Monthly Archives: October 2009

Happy Halloween! Dressed up dogs at Playful Puppy Palace

Hello, what a beautiful day today! Warm and sunny perfect day for Royal Humane Society Fundraiser at Playful Puppy Palace in New Westminster.

We had cookies and contests and prices and photographs, since I was only taking the photos here it goes…

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Above is Charlotte, who last year was dressed in a princess  (angel) outfit, today she was the red hat lady like her mom.

I have to say it was so greta to see the people from my neighborhood, hang out and take some photos. This year there was only a couple of dogs I have not met before. I get around I guess and now with Mischa (my new pup) arriving the end of November I will have more chances to run into everyone in doggy parks..

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Murphy, the giant Schnauzer decided no to cooperate today…this was the best I could get out of her..but really what can you except with all the commotion and small space. No worries Murphy I will catch you next time!

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Then two of my favorite 3 Rotties showed up dress as bad and good angel, so cute!

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Here is Jaden with Porter, Portuguese Water Dog dressed as a frog, I guess the outfit well suited for his water nature.

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Riley, even dressed as a pig did not lose his beautiful smile!

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Butterscotch, last year a pretty witch this year a fairy..and his brother Max went for a devil to… elegant.

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Then we had Hermosa as a ballerina..

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And Fawnzie dressed as a Doberman..the luckiest dog today..

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Then Mocha, the poodle ..

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Kitty, won last year for the best costume dressed as a bee..this year  wearing the pirate attire.

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Here is Poocho, a Chihuahua, he looks terrified in this photo, but believe me I did not hurt him!

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ANd the next was Ruby,  Daschund Chihuahua mix dressed as an elephant..no really..

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Next was Max, same mix as above, that you also have met before dressed as Mickey Mouse..

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The next dog Rhodie is a Corgi who pretended to be a lion…

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The winner of dog and owner costume combination was Jen (dressed as a Flower) and her Shih Tzu, Marcus  dressed as a bee..

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Nicky was a great wizard…

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Copper covered his beautiful Papillon ears under the devil costume..

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Asia become Dr. Puggle

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And the last one of the day was Maggie..cute pug and cocker mix

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Big thank you for all the volunteers and Lisa Woo from Playful Puppy Place for organizing the event!

Big thank you to the doggies and their parents for supporting the Royal Humane Society and allowing me the pleasure of photographing their pooches!

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Norman- Boston Terrier Poodle Mix Off Leash Dog Photography Session in New Westminster, BC

Who said you cannot have session on the beach in New Westminster? I know my spots believe me and this one is one of my favorites when I photograph dogs in New Westminster. I met Norman and his human companions early on the crisp and sunny Saturday morning. I have to say I had a hard time trying to picture the mix of a Poodle and Boston Terrier.. When I first saw Norman it was hard to understand how he could look the way he does coming from these parents, but I have to say the more I look at the photos now the more I can see this possibility. Norman is only 4 months old, so he can change a lot, but for now judge it for yourself. I have to say that no matter what his parents are he is cute as a button!

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Considering how shy Norman can be I thought that the whole session may look like the first picture, Norman sheltered in between mommy’s legs. I took some time to get him to relax; and when I put my camera away Norman opened up a bit, eat some treats  and decided that maybe I am not a scary..

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We pulled out his toys and let him run around a bit..

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and then there was some jumping…

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and more.. Looking at this photo just cracks me up, he looks so human. He reminds me of a football player or maybe the volleyball one since the beach is more appropriate for that..

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and the toy was caught and carried around….

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I cannot wait to see how Norman will look like as an adult, I photographed lots of puppy dogs and sometimes I have a hard time to recognize them when they grow up. At least they do not get ugly and wrinkly like us…

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Can you get the dog’s face and his behind in one photo? The answer below…

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Just look at these hairy ears, so funny!

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As you can see in the last few photos Norman was tired and decided to cooperate a bit, the cookies helped a lot too. They always do!

Thanks to Katie and Brian for helping out during the shoot!

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