Showing posts with label dog photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog photos. Show all posts

Friday, 23 July 2010

Of lurchers and men

Dennis, one of our stunning models.

You guys have met Deana before, remember? She's the proud owner of the ADORABLE spaniel, Daniel, and she is the editor of our Wag! magazine. Wag! is our supporter magazine and it's full of pictures and doggie news so you know how your support is helping us take care of dogs.

Well, Deana has seen a photoshoot or two in her day and thought she'd share with you some video... enjoy!

Reuben

Reuben the Lurcher is such a pro when it comes to modelling that he can barely be bothered to get out of bed in the morning for less than 10 gravy bones.

Seen here posing professionally for Wag!, Reuben soon lets owner Wendy and ace photographer Andy know who’s really the star of the show. Watch how Wendy feeds him roast chicken while he reclines on his sofa, then see how Reuben regally smiles to camera while Wendy waves sausages above Andy’s head.

Watching from the sidelines is Ludo, Reuben’s constant companion. Wendy and partner Simon rehomed both the elegant chaps from our Evesham and Harefield rehoming centres. Reuben and Ludo are poster boys for rehoming laidback, lazy Lurchers.


Dennis

Another day, another exotic location. I’m in Northamptonshire with Dennis, a sort of dog/horse crossbreed. Dennis is the kind of dog who looks as if he were created in the Jim Henson creature workshop. If there’s a dog in the world with more expressive eyebrows I’ve yet to see it.

Owned by Paul, Dennis is very happy to lie under a duvet while pretending to be scared of fireworks, and even to hide inside a child’s wendy house. Paul is watching Dennis’s waistline so very few treats were used on this shoot, although he was rewarded with tiny pieces of a well known sausage-esque snack food.

We worked with freelance photographer Andy Catterall, who has snapped his way through many a Wag photoshoot, and believes that his best work is achieved when someone puts smelly sausages very close to his hair. You’ll be able to see the results in the autumn issue of Wag, to be published in October.


If you're interested in getting Wag! magazine, you can request one online. There are three issues of Wag! a year.

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

Could your photos win the DoggySnaps Dog Show?

If you're a proud dog-owner, you probably have lots of photos of your four-legged best friends. That's the reason we created doggy community DoggySnaps. For the last few months, though, you've been able to do more than just share your photos and videos; now you can compete to have your pics or clips crowned as the best of that month!

All you need to do is sign up to our free community, and create a profile for your dog. You then view the photo you want to enter and click on the entry button. Follow some simple instructions and you're done! The £1 entry fee (extra donations optional) goes straight to helping care for thousands of dogs seeking homes at Dogs Trust.

This month's Dog Show photo competition has the following categories:

Photos
  • Hunk of the Month
  • Lady of the Month
  • Perfect Puppies
  • Non-dog Photos!
  • Dogs go Camping
Videos
  • Dogs at Play
There's a People's Choice award for the most voted for picture as well as an Editor's Choice chosen by me or someone else at Dogs Trust. And you don't have to be a member to vote, so you can still head over and check it out even if you don't want to sign up right now.

Reckon you can beat the competition to get the coveted rosette? Get snapping!

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Dog Blog Roundup: Written by Dogs Trust supporters and DoggySnappers

My job largely involves poking around the web for things of interest. On a professional and personal level this includes pet blogs. There is a veritable host of professional pet blogging out there - one of my favourites being US-based Pet Connection - but I was more interested today in personal blogs written by people who have a connection to Dogs Trust.

All of the following blogs are written by members of our community photo-sharing site, DoggySnaps.

Canine Hills - Part soap-opera, part-photo diary, Canine Hills is a collection of stories from budding writer James and photography from fellow 'Snappers Jacky and Paul. It's particularly funny and enjoyable if you're actually a member of the site, but can still be enjoyed if you're not! This developed on from The DS Chronicles, another project by James, Jacky and Paul.

Toney's DoggySnaps White House Office - A canine comedy-drama take following the model of shows like The West Wing.

Teddy's World: The life and times of Teddy McDoodle, a curious Labradoodle.

