Lunabelle loved catching some rays on the deck :)
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10 comments

jess - beautiful cat! fantastic work and sad story :( my heart breaks for lunabelle’s familyJanuary 25, 2012 – 7:58 pm

Tucker's Mom - Our deepest condolences go out to Lunabelle’s family in this time of great sorrow. The photos are lovely, and I am sure it will be a great comfort to Lunabelle’s family to have such beautiful images to remember her by.January 24, 2012 – 10:31 pm

Tucker's Mom - Our deepest condolences go out to Lunabelle’s family in this time of great sadness. The photos are lovely and I am sure they will be a great comfort to Lunabelle’s loved ones to have them to remember her by.January 24, 2012 – 10:29 pm

Sue Kainz - Lunabelle was one very special “kitty”.January 24, 2012 – 10:10 am

Michelle Kainz - Oh my dear sweet Lunabelle, how deeply you are missed…. Sarah, you do such a wonderful thing coming out on a moments notice for a Joy Session, and I can’t say enough about Dr. Randall, what a comfort she was, and she too came out on a moments notice.

Thank you for doing such an amazing job capturing the beauty and sweetness of Lunabelle.January 24, 2012 – 10:02 am

Charlotte Reeves - So very sad. I am happy for the owners that they at least have these beautiful shots to remember her by.January 23, 2012 – 10:29 pm

Michelle - Precious…she looks so peaceful laying in the sun…such wonderful memories to have of her.January 23, 2012 – 9:54 pm

Barb Brown - Oh so sweet. She was obviously well loved.January 23, 2012 – 9:50 pm

Nicole Glazier - Beautiful shots, Sara.January 23, 2012 – 9:46 pm

Sandi Chetwynd - Heartbreaking! Gorgeous photo’s that will be treasured.January 23, 2012 – 9:45 pm

shiva :: twin cities pet photography

Shiva. American Staffordshire Terrier. 12 years young. Supermodel.

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shiva shiva :: twin cities pet photography

2 comments

Melissa Caldwell - I LOVE all the pictures you did of my girl!! You did such an amazing job of capturing her personality. Thanks so much for photographing my favorite supermodel!!January 25, 2012 – 12:34 pm

Kelly - She looks like a young pup! Fabulous pictures, Sarah.January 24, 2012 – 4:14 pm

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