MORRO BAY DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

Utah-based pet photographer Kim Kuhlman Chile Dog Photography headed west for the Tails of the World fundraising project. She photographed five beautiful dogs on the sandy beaches of Morray Bay, California, raising $600 for Woods Humane Society.

Whilst in town, Kim donated extra time at the Woods Humane Society and even managed to raise some more much needed funds for the organisation by offering some studio sessions at their facility in San Luis Obispo. So you’ll spot a couple of studio portraits in the Tails of the World book, featuring Aussie Cattle Dogs, Callie and Pismo!

Auggie and Levi Morro Bay Dog Beach

Auggie and Levi are 4-year-old black tri-color Australian Shepherds from San Luis Obispo. Mom, Susan, says that "Auggie & Levi came to us as 8 week old puppies. We were going to adopt one... but you can see how that turned out! They are littermates and I was thrilled that they still had their tails...their glorious tails!"

She also says that "our boys are exactly the same (Aussies) and completely opposite (brothers). They love each other fiercely! Every day they have special greetings, rough play, and gentle grooming of each other. Levi is cuddly loving all the time, Auggie is cuddly and loving when he is not making his rounds on self-assigned "guard duty" of our home. If they are each given a toy, they immediately only want the one the other one has, until they settle on which single toy they will stare at each other over."

Millie Morro Bay Dog Park

Millie is a 5-year-old white dappled Long-haired Dachshund. Her mom, Shannon, says "She was born on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. She was part of an oops litter between the two family dachshunds. At 8 weeks old she flew from Michigan to California to live at the beach."

Millie gets to ride around in a BMW convertible living the California life. Shannon said that her favorite toy is stuffed seal that she has had since she was 8 weeks old. Millie is a real show-stopper!

Sudo

Sudo is a 6-year-old blanket black and tan German Shepherd Dog who loves all kinds of balls. Her mom, Meg, says that she was looking for a high ball-drive GSD or Mal to compete with in nosework, as well as live an active pet lifestyle with me going hiking, camping, and other fun outdoor activities. A friend and fellow volunteer at the Thulani Senior German Shepherd Rescue volunteer identified Sudo as a good fit, but Meg wasn't 100% convinced. She agreed to foster Sudo, and a month later, it was obvious she was already home. Sudo demonstrated her amazing hole digging ability for me on the beach. She gets to do it multiple times a week.

Auggie and Levi

Auggie and Levi are 4-year-old black tri-color Australian Shepherds from San Luis Obispo. Mom, Susan, says that "Auggie & Levi came to us as 8 week old puppies. We were going to adopt one... but you can see how that turned out! They are littermates and I was thrilled that they still had their tails...their glorious tails!" She also says that "our boys are exactly the same (Aussies) and completely opposite (brothers). They love each other fiercely! Every day they have special greetings, rough play, and gentle grooming of each other. Levi is cuddly loving all the time, Auggie is cuddly and loving when he is not making his rounds on self-assigned "guard duty" of our home. If they are each given a toy, they immediately only want the one the other one has, until they settle on which single toy they will stare at each other over."

Miley

Miley is a 12-year-old Australian Cattle Dog Mix. I met her and mom, Kacey, above the boardwalk to the beach and just had to frame Miley with the purple statice, or sea lavender that lined the path. Kacey says that "Miley has always been very food motivated, but she knows better than to dig through the trash or counter surf (mostly). A few years ago I took her to the dog beach in Avila with my friend and her dog. She was being her normal sweet self, wandering around, greeting other dogs and furiously sniffing. She suddenly caught scent of something and ran toward a spot in the sand. My friend and I watched in shock and she picked up an entire slice of pizza out of the sand, looked over at us, and gulped the whole thing down in two bites. I tried to yell for her to drop it, but she’s never been one to give up on a tasty snack. Laughing and yelling I ran to her and a group of people apologized and said it was a slice of their pizza and they didn’t think it would get eaten out of the sand. I couldn’t help but laugh, Miley found a great prize on the beach that day."

Millie

Millie is a 5-year-old white dappled Long-haired Dachshund. Her mom, Shannon, says "She was born on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. She was part of an oops litter between the two family dachshunds. At 8 weeks old she flew from Michigan to California to live at the beach." Millie gets to ride around in a BMW convertible living the California life. Shannon said that her favorite toy is stuffed seal that she has had since she was 8 weeks old. Millie is a real show-stopper!

Callie

Callie's mom brought her in for a studio session at Woods Humane Society's beautiful facility in San Luis Obispo. She's a very active and happy Australian Cattle Dog. Callie is very smart and knows how to roll over on command. Isn't she photogenic?

Pismo

Pismo also came for a studio photoshoot at Woods Humane Society. She is a 7-year-old tri-color Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd mix. Pismo is rescue dog from an organization in Colorado. She was found wandering the streets in Garden City, KS when she was picked up as a puppy. Six months before her session, Pismo was hit by a car driven by someone who was texting while driving. He drove right up on the curb where Pismo and her family were standing. She spent 2 weeks in intensive care and ultimately her front leg had to be amputated. Her mom, Sara, wants everyone to know that specially-abled dogs can lead normal lives. Pismo still adores chasing her tennis balls! Sara also wants to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

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Chile Dog Photography creates artistic photography for dedicated pet parents in Salt Lake City, Utah and the surrounding area. We make your pet the star of your home. We specialize in creating wall art and decorating our clients' homes with pawfect portraits of those they love most! Kim, your photographer, is a PPA Master Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer, Photographic Craftsman and Juror-in-Training, so you can trust her to capture stunning images of your pets.

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Author: Caitlin J. McColl

Caitlin J. McColl is the multi-award winning artist behind Ragamuffin Pet Photography, author of five dog-filled books and founder of the Tails of the World Collective. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, two boys and a scruffy family of rescued animals. She’s a bit of an introvert, a lot of a dork, and so very passionate about making a difference for pets in need.

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