Elvis The Horse

Elvis is a horse that was a victim of abuse and neglect from the elements of the Pacific Northwest. He was rescued this winter and is on the road to becoming a happy horse again.

2013

Shadows Day

Shadow waits and watches as volunteers build his fence. From this viewpoint, it is easy to see the maximum distance he was able to travel. With an "L" shaped yard being fenced, he is now able to explore the other side of his space when he hears a noise. A heavy contrast from before. Pretty cool eh?

Videographer Brian Grubb, gets some footage of Shadow before the build

Volunteer Mindy watching and enjoying Shadow goof off. This look pretty much sums up his personality.

 

Happy Dog

Dogs that live on tethers often become tangled in them

Volunteer Lorna, holds the chain and cable as Outreach Coordinator Wendy cuts off individual links to give to members of the team while Shadow watches curiously. Brian is in the background capturing it all on video..

 Dogs Just Know


Oregon City, Oregon
2013



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www.fencesforfido.org

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

I I I

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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http://www.fencesforfido.org

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

http://blog.hendrickboards.com/?p=1168

Badges and Baseball

I have always considered myself fortunate to have been raised by a man with a badge. Knowing the differences between right and wrong came without struggle hanging around a bunch of cops. Early on, I was given a glove and a bat and ball by my grandfather (bottom row, second from left). He was a baseball fanatic and it acutely became my passion and obsession as well. An outlet not only for me, but for a group of guys who spent a good chunk of their free time together, practicing and playing against other police agencies across California. They lived for this. This particular image was found while sifting through a box of old photographs. My attention was immediately drawn towards the genuine sense of camaraderie and fun that is evoked. They were a unit of heroes both on the highway and on the diamond.

California Highway Patrolmen

& 

baseball nuts

A Lick Of Thanks

Dedicated crew leader Bob gets a kiss and a tackle from Princess after his help in removing her chain.

Portland, Oregon

2013

Finding Peace

Walking my dogs at night over the years has evolved into much more then simply exercise for us. It is a time to not only bond with my pals, but to also clear my head and gather myself of the days events. Its become a time to find myself and the inner peace that lies buried within all that I carry. Often, I walk for miles while the transformation transpires. I enjoy the solitude and mystery of walking in the dark when the rest of the city is at rest. Getting out and shifting my focus to the dogs has provided me with great reward. Even in the most troublesome times of my life I have never regretted a walk, and for that I owe them everything.

Portland, Oregon

Sox and Chica

Sox and Chica take a moment from play to see the fence team off. This acknowledgement of gratitude by dogs that are freed from chains is common and always beautiful.

Dayton, Oregon

2013

Saturday Lovin

Mindy introduces herself to "Princesca" on a Saturday morning during her fence build. Up until then, she had spent her entire life outside and tethered to a small cable on the front deck of her property. Later in the morning as we departed, Princesca and her two puppies had a fenced yard and dog house. No more tethering, just play.

Wood Village, Oregon

2013

Personalities Shine

"Fast Boy" shows Melinda what it means to horse around during. Literally. 

Vancouver, Washington

2012

Waiting For Vampires

Walking under the St. Johns Bridge and looking through the gothic-style arches that span across the Willamette River from Cathedral Park. A visit to the park after midnight can often be an eerie experience. 

North Portland, Oregon

2010

Peeking Through

Astrid keeps an eye on things as the crew arrives to start construction on her new fence. She is one of five pitties on the property that were chained up before their big day. In the end there were three separate areas created for the "party of five", as well as being one of the most memorable builds for all involved.

Playing With Freedom

Off a chain and running free

Portland, Oregon

2012

A Sigh Of Relief For Christmas

K-Rina shows us a sigh of relief and gratitude after her fence is built. Often, when the chain or tethered source is removed from the dogs collar, fear and aggression disappear almost immediately. 

