Memories of A Lifetime
Bringing another life into this world is a miraculous gift from the heavens above. That is why so many women all over the world capture their pregnancies with a maternity photo shoot.
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A Most Unique Gift
Laura Shockley, a photographer from Lakewood, Washington dedicates her life to taking beautiful pictures of newborn babies and expecting mothers. When Shockley discovered a member of her own family was pregnant she knew she had to do something spectacular.
A Gift for the Mom-To-Be
Sugar, Shockley’s two-year-old Dachshund, was near the end of her term when Shockley captured her breathtaking maternity shoot.
“Maternity and newborn photography is just a part of me, and Sugar is a part of me so I wanted to have a sweet memento to look back on. She’s getting close to the end of her pregnancy and we took her for a day filled with pup cups and peanut butter treats, it ended with her maternity session. If people can feel special on their photoshoot days, so can Sugar,” said Shockley.
Sweet As Sugar!
After a few hours of shooting the end result was better than anyone could have ever expected. Sugar looked graceful with flowers in her hair as she balanced effortlessly on top of a stool in a field of flowers. The golden hues made her fur shine while she posed perfectly for each picture.
Fast forward, and when her puppies were born, Shockley followed up with an even more beautiful photoshoot with mom and her new babies.
Would you have a photoshoot for your Dachshund mom-to-be? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know!
80% of Dogs Develop Arthritis or Joint Pain by 7 Years old – Here’s How to Protect Them
Most of us train our dogs when they are puppies to jump up on furniture. We think it’s harmless (and easier than always lifting them), but for dogs, couches and beds are very high compared to the size of their bodies.
Every time they jump it compresses their back and applies enormous force to their joints.
It’s no wonder that an incredible 80% of dogs experience arthritis or joint pain by only 7 years old.
Luckily, there is a vet-recommended solution.
It’s the PawRamp by Alpha Paw. An adjustable ramp that allows dogs to safely get on and off couches and beds. PawRamp makes joining you in bed or on the couch effortless and fun.
As a bonus, you can use code SAVE35 to get $35 off the PawRamp today.
