Zooey – Boston Dog Photography

“We feel like we’ve won the doggy lottery.”

That was one of the first things that Zooey’s Mom, Kate, said to me when I asked her how the love story between her and her sweet pup began. Kate and her husband Chris stumbled upon sweet Zooey’s presence in their life in the most unlikely way. Kate and Chris – both young professionals living in Boston – were in communications with an animal rescue organization about the potential of adopting a dog. They described their lifestyle, and exactly what type of dog they thought would best fit into it. The rescue organization, after listening carefully, said ‘Yes. We think we have the perfect dog for you. And she’s in Tennessee.’ So, never having met miss Zooey, Kate and Chris made the long trek from Boston to Tennessee to meet their new dog. It was love at first sight. And the rest is history.

Zooey’s photo session took place on the most perfect Spring day. (I know, I knowww! I’ve been meaning to get Zooey’s post up here for months. Bad blogger!) The sunlight on the day of our session was absolutely magical. We spent our time together tromping through the over 250 acres of breathtaking grounds at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum. Yellow light was sparkling and glinting through the spaces between the trees and the new Spring flowers were wild and abundant sending fragrance spinning into the air with each tap of Zooey’s paw to the ground.

Oh, what a lucky afternoon surrounded by so much beauty…

This is Zooey’s trademark look. She calls it ‘The Point’.

Using this very same face, over and over again, Zooey scored an absurd amount of treats off of me.

(C’mon! You know there’s no way you could deny it!)

Zooey shows us her impressive levitating skills..

Zooey and Kate. Six legs. One heart.

She’s a beauty in black and white. (okaaaay, she’s a beauty all the time.)

Uh oh! Zooey’s up to no good. Whatever wonderfully delicious goodness you got into – Mom says spit it out!…

And here’s Zooey the action movie star! She was proud to show us her fancy feet moves!

‘She is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are her life, her love, her leader.

She will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of her heart. You owe it to her to be worthy of such devotion.’

Here’s to the story of Zooey. Of every rescue dog. The story of a lonely little heart sitting patiently in a cage waiting for the type of love with the potential to change her life. Kate and Chris gave Zooey exactly that. I am so blessed to have spent a perfect afternoon witnessing the joy, love and loyalty that one lucky dog has to give so selflessly to the world.

Kate – thank you for giving me the opportunity to photograph your sweet Zooey. I had the best time chasing the sunlight through the Arboretum with you two beautiful girls. I hope these photographs serve to tell her story and spread her infectious joy for so many years to come. And, may they allow you to keep a few Zooey smiles in your pocket with you wherever you go. 🙂

Until next time,

Kaylee

If you’d like to have a photo adventure with your own sweet dog – don’t hesitate to contact me! kaylee@dogbreathphoto.com I have a few spots still available through the end of October. I look so forward to hearing from you!