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Pet Praising Photo Contest

Brooke Mallory — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:22:12 +0000

Have you seen the popular dog-shaming photos? We are starting our own trend: Pet Praising!

As a THANK YOU to all their adopters, foster families, volunteers, supporters and fans, I have partnered with Motley Zoo Animal Rescue to bring you a pet-praising photo contest.

Just snap a pic that shows the positive influence your pet has had in your life for your chance to win a professional pet photography session, as well as a Motley Zoo Animal Rescue sway bag! – Good luck and happy praising!

Winner Will Receive:
♦ 1-hour pet photography session with yours truly, plus a CD with 15 high-resolution photos – $250 value!
♦ Motley Zoo Animal Rescue swag bag, which includes a Motley Zoo tote bag, dog leash, sticker, shirt or sweatshirt of your choice and dog/cat treats! – $60 value!

How to Enter:
♦ Take a pet-praising photo of your pet, expressing how they have brightened your life. Email to brooke@brookemallory.com.
♦ See my attached photo of Motley Zoo’s Rock Star Edie for inspiration!

Deadlines:
♦ Nov. 12 – Nov. 25, 2012: Emailed entries must be received by midnight on Nov. 25, 2012.
♦ Nov. 26, 2012: Entries revealed at Brooke Mallory Photography in the album titled Pet Praising Contest.
♦ Nov. 26 – Dec. 9, 2012: Public voting runs through midnight on Dec 9, 2012.
♦ Dec. 10, 2012: WINNER will be announced on Facebook at Brooke Mallory Photography.

How to Vote:
♦ Voters must “Like” my Brooke Mallory Photography Facebook page for their votes to count.
♦ Each photo “Like” is counted as a vote.
♦ Voters may “Like” as many photos as they wish!
♦ Photo with the most “Likes” at the end of voting WINS!
For more information, please contact Brooke at brooke@brookemallory.com

Fine Print…
♦ You do not have to be affiliated with Motley Zoo to enter.
♦ If there is a tie, additional voting will break the tie.
♦ Photo session must take place by April. 30, 2013.
♦ Photo session must take place within 45 miles of Bothell, or travel fees may apply.
♦ Motley Zoo swag bag will be gifted to the winner at the photo session.
♦ Additional photos may be available at an additional cost.

Yellow: Like the sun, and other things.

Brooke Mallory — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:04:41 +0000

It was Friday. It was after work. And it was sunny, which in Seattle one must never waste. So, I bundled up the dogs and headed out lovely walk in the sun.

If only I had known…

We meandered for a few miles, heading to a small, hidden public park near Lake Forest Park that has a dock on Lake Washington. It provided a nice bench for me to rest and some warm places for Sage and Ottis sunbathed while they watched the ducks. So far, so good.

As the sun began to set, the pups and I yawned, stretched

and gathered ourselves for the long walk home.

And that’s when things started to go… a bit downhill.

About a mile away from the car, Sage decided she wanted to be carried.

So, in my shirt she went!

But with the pressure of Sage on my tummy, I quickly realized I had to pee.

Like, a lot.

So, there I was, shuffling along with a 15lb dog in my shirt and a bursting bladder. I had at least half a mile still to go at this point. And I quickly realized… I wasn’t going to make it.

It was one of those moments in life when, in full desperation, you start to consider otherwise completely inconceivable solutions. Such as, dropping trou right on the Burke-Gilman Trail in broad daylight, amidst a stream of commuter bicyclists. I won’t lie. It crossed my mind.

I squeezed my thighs tight and picked up my pace.

Finally my car came into sight, but I knew there was no way I could make it all the way home. This dam was about to burst. So, I did what any self-respecting woman would do, if she had a brand new car and didn’t want to christen it with a puddle of urine. I shuffled the dogs into the car, ran to the passenger side, threw open both the doors, positioned myself between them, dropped my pants… and peed.

Right then. Right there. And a little bit on my foot too.

I’ve never felt better in my life.

What will it take for you to look over here?

Brooke Mallory — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:19:51 +0000

People often tell me how lucky I am to be a pet photographer. And it’s true. I love my job. But it’s not always a piece of cake. It takes a lot of patience, creativity, flexibility, improvisation, humor, more patience and a dose of luck. Here is a little behind-the-scenes peek at today’s photo session with Mari, my foster dog who is available for adoption through Motley Zoo Animal Rescue.

It went sorta like this…

Hey, Mari! Look! I have really yummy TREATS!

All you have to do is look over here…

No, really! I promise… these treats are so YUMMY!

Don’t you want to SIT for one of these amazing, delicious treats?

Ok, ok. Forget the treats. What if I make some strange noises?

Beep, beep, beep!!

Seriously? Now you are just messing with me on purpose.

Oh! There is a dog walking by? Perfect!

Ok, you hold still and watch the dog and I’ll just sneak in some photos. Cool?

Hold it… Hold it… Got it!

For more information about Mari and other adoptable companion animals, please visit Motley Zoo Animal Rescue!

