One of the pups I visited last week was Vanna. Here is her image from last week:
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| Vanna 52746 May 17, 2011 |
Here is her image from today:
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| Vanna 52746 May 25, 2011 |
I'm not sure really why Vanna is still there. She is only two years old and her small size of 32 pounds makes her an ideal dog for an apartment or small home. She is friendly, but very shy and timid at first. Maybe her timidity is what makes people shy away from her. There are so many boisterous dogs clamoring for attention, yet she is quiet every time I walk by. I also think her age may be a factor to prospective pet owners. According to Amanda, puppies usually go quicker than older dogs. To be honest, I thought she was older when I first saw her, but her white card said she is two. Maybe other people think she is an older dog as well. That could also be a factor. I would think that if I were to adopt an older dog, they would be at risk for more health problems as they age just like people and that would translate to more medical bills.
Whatever the reason, I do hope she finds her new home. She would make a wonderful addition to any family.
No one seems to notice the joy in adopting an older animal! I wish there was a way to educate people coming in about the awesomeness of owning a older dog!
ReplyDelete@ Kiba...I know what you mean. They've already got past the puppy stage...in my mind, it's a huge plus!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a shame not many potential adopters look for older animals, they are usually the ones who need the homes more and would be easier to adjust to in the home. But, on another note, I really like the improvement between your photo from last week and the one from this week. The first one seems a little dark and her fur seems more red. But this new one you can see the catch lights in her eyes and more details on her eyes, nose, and ears which helps her appeal, good job!
ReplyDelete@ Allison...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat point Allison. I might also add that the second photo is more at eye level (just slightly), but it really helps to add more emotion in Vanna's expression. She looks calm and contemplative. I might suggest to further lighten the eyes—focusing on lighting the eye color. But good job all around! Hopefully Vanna found her forever home this weekend. If you Facebook, you can try posting her there. That does help!
ReplyDelete@ Professor Johnstone...I noticed that too about her more at eye level. She has seen me enough that she is very comfortable with me. Thanks for the tips!
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