My Shelter Dogs

LoveLost · 12-27-2007, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

Alright, here are some oldies that I don't think I've shared yet.

Great pics!

I think I asked before, but just as a reminder I'll ask again. Is it ok to use your pics for the shelter video I'm making? I've been making it for a while, because I don't have enough time to work on it and Windows Movie Maker is a pain in the butt! But It is being worked on! So if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to use this bunch as well. I've been looking at your site taking some pics off of there (the pics are big enough

) hopefully you don't mind! I'll give you full credit for the pics of course and link to your site!

Dakota Spirit · 12-27-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveLost

Great pics!

I think I asked before, but just as a reminder I'll ask again. Is it ok to use your pics for the shelter video I'm making? I've been making it for a while, because I don't have enough time to work on it and Windows Movie Maker is a pain in the butt! But It is being worked on! So if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to use this bunch as well. I've been looking at your site taking some pics off of there (the pics are big enough

) hopefully you don't mind! I'll give you full credit for the pics of course and link to your site!

Thanks! And nope, I don't mind

. All of my dog pictures are actually up on the site, so you can use anything from there.

Dakota Spirit · 12-31-2007, 12:07 AM

Two more oldies that I don't think I've shared yet:

The holidays are finally calming down and I can get back to my regular work schedule - starting tomorrow

. Lol, I've been really bad about forgetting my camera lately so I'll make sure to tie it to my wrist this time. It'll be fun to finally have some new pictures.

Pawper · 12-31-2007, 12:02 PM

Dakota spirit, i do rescue work as well, so I know how you feel about loving them all, and caring for 1000 dogs at once! We had a photographer that did just like you are doing, and we ended up using the pictures for a calender and as a little blurp that went out on reminders and post cards from local vets....seemed to work really well!

Dakota Spirit · 01-01-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawper

Dakota spirit, i do rescue work as well, so I know how you feel about loving them all, and caring for 1000 dogs at once! We had a photographer that did just like you are doing, and we ended up using the pictures for a calender and as a little blurp that went out on reminders and post cards from local vets....seemed to work really well!

I've thought about doing a calender as well - and then donating any proceeds to the shelter. One thing that has really kept me from progressing though - is a lot of my pictures depict the dogs still in their shelter environment. Most of the other calenders I see show the dogs after they've found a new home - I didn't know if people would really be interesting in having pictures of dogs in a kennel hanging on their wall.

Cassie Nova · 01-01-2008, 04:53 PM

It might be a kind reminder that there are always dogs in shelters who are just as cute and sweet as those well-bred puppies.

Inga · 01-01-2008, 05:48 PM

Might be easier to start compiling pictures taken in spring outside. Do you have any nice grassy areas or treed areas you can take pictures? I would sneak in a few of them in their cages. good reminder to people that their are still wonderful, beautiful dogs in shelters. some folks don't want to hear about those. It makes it hard for them to keep pumping out the puppies if they have to hear about all those dying in shelters. Most of those people are the ones you hear quoted saying " the dogs in shelters have some kind of problem" Funny though, I worked with a lot of shelter dogs that were absolutely amazing. All they needed was a home and a chance to show it.

Dakota Spirit · 01-01-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Inga

Might be easier to start compiling pictures taken in spring outside. Do you have any nice grassy areas or treed areas you can take pictures? I would sneak in a few of them in their cages. good reminder to people that their are still wonderful, beautiful dogs in shelters. some folks don't want to hear about those. It makes it hard for them to keep pumping out the puppies if they have to hear about all those dying in shelters. Most of those people are the ones you hear quoted saying " the dogs in shelters have some kind of problem" Funny though, I worked with a lot of shelter dogs that were absolutely amazing. All they needed was a home and a chance to show it.

Lol, Cassie

Inga - Unfortunately I don't have access to any areas like that. Our shelter is right smack in the middle of a downtown city. There are factories and a high way all around us :/. I can take pictures out in the play area but it tends to make things harder as all the dogs want to do is run around and play

I've been lucky enough to get a few good ones such as the GSD on the first page and the Red Tri Aussie...somewhere back in the pages

but that's about it.

One thing I can do though, is take more pictures while I am bathing. The dogs are out and happy - so that could be a nice substitute for a few pages. Plus, I'm not against sneaking a few kennel shots in. Especially some of the really special ones.

Thanks for the suggestions all.

Dakota Spirit · 01-07-2008, 10:36 PM

Just giving a little update -

I've been really busy with school lately (the semester is ending) so I haven't had time to get any of my new pictures up and organized. Just wanted to apologize for the delay and let everyone know that I will still be posting here. Hopefully I'll have some new material by Wed.