Sum Space: Actually a maths blog! However, John - who also uses the DoggySnaps forums for blog updates - does often mention his three lovely dogs, two of whom are Dogs Trust rescues and one of whom he adopted via DoggySnaps when a fellow member told of the pooch's plight.

Are you a fellow 'Snapper or Dogs Trust supporter with a blog? Add your link to the comments below.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Caption Competition: What Am I Thinking?

Going through archive photos of dogs who have passed through our doors over the last few years can sometimes lead to inspiration! In this case, it was "What's Millie Thinking?".


Our favourite comment, from... Anonymous! Oh no! We cannot make you a doggy web celeb if you don't give a name! Make one up next time... ;) Thanks for all your comments; I was thisclose to awarding it to Tony's "These are not the treats you are looking for...", so clearly we're a geeky lot round here!

Keep your eyes peeled and we might have another one of these around soon.

Please note that Millie is no longer available for rehoming.

Monday, 29 September 2008

Dog photography exhibition hangs pictures from trees

Over the weekend, an exhibition dedicated to photographs of dogs and owners took the artwork back to the natural setting of its subject: the park.

More than 100 photographs of dogs with their owners were hung from trees on dog leads in Roath Mill Gardens, Cardiff.

"The park is a major part of my life and this exhibition has really come about because of the sense of community that dog walking brings," said Bettina Skovbroto, who over the course of the summer took the photographs after asking passing dog walkers to pose on the same bench.

Skovbroto borrowed the leads from Cardiff Dogs Home and joked that after an exhibition like that perhaps the answer to whether people and their dogs really do come to resemble each other might be discovered.

What a good idea which causes comment and attracts attention in such a positive way. I hope it leads other uses of the park to consider adopting a dog so that they too can become part of the park's dog walking community.

[via BBC News]

Thursday, 4 September 2008

Meet Dogs Trust: Denise Gilgallon (and Harvey)


Much of the work Dogs Trust does to reduce alarming statistics like those found by our Stray Dogs Reports is done with Local Authorities in particular campaign regions. Here, Denise tells us more about how we can improve dog welfare in the future.

Name:
Denise Gilgallon

Location: Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, Darlington

Job: Regional Campaigns Manager

You what...? My job entails working with Local Authorities promoting neutering, microchipping and responsible dog ownership. The aim of my job is to reduce the number of stray dogs and also reducing the number of dogs that are unnecessarily destroyed. I've been at Dogs Trust for 10 years.

Best thing about my job: Getting positive feedback from Local Authorities to say the number of stray dogs has reduced and they have collected no unwanted litters.

Pets: Harvey our 6 year old black cocker spaniel who we adopted from Darlington Rehoming Centre when he was 18 months old. He is gorgeous and we love him to bits.

Favourite websites: I love fashion and interior design sites and have just bought Harvey some fab new toys from a website. Obviously DoggySnaps is a firm favourite.

What I'm reading now: I've just bought No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay, to read whilst on holiday in Scotland, a thriller, in which, a teenage girl wakes up one morning to discover her family have vanished without a trace. 25 years later, after a TV appeal, she begins to learn the truth behind their sudden disappearance. Looking forward to a good ‘can’t put it down’ read.

Weekend plans: Harvey, my partner and I are going on holiday to Scotland. The three of us really enjoy visiting Scotland as there are so many beautiful walks and Lochs to explore.

Check back on Monday for Harvey's profile!

Meet Dogs Trust: Jacqui Darlow | Hollie Sevenoaks

Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Meet Dogs Trust's Dogs: Charlie aka Chas


Whoops! Charlie has just barked at me to remind me that he should have had his day in the sun yesterday. My apologies, Charlie, now please take centre stage!

Name:
CHARLIE (also known as Chas and Chuchi Waller)

Breed: Terrier Crossbreed

Colour: Black and Tan

Age: 11

Who's your favourite two-legged friend at Dogs Trust? My friend Jo in Fundraising who used to be like a second Mum to me until she got her own 4 legged friend so now she is more like an Auntie. I go for lots of walks with her.

