Jesus from the street
This image for me is an image of the Jesus of all street dogs. Icon, like it or not.
Gringa is one of those abandoned street dogs we are trying to find a family for. She´s now living in a dog´s shelter. It´s heartbreaking to see all the street animals here in Lima. It´s a time for a new religion. It´s time for a better world.
Do not buy! Adopt friends!

Cam: Fujifilm FinePix S5600
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smallfox
Such a beautiful dog and picture…always terribly sad to see homeless dogs. We invited them into our lives thousands of years ago – should this be their fate? Look at the hope and love in those eyes.
ViktoryiaN replied
I agree with you: it is totally unfair! They are so dedicated to people, and they must be loved and respected back!
It´s 21 centure! There should be no hungry street animals!
Thank you, Smallfox!
Steve Buffington
Incredible photo, wonderful message.—Steve
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you, Steve!
Susanne Correa
I love the way you care for the animals Victoryia, I do the same thing here In Las Vegas and truly, excuse me but hate people that abendon or hurt their pets, I have a ton of stories about abused pets and I am just sick and tired of people like that. I myself have 3 adopted pets which I rescued and my dog Dexter which I rescued 10 years ago was oing to be killed because I did not have the right bill with me. it is horrible, here in Las Vegas because we are the #1 in Forclosures within the US, people leave their pets in he empty homes and they die if they are not found in time, is it to much to ask to drop them off in a shelter? I don’t get it, but I see you have the same problem, sorry for this long comment
ViktoryiaN replied
Oh, I understand you perfectly when you say you hate those people who mistreat animals. I do feel the same way. I believe animals deserve the same treatment and love as children do. Unfortunatly nowadays there are more and more cases when people abendon, torture, hurt, or simply ignore their pets. Just today we´ve got one more puppy to the dog shelter that we are working with. Two children brought him to us and said that if we couldn´t take the dog, they´d leave it in the street, cse their father didn´t want to have it any longer…. :(
I thought that the animals where treated better in US… But the fact that people just leave their pets without food, water and attantion… it´s just killing me…
I´m glad to hear that your pets were adopted. I´ve got 2 dogs and 2 cats in my home in Belarus and one dog here in Peru. All of them were adopted. All my family is crazy after out little ones!
I was happy to read your “long” comment! Thank you very much! :)
ys-eye
Beautiful portrait and powerful message… Sadly, pet abandonment seems to be on the rise all over. Here, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the pet population at the Humane Society skyrocketed as the boom went bust. I always try to encourage adoption if at all possible. I’ve adopted two rescue Chihuahuas (one of whom sadly passed away this January) and our cat was a foundling as a kitten. We were even fostering a rabbit, and it took almost three long years to find her a perfect permanent home! I don’t understand how people can just abandon their once beloved pets… I agree, they should at least relinquish them into shelters or rescue organizations. I don’t think there should be a mandatory fee for animal surrender. There could be a suggested donation perhaps, but surrender fees only add to the problem of pets being left to their own devices on the street or worse. :(
ViktoryiaN replied
Oh, I´m truely say to know that oe of your beloved passed away… But I´m happy to know you also adopt. I try to promote adoption as well. I believe that one can´t buy a friend, while adopting one pet you can make a great difference!
My husband and I have organizes a simple facebbok where we try to attract attantion to the problem of street animals. We work trying to help the dogs shelter and the abandones animals here in Lima.
If interested you can check out a video we made with the hope it will become a wake up call:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C41Tp1bSOYQ&feature=channel_page
Thank you for your comment, Ys-eye!
Matthew Reilly
Great shot!! And great treatment!!
Matthew Reilly
Just realised there might not have been any post work…? If not then even more props!!
ViktoryiaN replied
You realized in time! :I No, there was no any re-touching, since I don´t really know how to use all those programs, besides I enjoy the real shot.
Thank you, Matthew for your cool comments! :)
ys-eye
Congrats on your Redbubble Art Page Feature!!! :D
ViktoryiaN replied
Oh, I´ve just found out about that! Nice.. :)
Thank you!
julie mcinnes
awww beautiful shot , i live in bulgaria and theres a big problem here with strays
ViktoryiaN replied
I imagine, Julie. I come from Belarus and ithe situation of street animals there is also very bad…
Thank you!
