I've heard this one before.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- A Wisconsin teenager using a classic excuse for evading schoolwork missed a class trip to Peru despite his tale being true: The dog ate his passport.

Officials at Chicago's O'Hare airport told 17-year-old Jon Meier the chewed-on document was fine, but authorities in Miami rejected it and wouldn't let him board the southbound aircraft.

His family's 1-year-old golden retriever, Sunshine, chewed a corner of the document, obscuring some numbers. Meier couldn't get another passport in time to join the trip with his Spanish class from Eau Claire North High School. The 12-day trip ended Monday.

Meier says he can't blame anyone, not even Sunshine: "I love her too much." 

--From the Washington Post

Let's find this dog!

Molly, the sweetest pup on the planet, was stolen from in front of the P st Whole Foods yesterday, 6/29, at 6pm (she was in her owner's care at the time). Molly and her family have been Art's clients for years -- this is obviously devastating news and it's heartbreaking to think what might happen to her.  Please keep an eye out!

 

Molly is a 4 year old Vizsla, about 60 lbs, with short, red/rust hair. She is very friendly and responds to her name. She has a scar inside her right hind leg and wears a pink nylon collar with cupcakes on it. Owners are offering a reward. Please contact the owners, Tyler and Laurel, at 202.885.9534 OR 415.505.3857 (or Art: 202.437.7462 or me: 202.255.0730).

I <3 Dingo!

Kirk and Dingo--a match made by animal rescue.

I met up with Dingo and her owner Kirk last week at the Capitol building.  I grew up in DC and have since been living here for the last year, yet I still find it hard to make it to see the sites. It was a really beautiful, sunny morning and Kirk and I had fun coming up with new places to pose Dingo. She would sit for a few minutes, let me take the shot, and then get up when she was ready to move on. If I was falling back to take pictures, she would stop and want to wait for me which melted my heart.  She's sweet and has a lot of presence, and I can totally see why Kirk loves her so much (and why his thoughtful girlfriend Katie thought to surprise him with a Houndstooth session for his birthday). 

Also, do you all know that today is "Take Your Pet to Work Day"? Did anyone do it? If you did, send me pictures and I'll post them on the blog. 

Maggie May & Bobby McGee

This is Shannon and her two Scottish Terriers, Maggie May and Bobby McGee. We photographed them as a surprise for Shannon's father, who has always wanted to see a professional shoot of these three together.  We wish him--and all the fathers out there--a very happy Father's Day! 

If a kangaroo and a mouse had a baby...

Wylie Wagg--Round II

Vince.

Kizzy.

Balto.

We had another great session at Wylie Wagg this Sunday.  Both the customers and the staff are so sweet. Thanks for having us out!

This Sunday at Wylie Wagg

We are returning to Wylie Wagg in Tysons this Sunday, May 31st from 12-4pm for a special spring photo session. The sessions take 20 minutes and we are including a free 8x10 print in the session fee.  Email us today to sign up.