Hi, I'm Andrea, and I'm interested in creatures and plants both wild and tamed, and people of all sorts. I only use a compact digital camera ,as I love being able to get it into a back pocket, and not have to cart heavy kit about. I carry a Panasonic Lumix TZ series, binoculars and a hand lens almost everywhere.Most of my outings are with the dogs so I only use point and shoot.
I am getting the hang of Photoshop, thanks to some very kind folk on RR!Â
I have a wildlife garden in Bournemouth, Dorset, in the UK, and spend a lot of time there . I retired from teaching art to teenagers a while ago.
I'm now getting some good results with my digi compacts; it took me a while to make the switch from my old film camera, an 1960 ish Pentax Spotmatic, but the mistakes are much cheaper! Â
I have 4 lodgers, 3 dogs and a parrot who, as at 2017, I have had 40 years.
I has so far had 19 dogs, mostly rescues.
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Comments (24)
pat40
Brilliant pic.
Mondwin
Adorable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
ronmolina
Cute!
kgb224
Superb capture Andrea. God bless.
helanker
He is such a lovely little fellow Best wishes for him to get a wonderful home with younger, very energetic people :)))
jayfar
A releif for you Andrea and I hope too that he finds a good home.
auntietk
That's a nice website, and Buddy's CV looks terrific. Big sigh of relief!
Faemike55
A wonderful photo of Buddy I checked out the link, very interesting and good Glad to know that there are such sites to take in these animals
TECHNISTRATIONS
Wonderful Posting... We all wish Buddy well in his next adventure.
Katraz
A lovely photo of Buddy and after checking out the web site I don't think It will take long for him to find a new home.
goodoleboy
Utterly sterling portrait of your now departed Buddy, who will hopefully find a more appropriate home.
MrsRatbag
Awww, poor Buddy; I wish I could take him! I hope his new family happens soon. Lovely portrait.
whaleman
Well done Andrea!
johndoop
I wish he get a good home Great picture !!!!!!
wysiwig
Sounds like a wonderful sanctuary. I wish we had more like it here. I particularly like the 'Happy Endings' page on their web site. I found Fritz' happy ending there complete with pictures of Buster, Ralph and Hetty.
dakotabluemoon
It is so sad how many dogs are running loose and never get a home u have done right by Buddy great pic.
Mark-David-Rogers
It was sad things never worked out but it was for the best. I'm sure Buddy will find a loving family with maybe kids who can afford him all the time he needs to cover the energetic aspect of his character and breed. I know it's tough to fill the space Buster has left but I guess it requires an older dog of a breed that is less energetic and can maintain the balance in the home with the other dogs... that is if you are still looking for an addition?. I notice plenty of Greyhound and Staffy breeds on the site... both suffer from bad press.. Greyhounds because people mistakenly think they are overly energetic when they are burst speed dogs and of course some can be ex racing dogs which means they can be dangerous with other pets like cats, but they have a nice temperament.. Staffy breed do require proper handling, these are powerful dogs and because they are so associated with Pitbull's people again often dismiss them solely as drug dealers accessory of choice, they do have a nice personality but must be handled correctly and not a breed for the casual owner with young kids who can be prone to innocently pulling dogs around. This breed as associated one's in full attack mode is a frightening thing but press have played it up in the past due to attacks on people.
emmecielle
Lovely shot! Buddy will have surely soon be a new family that will love him! :)
jendellas
Awe bless him, hope he has a lovely home soon!!!
danapommet
A wonderful photo Andrea. I liked the write-up on the 'Stray Dogs Sanctuary' and suspect that he won't be there long!
aksirp
... so sad to say goodbye do this beautiful Lucky one, hope he will find a perfect place Just wonderful portrait of him!
clbsmiley
Best wishes for Buddy a new home.
dochtersions
What an adorable photo from that sweet Buddy; also on that website, he looks such lovely. Sure he will come into a carefully family, which will love him, all his further years long.
three_grrr
Buddy will have a home in no time at all, just look at that precious face! Who could resist him? Your pack is much happier with all that young and boundless energy gone, and calmness again the rule of the day. Bless you and Buddy!