Dragan Petrovic
Perfect angle! Brilliant shot!
ViktoryiaN replied
Very glad to hear it! Thank you so much, Dragan!
Can Berkol
extraordinary angle.
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you, Can! Happy to read your opinion!
rodeorose
Really special work again from the Red Angel. Thanks Vik for applying your talents so poignantly, and courageously.
ViktoryiaN replied
Oh, Rodeorose, thank you so much for your comments! You´ve been very supportive!
Aquarelle
This is an incredible and powerful image. I take my hat off to you for evoking such emotion in one catpure….....and I agree with your message.
Well done
Jean
ViktoryiaN replied
Jean, your comment is very supportive! Thank you! I´m glad it you like this photo. It´s one of the most important shots I´ve ever taken I think.
chrythmnove
What a lovely photo. He looks so proud & yet so fragile at the same time. :)
ViktoryiaN replied
I wish her ex-godparents thought the same way, but… Hopefully we´ll manage to find a new family for her who will care and love her just as she deserves!
Thank you for such a great comment!
chrythmnove
There is a writer/Art critic who writes theories about animals as Art & our political role to learn from them. Interesting! John Berger (2008) most recent paper. :D Booker Prize candidate. Cheers.
ViktoryiaN replied
THanx for sharing! It sounds interesting. I already wrote down the name, and I´ll checke it out! It sounds very interesting.
Thank you once again!
kenmo
Cute…
ViktoryiaN replied
Thanx!
pinkpachyderm
Beautiful shot and sentiment. :)
ViktoryiaN replied
Gringa is adorable! Thank you for your comment!
Cardonizer
Nice
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you!
David Rojas
To me he’s like showing us his deepest thoughts while falling to pieces but despite all of that he’s got lots of hope in his eyes. :) I’m glad this is being featured.
ViktoryiaN replied
You know Gringa is very shy and doesn´t trust much on people, besides she´s scared of other dogs, but at that moment she seemed to be so brave and strong and full of hope (just as you notices). If you come to visit us once (I hope you will), I´ll introduce you Gringa and all other beautiful doggies we are taking care of. :)
GLAMAZON
I really like this.
ViktoryiaN replied
Glad you do! :)
Paul Thompson ...
Fantastic, love your POV
ViktoryiaN replied
THank you, Paul! I´m glad to read your comment!
LionsRoar
This is awsome!
ViktoryiaN replied
Glad to know you think so! Thank you! :)
Chris Baker
I think this must stand as the most noble and heroic portrait of one of our canine friends I’ve yet seen….. I’d snap Gringa here up in a second if only I could ;)
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you so very much, Chris! I´ll make sure to inform everyone here, when Gringa gets adopted! :)
Thank you once again!
Angel Gold
A lovely looking little dog. Its is so sad about these special animals
ViktoryiaN replied
:) !!
oliviatownsend
I love this photo!
ViktoryiaN replied
I´m very glad you do!!!
oddoutlet
you’re doing an awesome thing! Congrats on your feature, well deserved attention!
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you so very much!
gabbielizzie
congradulations on your feature
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you! :)
OllieandMatilda
Absolutely beautifull, thought provoking and also sad when you look at such a beautifull face. what a shame, i would take this dog in under my roof in a heartbeat. outstounding work. well done
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you for being so supportive! I´ll give an extra hug from you to Gringa when I see her this weekend! :)
wellman
this may just be the best dog pic I have seen!!!....ok, so I’ve looked agai, and it definitely is! Bravo
ViktoryiaN replied
Wow! Now… You totally made my day! :)
down23
Awwww ~ he’s beautiful! I hope he finds a home with a wonderful family! I despise people who harm animals. It makes me sick & very angry. It’s nice to see people who try to help them. This is an amazing shot. Very nicely done! =)
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you for your thoughts! It´s a pleasure to know that there are people who care. :)
Laurie Search
What a beautiful and touching image.
ViktoryiaN replied
Thank you, Laurie!
You´ve got one very interesting gallery. Enjoyed watching your art!
Pamela Jayne S...
a really beautiful and poignant capture
ViktoryiaN replied
Very glad you think so! :) I´m very happy about this picture, as you see animals have become a huge part of my work! :)
Pamela Jayne S...
ViktoryiaN replied
:) !!!
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