Posts Tagged ‘pet adoption’
Project HALO was out and about yesterday at Wachovia in Uptown Charlotte, NC with some new and familiar furry faces.
Meet Calvin. He’s a senior dog with lots of spunk.
Here’s Hazel. She’s the first Chinese Crescent-Pug mix I have ever met or photographed. She is warm to the touch and loves to near you.
You might remember this dog from some of the Birkdale Village adoption events. Rufus is the best. He loves toys that squeak and lots of head rubs. He’s a lover for sure!
Try and say no to that little face. Cletus, another Chinese Crescent-Pug mix, is all personality and LOVES to cuddle like it is no one’s business.
Cassidy was adopted out last night to a really cute family. Congrats!
Dutchess is another one you might have seen before as well. She is actually the sister of Rufus. She’s a medium sized lab mix, very mellow and great with kids too!
If you are interested in adopting any of these available dogs, please contact Project HALO.
Another adoption event and also a microchip clinic will take place this Saturday January 23rd at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC from 11:30am-2:30pm. Hope to see you there!
Tags: Birkdale Village Huntersville NC, Black Lab Mix, Charlotte Dog Photography, Charlotte Engagement Photographer, Charlotte Event Photographer, Charlotte NC Dog Photographer, Charlotte NC Family Photographer, Charlotte NC Pet Photographer, Charlotte NC Photographer, Charlotte Photographer, Charlotte Wedding Photographer, Chinese Crescent, Chinese Crescent Pug Mix, Dog Adoption Event, Holiday Photography Charlotte NC, NC Engagement Photography, NC Event Photographer, NC Photographer, NC Photography, North Carolina Dog Photographer, North Carolina Pet Photographer, North Carolina Portraits, pet adoption, Poodle Mix, Portraits Charlotte NC, Project HALO, Pug, Pug Mix, Tish Mackay Photography, Uptown Charlotte NC, Wachovia Center
Posted in Dogs, Giving Back |
1 Comment »
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to shoot for Project HALO Santa pictures at South Park in Charlotte, NC. I saw lots of shoppers, some really cute kids and a regular named Charlie. You might remember Charlie from a post back this summer at a Project HALO aadoption event. Charlie came to get his pictures with Santa along with his new mom. I was so excited to see him so happy running up the path to jump into Santa’s lap for his Christmas picture.
Did I mention that his Christmas sweater was almost as cute as him? Nothing makes my holiday brighter more than to see a dog in a forever home. Thank you to everyone who has adopted a furry friend this past year. 
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” ~ Roger Caras
Tags: Charlotte Dog Photography, Charlotte NC Dog Photographer, Charlotte NC Pet Photographer, Charlotte NC Photographer, Charlotte Pet Photographer, Charlotte Photographer, Christmas Card Pet Pictures, Dog Adoption Event, Dog Photographer, Holiday Photography Charlotte NC, Holiday Photography North Carolina, NC Event Photographer, NC Photographer, NC Photography, North Carolina Dog Photographer, North Carolina Pet Photographer, pet adoption, Project HALO, Santa Pictures, South Charlotte NC, SouthPark Mall, Terrier Mix, Tish Mackay Photography
Posted in Dogs, Giving Back |
No Comments »
The W Family is amazing. They are all kind, polite and super smart; plus they have three dogs that I said I would kidnap in a heartbeat for being such sweethearts.
Meet Jody and Chris plus the pups – Chloe, Barkley and Doc (left to right):
And here’s Blaine (8) and Tyler (12).
This family are huge dog lover (which makes me love this family even more). All of the W family dogs have been adopted from different rescue groups. They are also the best dogs to photograph. I think they stood or sat still for most of the pictures without any complaints.
And check out the men of this family. One word: Handsome.
Last but not least is the whole family all together with the dogs. We shot most of these pictures near a golf course and when Chris said Jody’s dad is a huge golfer, we jumped at the chance to get a shot on the green.
Thanks W Family for letting me spend some time with you and shooting your upcoming Christmas card. Have a super holiday season!
p.s. Tish Mackay Photography will be at Birkdale Village at Bella Ropa this Saturday from 11am-2pm taking pictures with Santa to benefit Project HALO.
