Ever hopeful
My poor little girl. She’s was nearly 10; had osteoarthritis since she was 2. If you look carefully at this image you can just see her back twisted as she holds her painful back left leg up off the ground. She hopped around alot in these last days. This particular night she had heaved herself up off her bed and brought me this toy. If I threw it she would chase it and yelp. I had to place it gently and hope my boy boxer didn’t bundle in and nick it.
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Eyeleen
OOOOOO, this is so cute, love the big eyes! Well done!!
Paulette x replied
Thanks Eyeleen, she is cute.
Yool
AAAAAAAAAAAAW….HE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE.
When can I take him home?
Paulette x replied
Ha, NO! You can pay for the vet’s bills though. This is the girl, the boy is gorgeous too. Got a pick of him in my art section.
Tessa Bishop
Lovely capture Paulette. Those eyes … I think this is your best doggie pic yet x
Paulette x replied
Ah, thanks Tess.
davidmilne
Beautiful boxer,lovely pic Paulette!!
Paulette x replied
Thanks David, very much.
Bevsimages
Aww so adorable…x
Paulette x replied
Thanks Bev, wish I could tell her but then she already knows.
Kevin Meldrum
Great picture, just make sure he is on a leash…....... i am scared of big dogs lol
Paulette x replied
Ah, she’s a girly but of the two, she’s the one I have to put on a lead if a man comes along. Bos just bounds up, shakes flob over his trousers, stands there for a moment not sure what to do next than gets back to whatever he was up to before.
emmyjewel
the poor darling, she looks so loving
Paulette x replied
It’s very sad. She’s a sweetie.
Barry Norton
Lovely shot lovely pet
Paulette x replied
Thanks Barry, she stayed there for so long looking at me I was able to get a decent shot of her.
Jodie Elchah
What a fantastic capture Paulette The lighting is superb.. Poor baby girl… :.. ) Jodie
Paulette x replied
Thanks Jodie, I wanted to blot the background out completely in photoshop but couldn’t do it without taking her face down with it.
Gary Murison
What a beautiful photo.
Sorry to hear about her osteoarthritis :( It is very sad when the dog’s mind still wants to be able to do what she could do when she was younger, but her body doesn’t allow it.
I am sure that she is well loved though, and has a wonderful life :)
Paulette x replied
She is Gary, thanks x
naturelover
She has such a beautiful face- this is a lovely shot Paulette!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks, much appreciated.
Mark Ross
This is one terrific shot! Just great! The lighting, composition expression, everything.
Paulette x replied
Wow, thanks Mark, glad you liked it.
Jen Whyte
You just can’t keep a good dog down, can you??!! what a gorgeous face!
Paulette x
Ha, no you can’t. She’s been whining at my feet this evening on three legs with another toy. She’s laid out on the carpet now bless her.
Nancy Stafford
it such a cute photo of her. with her big brown eyes
Paulette x replied
Thanks Nancy, she is a cutie isn’t she.
jewelskings
Great shot!!
Paulette x replied
Thanks, she’s such a poser.
Mel Spittall
awwwwwwwwwww!!!! that is just sooo precious! what a brilliant portrait of her :)
P.S. Boxers are the bomb!!
Paulette x replied
Aren’t they just. You should see my boy, he’s adorable too.
midzing
gorgeous capture,,, well done
Paulette x replied
Thanks – she did just kind of walk up and present this shot to me.
Alison Cornfor...
What a sweetie! Sorry to hear she’s in pain… it’s always so hard when they don’t understand why it hurts to play :(
Paulette x replied
Thanks Alison, yes it is hard and it’s getting worse by the day it seems. Her other back leg is weak too and as she is permanently on it now it is in trouble too.
Simon Coates
What a nice photo – great framing and the exposure seems spot-on to me.
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much Simon. Just wanted to black out her rear end but didn’t know how to.
TeresaSchultz
Ag yinna tog! Too cute and sad for words!
Paulette x replied
What the hell?????? Ag yinna tog?????? Thanks hun but can I have a translation with that. You cool London dudes are too much for me ha ha
TeresaSchultz
East London, SOUTH AFRICA, lol! Ag yinna tog translates to um well, not sure it’s just like kinda “ag no man, too sweet!’ etc
TeresaSchultz
um hang on jus realised you may not know ag either, it’s just a sound, like ach I guess, gee I can’t think now, like um…..............like you have swallowed a fly and trying to get it out by going ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg, but put an a in front first!
