Pictures with Santa - Toledo Pet Photographer

Join the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) and Lorenzen Studios this holiday season to have your photo taken with Santa in his sleigh in a natural outdoor setting. 
 

We have scheduled three dates and locations for this exciting holiday event. Please click on the flyer below to view the details on the dates, locations, and photo packages.

This will be my second year volunteering with GRRR for the Santa photos. It's a fun event for families to include the family pet in their holiday photos.  And the fact that the photos are taken outside in a real sleigh makes it special. The kids enjoy cookies and hot chocolate while they wait for their turn to meet Santa. Last year we had many families with a variety of pets. We even had a photo with a dog, a cat, and a ferret! So be sure to mark your calendar for this special holiday event!

All proceeds from this event will benefit GRRR.  GRRR is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. GRRR is known for taking on sick and abused animals, rehabilitating them, and helping them find loving homes. Please support GRRR and have your photo taken at this fun holiday event.

Foster Dog Cricket - Toledo Pet Photographer

Meet Cricket. She is my new foster dog from the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR).

 

Cricket is a 5 1/2 year old Golden Retriever/Lab/Greyhound mix that was surrendered to the rescue because her family fell on hard times. She is a sweet and loving girl. She is well behaved, housebroken, and gets along with other dogs. She is available for adoption through GRRR. For more information on Cricket click here.



Cricket is ready to "hop" right into her forever home.

The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. To view other adoptable Goldens from GRRR click here.

Buddy's Winning Photo - Toledo Pet Photographer

Recently I entered a few photos of my dog Buddy into the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource photo calendar contest. I was notified today that one of his photos won!

Below is the winning photo. I took this photo in Hocking Hills, OH. He had been swimming, hiking, and exploring the caves with my husband and I on our vacation this past May.

 

 

You can view the rest of the calendar winners and purchase a copy of the calendar by clicking here. All proceeds of the calendars benefit Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR). The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. To view wonderful adoptable Goldens from GRRR click here. GRRR is known for taking on sick and abused animals, rehabilitating them, and helping them find loving homes. Please consider adopting a shelter animal or supporting an organization like GRRR.

Babies and Bullies Calendar Project - Toledo Pet Photographer

Recently I have been working on a photo calendar project for Toledo's PET Bull Project (TPBP).  The organization contacted me and asked me to help out, and I agreed to volunteer my time and talent to take photographs to be used in the Babies and Bullies calendar they will soon be selling to raise funds for TPBP. The goal of the calendar project is to photograph babies and young children with Pit Bulls and other Bull-type dogs to illustrate that these dogs are gentle and are capable of being trusted with children.

Toledo's PET Bull Project is a 501C3 nonprofit organization that is committed to prevent animal cruelty and dog fighting, educate pet owners on the importance of spay and neuter, and to train pets and people in our community to become good advocates for their breed. TPBP is not a rescue; however they work with local animal rescue groups whenever necessary. They offer Pet Safety classes, Humane Education classes, Free Park Trainings, and Pawsitive Youth Training classes.

All the proceeds from the calendar sales will benefit TPBP. Once the calendars printed and ready for sale I will post the information on how to get your hands on one. So check back soon!

Buddy, the Adopted Golden - Toledo Pet Photography

Do you remember Pete (Buddy) the Foster Dog?  He was my sweet foster dog from the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR).  Well, I fell in love with him almost the instant I got him home.  He was timid and scared at first and would shy away when I tried to pet him. But after about five minutes he allowed me to pet him and then he realized he could trust me and jumped up and gave me a big hug and a smile as if to say, "Thank You!"  I fell in love instantly.

Buddy's famous smile

Soon after that, Aaron came to love him too and we decided to adopt him. On March 24th we signed the papers and he became ours. Now he is officially known as "Buddy, the Adopted Golden".

Buddy loves his tennis ball.

Did I mention because Buddy was found to be heartworm positive, the shelter he was at had him scheduled to be euthanized?  If it wasn't for the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) we would not have Buddy in our lives today. 

GRRR is known for taking on sick and abused animals, rehabilitating them, and helping them find loving homes.  Please consider adopting a shelter animal or supporting an organization like GRRR.  The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. To view the other wonderful adoptable Goldens from GRRR click here.

Pete (Buddy) the Foster Dog - Toledo Pet Photographer

This sweet guy is my new foster dog, Pete. He is one of the foster dogs from the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR). Isn't he a cutie?


This sweet guy came to us from a Columbus, Ohio shelter on Friday. He was a stray, so not much is known about his history. The shelter named him Pete, but we call him "Buddy" because he is such a sweet guy.  Unfortunately, Buddy has some health issues. He is heartworm positive, and will have to undergo treatment before he can be adopted. He may have an allergy that is causing a skin condition, and he is a bit skinny. However, he is eating well and will soon be up to his recommended weight.


It seems this guy has had it rough for a while, but that hasn't gotten him down. He is a very sweet and gentle dog that loves to snuggle.  Buddy will make a wonderful pet.

This is quintessential Pete. His adorable smile is infectious!

The Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR) a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization serving the Toledo Ohio area, including all of Northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana and lower Michigan. To view other adoptable Goldens from GRRR click here.

Dakota the Foster Dog - Toledo Pet Photographer

This sweet girl is my foster dog, Dakota. She is one of the dogs from the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource (GRRR). Isn't she beautiful? This poor girl has lived outside most of her adult life. At the age of six she was surrendered by her owner because she was going off to college and the family could not care for her. The good news is that after spending a few months in foster care, Dakota is being placed in her forever home today!

There are so many wonderful dogs in the rescue that are still in of need homes. Please visit GRRR's website if you are considering adopting a dog.

For the Cure

Tonight marks the opening of J&J Studio and Gallery's juried art exhibition, The Feminine Form, benefiting Susan G Komen for the Cure. The inspiration for the show was the feminine form and the interpretation was left up to the artists. All mediums were accepted.

The opening starts at 5:00 p.m and goes until 10:30 p.m tonight. The gallery is at 909 Jefferson St. in downtown Toledo. There will be a $30 ticket price at the door for all patrons. At least 50% of the ticket price will be donated to Susan G Komen for the Cure. In addition to the juried show there will be a basket raffle with baskets donated from local businesses, and drinks and appetizers will be served throughout the night. There will also be free chair massages with survivors having head of the line privileges. All of the money raised from the basket raffle and the 50/50 raffle will be donated to Susan G Komen.

I had the honor to be one of the guest judges for this exhibit and was impressed with the quality of the art entered into the show. Please stop by tonight for this wonderful fundraiser and help stamp out breast cancer.