It is time for a Shasta update again! These images are from when I was in Prunedale just before going to New York.  I spent several days with my favorite four legged friend and loved every moment. If you are a friend of mine on facebook you have probably gotten a few snippets of Shasta's latest adventure.  My parents went on a short trip to Austin, Texas and Shasta decided that she would go on a trip of her own. She has some serious separation issues and I am sure she was just trying to find my parents.  I got a phone call letting me know that a nice person found her and was holding onto her until we could have someone come get her. So last night was a bit of a scramble trying to make arrangements for her. Bad dog. 

Shasta, photography by Sara Atkins Photography

As you can see, Shasta has gotten quite a bit bigger since we first found her. She has put on a full healthy coat and her weight is just about normal.  Most of the sores she had are healed and she is happy as can be.

A ride in the Car, photography by Sara Atkins Photography

She has come to love riding in the car. Poor Sophie (my mom's dog) gets stuck trying to squeeze in with Shasta's enormous body. 

Morning Play time, photography by Dedie

The next few images are of our morning play time.  My mom took these and captured our relationship pretty well. I expect you to ignore the fact that I am in my pj's, my hair is un-brushed and I am a bit of a mess. When I am at my parents place, I can't help but play with that furry mutt first thing. 

Love Session, photography by Dedie

Good Girl, photography by Dedie

It is amazing how quickly Shasta has become attached to me (and me to her). When I go to visit my parents she hardly leaves my side. She is constantly wanting to crawl into my lap and keeps a sharp eye on my car and is sure to be in the passenger seat if I pick up my car keys.

My buddy, photography by Sara Atkins Photography

When I have to leave it is such a struggle. I know she is with my parents and is so lucky to have a big yard and another dog to play with.  My parents adore her and take amazing care of her. But, I can't help but to feel like a teenage mom leaving her kid with the grandparents. Poor Shasta looks so sad when I start packing the car to go. It breaks my heart.

Big Hug, photography by Dedie

Working, photography by Dedie

But we do enjoy the time we have together. You can see that I am working in the background, and of course Shasta is right by my side.