Now, if you have been to my house you may have noticed and certain feature is missing in my kitchen: cupboards. What? Who doesn't put cupboards in a kitchen? Perhaps a landlord in a rent controlled city. But that is another discussion all together. Fortunately, due to the way we eat we have very little need for cupboards. Almost all of our food is fresh. There is no bread or cereal, no flour or grain of any kind. There are no processed foods. Yup, this house may have been a perfect match for us after all.
What does your weekly fodder look like?
Here are a few more pups from that hording case that I recently posted about. You can watch the KTVU news story, or you can see the press release that Oakland Animal Services put out that shows the before images of these animals.
This is Dennis, full of energy and life. He is ready for a forever home. It is great to see how well adapted he is after everything he has been through. If I didn't know better I would think he was just a normal dog. Dennis is on his way to Sioux Empire Pit Rescue in South Dakota.
Pretty little Amarylis. She is just a year and a half old. I LOVE the little polka dots on her ears. She is an even more of a special case, she is completely deaf. When she was rescued her coat was completely yellow from sitting in her own urine. She is now happy and healthy and learning signs. Amarylis is also heading to Sioux Empire Pit Rescue in South Dakota.
Fifi is a favorite. Part bulldog, part hilarious. When I first met Fifi she sprinted in circles around me so quickly she was having trouble taking the corners without crashing. She LOVES to run. Pretty remarkable from a dog that couldn't walk when she was rescued.
If you are looking for a faithful companion or you know someone who is, please consider adoption. There are so many animals looking for a good home. It breaks my heart to see them wanting so much to have a family, just waiting to be taken home.
Wow, wow, wow, Sara! I'm an OAS volunteer who's been working with these dogs, and these photos really show their beauty. Shy boy looks like such a handsome little man in his shots! Can't wait to see more of Joni- she's my favorite girl, so full of love and mischief. Thanks so much!
(01.24.11)Sara, MANY thanks again for taking pictures of these dogs! They all look fantastic. Especially Fifi... not that I'm biased or anything.
(01.24.11)Sara, Love your work with the OAS dogs. I've shared those photos and heard very positive feedback.
(01.24.11)I am also an OAS volunteer. Thank you for doing this. These photos are great. I love the middle one of Shy Boy.
(01.25.11)Sara, your photos of these amazing dogs are wonderful! Even though I live far away and can't adopt, I am going to sponsor Dennis and Amarylis at Sioux Empire. Love Fifi's energy, who can blame this girl for wanting to run after being stuck in a cage for so long! Incredible! They are all so beautiful. Best Regards!!
(01.28.11)Angela, you are an angel! These dogs have such a great need and it is people like you that make their lives better. Thank you so much for contributing to their cause!
(01.28.11)Thank you Sara but I only wish I could do more! Bless all those wonderful people, and people like you who can volunteer and make a direct, personal difference in making these animals lives better!! Too often we hear about the ugliness of these tragedies but it really does make a positive impact when someone with your talent can showcase these beautiful animals so well.
(01.29.11)
Love these!
(01.23.11)Thanks for sharing Sara! Great pictures! I love sunny Sundays. =)
(01.23.11)Thank you Lianna, my biggest part in the whole thing was just getting the darn things in my luggage!
(01.23.11)it's linus with my waterbottle!!!! so cozy!
(02.18.11)
Six Years Ago: South African Currancy
A lil sneak peek of Sharlene and Josh's engagement session at Point Bonita yesterday afternoon. I had so much fun with these two, their wedding is going to be a blast! We got lucky and had an amazing day. I wanted to pinch myself, we are so blessed that we can run around in t-shirts in the middle of winter!!! Stay tuned for more images from Josh and Sharlene's e-session.
Thanks so much Sara! These are awesome :-) We had so much fun with you yesterday...
(01.21.11)I had a great time too!! I can't wait to see you to again, this time I will partake in the wine!
(01.21.11)
Edna, such a sweet soul. This pup was one of 33 that were rescued from a hoarding situation in Oakland. They were being kept in a home stacked in crates. This particular dog has clearly been used as not only a breeding animal but also used in fights. She has a bit of mange and is recovering from being rather malnourished. It is hard to believe she was used in fights, her demeanor is so kind and unassuming. I think that she was used as bait rather than an fighter. Her eyes tell her story and it nearly breaks my heart. 
Contact Oakland Animal Services if you are interested in giving a loving home to this sweet critter.
She looks beautiful! That 2nd picture, the head shot, is my favorite.
(01.19.11)