Paulette x replied
Ha, well thanks for the lesson Teresa, sure it’ll come in VERY useful lol
suefel48
What a Beautiful, Beautiful, Dog….....
Paulette x replied
Ah thank you Sue, I’ll tell her you said that. When she wakes up…
Solomon Walker
such an excellent photo!
Paulette x replied
Thanks Solomon, very much.
JLHopgood
oh bless her Paulette, they’re just like the rest of us, feeling like teenagers on the inside.
Her face says it all. Beautiful capture!
Paulette x replied
Hey, I am a teenager! Well … plus some. thanks Jo. Struggled with the T-shirt , size of image wasn’t accepted so back to the drawing board.
botticcelli
wonderful shot!
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much.
Mundy Hackett
endearing image
Paulette x replied
Thank you Mundy.
richman
ah cute
Paulette x replied
Thanks richie, she’s a sweetie. Not doing very well today though.
Karen Helgesen
What a sweet face! Apparently she was very motivated! One of our dogs has a similar problem and we give him ‘Rimadyl’, which is sort of like doggie Advil (I think, anyway.)
It works really well…there are times when he cannot jump up on the furniture, as he believes he is entitled to! Rimadyl to the rescue!
Paulette x replied
Thanks Karen. She’s been on prescription doggy glucosamine for years and metacam (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) for years. She’s losing weight + and passing blood now. She’s had 50 bladder stones removed, malignant tumours removed from her mammory glands and skin, both cruciate ligaments repaired on her hind legs and repeated bladder infections since her surgery. Not much fun for her going to the vets. thank goodness for doggie insurance!
Karen Helgesen
My daughter had doggie insurance…and got it just in the nick of time. Her BELOVED Golden had contracted some weird disease from a spider bite, a potentially fatal one. He recovered, thankfully, and my daughter saved several hundred dollars. I think it costs more to take your pet to the vet than it does to take your kids in for check-ups!
In spite of the tough road your little gal has had to travel, you wouldn’t know it from the expression on her face. Clearly, she is greatly loved. Best medicine of all.
Yuri Lev
The expression is priceless. I wish some people who claim that animals don’t have souls would take a look at this.
Paulette x replied
Ah well, what do people know?? Many thanks Yurilev.
Alan Findlater
very nice work well done
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much Alan, been my most popular photo.
Christopher Bi...
great shot, what an expression, well done
Paulette x replied
Thanks Christopher.
flowerchile2ra
this is [and you reduced me to a one liner]...this is love captured between two /damn/powerful/
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Paulette x replied
Great comment rhett, thanks x
SURYADI .
Great shot!!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks.
Kathie Nichols
Shes so gorgeous Paulette, fabulous shot, so sad she’s in pain.
Paulette x replied
Yes, thanks Kathie
Anna Williams
fantastic capture! what a cuttie!
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much Anna
Kate Litzow
so gorgeous
Paulette x replied
Thanks x
jpryce
What a beautiful lady she is!!! You can see the love in her eyes. I have two Boxer granddogs.
Paulette x replied
Ah lovely. many thanks
Terry Arcia
I am laughing out loud, he is so cute.
Paulette x replied
Thanks Terry, cute in more ways than one
Jean M. Laffitau
Wonderful!
Paulette x replied
Thank you Jean, very much
Andrew Braithw...
Great capture, I can feel the personality!
Paulette x replied
Thanks Andrew – she’s bursting with that, my boy boxer is too! :)
Ben Herman
Thats an awesome shot, so much personality, I’m sitting here giggling. Great work :)
Paulette x replied
Ha, glad it prompted a giggle, we all need one of those from time to time. Thanks for the favourite!
Anthony Mancuso
this is a beautiful image Paulette, I hope she is not too uncomfortable
Paulette x replied
thank you Anthony, she’s a bit tired today but much more comfortable than a few days ago.
TFFDavid
What a fantastic photograph of a really great looking doggy.
Paulette x replied
Thanks David, very much.
TFFDavid
PS
I just read the comment from Ben above saying this photo made him giggle . . . it has the opposite effect on me, it makes me feel like bubbling. lol
Paulette x replied
I know, like me I don’t expect he always reads the write up.
amarica
this is so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Great portrait of your little baby
Paulette x replied
Ah, thanks, yes it is a double edged sword isn’t it. x
Musicmaker
OMGosh – perfect capture of the Boxer – even the title to the pic fits perfectly. LOVE Boxers!
Paulette x replied
They are the best aren’t they. Thanks so much for the favourite! :))
leecemee
once you love a boxer, there is no other!
puppies until the end!
