jacquesvroom wrote:
My wife is a psychotherapist. Her DNA makes her try to help. Nothing she can do about it.
Below, two photographs of 5-month old abused puppy she rescued last Wednesday. Tough situation: fractured front leg that has healed poorly; sores on skin from ticks, fleas, and flies; affect mostly autistic and withdrawn. Scheduled to leave the building with Elvis the following day at Dallas Animal Shelter.
He seems better psychologically, even after only 4 days of non-abuse. We changed his name to "Lucky".
Headstrong, though. He won't pose for photos unless I use a Viltrox 75mm 1.2. So I do.
Wonderful captures that really shows the pups innocent soul. Heart wrenching what goes on in this world but then there are those like you and your wife that give us hope that we haven't all abandoned our humanity. Thanks for setting a great example.
We rescued a pup from going to be a breeding mom in a puppy mill, a private party adoption from an elderly woman who couldn't care for her had her up for adoption, I recognized the other guy offering to take her in from previous encounters and reputation. When I told her who he was she told the other guy to piss off, . See, some people do care like that woman, if they just knew better.
We spoil her rotten and cringe at the thought of the life she almost had. The problem is, that guy probably just went and found another victim. Those abusive soul sucking mills all need to be shut down.
I'm grateful for your kind words and kind votes! You kids make an old man smile.
Very happy to report "Lucky" seems to be healing quickly, with diminished doggie-PTSD every day.
Attached is snapshot taken 2 evenings ago, with about 90 seconds left in that day's "golden hour". "Lucky" in the lead; followed by my wife; and our ±3 years ago rescue, "Daisy Jolene". I note all three walking together, calmly, freely, and cheerfully; with tails and ears up. [Though my wife reminds me she is a professional, who wishes me to make minimal commentary on her "tail and ears".]
Well before her current career in mental health, my wife spent a year learning first-hand about craziness—as a backup singer for Tammy Wynette and George Jones. Hence the addition of "Jolene" to Daisy's pre-existing name.
Thanks again to all,
Jacques
Dan: I see you are serious! Lucky would be thrilled to have some treats. Your choice. He appears to have no allergies, and willing to eat just about anything, at just about any time!! I think he may have missed a few meals as an abandoned pup! He and I thank you!!
He can be reached at: Master Lucky Smith-Vroom, 5713 Vickery Blvd, Dallas, TX. 75206
That Lucky is an artist. He don't look back...
ILCE-6700Viltrox 75mm F1.2 E lens75mmf/2.81/400s800 ISO0.0 EV
Dan: I see you are serious! Lucky would be thrilled to have some treats. Your choice. He appears to have no allergies, and willing to eat just about anything, at just about any time!! I think he may have missed a few meals as an abandoned pup! He and I thank you!!
He can be reached at: Master Lucky Smith-Vroom, 5713 Vickery Blvd, Dallas, TX. 75206
I am VERY serious! As soon as you tell me about a toy and maybe a favorite "all natural" treat, I will order and ship to Lucky and his friend to share!
Dan
jacquesvroom wrote:
My wife is a psychotherapist. Her DNA makes her try to help. Nothing she can do about it.
Below, two photographs of 5-month old abused puppy she rescued last Wednesday. Tough situation: fractured front leg that has healed poorly; sores on skin from ticks, fleas, and flies; affect mostly autistic and withdrawn. Scheduled to leave the building with Elvis the following day at Dallas Animal Shelter.
He seems better psychologically, even after only 4 days of non-abuse. We changed his name to "Lucky".
Headstrong, though. He won't pose for photos unless I use a Viltrox 75mm 1.2. So I do.
There is something (so many things) wonderful about a dog. And your wife and you are very good to give him a loving home, especially given his initial understandable but unwinning ways. And the photographs are beautiful. As David Alan Harvey says, photograph it the way it feels, not the way it looks.
. See, some people do care like that woman, if they just knew better. 
