At the end of each year, I like to honor those 4-legged family members that have crossed over rainbow bridge. I like to think their spirit lives on and they are still by our side - just in a different form - secretly giving us slobbery kisses as we sleep... Rudy - Rudy crossed the bridge just days after our session. However, her shoot was filled with laughter and smiles - the perfect way to say goodbye...
Rhett Butler - Rhett had been living with a heart condition that finally took him over the bridge. His family now misses his signature slobber marks.
Carly - Carly said goodbye a few months after her first human sister was born. Carly left happy knowing her baby sis made it into the world safely.
Shelby - Shelby fought a long, hard battle with cancer. Her Angel Session captured her while she still felt good and her perky ears and long tongue showed off her personality.
Andora - Andora said goodbye very quickly, leaving her dad and mom heartbroken. They've since gotten a new puppy and Andora is keeping them all protected from above.
Luka - Luka went out with a bang. He was the ambassador for the 2013 Bark For Life Lake Norman event and represented all the dogs out there battling cancer.
Lacey - Lacey crossed the bridge soon after her brother, Luka. This sweet, ol' gal was ready to reunite with her brother and play free.
Griffin - Griffin was in remission when we had his session hence the HUGE smile on his face! Sadly, the cancer returned shortly after. He's now playing ball over the bridge...
Scooter - Scooter's mom did each. and. every. thing. she could possibly do to keep Scooter comfortable before he said goodbye. He really didn't want to leave such a wonderful mom.
Pepper - I've photographed Pepper a couple times - the last being at the beach. I hope she is now chasing the seagulls leash-free.
Our pets come and go faster than we could ever imagine and they certainly never leave our hearts. Many hugs to all the pet parents out there that have had to say goodbye in 2013. {{{hugs}}}
