June, 2025 (May happenings)
SHAMELESS PRIDE FOR MY DOGS (or good news about me)!
If you have been a follower or subscriber for any amount of time, you probably know I enjoy writing on pet-related topics. Well, Lowcountry Dog Magazine offered the opportunity to pen a piece on our family's fostering 'style' and, particularly, with a nod to our most recent foster, Moose, the blind puppy. The update since the article is that ... MOOSE WAS ADOPTED AND IS LIVING NOW LESS THAN FIVE MILES FROM ME!!!! His adopters, who are known to me, really felt connected to him through my posts and they moved mountains to drive to Massachusetts and adopt him a couple of days after he had been medically cleared. His new dog-ma used to be my handler on Tuesdays for photos at Charleston Animal Society - you may remember her as the Snow White-esque Alexis featured in so many shelter photos. To say I am ecstatic about this turn of events is an understatement. She and her fiance are the NICEST people with the most relaxed vibe. Moose now has dog and cat siblings too! We visited him about a week after he was home and my heart was so very full seeing him so happy. Pretty soon I'll go take a full family photo to share. For now, just know he's doing great and he is oh-so-loved!
You can read the article here (page 8).
Moose was such a good sport, he even humored me for a Cinco de Moose-o photo during his foster stay here!
Also, I continue to sing the praises of Byte Tags, an incredible way to add a layer of ID protection for your pets! Check out my easy setup post here - order one for your pets today. So much peace of mind knowing there is another way to protect them if they get lost and this one is so easy for the finders! During my FL trip in May, I even had my non-tech-savvy elderly parents try it as if they had found Roux and they were able to scan and follow the steps easily. Order your pet’s today at Byte Tag.co - you can use discount code GETMEHOME to save 15% on your order too. I'm going to order two more to attach to Roux and Gracie's harnesses too (so they aren't just on their collars)!
Speaking of Florida :) yes, this is just a cell phone photo of Roux, but it's a reminder to grab the moments as you see them.
CLIENT SESSIONS
I completed the scheduled sessions under my spring studio offer and had a number of beautiful outdoor client sessions as well. A few representative photos follow from May.
Above: Elmer, a 10-week old blind pug puppy enjoying his first ever beach trip!
I also finished the last shoot of a very special pet project for an upcoming wedding, but can't share yet!
SHELTERS/RESCUES
YTD Adoptables photo'd:179 through 5/31.
IMPORTANT!
Progress continues on this year's Santa photo event at Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming in Mount Pleasant and I have now purchased this year's stunning backdrop; just waiting on delivery! Mark your calendars: the event will be held November 22 and 23, from 12-3pm both dates. Event pages will go up on Facebook soon so you can monitor for updates there. With the late Thanksgiving holiday this year, that means guests will have their photos back during the 1st weekend in December - plenty of time to make holiday cards and personalized photo gifts from the event! I first posted on April 22 so this will have given SEVEN MONTHS' NOTICE to guests for planning their pets' visits to see Santa!
STATIC REMINDERS - GENERAL
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My session calendar fills quickly and in 2025, I am only offering sessions 5 days/week so I do encourage reserving your space about 3-4 weeks out (or more) from when you want your session. This allows you the best opportunity to secure your preferred date/time of day and to have sufficient lead time for grooming appointments, etc. Scheduling a rain date is also recommended at the time we reserve your session (no charge to hold the second date). I always encourage potential session guests to view my site first and look over FAQs, rates, etc., before reaching out to reserve a space.
*** Currently, I have clients scheduling into December. So don't wait until the last minute, please, if you are wanting to get on the schedule. Saturdays always go first so if you need a weekend, it's wise to plan ahead.
Reminder too, July and August are usually a pass for regular outdoor pet sessions for me - it's just too hot for your dogs to be outside for that long. #sorrynotsorry I will consider early morning shorter or beach sessions, depending on the pets' status i.e., age, health, etc., so if you are thinking about that, let's chat.
Studio is always an option too, and is an excellent choice especially during the blistering hot CHS summer!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SCHEDULING NOTES (updated 6/8/25)
Ongoing: Adoptable Animal Photo Sessions.
July and August 2025 | No one-hour park (outdoor) sessions (studio will remain an option). *MAY* consider early morning beach/outdoor shorter sessions depending on the pet. Please inquire.
October 25, 2025 | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Fall Festival.
November 22 and 23, 2025 | Santa photo fundraiser weekend at WoofGang Bakery & Grooming, Mount Pleasant! Follow socials or subscribe to the once-per-month mailout to stay in the know.
Away/Downtime Dates:
- July 8-14, 2025
- September 5-9, 2025
- Early November, 2025
- Mid-December through early January, 2026
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