Anyone who knows me knows I have a real soft spot for dogs. There is something so wonderful and pure about their love for people and the relationship we have with them. We lost our dog, Dexy, just a year and a half ago. Rescued by Steve 1997 and she became “my” dog in 2001. Now Siggy, a maltese/poodle mix, shares our couch. He’s not the same, but we love him just as much.
Kari took my photo tour to Tuscany in April and we’ve spoken on and off about doing portraits of her dogs ever since. Her older dog, Reilley had not been well and she wanted some great memories and images of him before he left us. I love Oliver and Reilley. We had a wonderful evening together, walking through the corn fields, posing in front of grape vines, and splashing in Reilley’s favorite “swimming” hole. Oliver and Reilley frequent the “drive-through” for treats by coming to the kitchen window when they are outside playing.
Unfortuately, Kari and Gary had to put Reilley down just 10 days later. It broke my heart, but not as much as it broke theirs. Cheers to the love between man and dog.
