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Waltonpets Furtography Session: Elf

11/29/2017

Wednesday, 10:24 AM – this playful little low-rider pup came into Walton County Animal Control on November 27, 2017. They said they found him two days prior but couldn’t find his owner. Being a happy, short-legged, smallish-sized dog he’d hopefully get adopted quickly.

I switched to a wider angle lens to capture the fact that he was still a small puppy. When using the 70-200mm, it can make the smaller dogs look a little bigger.

He was happy to play and run around my feet, so I placed him up on an outdoor table to get his cute shots with toy in mouth!

“Elf” was photographed on November 29, 2017 for Walton County Animal Control in Monroe, Georgia and put on the shelter’s website, www.waltonpets.net, to wait for adoption or rescue. He was rescued on November 30 by Burlington County Animal Alliance of New Jersey! His rescue was sponsored by generous donations to the rescue group from Lane and Anne!

"Common" Hawk...

11/29/2017

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Red-shouldered Hawk perched in tree Picture

Raptor bird of prey the Red Shouldered Hawk is perched and hunting for small mammals and birds. Monroe, Georgia, USA

Wednesday, 12:02 PM – Surprisingly warm today; 69°. A coworker pointed out one of the Red-shouldered Hawks sitting in a tree near the animal shelter parking lot. There are at least one pair of Red-shoulders that hang out around the shelter and ponds. I hear their distinct cries almost daily. On many occasions they’ve been spotted in this same location, perched above a draining ditch that seems to harbor a lot of wild mice.

Sure I’ve photographed plenty of Red-shouldered Hawks… and I may have already photographed this same bird! But just because something is common should it be ignored? I’m always fascinated and stop to watch any animal, even if I see it every day.

Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus
Walton County, Georgia
Mostly cloudy.
Sunrise 7:19 AM, Sunset 5:24 PM
Day length: 10 hours, 5 minutes
Moon: 79% waxing gibbous

Red-shouldered Hawk perched in tree Picture

Raptor bird of prey the Red Shouldered Hawk is perched and hunting for small mammals and birds. Monroe, Georgia, USA

Red-shouldered Hawk perched in tree Picture

Raptor bird of prey the Red Shouldered Hawk is perched and hunting for small mammals and birds. Monroe, Georgia, USA

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Rudi

11/28/2017

Tuesday, 10:16 AM - “Rudy” was quite the forgiving pup. Just one day after being bit on the nose and nearly pulled through his kennel gate by a pitbull in the shelter, he was willing to go out and play nice with other dogs again! The scar on his nose can be clearly seen in the photo and tells the story of what the kennel attendant went through to get the other dog to let go of his snout!

Rudy was turned in by a citizen to the Walton County Animal Control shelter on November 20, 2017. He was found running loose and his owner wasn’t located; his faded, dirty collar which lacked a tag offering no help to get him home. Being a heeler mix, he wasn’t too big a dog; perhaps about 45 pounds.

“Rudy” was photographed for the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia on November 28, 2017. He was put on the shelter’s adoption website, www.waltonpets.net and was rescued on December 2 by Pound Puppies N Kittens Rescue. His rescue was made possible by generous donations to PPNK from Anne, Lane, Thomasena and Alice!

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Gatsby

11/28/2017

Tuesday, 10:29 AM – “Gatsby” was a happy, playful young boy that was surrendered to the shelter by his owner on November 27, 2017.

Being about 10 months old, he was still a puppy, but in a big boys body! He was a lot of fun to romp with before his photo session.

Instead of getting him neutered and waiting for him to age a little out of his “teenage” years, his owner gave him up because he had “too much energy” for her children and other, older dog.

But with some more training, a little maturity, and some long walks and play sessions, “Gatsby” would be an awesome boy. Their loss and someone else’s gain… I hoped. As long as we could get him rescued or adopted out!

“Gatsby” was photographed for the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia on November 28, 2017. He was placed on the shelter’s adoption website, www.waltonpets.net and was rescued on December 2 by Pound Puppies N Kittens Rescue! He was sponsored with generous donations to the rescue from Anne, Lane, Randee and Alice!

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Storm

11/28/2017

Tuesday, 10:44 AM – “Storm” was picked up stray by a Walton County Animal Control officer on November 20, 2017. Because of the Thanksgiving week, she didn’t have a fair crack at being advertised for adoption. But her turn for a glamour photo session came up today.

