OMG, this is SO ADORABLE!! Nothing cuter than a tough guy snuggling with a puppy :-) Their poses are just perfect, and I love how the puppy's front legs seem to be holding onto Rodrigo's arm! Glad you found a use for the sock monkey dog toy and for the "flat cat" (squirrel toy)!

Thank you so much Amy!!! I tend to incorporate a lot of what goes on in RL in my renders, Penny has this habit of holding her toys and my hand/arm like that so thought I would use it. Another even bigger habit of hers is that she likes to stretch out her hind legs, curl her toes and press them into either a pillow or my leg/back/whatever body part is closest. She will do it with both legs usually, but for some reason I only went with one in this image. And you will be seeing much more of sock monkey and "flat cat" squirrel, I just love them so much! Thanks again for making them!

So cute. Great posing. They look so relaxed and peaceful

Thank you! Glad their peacefulness and content came across.

Fantastic posing and sentiment. I love the little touches you added to show his personalities like the framed boxing scene and the gloves. Makes a nice contrast to him snuggling so gently with the puppy!

Thank you for your feedback and for paying attention so closely, that contrast is what I was hoping to portray and the props were chosen with that intent. I think it's very important for his personality to show, and you will be seeing even more of it.

If it were me I would have a cat. A heartwarming moment you created.

Thank you Steve, much appreciated!

Great scene, and very familiar. Ive been in this spot many times.

Thank you!!! I know a lot of people won't allow pets in their bed and that is their choice, but I don't mind it at all and wouldn't have it any other way (even though she snores sometimes. Loudly. Very loudly, lol!)

What if the dog has fleas ? lol ! This is a great peaceful image.

that has been taken care of already, lol! Thank you gaius!

Beautiful scene! I know sometimes dogs and cats use their human family's body as a pillow. This time the monkey is also flat like the cat. I guess the man used it as a pillow :D

My dog Penny always uses me as a pillow. She is basically my living foot warmer, lol! And a very effective one at that. Thank you for stopping by!

Reminds me when I got my Airedale terrier puppy.......thanks for the memory

Thanks to you for stopping by! I am glad if this image brings back happy memories <3

I love all the detail in the scene to help you know how Rodrigo is a manly man (the boxing poster, the gloves tacked to the wall). I also love all the concessions to the puppy needs with the puppy toys scattered about. The little puppy ears flopped wide are great. This series has been a wonderful study of relationship! I've been enjoying every picture. =)

Molly

Thank you Mollz, and thanks for noticing the little details I always dedicate so much time to. Most of the things you see are not their by chance (the props, choice of colors, etc) so I really appreciate when someone notices. Like I mentioned to CoolDimension, I really want his personality to show, even more so I want to portray how much this puppy has been changing and affecting him. These furry creatures are good for the soul.

Way back when I posted "The Meet Cute" I spent a lot of time trying to achieve a certain smile and you noticed it right away, you wrote "Very subtle expression on Rodrigo's face that suggests his heart is touched and perhaps he is the one who will be saved." You hit the nail on the head with those words. And you picked up on the scattered toys too. I am glad to see you are enjoying the series. I have quite a few more images already mapped out, I hope you will like where this goes, and hopefully I will also be able to surprise you! Hugs <3

I'm feeling tired! great one!

thank you hashdoc!

That is how my puppers sleep!!!

awww, i can already see them cuddling up, one on each side! <3

Just such a sweet scene.

Thank you, much appreciated!

Really great scene !!!!

Nothing is more sensual than a bearded sweet man with an adorable snuggly puppy dog (or cat he he)

You always find ways to give me much needed smiles with true beauty and talent.

Thank you again my dear, this bearded man has definitely stolen my heart (and the puppy's)! I am so happy you created him! and even happier if you like what I create with him.

Such a sweet, sweet image!

Thank you so much! :)

I really this new very sweet looking image, rights our pets are our best friends!

They definitely are!! Thank you so much Ute, hope all is well with you!