Bathing your pets may seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach and a bit of preparation, it can become a bonding experience that benefits both you and your pets. Whether you have a playful pup or a finicky feline, Here are some practical tips and advice on bathing your dogs and cats to keep them clean, healthy, and happy.

Have you considered adopting a dog from a rescue? There are rescues for almost every breed and age of dog. If you need some help connecting to one, let me know, and I will help you. Dogs have so much love to give, but remember you are making a lifetime commitment. Know the temperament of the dog and make sure you choose a dog that fits your lifestyle, and don’t choose based just on a pretty face.

One of the things I am often asked is why I got into photography. Truthfully there are lots of reasons: I have always been drawn to artistic endeavors, I love nature and capturing it, I so enjoy the process of photographing someone or something that I lose myself in the moment, etc. But one of the key motivations was the loss of my dog Oliver.

All dogs, all pets, no matter where they come from, deserve love and care, kindness and a future with people who love them. It is up to us to encourage practices that will allow that to happen.