Who's your favourite four-legged friend at Dogs Trust? Buster Boy who lives with Jo. He used to come for sleep overs when she first adopted him and we became best friends even though he is very tall and gangly and sometimes steps on me when we are out running in the woods.

What's your favourite toy? I particularly like handbags and shoes and I have a matching pair of pink fluffy ones at the moment which I love.

What's your favourite treat? I have a shoe fetish so my biggest treat in life is when I'm allowed to nuzzle my head into a shoe. Luckily lots of staffmembers keep a spare pair under their desks or friends that know me well willingly kick off their shoe for me to enjoy. It’s the best fun ever.

What do you dream about? I cant stop dreaming about chasing squirrels but sadly I always wake up before I catch one. Its just not fair.

Where's the best place to take a walk? At lunchtimes I always go along the canal which is nice but at weekends I love to spend hours up Hampstead Heath which is full of squirrels just waiting to be chased.

What are you favourite activities? Besides chasing squirrels I also love watching horses and cows – they are so strange looking. I sometimes dance and I love having a mad five minutes with my soft toys just before home time. I have a long pink boot that Aunty Clare bought me which is a particular favourite at the moment.

What's the one thing you can't stand? I don’t like large un-neutered male dogs that always try and push me around in the park. I much prefer gentle dogs like the lovely Sadie I share an office with.

What do your humans like best about you? Most people think I have very soulful eyes and ask if I'm wearing eyeliner; what a silly idea – I'm completely natural.

How did you meet your humans? I was found running loose in traffic and some kind soul picked me up and took me to Dogs Trust where I met my future Mum. She inisisted on taking me home and within 24 hours we knew we would be good friends. So I never did get sent to Shoreham as planned I found my new home straight away and have never looked back.

Check in next Monday for another doggy profile!

Monday, 7 July 2008

Animal Photograph Competition: raise money for Dogs Trust and Blue Cross while you compete!

Always wanted to be a nature photographer? Just got a camera and want to show off your skills? Well, here's your chance!

Between now and the 22nd of November 2008, Leonard Bros. Veterinary Centre & Aricia Dog Training are looking for great photos in six classes, with the winners being displayed in the veterinary centre. Photographer John Harding, local artist Rosie Rees and the Leonard brothers, Tom and Steve, will be the judges.

The categories are:

Man's Best Friend (that's one we're familiar with...!)
Portrait of My Pet
Pets at Play
Wild Life
Humorous Clips
Animal Photo Junior (entrants up to 14 years old)

As you can see many of the categories aren't restricted to dogs so if you have other four-legged (or two, six or eight-legged!) pals in your menagerie / household, then there's no reason to exclude them from the fun.

To enter, send prints no bigger than A4 plus a £1 entry fee per photo to Aricia Dog Training, Bridge Farm, Whitchurch, SY13 3NE.

Cheques should be payable to Aricia Dog Training (Photo Comp), and an SAE should be included if you want your prints returned.

Proceeds from the entry fees will be divided between Blue Cross and Dogs Trust so you will be helping animals in need while indulging in a fun and creative hobby. Plus if you've already got lots of photos of your dog(s) that you'd love to show off, why not visit our community site, DoggySnaps, where you can do just that?

Wednesday, 16 April 2008

Dogs Trust goes blogging...

Hello, and welcome to the first Dogs Trust blog post at Blogger!

We've been busy little social bees of late, networking furiously on behalf of our wonderful dogs and Centre staff on Facebook, MySpace, bebo, Twitter and Flickr. In fact, you can see our Flickr feed in the Slideshow right here.

We'd love you to come and visit us on any of those sites or add this blog to your RSS feeds. We'll be discussing the latest doggy news as well as Dogs Trust updates and appeals, information about particular breeds and more.

If you've just found us while looking to sponsor a dog or make a donation, follow those links to do so. Now you can even give the gift of Dogs Trust support to a friend through our Facebook application, which gives them a virtual badge for their profile for a whole month.

As editor of our social networking world, I look forward to hearing from you.