Dog Day – beckycochrane.com

Saturday, I asked Tim if I could go with him to hang out at the Scout’s Honor tent at the Meet and Greet Adoption Event in the Heights. I told him I wanted to shoot pictures. As it turned out, the person who usually takes photos of their dogs didn’t have her camera, so it worked out perfectly. Because Scout’s Honor doesn’t have a facility, their dogs are fostered by volunteers, and a gathering like this is a great chance to get photos of them. Since I can’t take every dog home–I would if I could!–it was gratifying to feel like I could offer something to such a worthwhile cause.

It was a gorgeous day outside, and the dogs were loving it. Set up next to Scout’s Honor was a Basset Hound rescue group, and on the other side, I saw what I think was a Husky rescue group and a Golden Retriever rescue group. The dogs from Scout’s Honor represented a few breeds and a lot of mutts (that most wonderful breed of all). I thought you might enjoy–from at least a few of the hundred-plus photos I shot–some of the dog energy I got to experience. It’s one of the best things in the world.

Not everyone should have a dog–that’s clear by the ones abandoned, neglected, and abused. But if a dog is right for you, there’s nothing like opening your home to a rescued dog. A little research and some one-on-one time will help you find the breed (or mix), age, temperament, and gender that will be your ideal match. I love it that Tim is fostering EZ until she can find her forever home. And when I look at Margot, Guinness, Rex, and Sugar–all of them rescues–I can’t imagine missing out on the love, laughter, and loyalty they offer unconditionally every single day.

Hershey says, “I will bite you! Kidding! I will lick you a lot.”