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Feb 17

Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. — Part VII – Rescue dogs in need of furever homes

I am excited about a long-term Dog Photography Project that I am working on with the Baltimore Animal Rescue Care Shelter (BARCS) as well as some local dog rescue organizations, including the Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. I hope to share further information in the future. Using the following links, you can view Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, and Part VI.

For now, I can share some color photographs of these doggies pictured below in the hopes that they receive furever homes! If you are interested in adopting (or fostering in some cases) any of these dogs pictured below, please contact Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. for further information. Please consider dog rescue! Biscuit’s story illustrates that we can make a positive difference and impact in one dog’s life.

Below is a brief description of the dogs in the order they are pictured below.

1. Minerva — is a female Lab-Great Dame mix, approximately 1-2 years old. Minerva is very pretty and full of energy and she is in need of a furever home!

2. Clem — is a female Shepherd mix, approximately 3 years old. Clem is very playful and she is in need of a furever home!

3. Stradlater — is a male Lab-Shepherd mix, approximately 1-year-old. Stradlater is very handsome and he is in need of a furever home! *Update — Stradlater was adopted!

4. Murdock — is a mix breed and his age is unknown at this time. Murdock is very handsome and sweet and a little shy and he is in need of a furever home!

5. Minnie — is a Pit bull mix, approximately 3 years old. Minnie is very sweet, gentle, and very well-behaved and she is in need of a furever home!

6. Luna — is a Cane Corso, approximately 3 years old. Luna is extremely sweet, gentle, and well-behaved and she is in need of a furever home!

If you want to adopt a rescue dog; donate money; and/or contribute your time to the Dogs XL Rescue, Inc., please, please contact Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. via e-mail at info@dogsxlrescue.org; or via telephone at 410-205-5014. To learn more, you can also visit the Dogs XL Rescue, Inc.’s website.

Happy Monday!

Feb 10

Submissions: ‘Dog-Centric’ Artists

As most of you know who have been following the blog, Biscuit’s Space was inspired by our beloved Biscuit, our first furry family member. Biscuit is shown on the header and logo and throughout Biscuit’s Space. Over time, Biscuit’s Space has grown and evolved, which is very positive. Biscuit’s Space highlights my photography, my artistic journey, and portions of my life, including our furry family members, Biscuit and Victory.

In addition to my passion for photography and dogs, I love art. As such, Biscuit’s Space has been a perfect place where my love of dogs and art have collided! Biscuit’s Space has featured many ‘dog-centric’ artists and photographers. In a quiet moment recently, the idea came to me to continue this feature and interview series and invite other ‘dog-centric’ artists to share their ‘dog-centric’ work on Biscuit’s Space! Thus, I have developed a submissions tab on the menu bar to enable other ‘dog-centric’ artists to share their work on Biscuit’s Space, a perfect forum for ‘dog-centric’ artists! I find that it is very interesting and fascinating to learn more about artists whose work is inspired by dogs! Also, I think that other artists’ journeys, stories, and insights greatly help other artists as well.

Please share and feel free to submit your ‘dog-centric’ work to Biscuit’s Space!

SUBMISSIONS

Dogs are a constant source of inspiration. Dogs are an integral part of many lives, often referred to as furry family members or fur babies. Biscuit’s Space is curated with a strong artistic ‘dog-centric’ flair. In addition to its regular content, Biscuit’s Space also features and interviews a myriad of ‘dog-centric’ artists. Currently, many ‘dog-centric’ artists and photographers have been interviewed and featured on Biscuit’s Space. It is always fascinating to learn more about artists who are inspired by dogs.

Biscuit’s Space is always looking to feature ‘dog-centric’ artists. To submit your ‘dog-centric’ art work to Biscuit’s Space, e-mail katie@katherinecarverphotogrpahy.com with a link(s) to view your work. If you are selected, you will be contacted for further information.

Cheers!

Biscuit’s Space

Jan 28

The Diagram of Dogs

Can you find the Shetland Sheepdog (the breed of Victory and Biscuit) in the image below? (Hint check the herding dogs and collies!)

Pop Chart Lab, a Brooklyn-based company whose goal is to “render all of human experience into chart form,” is bringing their unique infographic style to the world of dogs with their newest poster: The Diagram of Dogs. This poster features 181 different dog breeds!

You can see a larger version of the image below here — after clicking on the link, then click on the image and hover around for a closer look!

Happy Tuesday!

Jan 23

The Dogist

If you enjoy viewing photographs of dogs, you can check out The Dogist, a blog dedicated to street photography of dogs, started by photographer Elias Weiss Friedman. Friedman stated, “Every dog deserves recognition, and sometimes a compelling photograph can get a dog out of a shelter, or inspire people to appreciate their dogs more.” You can follow The Dogist on Instagram and Facebook. Enjoy!

Jan 8

Pack: A New Way to Connect!

