Olivia came bounding straight to me when she showed up for her shoot at the trailhead in north Scottsdale. Cuddles and treats with a stranger were the only thing on her mind. Behind that cute little Frenchie block head and gigantic smile, you would never have any idea that she was fighting mast cell tumors. And that’s how I wanted to keep it.
Over the past several years, Olivia has endured 6 surgeries to remove tumors. Sadly, the latest ones that have sprouted up are inoperable without amputation. So her mom is just enjoying all the time they have left…including capturing some memorable moments that she can hang as artwork around her home.
We avoided the heat, allowed Olivia to take all the breaks she needed, and only explored a little area of the trailhead to reduce the amount of exertion put out by this furry gal. Olivia’s smile never left her face and now that smile never has to escape her mom’s memory. Hugs!
