Shannan & Jay, along with their four dogs, have worked so hard to open this beautiful facility- the only one of its kind in Southern Maine.

I love all of the green!

I love this picture of Nancy Freedman-Smith’s sweet daughter.  The Smith girls are always happy to be at these dog events because they get to see all of the cute pups!

I was also excited to offer a drawing for a free dog photography session at the event!

And the winner is . . .

Amanda Johnson!

Thanks, Jay & Shannan, for having me to the studio!  It was wonderful to meet all of your clients, friends and family who continue to show their support of your growing  business.  I had a great time visiting with old friends and making new ones.  I’m excited to see what great things you both do with Finish Forward!

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Tonight is the night to head to Flatbread at 72 Commercial Street!  From 5pm-10pm this evening, Flatbread Company is generously donating $3.50 from every large pizza sold to the Animal Refuge League’s Cassandra Carson Emergency Fund!  Help spread the word and tell your family, friends and co-workers to come out to Flatbread tonight and support the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.

See you there!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made Furrst Friday a success!  A great deal of money for the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland was raised because of you.  And a special thanks to the great staff at Fetch!

Thank you to my dear friends at Planet Dog for having me out!  As always, it was an honor to be included in such a meaningful effort.

For those of you interested in familiarizing yourself with policies regarding dogs on the beach, please visit the Share Willard Beach site.  The members of the South Portland Dog Owners group have put together a wealth of information regarding current rules and the referendum up for vote in November.

Come join us for a glass of doggy-themed wine, donated by Old Port Wine, and great company at Fetch this Friday, where I will be sharing my dog portraits! Ten percent of sales from Fetch that evening will go to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.  Leashed dogs are welcome! 

Hope to see you there!

Here are a few shots of what the afternoon held:

And for all of you Planet Dog fans, you’ll be seeing a lot more of this cute pup: the newest Planet Dog cover dog! 

Since I was the event photographer, I was unable to man my own vendor table.  A special thanks to Michael and his father for holding down the fort and representing me! 

And the winner of the free dog photography session is . . . . . . 

Victoria Larson and her dog, Kahoulin!  YAY!  

Check out the Planet Dog Facebook Page (and become a fan!) for more pictures later this week!  Thank you, Planet Dog Foundation, for having me document such a tremendously fun event!

After the success of my Cape Elizabeth Family Fun Day Drawing, I decided to hold another one!  110 people entered the drawing…. 

And the winner is . . . . . 

JEAN HUBER!   Congratulations, Jean!  

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to take many photographs at Woofstock this year, as I had to attend the event alone and had lots of nice people & sweet dogs to talk to.  If you missed Woofstock and live in the Maine area, feel free to stop by Woofminster this weekend!  I am the event photographer, so expect lots of photos from the weekend!  Also, the next time you’re in Damariscotta, you must stop in The Animal House!  I spoke with several of their local and not-so-local (one woman drives up from Newburyport, MA!) devoted clients who adore the whole experience The Animal House provides!

Many of you who are fans of & unlimited on Facebook might know that I purchased the amazing All-You-Can-Jet pass from Jet Blue before they sold out a few weeks ago.  I’m thrilled to have the opportunity (and excuse!) to travel around the country, visit family & friends and schedule some pretty awesome photo shoots.  I am currently in the process of scheduling engagement sessions, children & dog portraits and musician/band photos.  Know of anyone in the following cities who might be in need of some photographs?  Feel free to help spread the world!  

The & unlimited All-You-Can-Jet Adventure travel schedule is . . . 

Denver: September 13-16

North Carolina: September 20-23

Washington D.C.: September 24-26

Columbus, OH: October 3-5

North Carolina: October 6-8

With all of this travel coming up, I have to start gathering my go-to travel essentials.  Who can fly these days without magazines, books, tunes and a snack? 

Know of any other cities that should be on my list?  Feel free to contact me with your suggestions!  I’m thinking of adding a trip to New York, because, well, who can resist that fabulous city during the fall?

Logan, one of my favorite service dogs, takes a break from the excitement!

Suzan Morris was there representing Team DogPowered! 

Camp Bow Wow- Orvis’s home away from home!

Some cute dogs, including my friend, Finney! 

Planet Dog helped the town celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day by tying these orange balloons along Middle Street.  

For more photos, check out the gallery on Dog News is Good News.