Paulette x replied
Yes they are. Very sad here today, she’s fading bless her. Made it as far as the back gate then lay down. think her puppy has abandoned her.
leecemee
sad to hear, I hope she lives with comfort and love for the rest of her days!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks x
Wildwings
Who could resist such a precious face? She has beautiful markings and seems to be lovable. This, immediately, goes into my collection of favorites. Wonderful work.
Paulette x replied
Thank you, very much appreciated x
Eugene Farrell
Absolutely Beautiful, the dog and the photo, congrats
Paulette x replied
Ah, many thanks Eugene, much appreciated x
Elizabeth Burns
Her eyes say so much, and she is so clear. Brava
Paulette x replied
You are perceptive Elizabeth. She is an extrememly intelligent dog, always one step ahead of us all. My boy boxer Bos doesn’t have her level of intelligence but he is a big bundle of love.
Jeremy Harrington
fantastic shot :)
Paulette x replied
Thanks jeremy, it is the most popular shot in my portfolio.
Paulette x
RIP baby x
bexs20
the photo just explains her,she was gorgeous,and such an amazing girl, with the best personality you could ask for,and when i managed to sneek her on our bed,the best cuddles, she was a princess, all the photos have made us both well up!!! xx
Evita
He’s absolutely adorable! :D
Evita
Oops make it : SHE’S absolutely adorable!!!
Paulette x replied
She was yes, many thanks again Evita and thank you for the favourite x
abfabphoto
OMG I LOVE IT!!! Look at those eyes!
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much! :)
PPPhotoArt
awww what a trooper, absolutely wonderful shot really grabs your heart!!!
Paulette x
Ah thank you Patricia x
Azza
Again another fantastic shot. did you black out the background or was it taken like that.
Paulette x replied
Ooh I can’t remember now, I think it would have been taken like that as there isn’t much light down there, the light would have been from the flash; I would have blacked it out if not. Thanks again Azza, you obviously like dogs! She was amazing :)
Steve Sharp
Sorry to read of this loveable pet’s passing, I’ve never owned one of these but know people who have, they are so full of enthusiasm (as of course are all dogs!), and have bags of character.
Paulette x replied
Many thanks for your kind words Steve x
Angel Warda
oh so precious!!!
Paulette x replied
Thank you Angel, she certainly was x
DiEtte Henderson
What a beautiful pup. A wonderful portrait!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks DiEtte, she was a wonderful dog x
Jerame *
Perfect.
Paulette x replied
Many thanks :)
Laurie Search
Ohhhhh, what a doll…and a beautiful tribute to her!!!!!
Paulette x replied
Thank you so much Laurie, I appreciate the favourite! :)
Christian Hartung
cute, great lighting, well done
Paulette x replied
Thank you Christian and many thanks for the favourite :)
michael byerley
i love it !!!!!!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Michael :)
Paulette x replied
Oh and many thanks for the favourite too! :)
Linda Morrison
She is just so beautiful and you have looked after her well.You are one in a million. You should be very proud…she looks happy ;-]
Paulette x replied
Ah, many thanks for your lovely comment Linda, she has gone now sadly but she got the most out of life right up till the end.
Woodyk2
What a great shot!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Woody, thanks for looking :)
MilanPhotograp...
She is just amazing. She just looks at the camera and you think… wow!
Lovely, go Corri!
Milan
Paulette x replied
She was very beautiful, many thanks xx
David Clark
what a great memory photo of her – dave
Paulette x replied
Many thanks David :)
Etoile de Mer
This picture is so adorable! Great expression. It makes me really miss having a dog :-)
Paulette x replied
Ah, I know what you mean. many thanks Louise! :)
karenuk1969
What a gorgeous face!!
Paulette x replied
She was very beautiful
Ted Byrne
If doggies ain’t there… it ain’t heaven Paulette. Totally moving portrait, glad you’ve got it to keep the hailing channels open.
Paulette x replied
Ah, thanks very much Ted :)
mariarty
Awww bless, she is beautiful, great capture.
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much Mariarty :)
WayoftheWarrior
Love it
Paulette x replied
Thanks Tony :)
Jason Connolly
Great shot paulette..
Paulette x replied
Thanks Jason :)
Karen Tillotson
Look at that lovely face …such a nice capture! She’s gorgeous…I have a basset suffering from arthritis since the age of 2 as well…it’s a tough life …but they try their best don’t they?