Portland, Oregon

2012

Tunnel Vision

An addicts'eye
Through
The lens of recovery

The Power of Taking Action

This is Derek releasing Gordo from his chain and into a new fenced area. This day was my first true exposure into the darkness that is chaining dogs. Gordo was one of five "guard dogs" chained across a property to invoke fear and deter trespassers. In reality, they were all full of love and starved of affection. I consider this to be the most important photograph I have ever taken. It demonstrates the raw power and emotion of taking action.

Aurora, Oregon

2011

Nick The Beach Pittie

On a drizzly Saturday morning, a pitbull named 'Nick' enters his new yard after a morning fence build. Before this moment he lived every moment of his life on a chain. Knowing that he is free from any chains makes the six hour round trip to the Washington Coast worth every mile.

Ocean Park, Washington

2012

Welcome Home, Lu

Meet Lulu the Cattle Dog and newest member of the pack. She comes from The Central California Corridor, a region in which shelters are inundated and overwhelmed with dogs. Strays that enter into the system typically have five days to be claimed or rescued. Ninety percent of those that enter do not make it out. I knew she belonged with us so I made the trip from Portland to pick her up. She is now resting comfortably with her three brothers after a long day of raising hell.

Lulu

2012

Tank

Tank

Molalla, Oregon

2012

Bear

Bear

Woodburn, Oregon

2012

Cruelty Free

You wear fur = You are scum

Anti-fur demonstration downtown

Portland, Oregon

2009

The Tree Dogs

Sometimes even a couple of months notice cannot be enough time to emotionally prepare yourself for some conditions when arriving on a property to build fences for chained dogs. Such is the case with the "tree dogs". The fence was to be built for nine dogs on this day. Three of which were tucked away in the woods and lived their lives chained to large trees. The visual after the short hike into the woods immediately took my breath away. Two of the three sweet dogs were seniors and the third a young fella. I had not seen anything like it and hope I never do again. After four hours we were able to put up a fence large enough for all of the dogs to live together. It takes mental discipline to not hand down judgement and to focus on our primary goal of providing a fence while eliminating chains. To date, I do not think anybody knows the purpose of of chaining these dogs away in the woods and I don't think we ever will. Personally, it was an honor to be a part of this build and it will probably stay with me forever.

Vancouver, Washington

2012

Sasha Kind Of Night

One great DJ

One great night

Sasha and Digweed's small club tour of North America

Portland, Oregon

2008

Thankful

Today I am thankful for........

The force and energy that give me my next breath

Another day without a drink or a drug
The canines by my side

A family

Surviving heartbreaks intensity

Sparing the life a turkey that would lose its life in the name of a ridiculous tradition 

Music that continues to hit my soul

And so it continues..............

Play

Rosaline is all play after she is released from her chain

Gresham, Oregon

2012

Thank You Veterans

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation."

President George Washington

Willamnette National Cemetary

Portland, Oregon

2012

Walking Into

Creeping fog on The St. Johns Bridge in the middle of the night

Portland, Oregon 

2010

Empty

A walk through the park after midnight

Portland, Oregon

2010

Spin

Taking 'Me First And The Gimme Gimmes' for a spin

2010

Punk As A Blur

Bassist Kenny Norris of Portland punk band Brigadier

Portland, Oregon

2012

Train Art

Exploring the train yard and getting lost in the artwork detailed on each boxcar

North Portland, Oregon 

2010

A Taste Of Hardcore

Death By Stereo

The Know

Portland, Oregon 2012

Glow

The glow of stained glass illuminates the sidewalk in the wee hours of night

United Church of Christ

Downtown Portland

2010

Nike

Nike, was one of five dogs chained 24/7 on a property adjacent to the train tracks. Since getting fences built, two have been rescued and receive the rockstar treatment. Hopefully, someday Nike will be the third of "The Railroad Dogs" to be lucky enough to take on the rockstar status.

 

3

Hank 3

Roseland Theater

Portand, Oregon 2012