Thanks everyone.

TeddieXRuxpin · 01-07-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

Just giving a little update -

I've been really busy with school lately (the semester is ending) so I haven't had time to get any of my new pictures up and organized. Just wanted to apologize for the delay and let everyone know that I will still be posting here. Hopefully I'll have some new material by Wed.

Thanks everyone.

I wondered where you'd been.

My thread has also been down, but for other reasons. A whole litter came down with URIs and then parvo... Did you see my thread that Elliot came home with me?

Well any way I can't wait until the new pictures..

Dakota Spirit · 01-08-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

I wondered where you'd been.

My thread has also been down, but for other reasons. A whole litter came down with URIs and then parvo... Did you see my thread that Elliot came home with me?

Well any way I can't wait until the new pictures..

I remember hearing about that - I think the last update I saw recounted losing two pups thus far. How are they doing now? I hope Elliot managed to escaped the parvo window - it's such a nasty thing to get.

Thanks

TeddieXRuxpin · 01-08-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

I remember hearing about that - I think the last update I saw recounted losing two pups thus far. How are they doing now? I hope Elliot managed to escaped the parvo window - it's such a nasty thing to get.

Thanks

I wasn't sure if you had seen the thread(s) lol. I guess I'm still excited.

He has been lucky to not get Parvo, but he's got kennel cough. He's becoming a very expensive dog to "doggy sit" for. I'm not sure how long he'll be here now. I haven't really heard anything from his foster and they were still dealing with the parvo there.

They're doing better, but the last I heard there was another critical. One other was dealing with pneumonia and others with URI. It's not the wat to stay the new year.

Dakota Spirit · 01-11-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

I wasn't sure if you had seen the thread(s) lol. I guess I'm still excited.

He has been lucky to not get Parvo, but he's got kennel cough. He's becoming a very expensive dog to "doggy sit" for. I'm not sure how long he'll be here now. I haven't really heard anything from his foster and they were still dealing with the parvo there.

They're doing better, but the last I heard there was another critical. One other was dealing with pneumonia and others with URI. It's not the wat to stay the new year.

That's too bad, I'm glad Elliot is doing ok though. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the other pups.

Now FINALLY some new shots. This is going to take a few posts. Also I decided to start writing 'unknown' rather then 'no name' because for one, more often then not it that I personally do not know the name yet - but also I think it sounds better. Like there IS a name to this dog - we just haven't figured it out yet

Names: Kona, Tater, unknown, Scooby-Doo ( I know..I know), unknown, Tigger, Bailey, unknown.

Dakota Spirit · 01-11-2008, 11:03 PM

Part 2

Names: Everyone here (except the sixth dog - that's Tater.) is an unknown BUT the first 4 are also all adopted

Dakota Spirit · 01-11-2008, 11:08 PM

Part 3

Names:

Mcgreggor, 3 unknowns, and Ginger

That's all for now

Vixen16 · 01-12-2008, 07:48 PM

Do you get a lot of Inus in your Rescue?? ive seen them in a lot of the pics..

.. some of those might also me Akita's though ((not sure)).
I want to adopt...

... I feel bad for all of them!

Dakota Spirit · 01-12-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vixen16

Do you get a lot of Inus in your Rescue?? ive seen them in a lot of the pics..

.. some of those might also me Akita's though ((not sure)).
I want to adopt...

... I feel bad for all of them!

No, not especially. I'd have to look back but I think I only have pictures of maybe 2 or 3 Shibas total.

We do get the occasional Akita/Akita mix (in part 2 of this batch, the 4th dog is an Akita mix) - but again, not overly common.

Dakota Spirit · 01-14-2008, 09:51 PM

Couple more. These were taken while Hound Bound and I were doing personality tests.

Names:

Casey (Inga, you'd love this guy. He's GSD/Rottie cross and utterly stunning. Nice personality too.), Mr. Squiggles, and Bailey

Hound Bound · 01-15-2008, 01:31 AM

Aha! You called him Mr. Squiggles XD I can't believe that nonsensical name is legit now. Finally, my genius is recognized!

Casey was a sweetheart. I hope I don't work on Wednesday, so maybe I'll get to see him again. I want more hugs n' kisses

Dakota Spirit · 01-15-2008, 09:38 AM

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Aha! You called him Mr. Squiggles XD I can't believe that nonsensical name is legit now. Finally, my genius is recognized!

Casey was a sweetheart. I hope I don't work on Wednesday, so maybe I'll get to see him again. I want more hugs n' kisses

Even Cecily recognized the name. You have free reign now and that could be dangerous

I know :/ I really like him. He's a handsome dog though - there shouldn't be any adoption troubles.