Paulette x replied
They certainly do. Many thanks Karen and thanks for the favourite :)
Elana Bailey
She is adorable.
Paulette x replied
Thank you Elana :)
dmarie
awww…that poor sweetie…I know the feeling she felt…beautiful dog…great shot :-)
Paulette x replied
Thank you so much – she has had alot of attention recently on here and it is a little hard seeing her lovely face each time I reply. Thanks for the favourite Marie x
Junior Mclean
Awesome!!
Paulette x replied
Thanks Junior, glad you liked it :)
Antanas
great capture…....
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Antanas, glad you liked it :)
James Cole
Beautiful dog, beautiful shot. So sad to read your description but the title is so fitting.
Paulette x replied
Ah, thanks James, lots of people don’t read it and don’t realise the history. This is my most popular shot. Thanks for taking the time to have a look through:)
kathy s gillen...
great shot, so cute
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Kathy :)
Susanne Correa
I remember her! I voted for this one somewhere. What a sad story but a beautiful shot.
Paulette x replied
Ah, thank you so much susanne :)
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding;
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Scott, appreciate your comment :)
linifer
wonderful!
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much again linifer and for the favourite x
Anji Johnston
Poor baby!
Paulette x replied
I know, she was wonderful and she had a good life. Many thanks for the favourites Anji, glad you like my work :)
GlennB
Haha = she’s so expectant! Excellent shot – great for raising the spirits on a Monday morn.
Paulette x replied
Oooh Glenn, don’t read the accompanying text then!!! Keep the smile; we all need a smile on a monday :)) Many thanks for taking time to comment, glad you liked this :)
hilarydougill
What a wonderful portrait, and such a wonderful memorial to a gorgeous friend and companion. You can see the love in her eyes. So sad for your loss. Bet she is hopping around heaven on four legs though. hugsxxx
Paulette x replied
Ah, thank you so much for your lovely words Hilary x
Cheri Perry
Congratulations on being in the top ten. What a fantastic image. THis would be a great addition to the new group Paws n Claws
She is adorable and this is such an outstanding capture.
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Cheri, much appreciated. I have joined your group :)
Susanne Correa
Paulette x replied
Thank you Susanne, what a great welcome! :)
nadine henley
so glad they featured this so I could get to see it too! beautiful expression and a tear-jerker of a story, paulette!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks nadine for your lovely comment, much appreciated :)
Jan Piller
What a beautiful dog and a beautiful story – only dog lovers could understand how much she wanted to please you by bringing you a toy to play with. Okay – now I gotta go get my tissues.
Paulette x replied
I know, it’s so sad when they get ill and leave you. My other dog Bos (who all of the other pictures are of) came with me to the vet on the dreadful last day and kissed (licked) her face as she went off to sleep. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house! Many thanks again Jan :)
AnnDixon
Wonderful picture,
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much for taking a look Ann, glad you liked this one :)
Susanne Correa
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Susanne, lovely surprise :)
JimFilmer
very cute…a wonderful and playful looking dog
Paulette x replied
Thank you Jim, she was :)
Rick Senley
i’m not a dog fan but love this pic
Paulette x replied
Ah thanks Rick, how did you find it if you weren’t looking for dogs? Glad you liked it :)
Rick Senley
i do prefer a picture of a dog to the real thing unless they’re very small and furry. i think i came across the pic when i originally saw your work on the ireland group….
Paulette x replied
Ah, well thanks for taking a look Rick :)
Chris Fawkes
Love it.
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Chris, much appreciated :)
Charuhas Images
Lovely capture.
Paulette x replied
Thanks very much, glad you liked it :)
Ginny York
Awwww. What a precious looking girl. Great catch of her with those adorable eyes. Congradulations on your Features with her.
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Ginny, she was a wonderful dog and she had a good life with us :)
stelo
I love him/her :)
Paulette x replied
Many thanks stelo :)
Svetlana Sewell
Just…........ PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paulette x replied
Thanks again Svetlana and many thanks for the favourite :)
Cee Neuner
Awesome….and adorable!!!!!
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Cee, she was a beauty :)
niki78
Great capture and cute Paulette.
Paulette x replied
Many thanks Niki, glad you liked it – she was gorgeous :)
George Salazar
cute image
Paulette x replied
Many thanks George :)
Russ Styles 23 days ago
You can see the love she had for you in those eyes….(boxer dogs are so faithful), you can feel the love you have for her in this image.
Paulette x replied 23 days ago
What a lovely comment, thank you so much Russ :)