Holiday Family Photo Day: Sunday, December 11th

Brooke Mallory — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:04:18 +0000

Due to popular demand, I am offering my first annual Holiday Family Photo Day! After my first launch on Facebook, I have extended my hours due to the great response. Contact me to book your appointment today!

Appointments are filling fast.

The Jackson Family – Fall Session

Brooke Mallory — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:51:57 +0000

Last weekend, I had the great pleasure of photographing the Jackson family.

It was a beautiful Northwest Fall day!

Mother and her baby Panda!

Father and Daughter

The Jackson Five!

Meet Achilles. He was a rescue.

Meet Simon. Simon was also a rescue, adopted from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue.

Simon and Amanda have a very special bond.

Simon also loves Panda

Amanda was a natural in front of the camera.

And she was a lot of fun.

Did I mention she was a natural?

Panda was such a diva!

All in all, it was a great session!

Old Dog Haven Fundraiser: Craft Fair Bone-anza – This Saturday!

Brooke Mallory — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:10:43 +0000

My knitted donations for Old Dog Haven’s craft fair this weekend are all set to go! One Mossy Brick scarf, two Eyelash Infinity scarfs and two Manner Headbands.

If you are looking for unique, handmade holiday gifts, yummy treats for the two and four-legged loved ones in your life or looking for something fun to do this weekend, while supporting local senior dogs in need, this fundraiser is for you!

Old Dog Haven is an amazing 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue organization in Washington state. They take in senior dogs who have been abandoned, abused or neglected and in need of a proper care, love and shelter when no one else will. All the dogs in their care receive quality vet care (which is all too often a first for many of these poor, neglected souls) and are placed in one of their comfortable, loving and skilled Final Refuge foster homes where these senior citizens get to live out the rest of their lives comfortably. For some of their “younger” seniors, these dogs are available for adoption.

The courage, selflessness and resilience of Old Dog Haven’s Final Refuge foster parents who take in these dogs over and over, knowing they are often in the last stage of their lives, is awe-inspiring and such an inspiration. May we all learn something from their commitment to these animals.

For more information about Old Dog Haven and/or their Craft Fair Bone-anza, please visit their website, linked here.

Creatively yours.

Mossy Brick Scarf

Eyelash Infinity Scarf

Manner Headbands

2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project!

Brooke Mallory — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:29:45 +0000

Ready… Yarn – √ Check!

Set… Patterns – √ Check!

GO… 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project!

What is the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project? Watch this inspirational video detailing how the scarf project has spread like wildfire throughout vast communities of knitters and crocheters.

I’m super excited for my first year participating in this amazing charity project. I will post my progress along the way, so stay tuned!

Who will join me!?

PAWSwalk 2011

Brooke Mallory — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:40:42 +0000

My mom joined me and the dogs at PAWSwalk 2011! PAWS is an amazing shelter organization that I’ve worked closely with through my years in rescue. The 5k fundraising walk trails through my favorite local park, Seattle’s Magnuson Park. I was pet-sitting Coco and Leon that weekend, so they got to join in the fun! The day was sunny and warm, with a nice breeze off the water.

Coco, Leon, Ottis!

Coco, Leon, Ottis - Coco and Leon

Ottis - Mom with the dogs!

Woof!

- Brooke

Coco and Leon

Brooke Mallory — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:49:38 +0000

This weekend I have the lovely pleasure of pet-sitting my prior foster, Coco. She was one of my first Taiwan rescues. Here is her Before photo and her After photo. I took the After photo during her foster time with me. Coco will always have a very special place in my heart and I feel blessed to still be able to share in her life.

For added joy, Coco’s newly adopted brother named Leon is also staying with me. Leon was rescued from a high-kill shelter in California.

Leon is a happy little ball dog.

More to come.

Woof.

Dog Days of Summer

Brooke Mallory — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:00:10 +0000

A few weekends ago, I had the extra pleasure of pet-sitting both Maddy and Charlie! With the rare streak of sunshine and an apartment bursting with dogs, we soon took to the streets… or, rather… the hiking trails!

Maddy, Ottis, Charlie and Me!

Saturday morning, Charlie, Maddy and Ottis accompanied my friend Betsy and I on the 3mile Twin Falls hike. The big dogs braved a dip in the chilled South Fork Snoqualmie River, while Ottis wanted nothing to do with the freezing mountain runoff, thank-you-very-much.

Later that evening, the dogs and I ventured out again to join our furry friends at Magnuson Dog Park. The dogs enjoyed some romping and another an evening swim at sunset.

On Sunday, the dogs and I took a 3mile stroll around Magnuson Park, walking through their newer established nature preserve, past their sports fields, along their Lake Washington trails and ending at the dog park for one last weekend swim.

Charlie and Maddy

Charlie and Maddy Swimming

Charlie and Maddy

Ottis and Maddy

Betsy, Maddy, Ottis, Charlie and Brooke!

By Sunday evening, there was not a muscle to be moved.

A job well done, if you ask me!

Maddy Snooze