Penelope is a 6 months old Jack Russell mix puppy.  I was welcome to her home by her overwhelming affection. I can tell you that we are instant friends, her happy wagging tail and wet smooches told me she agrees. She’s a 13 pound bundle of cutie pie, so full of energy and so full of love.

Who wouldn’t love a sweet face like this?

Little mischievous.  Poor giraffe will be missing some body parts soon.

Janie, Penelope’s mom, is certain that Pe must be also part goat.  She grazes her lawn.

Yummy grass?

Aww look at these beautiful eyes.

Freckled mouth.

Penelope – the top dog!

Mom and Pe.

Doggie ears!

I can never be tired of a seeing a cute face like this.

See the love in these eyes?  — Or is that mommy standing in front with treats in her hands?

Finally spring/summer has arrived in Seattle. We had a streak of pouring rain, hail, wind and cold last week that seemed to be never ending. Today is such a beautiful day! It was warm and sunny, perfect for taking some portraits for these two lovely greyhounds that Wendy rescued. I spent an hour near the Kirkland marina getting to know Maylie and Stella. They are such sweet and beautiful girls.

Here they are! Maylie, 2, is on the left, and Stella, 4, is on the right.  I love how they can do so many things with their ears including independently tucking each one.

Stella looks content here, and Maylie ever so curious.

Beautiful Maylie …

Wendy really wanted portraits of them together and they certainly did not disappoint, look at how good they are!

Stella with beautiful light behind her.  She’s gorgeous, isn’t she?

Stella starting a run, her speed is impressive.  Both she and Maylie used to be racing dogs.  Wendy is certainly glad they no longer are!

Sweet Stella getting tired after a few rounds of run.

Awww…

Maylee is the younger and newer one in the family.  She’s such a beautiful dog and so sweet.  By the way, the sky was at least this blue today, none of the pictures had sky edited to be made bluer.

Look at how awesome the ears are.

I love love the coloring of her fur.

Bye Stella and Maylie! It was such a pleasure to meet you two, oh and your mom Wendy too!