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Shared Love
My husband, Bob, was sharing a very special moment with Bailey, our Golden Retriever, during a morning walk at Hilton Head Island.

Bailey is a registered therapy dog and has literally brought smiles to hundreds of children and adults during visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and grade schools over the years.

In January, our 10-year-old pup was diagnosed with lymphoma, and has been going through a chemotherapy treatment protocol. He's in total remission, and is doing very well. He has taught us that every day is a gift.

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Mary Beth Aiello

 
 
 
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Great capture here Mary Beth!


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April 10, 2012

 

Joy Rector
  perfect shot, well done


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April 10, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  What a beautifully captured moment Mary Beth. I bet Bob loved this!


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  A sweet capture!


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April 10, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Awww, this is wonderful Mary Beth!


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  I'm so happy to hear that your Baily is in remission, Mary Beth. How did he manage his chemo treatments? I sure wish him the best and this shot is just so precious. What a wonderful moment captured! Well done!


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April 10, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  I am glad the puppy is well now... a special moment you captured!


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April 10, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Such great news that Bailey is doing well. This is a wonderful shot. Makes me cry.


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April 10, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Bailey is tolerating the chemo pretty well. He's now beginning the final of three cycles of chemo -- with an every other week schedule. He's in the home stretch.


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April 10, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  It's so good to hear that Bailey is doing so well. This is a great capture that I am sure you will hold on to forever. Give Bailey a special treat. My pups get a bowl of milk about three times per week.....spoiled rotten... :)


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April 10, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Danny -- I think we have the prize for spoiled. Since his taste buds are a bit wacky, I feel like a short-order cook. But I think the hard-boiled eggs hit the jackpot!!!!!!!


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April 10, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Mary Beth,So glad to hear Bailey is doing well.Beautiful capture!!!!


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  Such a good outcome for the wonderful story and capture, Mary Beth. Beautiful close-up


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April 10, 2012

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Such a beautiful capture of your husband and dog -- you can see the love being exchanged between them. Glad Bailey is doing well with treatment.


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- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful tender moment you captured Mary Beth. So glad to hear that he's beating his cancer with the treatment.


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- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  The love that is shared between the two of them leaves me speechless MB. The emotion is pouring from this capture and is priceless. So happy :) that Bailey is in remission and doing so well. Abber is doing the happy dance too!


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April 10, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Give Abber a special cookie. Bailey insists it's peanut butter. He loves it. And know that Abber will too.


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April 10, 2012

 

David Phalen
  So sorry to hear about Bailey's health issue but thrilled that he is in total remission!! Didn't know Bailey was a Therapy Dog. God Bless him and you. I know how much comfort our dog at the time gave me in a couple of health issues I had. There's nothing better than having your dog jump up on your bed and snuggle up.

How's Bob doing? I remember when I was there in 2010 he was still in therapy. Hope he too is doing well.

Oh, the photo is magnificent!! The love they share is clear!!


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April 10, 2012

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Very touching image Mary Beth. I was even more touched after reading the story of Bailey. Good to know he is in remission.


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Ellen Hodges
  Heartwarming and gorgeous image, Mary Beth!!! Glad to hear of the great progress with the illness, too!!! Super shot!!


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April 11, 2012

 

Karen Slagle
  Outstanding work of art, Mary Beth. Animals have the magic touch and are a gift from God. This is a winner...


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April 11, 2012

 

Avril Young
  this is a winner!! outstanding portrait!
So happy that your Bailey is doing well...and yes everyday is a gift...Beautiful Beautiful!!!!
may Bailey go from Strength to Strength!!


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April 12, 2012

 

Pattie Smith
  Beautiful, beautiful capture and work!


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April 14, 2012

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  So sweeet! Very glad every one is doing fine as well Mary Beth. You really know how to capture the moment & tell a story! WTG!!!


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April 15, 2012

 
- Millie A. Talarico

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  Congratulations, Mary Beth!!


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May 25, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  I hope he is still doing well....and he gets the Grand Prize!


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May 25, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Bailey is very pleased, is wagging his tail, and thanks one and all. He remains in remission, and is a happy boy!!!


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May 25, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Absolutely beautiful, congratulations on your finalist and I hope this goes Gold.


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May 25, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  L O V E this Mary Beth, congrats.


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May 25, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  If I could fav this a thousand times I would do it MB. IT IS GOLD...with or without the badge. LOVE IT!


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May 25, 2012

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Fabulous, Mary Beth, a wonderful portrait of friends, and a tender story. Congratulations on the finalist, it is well deserved!


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May 25, 2012

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Congratulations on this heart-warming Finalist Mary Beth!!


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May 25, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  adorable... congratulations again Mary Beth!


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May 25, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Wonderful heartwarming portrait! Congratulations Mary Beth!


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May 26, 2012

 

Lyn Darlington
  Congrats on your finalist! Fantastic capture!


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May 26, 2012

 

Dick Jenkins
  I love it Mary Beth. You have my vote.


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May 26, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Mary Beth.


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May 26, 2012

 
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  Gorgeous finalist, Mary Beth, congratulations!


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May 26, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  A beautiful capture of them, Mary Beth; congratulations!


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May 26, 2012

 

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May 26, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  What an amazing dog, Mary Beth.
Beautiful moment you captured here.
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist.


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May 26, 2012

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Can't help thinking of my Flash! This is one amazing image and a very heart warming story Mary Beth! May Bailey continue to work her magic for years to come! Congrats on your finalist!


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May 26, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Mary Beth, I love it, sooo sweet!

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May 26, 2012

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Love the composition, love the treatment, mary Beth! Huge congrats on your beautiful finalist!


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May 26, 2012

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a fabulous Finalist!!


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- Lucy Abrao

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  Congratulations, Mary Beth.
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May 26, 2012

 

Kathy Reeves
  Outstanding and touching image, Mary Beth. How wonderful that a dog who has given so much joy is getting a second chance. The treatment is perfect for the image. I so hope this wins big---it deserves it.


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May 27, 2012

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Fantastic image...your added story touches my heart and soul...You captured this beautifully and as Kathy said, it deserves to win a gold...God Bless You and Bob, and especially Bailey and the many lives he has touched.


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May 27, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  I love Golden Retrievers. So glad to hear he is doing well. Wonderful capture and congratulations on your finalist Mary Beth.


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May 28, 2012

 

Boyd L. Alexander
  A wonderful, wonderful portrait! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist Mary Beth!


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May 28, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  A very sweet moment with a Congratulations!


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May 29, 2012

 

Stephanie Frey
  How very sweet! Congratulations!


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May 30, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  Congrats Mary Beth on your finalist but it SHOULD HAVE GONE GOLD! Lol Re-Sub!!


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May 31, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  This is absolutely beautiful, Mary Beth! Another stunning image from your amazing gallery! Big 'WOW' from me! And such a touching story about your ten year old pup, too!


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May 31, 2012

 
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