Hope to see you there!
Tags: Birkdale Village Huntersville NC, Charlotte Children Photography, Charlotte Children’s Photographer, Charlotte Dog Photography, Charlotte Engagement Photographer, Charlotte Event Photographer, Charlotte Family Photographer, Charlotte NC Dog Photographer, Charlotte NC Family Photographer, Charlotte NC Pet Photographer, Charlotte NC Photographer, Charlotte Pet Photographer, Charlotte Photographer, Children’s Photographer North Carolina, Children’s Photography Charlotte, Dog Photographer, Holiday Photography Charlotte NC, Holiday Photography North Carolina, Huntersville, NC, NC Event Photographer, North Carolina, North Carolina Pet Photographer, pet adoption, Tish Mackay Photography
Posted in Dogs, Family, Products |
No Comments »
It starts at birth for many or even from inside your mom’s stomach. But as soon as your life starts, the camera comes out for every major life event: holidays, birthdays, first day of school, weddings, engagements, family, pets, you name it — it gets captured on film or even digital. Most of these memories are on little pieces of paper stored in albums, shoeboxes or computer screen savers. If our home were to ever catch on fire, I’ve always said that our pictures and dogs would be the first things I would collect.
Today I thought I would share pictures I didn’t take. They are two of my favorite pictures for many reason. The first one is from my husband’s childhood. He loves to make people laugh and I really think it started when he was a kid. Most of the pictures I have seen are of him not smiling, but making faces. (See example below and notice the goofy kid in the back of the lineup with glasses.)
This was taken on the first day of school. That’s my sister-in-law all the way to the left. I’m sure she’ll love me for posting this.
Did you smile? I hope so, because my Friday Fave is all about having fun. Regardless of the situtation, smiling and having fun are great things to remember we can all do and they are free. Remember that life happens when we are too busy out there making plans – so why not enjoy life as it happens? And if you happen to be on the other side of a camera, grin, giggle or even make that silly face – these are the times to make memories – what are yours going to be when you look back in years from now?
This last picture was taken on our wedding day. We celebrated our big day in St. Lucia at Sandals. I can’t begin to express the emotions that ran through our heads on that day, but I will say that we remembered to just enjoy the day. After some formal shots, my husband asked for his own picture.
To this day, it is one of his many favorite moments from our wedding day and it makes me laugh every time I see it. He’s silly and I am thankful that he helps me stop taking life so seriously. So get out this weekend and do something different, something fun or even something new, but remember to have fun. Have a great weekend everyone!
p.s. If you are in Huntersville, NC this weekend, stop by Birkdale Village for a Project HALO adoption event. There are still lots of wonderful pups that are looking for forever homes.
Tags: Birkdale Village Huntersville NC, Charlotte Dog Photography, Charlotte Event Photographer, Charlotte Family Photographer, Charlotte NC Dog Photographer, Charlotte NC Family Photographer, Charlotte NC Newborn Photographer, Charlotte NC Pet Photographer, Charlotte NC Photographer, Dog Adoption Event, Holiday Photography Charlotte NC, Holiday Photography North Carolina, NC Engagement Photography, NC Event Photographer, NC Photographer, North Carolina Dog Photographer, North Carolina Pet Photographer, pet adoption, Project HALO, Tish Mackay Photography
Posted in Friday Favorites |
3 Comments »
Last weekend, a group of us headed to a corn maze up in Huntersville, NC. I’d always passed the sign and thought it would be fun to try it out. The goal is to get all the maze pieces and out of the maze as fast as possible.
The before picture – where everyone is smiling and thinking - it’s a piece of cake!
The average time to complete the maze is 27 minutes. Let’s just say it look us many more minutes and maybe an hour or two to get out.
So we walked. And walk. And then walked some more.
And we looked at the map when we got lost. Which happened a lot.
We made it out with lots of laughs, a little sweat (understatement) and a thirst for some good sweet tea.