In her kennel, “Storm” was a quiet and sweet girl. But upon getting outside, I see why the officer gave her that name! She was so excited to get outside and was 100 miles-per-hour the whole time. It was only when she got tangled in the bushes that I was able to snap a few photos.

This sweet girl had some scars all over her nose. Unfortunately that would probably scare some people off. But in the interaction pen with a couple of other dogs she was all play.

“Storm” was photographed on November 28, 2017 for Walton County Animal Control in Monroe, Georgia and put on the shelter’s adoption website, www.waltonpets.net. She got a long-distance rescue from Hornell Area Humane Society of New York on December 8, 2017. Her trip up north was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Anne, Lane, Cindy, Alice, Kay, Gael, and Audrey!

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Hartley

11/2/2017

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Thursday, 9:02 AM - It isn’t very often that the shelter gets a great big Dane like this! And it isn’t very often that a Dane wouldn’t get claimed by its owner!

“Hartley” was picked up stray on October 16, 2017 when she had found her way into somebody’s horse pasture. The animal control officer had quite a time squeezing her into the animal compartment of the vehicle! She was posted on www.helpinglostpets.com and her owner came to claim her the following day.

But the next week, on October 24, “Hartley” was brought in to the shelter again by a citizen that found her roaming. The shelter called her owner and waited. But after 9 days, she still hadn’t been claimed. During that period of time, she got five potential adopters and four licensed rescues wanting to take her in.

To be honest, “Hartley” didn’t really need a photo session. She had plenty of interest from the quick shot snapped in my office. But I didn’t have any Great Dane shots in my portfolio… and certainly none of a gorgeous harlequin Dane. I took her to a few different locations around the shelter and fired away.

“Hartley” was more difficult to photograph than I initially thought. Her size filled the viewfinder, requiring me to back up pretty far to get the full body shots using my 70-200mm lens. Then I'd scoot along on my butt a little bit closer to get some face shots. All the while, she was pacing back and forth. She didn’t sit still for a moment!

When all was done, I came away with over 30 decent shots, but had taken over 400! A full SD card forced me to end her photo session.

"Hartley" was photographed for the Walton County Animal Control shelter on November 2, 2017. She was adopted by a very happy family on November 3, 2017.

Waltonpets Furtography Session: King

10/31/2017

Tuesday, 8:59 AM – It isn’t only people that are camera shy. “King” (named after Stephen King for our Halloween themed names) was a bouncy and happy young boy. However, as soon as I’d raise my lens, he turned on that “I just chewed up the remote” sad-eyed look.

He was a young boy (about 10-12 months) that was turned in to the Walton County Animal Control shelter on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Unfortunately, dogs turned in on Saturdays loose a few days of internet postings. But I was able to pull him out for a photo session along with several others this busy morning.

“King” was photographed for the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Georgia on October 31, 2017. He was rescued on November 2, 2017 and his rescue transport was sponsored by a generous donation from Anne!

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Bagel

10/31/2017

Tuesday, 9:12 AM – I’m losing count. This is the fourth or fifth Beagle in the last week to come into the shelter. But this handsome older boy wins the award for the longest, biggest, Beagleist ears!!!

“Bagel” was turned in as a stray to the Walton County Animal Control shelter on October 31, 2017. The gentleman surrendering him said he’d had him about 2 weeks.

Since there was no lost report on file on www.helpinglostpets.com, I didn’t want to lose time and walked “Bagel” out behind the shelter for a photography session.

Poor old boy tested heartworm positive, but at least the antigens were low. And as populuar as the last four Beagles were, perhaps he’ll also have a shot at rescue.

“Bagel” was photographed for Walton County Animal Control, Georgia, on October 31, 2017 and put on the shelter’s website, www.waltonpets.net. He was adopted on November 3rd and was on his way to Kentucky!

Waltonpets Furtography Blog: Snickers

10/31/2017

Tuesday, 8:32 AM – other staff said, “Boston Terrier… on steroids!” I wasn’t so sure about that. But with his crooked tail, cute underbite and pointy ears, I could say for sure he was a cute pup.

“Snickers” was brought into the Walton County Animal Control shelter as a stray on October 30, 2017. He was a little skittish and unsure his first day, but warmed up to the staff quite well overnight. As long as he was sure you were a friend, he was a friend in return!

He was a smallish medium-sized boy and already about 6 months old, so probably wouldn’t get too much bigger. Even though his stray-hold wasn’t up, I got him his vaccines, deworming, flea meds and “professional” photo session on Halloween morning.

