River Chill

After a failed attempt at getting into a sold out show I grabbed the camera, tripod, and dogs and took a walk along the South Waterfront to shoot some boats and bridges. A break in the weather left the water calm and smooth. This shot is looking north to The Hawthorne Bridge and downtown.

Portland, Oregon

2013

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Hank and some of his very loyal fans

Roseland Theater

Portland, Oregon 2012

Long Strides

                                                                                                                                Together Duke and Princess had spent each moment of every day clipped into heavy chains that dragged behind them wherever they walked. 

Providing dogs with fences gives them a space of their own and takes away the chains. It creates less stressful, frightened, and even happy dogs.

Watching both Duke and Princess run side by side told a story that had long been in the making. One that included long strides, tennis balls, and friendship. This is how it is supposed to be.

Portland, Oregon

2013


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Rest in peace, Molly

This evening I am solemn and blue after hearing news about a special dog that had gained national attention a while back after being found in an abandoned building in Maryland by a construction worker, clinging to life. "Molly" as she had came to be known was used as a "bait dog" by callous dog fighters who left her to die. When she was discovered, both sides of her face were nearly ripped off and she had open flesh wounds throughout her body that were severely infected. She had been taken in by a local rescue group and underwent several surgeries and treatments. She lost an eye and had a tough road but continued to wag her tail. Molly gained a special place in many peoples hearts, especially among the rescue staff. Thanks to social networking like Facebook she became a face for the heinous crime of dogfighting. After being adopted into a family she was to be used as a therapy dog. Sadly, an infection took over, leaving her paralyzed and her prognosis even worse. I learned tonight that she lost her battle.
Dog fighting to me is one of the darkest and lowest forms of humanity imaginable. As stated, Molly was used as a bait dog. They are chosen in ways such as a kind nature, one that is not up to "fighting standard" in the ring, or even stolen from families out of yards. They are not necessarily always dogs either. Cats, rabbits, goats, and sheep are also used. Their muzzles and legs are most often tied with rope or duct taped and chained to a wall. The scum that are responsible then let the "fighters" attack often until death occurs.This is used as a training tactic.
As awareness evolves, stricter laws and enforcement are beginning to take shape (once again thanks to social media/networking). Even spectators at such events are now illegal in all but one state (Montana). In my opinion, dogfighters should be lined up against a wall and eliminated (hey, this is my blog afterall). Thanks to filth like Michael Vick I refuse to watch the NFL anymore. That is how strongly this dog loving guy feels about this cause. In the menatime, I will mourn the loss of Molly and the thousands of animals that suffer such abuses everyday in our country.

Please visit Molly's story and buy a shirt in her name for the cause

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