First Trip to the Catskills

A couple of weeks ago, we took a trip to the Catskills - a first for both of us.  Our only reference about the Catskills was from the movie "Dirty Dancing" where the family stays in a resort for the summer.  So we had no idea what to expect.  

We rented a cabin in Andes, NY at a remote location and toured the neighboring towns during our stay.   We saw beautiful farms, open pastures, waterfalls and creeks.  Wildlife was very abundant up there and quickly learned why fireplaces and stoves are more of a necessity that air conditioners (temp drops to about 50 degree at night).  

Below are some of the pictures that I took during our stay.  

Louie's Legacy - Pawla

Meet Pawla! Pawla is a border collie mix that was rescued from a high kill shelter with her puppies .  When you first meet her, she is absolutely beautiful.  She is shy and during the photo shoot, was a bit apprenhensive to my camera/flash but I am sure with more exposure to new experiences, she will adapt pretty quickly.  

If you would like more information about her, here is her full bio.  

Red Hook Dog Rescue - Astra

Meet Sweet Lil' Astra.  Astra is a Pit Bull Terrier who is looking for a forever home.  Her personality is very upbeat and just excited to be with people and to be outside.  She may be deaf in one ear but when I photographed her and used my squeeky toy, there was no issue with her responding at all.  

If you want more information or want to see her full profile, here is the link.  

Louie's Legacy - Lil' Mamma

Looking for a rescue dog? ✔
Looking for a small sized dog? ✔
Looking for a sweet and calm temperament? ✔

Lil' Mamma is your dog!  She is really such a calm and gentle dog that is just so easy going. She is up for adoption from Louie's Legacy, here is her full profile.  

Red Hook Dog Rescue - Bella

One of the other dogs that I was able to photograph last weekend in Brooklyn, NY for Red Hook Dog Rescue is Bella.  Bella is one of the most gentle dogs that I ever encountered.  She is about 5 yrs old and is great with children and other pets.  Once you meet her, you will fall in love. 

For more information, here is her profile from Petfinder. 

Red Hook Dog Rescue - Olive

This weekend, Red Hook Dog Rescue invited me to take portraits of some of their dogs that are in need of a forever home.  They are based in Brooklyn and they focus on dogs that have special needs, ie blind, deaf, etc.

Below is Olive.  She is very sweet and very sociable.  The rescue group estimates that she is about less than 2 yrs old so she is pretty puppy-sh and just wants to be with other dogs.  She is taking basic obedience classes and she can sit and stay on command for her treat. 

Olive is a beautiful dog that needs a lot of exercise and love.  If anyone is interested in adopting her, here is her full profile.