“Snickers” was photographed for Walton County Animal Control shelter in Georgia on October 31, 2017. He was put on the shelter’s website, www.waltonpets.net, in hopes of finding his new home. He was rescued by Washington Wilkes DAWGS rescue on November 7, 2017. He was sponsored by generous donations to the rescue from Blan and Alice.

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Candy Corn

10/31/2017

Tuesday, 8:43 AM – Sometimes I wish these dogs could talk. I would love to have known what “Candy Corn” had really been through.

She was turned in to the Walton County Animal Control shelter on October 27, 2017 as a stray. She was found a truck stop on Highway 11, south of Monroe, Georgia. Although she had a brand new blue collar, it didn’t appear that she’d been treated so nicely.

This short, bow-legged Bulldog mix had a swollen rear leg. I wasn’t sure the cause until a puncture opened up and began to drain the following day. She had some type of puncture injury – a dog bite? a gun shot? – and would no doubt need a little bit of vet care and antibiotics.

This poor girl was also absolutely covered in fleas. They were running all over her scabby skin. But a good bit of flea spray would get her on the road to recovery. And thank God she tested heartworm negative!

For all that neglect, “Candy Corn” was a bit shy when in her kennel, but turned into an affectionate girl when outdoors in a more calm environment.

“Candy Corn” was photography for Walton County Animal Control on October 31, 2017 and placed on the shelter’s website, www.waltonpets.net. She was rescued by Washington Wilkes DAWGS rescue on November 7, 2017 and sponsored by generous donations to the rescue from Cindy, Barbara, Anne, Lane and Alice.

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Chancey

10/31/2017

Tuesday, 8:54 AM – “Chancey” was a Black mouthed Cur mixed breed dog that was surrendered by his owner to the Walton County Animal Control shelter on October 27, 2017. This well-behaved boy would sit and shake on command and was an excellent leash walker. He was also already neutered, microchipped, housebroken and playful with other dogs, which would greatly increase his chances of adoption or rescue.

“Chancey” was photographed on October 31, 2017 and placed on the shelter’s website, www.waltonpets.net. He was rescued on November 1, 2017 by Washington-Wilkes DAWGS Rescue and sponsored by generous donations to the rescue from Barbara and Cindy!

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Gobstopper and Rolo

10/17/2017

Tuesday, 9:34 AM – “Gobstopper” and “Rolo” (Halloween themed names this month) were two adorable kittens surrendered to the shelter on October 17, 2017.

Surprisingly, I had time that morning to get their photos against the gray muslin backdrop. I always love how the orange cats contrast against the grayish-blue background. Complementary colors on the color wheel!

They were both adopted together by Jessica in a 2-for-1 adoption (who can resist?) on October 20, 2017.

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Camo

10/16/2017

Monday, 11:15 AM – “Camo” was an owner surrender kitty that was turned in to Walton County Animal Control on October 16, 2017. She went into the “kitty studio” that morning for a glamour session. She was rescued by Pound Puppies N Kittens rescue two days later!

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Snickers

10/13/2017

Friday, 11:26 AM - Happy! Happy! Happy! That’s “Snickers”! A happy boyl! “Snickers” was turned in to the Walton County Animal Control shelter as a stray on October 12, 2017. He had never met any of us before, but that really didn’t matter to him. He was so happy to see all of us! The only time I think he was sad was when the shelter staff left for the day.

He was "just a mutt", but handsome nonetheless. It looked like perhaps there was a little Collie, or shepherd, or Anatolian back in the blood line somewhere. He already had some good size for a young age (about 5 months old). Playful, happy boy… deserving of a good home!

“Snickers” was turned in to the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia on October 12, 2017. He was photographed for the shelter’s website, www.waltonpets.net on October 13, 2017. He was adopted by Brittany on October 16, 2017!

Waltonpets Furtography Session: Pumpkin

10/13/2017

Friday, 11:19 AM – “Pumpkin” was a sweet, submissive pup that was picked up by a Walton County Animal control officer on October 12, 2017.

She was a young girl and probably never too far from home yet. She wasn't too sure of the surroundings and the loud kennel. So she plopped down in the grass for her photo session.

Being a sweet and submissive girl, she’d make a great family pet to grow up with the kids.

“Pumpkin” was photographed for the Walton County Animal Control shelter on October 13, 2017 and put on the shelter’s website, www.waltonpets.net to find a new home. She was adopted by Michaela on October 18, 2017!

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