Pack is the new social media site for furry family members! I have not yet registered our little Victory, but I thought I would share this new site with fellow ‘dog people!’ Pack as a unique way to chronicle the life of your dog, in a place designed just for dog people, in a brand new way!

You first set up your dog’s profile. Then, you locate your specific breed and connect via e-mail (or Facebook); and then you can create your own unique design. Next, you are able to search for other same breed dogs or different dog breeds and connect with many furry friends! What a neat idea for our fur babies!

A few screen shots of the Shetland Sheepdog breed, the breed of Victory and Biscuit, are shown below! Enjoy!

Dec 19

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Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. — Part VI – Rescue dogs in need of furever homes

I am excited about a long-term Dog Photography Project that I am working on with the Baltimore Animal Rescue Care Shelter (BARCS) as well as some local dog rescue organizations, including the Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. I hope to share further information in the future. Using the following links, you can view Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, and Part V.

For now, I can share some color photographs of these doggies pictured below in the hopes that they receive furever homes! If you are interested in adopting (or fostering in some cases) any of these dogs pictured below, please contact Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. for further information. Please consider dog rescue! Biscuit’s story illustrates that we can make a positive difference and impact in one dog’s life.

Below is a brief description of the dogs in the order they are pictured below.

1. Toby — is a male Lab-Hound mix , approximately 6 years old. Toby is very handsome and well-mannered and he is in need of a furever home!

2. Acer — is a male Lab-Golden retriever mix, approximately 3 years old. Acer is very playful and he has lots of energy and he is in need of a furever home!

3. Dagwood — is a male Lab-Golden retriever mix, approximately 2 years old. Dagwood is very well-mannered and he is eager to please and he is in need of his furever home!

4. Lasko — is a male Catahoula-Aussie mix, approximately 2 – 3 years old. Lasko is so handsome and well-behaved and he is in need of his furever home! Just look at Lasko’s beautiful face and blue eyes below!

5. Humphrey — is a male black Lab-Setter mix, approximately seven-months-old. Humphrey is very even-tempered, kind, and handsome and he is in need of a furever home. Just look at Humphrey’s beautiful face and eyes below!

6. Robo — is a male Belgian Tervuren Mix, approximately 1 to 2 years old. Robo does well with other dogs and he is so handsome and he is in need of a furever home!

7. Lulu — is a puppy terrier mix breed dog who is approximately 7 weeks old! Lulu is ready to go to her furever home. Her brother, Bentley, is listed and shown below.

8. Bentley —is a puppy mastiff-boxer-terrier mix who is approximately 7 weeks old! Bentley is ready to go to his furever home. His sister, Lulu, is listed above and shown below.

If you want to adopt a rescue dog; donate money; and/or contribute your time to the Dogs XL Rescue, Inc., please, please contact Dogs XL Rescue, Inc. via e-mail at info@dogsxlrescue.org; or via telephone at 410-205-5014. To learn more, you can also visit the Dogs XL Rescue, Inc.’s website.

Happy Thursday!

Dec 17

Gift Idea: BarkBox

Since it is the Holiday season, are you looking for a gift for your furry family member or a friend or family member’s furry family member? I recently learned about BarkBox. When you sign up for BarkBox, each month you will receive a box in the mail with carefully selected products and presents for your furry family member — anything from bones and treats to shampoos, leashes, and innovative new gadgets!

Whether you have known and loved your furry friend for years or have a new special canine in your life, BarkBox is a neat idea to keep new goodies regularly coming to your home for your furry family member!

Doug and I already purchased Victory’s Christmas gifts; however, I thought this was a neat gift idea for our furry family members! Perhaps, in the future, we will get a BarkBox subscription for Victory as a gift!

You can read further about how the BarkBox process works here and here. Basically, you select the size of your dog; select a plan (one time purchases are available); and then the BarkBox arrives at its destination for your furry family member!

Importantly, a portion of proceeds, ten percent, from each box will go to help doggies-in-need.

Happy Tuesday!

Dec 9

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Giveaway: Gift Pack from the ASPCA!

The ASPCA recently contacted me to share some important and fun information with fellow ‘dog friends!’ Every year, the ASPCA encourages shoppers not to buy anything at stores that sell puppies. Additionally, please check out the video, What Not to Buy, the ASPCA’s holiday video aimed at educating consumers about the connection between pet store puppies and puppy mills.

The holidays present a time when shoppers are buying gifts for pet lovers and pets alike, and studies show that over a third of Americans purchase holiday gifts for their pet(s). Doug and I are in this category — we treat our beautiful Victory as a family member and we are excited about our first Christmas with our little Victory! We have already begun our Christmas shopping for Victory! Below, the ASPCA has shared some DIY gift ideas; pet gifts from its online store; and gifts for pet lovers! This is a great way to help support the mission of the ASPCA!

Further, the ASPCA is giving away a Gift Pack shown below to one lucky winner — please read below as to how you can win this Gift Pack, a $100.00 value! Please share with your family and friends!

