I have another beautiful, feel-good photo to share with you today from one of my all time favorite photographers, Kirstie Tweed from Orange Girl Photographs. Visiting the Orange Girl Photographs blog is always a treat, even when there isn’t a dog, but when I saw this little guy I definitely squealed. Can you blame me?
From Michelle: “Poncho arrived in Calgary one snowy night in November 2009. It was his first taste of winter after coming to Canada from Mexico. Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation learned of Poncho, among other dogs, from a shelter in Cancun where had been left by people who no longer wanted him. His ribs were showing and he had rashes on his body from neglect. Luckily a couple in Calgary had been considering fostering a dog and took him in “just until they could find him a forever home”. It didn’t take long for them to fall in love with Poncho and they adopted him a month later. He immediately loved to snuggle with his new mom but was initially scared of men. After a little practise he has learned to trust most men and absolutely loves his new family. When he’s not chasing a squeaky toy, Poncho will be found cuddling in someones lap, or sleeping between his parent’s pillows. He has also grown accustomed to winter as you can see by how comfortable he looks in mid-February during his ‘mom’ and ‘dad’s’ wedding in Canmore, Alberta.”
Normally I only feature one image on Fridays, but this week I simply have to share two!
To see more of this lovely wedding, check out Kirstie’s gorgeous blog. You might want to like her brand new facebook page to get a glimpse into the beautiful weddings and dogs that she photographs!
About Orange Girl: Mountain wedding photographer Kirstie Tweed is based in Banff, Canada. Orange Girl specializes in candid, emotional, modern wedding photography in spectacular settings. Kirstie volunteers photographing adoptable dogs. She lives with her husband, Kevin, and their two dogs Leroy and Mabel.
Be sure to check out this week’s links!
This story made me sad, angry and unbelievably happy! Miracle Puppy Changes Boy’s Life
10 Things you Need to Foster a Dog
Dognapping on the Rise, please be sure to take precautions!
If you need dog collars, leashes or toys check out Saffron On the Hill. Purchases help support some of the world’s cutest pugs including Granny Giggles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EVwlMVYqMu4
Upcoming Events:
May 3 6th Annual Spring Fling, NY, NY
May 3-5 Doglovers Show, Melbourne, AU
May 3-5 NKLA Adoption Event, Los Angeles, CA
May 7 Diamonds in the Ruff Gala, New York, NY
May 11 Marin Human(e) Race, Marin County, CA
May 12, Stand Up for Pits, Arlington, VA
May 15 Rescue the Runway by Mr. Jones, NY, NY
May 18 7th Annual For the Love Of Animals Gala
June 1 Lab Rescue Dog Walk, Annapolis, MD
June 29 Paws and Stripes: Celebration of Heroes, Albuquerque, NM
July 13-14 No Kill Conference Washington, DC
If you have an upcoming event and would like to see it posted here, email rescue (at) dailydogtag.com.
Abby (Doggerel) says
Thanks for sharing the link! Happy Friday!
Ohhh Snap says
Such a cutie patootie! My dog would so not be able to do that video btw lol.
Nanci says
Thanks for sharing the awesome photo of Poncho. The photo’s of his humans on Kristie’s blogs are fantastic.