Courtney contacted me a couple weeks ago about her pup, Spaulding, who had just been diagnosed with cancer. She wanted photographs of him then, so that she could remember him as he always was: spunky, cute, squirrel-obsessed and happy.
I didn’t stop thinking about Spaulding after I met him. A sweet Pitbull who, when I entered their apartment and sat on the floor, immediately came to me and put his chin on my knee while I talked with Courtney, occasionally flashing me the whale eyes (don’t know what whale eyes are? Check the 5th image down). Spaulding passed away on Saturday. He was a master of the paw-dangle, and loved to swim.
Oh, Alex. These are beautiful. Courtney is so lucky to have these.
Ahg! These made me tear up. What a wonderful way to catch your best friend on film when the inevitable lays ahead. I send my heart out to her for whatever comfort it’s worth from a total stranger. So cute. <3
Alex… Just awesome how you captured their bond. So sad to hear of Spaulding’s passing but so happy to see that you’ve captured his image and some memories for Courtney. My deepest sympathies to Courtney and Spaulding’s family and friends.
These are so precious and beautiful.
As a dog owner, who has been fighting canine cancer for the past 6 months, my heart goes out to Courtney. What beautiful images to remember sweet Spaulding?
I love these, and you have such a love of dogs that shines through… I’m so happy you were able to capture these lasting memories of an obviously incredible dog. XO
Spaulding looked like an incredible dog. I’m sure Courtney is so thankful for these photos, Alex. They’re wonderful.
What a heartbreaking story! I know your beautiful images will be treasured forever.