Thanks to our buddies that helped us with directions out the maze and also snapping a pictures of our crew. Needless to say, we had a blast and a corn maze is my new favorite thing to do on a fall weekend with friends. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Tish Mackay Photography will be at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC this Saturday at 11:30am until 2pm with Project HALO. If you are looking for a new fuzzy best friend, this is the place to be. Hope to see you there!
Tags: Birkdale Village Huntersville NC, Corn Maze, Dog Adoption Event, pet adoption, Project HALO, Tish Mackay Photography
Posted in Friday Favorites |
3 Comments »
Here’s a little sneak peek of this past weekend from the Project HALO event. Meet Punky - a beagle mix with a heart of gold and the sweetest personality. More to come soon of Punky and the rest of the adorable dogs up for adoption.
Tags: Beagle Mix, Birkdale Village Huntersville NC, Charlotte Dog Photography, Charlotte NC Dog Photographer, Dog Photographer, North Carolina Pet Photographer, north carolina photographer, pet adoption, pet photography, Project HALO, puppy photography, Tish Mackay Photography
Posted in Dogs, Giving Back, Sneak Peeks |
No Comments »
A few weeks ago, Project HALO held an adoption event at Birkdale Village. There were lots of wonderful adoptable dogs and even some super sweet puppies. Here are a few featured at the event. If you missed this last event, not to worry! Project HALO will be back at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC this Saturday at 11:30 AM. Please come out and see all the fuzzy faces and maybe even take one home. Hope to see you there!
Tags: Charlotte Dog Photography, Charlotte NC Dog Photographer, Dog Photographer, North Carolina Pet Photographer, pet adoption, pet photography, Project HALO, puppy photography, Tish Mackay Photography
Posted in Dogs, Giving Back |
1 Comment »
As you can tell, I am a little behind in posting. Hopefully I can get back on track shortly. Here are some pictures from Bark in the Park 2009 at the Knights Stadium in Fort Mill, SC.
Buster, the first dog showcased here stole my heart. He is cute, small and such a cuddlier. He is also this month’s featured pet for Project HALO.
Next up from Project HALO is Trump. He’s a little shy, but eventually he warmed up to the crowd and me snapping away.
Our last fuzzy friend at the park is Piper. She’s so sweet and loved getting belly rubs. Well, what dog doesn’t, right?
Project HALO is a wonderful organization. If you need a partner in crime or just a snuggle buddy, please check them out. The have lots of volunteer opportunities available on the website and also through their Facebook Group. Upcoming adoption events are on their website, so make sure you check it out to see where you can spot what could be your new best friend.
While on the subject of cute dogs, here are a few extra pictures shot from Bark in the Park. From the biggest…
to the most wrinkles.
Tags: Bark in the Park, Charlotte Dog Photography, Charlotte NC Dog Photographer, Dog Photographer, North Carolina Pet Photographer, pet adoption, Project HALO, Tish Mackay Photography
Posted in Dogs, Giving Back |
1 Comment »
Last year, a friend told me about Project HALO. They needed help with animals rescued from a neglectful owner. This really sang to my heart since we have two dogs at home, one of which is a rescue. I really loved being able to help out by providing clean bedding, food and some snuggles. This past weekend, Project HALO had an adoption event at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC. All the dogs were super friendly and loved the attention from the humans and the camera. Here are a few dogs up for adoption.
The next adoption event is this week, April 23, 2009 at the Wachovia Atrium in uptown Charlotte from 11:30am-1:30pm.
A special thanks to April Ziegler and for all the work she does with the PSPCA and her inspiration to give back to our four-legged friends through photography.
Project HALO is a non-profit, NO-KILL rescue organization based in Charlotte, N.C. They are a 100% volunteer organization and are privately funded. Without volunteers and private donations they would not exist. They rescue homeless, stray and unwanted dogs. They take care of all the vet work including shots, sterilization and heartworm treatment, when necessary. All of Project HALO’s animals are vet current and sterilized prior to adoption.
Tags: Charlotte dog, dog photograhy, pet adoption, pet photography
Posted in Dogs, Giving Back |
No Comments »