DIY Ideas: Below are some fun gift ideas for DIY enthusiasts or just those trying to cut back on costs. As such, ASPCA behavior experts have put together the following suggestions, some of which are pictured below:

DIY dog gift: To make a tasty chew toy, soak a rope toy in chicken broth and then freeze. Once frozen, give the toy to your dog for hours of savory chewing.
DIY cat gift: Rip off a piece of aluminum foil, put cat food or cat nip in it, and crumble it up into a ball. This serves a fun batting toy for hours of kitty entertainment.

Gifts: Also as shown below, if you are shopping and are in need of gifts for your furry family member(s), below are some links to other cute gift ideas for pets, available at the ASPCA Online Store:

Gifts for Pet Lovers: Additionally, as shown below are some gifts for pet lovers!

***Giveaway: The ASPCA has graciously donated one (1) Gift Pack, a $100.00 value, containing all of the goodies listed and pictured below, to be given away to one lucky winner! A BIG thank you to the ASPCA!

This gift pack will make a very nice gift for a lucky furry family member! Please find the rules of the contest below to enter to win this above gift pack!

Giveaway Details and Rules:

*Just leave a comment saying hello!

*Please leave a valid e-mail address, as this is my only point of contact. (The winner will be contacted via e-mail in order to obtain the winner’s mailing address to enable the ASPCA to mail the gift pack, shown above, directly to the winner!)

*Deadline to submit a comment is this Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 11:00 p.m. EST… and the winner will be announced early next week!

(Stay tuned — there will be more blog giveaways!)

Happy Monday!

Please note that all of the photographs contained in this blog post are courtesy of the ASPCA.

Nov 22

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The Best Rain Coat!

If you are in need of a raincoat for your furry family member — I have a great recommendation! While we were in Nova Scotia for vacation during the summer of 2011, Doug and I discovered RC Pets, a Canadian company that makes dog and cat apparel and other products. We liked Nova Scotia so much that we returned again during the summer of 2012. Since Biscuit had issues with arthritis and he was very particular about anyone manipulating his delicate paws and legs, the RC Pets’ Metro Slicker Rain Coat worked really well for him because it is very easy to get on without slipping any dog legs through the raincoat!

Biscuit had a red RC Pets’ Metro Slicker Rain Coat that is too large for Victory. Also, even Nick (my parents’ Papillon mix rescue dog) has a red RC Pets’ Metro Slicker Rain Coat — Nick and Biscuit got matching rain coats from Nova Scotia! Along with Victory, Biscuit and Nick are pictured below in their matching rain coats! Thus, we needed to get Victory a raincoat and we ordered Victory a pink RC Pets’ Metro Slicker shown below! She seems to enjoy wearing it — she keeps adding to her ‘pink outerwear collection!’ Her raincoat comes in handy for days like today when it is sprinkling outside!

Thus, if you are in need of a raincoat for your dog, I highly recommend this product! RC Pets also has many other jackets and outerwear for dogs as well!

Happy Friday!

Nov 19

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Baltimore Animal Care and Rescue Shelter (BARCS) — Part V – Shelter dogs in need of furever homes

I am excited about a long-term Dog Photography Project that I am working on with the Baltimore Animal Rescue Care Shelter (BARCS) as well as some local dog rescue organizations. I hope to share further information in the future. Using the following links, you can view Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV.

For now, I can share some color photographs of these doggies pictured below in the hopes that they receive furever homes! If you are interested in fostering or adopting any of these dogs pictured below, please contact BARCS for further information. Please consider dog rescue! Biscuit’s story illustrates that we can make a positive difference and impact in one dog’s life.

Brief Description of the dogs in the order they are pictured below.

1. Dagmar — is a female pit bull-terrier mix, approximately 1 year old. She is very pretty and she is in need of a furever home!

2. Ursula — is a female pit bull-terrier mix, approximately 2 years old. Ursula is a total love bug. She absolutely loves to cuddle and will fall asleep spooning. She gives tons of kisses and she also loves belly rubs and head scratches. Once she knows you she lights up and wags with happiness to see you. She is gentle and does not jump. Ursula is calm inside and energetic outside. She is also housebroken. Ursula is a very sweet and loving dog who is in need of a furever home!

3. Tanner — is a male terrier-pit bull mix, approximately 1.5 years old. Tanner is very sweet and high energy and needs a home where he will be able to run. Tanner is currently in a foster home. Tanner is crate trained and he knows sit and paw. Tanner is dog friendly and people friendly. Tanner is a very sweet and loving dog who is in need of a furever home!

4. Jacob — is a male pit bull-terrier mix, approximately 2 years old. Jacob is very handsome and he is very playful. Jacob is very handsome and playful. He is dog friendly and people friendly. Jacob is a very sweet and loving dog who is in need of a furever home!

Happy Tuesday!