Meet Chucky.

Meet Chucky. {UPDATE: Chucky was adopted July 13}


Well, lets start with the name. Chucky was previously known as "Ducky"- However, he was adopted after only a week at KHS, and went to live with a nice family who just happened to have... Ducks! Well, "Ducky" thought the ducks were ducky indeed, and his prey drive kicked in and sure enough- the ducks ceased to exist. Ducky, upon his return to the Humane Society for his hunting instincts, was aptly renamed "Chucky".

Chucky is a great cat. Between his incredible brassy-carmel colored eyes, his bobbed tail and his excellent purrrrr he won both Jeff and I over.


Chucky was a stray, so we don't know much about him. He is very handsome and loving. He is a sucker for ear and chin rubs. He has a beautiful, thick orange coat that is currently shedding for summer. He is very gentle with his paws, and when I picked him up, he wrapped his feet around my arm, but without claws.

Chucky just purred and purred as we continued to photograph those incredible eyes... Chucky is another one of those kids I wish I could bring home with me, but I just don't think Olivia would approve :) He would make a great "barn kitty"- just as long as he gets his daily dose of lovin!

Meet Tucker.

Meet Tucker.{UPDATE: Tucker was chosen to participate in Purdy Prison Partnership. They take animals and work with them to increase their adoption. Tucker was adopted July 10th}


Tucker is a very cool dog. All smiles, this 3yr old Shepard mix is eager to please, and well trained. He obeys sit, stay, down, come, and even roll over. He is a treat lover (who isn't) and he is very sweet.



Tucker was apparently released to the Humane Society because he has a good time chasing cats, and he has a fair amount of "separation Anxiety". His previous owners stated that he would climb their 5' fence to escape, but he has not attempted this maneuver while at KHS. He is certainly a people lover, and is very friendly to children, strangers and every dog he meets. Seems like he would the the PERFECT dog for someone who didn't want to just leave him at home all day. However, he is crate trained and microchipped.


Tucker might be the most cooperative little KHS model I have had the opportunity to photograph! He is very obedient and listens carefully to any instructions that come his way. He also loves to be rubbed all over... And his "one ear up & one ear down" is nothing short of completely endearing. I even got the impression that Jeff (who has had Shepards in the past) REALLY wanted to take him home!

Meet Cuddlebug

Meet Cuddlebug. {UPDATE: Cuddlebug was adopted July 10th}


True to name, this little guy is a love! Although he is shy when not in your immediate attention, and prefers to take his time getting to know his surroundings, Cuddlebug is a purr machine!

Curled up under the warm soft-box, Cuddlebug was very pleased to remain there, photograph after photograph-- Soaking in the praise. Normally I would change-up the backgrounds a little, but he seemed VERY content to remain, and so, remain he did.


We don't know much about this boy except that he is a neutered male who is a few years old. He has a very sweet sort of monkey face when he looks straight at you... He has a triangle-shaped head and long tabby fur. At one point he mewed a bit, but all in all, aside from the generous purring, he is a quiet kid.

Meet Bean.

Meet Bean. {UPDATE: Bean found herself in a wonderful home this weekend 6/18!!}

Bean was both polite and delightful! Although it was clear that she REALLY wanted to take a run in the big beautiful grassy field outside (who wouldn't!?) Bean was a wonderful subject! Eager to be near me and scarf cookies.


Her paperwork says she is a Husky mix, but we are pretty sure she is part Suluki. She sure photographs like she has a bit of yellow lab in there some where too! What we do know is that she can sit, stay, lay down and "crawl". It seems that Bean was brought to the Humane Society for nipping when people got too near to her food... I saw no signs of aggression when I was working with her and treats. Perhaps it depends on the setting. Bean is now an enrollee in K9 College and she has all the makings of a wonderful pet but it is recommended that she not go to a family with children under 6 years old.

Furry 5K: Sunday, June 11th at Seward park!

Come check out the Furry 5K, a benefit for Seattle Animal Shelter. You will find me wandering with my camera or lingering near the CityDog Magazine Booth.

This is a great chance to pick up a copy of the summer issue of CityDog which features my cover: a photo of "bear" the boating black lab. Also you will find my "Bow-Wow to Stern" article covering all the basics of boating with your dog! On page check out my photo of lovely editor Brandie and her adorable side-kick Scout celebrating the one year anniversary of CityDog Magazine... CONGRATULATIONS!! Also included in this issue is a brief bit about National Dog Day. See you on Sunday!


"Join us for The Seattle Animal Shelter’s 7th Annual Furry 5k Fun Run and Walk!

Sunday, June 11, 2006 in Seattle’s Seward Park

* 8:15 - 9:45 AM Day-of-Race Registration Race Packet and T-shirt Pick-up for Pre-Registered Participants
* 9:00 AM Pet Product Expo opens (South Lawn)
* 10:00 AM Runners Start
* 10:10 AM Walkers Start
* 11:15 AM Awards Ceremony & Amazing Dog Tricks Competition (South Lawn)

The Furry 5k raises money for the Help the Animals Fund, which provides veterinary care and supplies for sick, injured or abused orphaned shelter animals. The Seattle Animal Shelter takes in nearly 8,000 animals from annually. Of those, many receive the lifesaving care they need thanks to the generous donations of individuals and companies. The HTAF is an integral part of saving lives– with annual veterinary expenses of approximately $100,000, every dollar raised counts! "

-copied from Furry 5K site-

KHS PetsWALK 2006

Kitsap Humane Society PetsWALK was an amazingly enjoyable event! Thank you to all the hard working staff members and volunteers who made it happen, and of course, the sponsors. We loved meeting dogs, cats, goat and ferret from all over Kitsap County and beyond.

Also, thank you to all who visited our booth: We thoroughly enjoyed photographing your furries and look forward to our next event. Don't forget your portraits will be available for pick-up at KHS on Saturday, June 10th.

Now, some fun moments from PetsWALK...