CityDog Magazine: Fall Issue 2008

Featuring the dazzling "Sunny", photographed by by the lovely and talented Bev Sparks, this CityDog Magazine cover was donated to the Homeward Pet Adoption auction to raise money for this fabulous no-kill shelter. Yay for CityDog and Bev for donating to such a worthy cause!

The cover isn't the only sunny part of this issue, inside you'll find lots of goodies (as usual) including my travel articles: a weekend getaway to Seabrook and a Deluxe Digs at "Sheep Dung Estates" in California wine country- You'll also find some FABULOUS illustrations care of our disgustingly talented dane + dane design intern Ariel Payopay.

This issue also includes the annual "Top Dog" awards AND Dog is Good tees and camo hat in the "Cool Product" section.

:::::AND AS IF THAT WEREN'T ENOUGH::::

Check out our Ad for three coupons for great savings on pet portrait sittings, wedding photography and graphic design!! Get it while it's hot!

CoverDog Model Search #1 : Kirkland

Thank you to all the doggy models that came out to our CoverDog Model Search at "Kirkland Uncorked"

As always, we had a fabulous time photographing the uber talented Cover Model potential!!

Here are a few of our favorite moments from the event - be sure to check out the full gallery here.

Remember, we think that all the dogs we meet are stars... and every mutt's mug will be in the Winter issue of CityDog Magazine!

Stay tuned for CoverDog Model Search #2: Thriftway, West Seattle.

Top 10 Ways to Save a Life

As we grabbed our morning beverage at the neighborhood coffee shop, we were struck by the front page of the local paper: the image of a sorrowful dachshund behind bars along with the headline GOAL IS GETTING CRITTERS OUT OF SHELTERS-ALIVE. Reading further, we were shocked to find that 4,000 of the nearly 12,000 animals that entered the featured King County shelters last year were considered too hostile or sick for adoption, these animals were put to death. While we understand that not all of these animals will find homes, this percentage seemed outrageous. As we continued to scan the article, we were encouraged to learn that many steps are being taken to reduce this number, including improving living conditions and adding workers and volunteers to understaffed locations. Not to mention that as recently as 1990, the euthanasia rate was at 80% for incoming strays. So it seems that we are making headway.

This got us thinking, while we may not be able to head right out and adopt our very own pack of dogs or progeny of cats, there are still many ways to help with the crisis of overpopulation. Here's our top 10:

1. Adopt {Your certain someone is waiting for you, just be sure you do your research!}
2. Volunteer {Lots of duties to be done, not just the poopy ones!}
3. Foster (There is always a shelter or purebred rescue near you in need}
4. Spay & Neuter {The cat pin above says it all...}
5. License- yes cat's too! {hefty discounts if your pet is already altered, hefty fines if they're not licensed}
6. Microchip {It's the easiest way for your lost pet to be found}
7. Attend fund-raising events like fun runs and auctions {check out the CityDog Magazine event calendar}
8. Donate items {Most shelters have wish lists on their websites with needed items such as new towels and pet food.}
9. Purchase from retailers who donate to animal causes such as Delia's House of Canine Couture on Etsy.com {click the cat pin above to purchase}
10. Give cold hard cash, it's always warmly excepted. {Check with your employer, many corporations will match your donations.}


And of course stay tuned to dane + dane studios, we plan to launch our successful "Operation Portrait PAWSitive" program in Seattle this Summer!

Seattle Art Walk is Going to the Dogs!!!

Well friends I am pleased to announce that CityDog Magazine is hosting the first ever "dog-centric" Art Walk event in Pioneer Square!

Along with the wonderful work of our pet artist colleagues you will find the work of Dane & Dane Photography featured at this one-night-only exhibition, and that's not all!

We will be featuring our ever-popular "event portraits" - snapping priceless shots of you and your pooch for low-low prices in a cool cool space!

Also, some our dog friendly beverage compadres Dry Soda will be on hand quenching our thirst and Pooper Trooper (someone's gotta do the dirty work) will be on hand keeping things clean!

Below you can view the ad that ran in CityDog and HERE you can RSVP to the event on Yelp!

We are excited to be involved and not only make our Seattle gallery debut, but also premier our new book "All You Need is Dog"

Hope to see you there!!

Where: The old "Fenix" - 109 S. Washington in Pioneer Square, Seattle

When: March 6th, 5-9pm

Who: Hosted by CityDog Magazine and featuring local pet artists including Dane & Dane Photography!

How: Why in Doggy Style of course! Bring your dog, bring your thirst, and bring your wallet! :)