Thanks to Crystal Reyns Photography for sending in these engagement photos of Matt, Emily, and their three dogs. I think they found the perfect rural setting.From Crystal: "Emily and Matt are locals to Virginia and knew exactly the type of engagement photos they wanted: country, romantic, and especially wanted to include their fur babies. They picked a gorgeous country vineyard in the heart of Louisa, Virginia. Weston Farms offered all the backdrops they wanted, and the beautiful ... continue reading
DIY Simple Snowman Toy for Dogs
Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars Incorporated, sponsored this post. All opinions are mine alone. #PAWsomeGifts #ClausAndPaws #CollectiveBias This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, I'll earn a small fee at no additional cost to you.I consider myself very lucky that my sisters are my best friends, and two of them live in town. My sister, Alice, is a talented photographer, and when she has an all-day shoot, I give her dogs a ... continue reading
Happy Tails: Nina the Lab/Terrier Mixed Breed
Happy National Mutt Day! I love these photos of Nina from Jennifer Cortiella. Nina is Lab-Terrier mix. She was just a puppy when Walter adopted her from Miami-Dade Animal Services.From Jennifer: "Walter said what caught his eye and made him rescue Nina was because out of all the puppies in the shelter she was the only one that was quiet and laying down at the end of the kennel while the other puppies were barking and jumping up and down. He said to himself this is the pup for me, ... continue reading
Focus: Scout the Spaniel
Scout the Spaniel is photographer's Connie Meinhardt's favorite subject, and it is easy to see why! I love his freckled nose and paws! While it is hard to believe, Scout was once lost or abandoned and all alone in the world.From Connie: "Scout is my adorable rescue.I found him on Petfinder and couldn't resist him! I had to drive almost two hours to meet him, but it was worth it. He was brought in after being found alone at a campsite. He was so skinny and emaciated. I adopted him ... continue reading
Engaging Tails: Ellie the Great Dane-Labrador Mix
Having an open mind helps many of us find happiness, and also saves lives. Samantha and her dog Ellie are a perfect example of this. Ellie is a gorgeous Great Dane and Labrador mix. Thanks to AO & JO Photography and Videography for sharing this beautiful engagement session! From Sam: "Before meeting my husband, I adopted Eleanor 'Ellie' Rigby (I named her after a Beatle's song) from a kill shelter in Wayne County, NC. Her previous owners surrendered her. I went to the ... continue reading









