Inspiring Photo: My "Beloved" #11317091

My "Beloved"

Uploaded: January 07, 2011

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Animals - January 2011

I was wondering how do folks pick a name for their pet? I mean, how do they come by such names that seem to really fit? Naming at infancy is hard don't you think?

Suki means 'beloved' and is a Japanese name. Quite fitting for this beauty.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 125.00 mm, Model: PENTAX *ist D

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Danny B. Head January 07, 2011

Christine, Goldens are such loving dogs, although I have never had one. My neighbor has one and she will come lay in my lap. I lost my "beloved" Newfie, Maggie to kidney failure a few weeks ago and seeing Suki with her from legs crossed reminded so much of her. Great capture! #1342139

Christine Lobsinger January 07, 2011

I am truly sorry to hear about your 'beloved' family member Danny. Thank God we don't have to go through that kind of loss (I'm not sure I could handle it). We are volunteer foster parents for dogs like this one- for Guide Dogs of Canada, only raising them for the first year of their life- yes, it is heartbreaking, but the joy you feel when your puppy goes off to learn how to assist someone that needs help is a very wonderful feeling. It's a small loss to us, but knowing we've help someone have a better life out weighs our pain.
Thank you very much for your words.
Smiling Chris #9148653

Shelly A. Van Camp January 07, 2011

Beautiful dog....Sad to lose a pet, Danny, and I can't even begin to imagine.....animals are so much a part of a family. #9148655

Christine Lobsinger January 07, 2011

Hi Shelly, thank you for popping in....
Smiling Christine #9148670

Douglas Pignet January 07, 2011

Lovely capture of this beautiful Lab...Wonderful colors and comp #9148829

Christine Lobsinger January 07, 2011

Hi Douglas, thank you very much.
Smiling Christine #9148901

Danny B. Head January 07, 2011

Chris, to make matters worse, we lost our St. Bernard, Molly in July as well. We had given "forever" homes to both our "girls", taking them both from foster care. It's good to see people like you that are willing to volunteer to raise them and then give them up. I'm not sure I could give them up. #9148946

Dawn M. Schneider January 07, 2011

I agree with you Danny, I could never give my dogs up either!!! I have a black newfoundland named Heidi and she is about 4 yrs old. We lost our German Shepherd 4yrs ago and our Great Dane 3 yrs ago. We have a Pekingese and an adopted border collie as well.
Christine this is such a beautiful image!!! I love dogs so much and love to see them here in bp!!! #9149071

Thomas E. Hinds January 07, 2011

What a beautiful dog Suki is, Chris! You had no problem finding a name for this golden, now did you (or did you supply the name)? It is so amazing of you to foster these animals! Bravo to you! Has Suki met Bubbles? Wonderful image with the legs crossed!

Tom #9149343

Christine Lobsinger January 08, 2011

Thank you guys, appreciate your kind words.

Tom, we never named Suki- Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, who own her did. I think what they usually do is go through the alphabet~ so this litter got the S's. I think the name suits her perfectly. Suki is such a sweet, shy, timid at first, little dog.

We've had Suki since the 27th of Dec. and Bubbles showed her who was boss- Bubbles lunged at her nose - did not bite, but did put her mouth on Suki's nose... after that, they became friends...
I'll try to make a few shots of them together tonight (it's our last night with Suki).

Smiling Chris #9150470

Karen Kessler January 08, 2011

I like that name since you told what it means! It is difficult to pick the right names at "infancy" though because the pets change some as they "grow up". My oldest dog, Prancer, has the perfect name for him because he prances when he walks & plays. However, my younger dog, Bear, was named because he ran like a bear when he was a puppy...his run has picked up speed & he JUMPS a lot now! A good name for him would have been Pogo! :)

Suki is a beautiful pup & poses well for her pictures! #9150539

Christine Lobsinger January 08, 2011

Thank you Karen, and HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend! Love your icon!
Smiling Christine
PS I think Suki would of been an appropriate name for one of your cuties too- considering the name is Japanese. #9150574

Thomas E. Hinds January 08, 2011

I love both Suki and Bubbles! Can't we all just get along? LOL! I'm sorry you have to give Suki up, Chris, but the fact she will be such an important part of someone's day to day survival must give you some satisfaction. Still, you and yours are real troopers for what you do!! #9150609

Christine Lobsinger January 08, 2011

Hi Thomas, sorry, I should of said here that we are only dog sitting this foster puppy- we are suppose to get our foster pup in March- and we will be able to care for her for one year...
Thanks again for your words~
Christine
Smiling #9150638

Thomas E. Hinds January 08, 2011

Still, Chris, I bet you fell in love with her in this short a while! I bet you are looking forward to your puppy in March! What a great gesture! #9150655

Patti Coblentz January 13, 2011

Oh, Chris...I had no idea that you do this! It's wonderful. Suki is such a beautiful girl...I wish she could come to my home. I just lost my Coco (a Boykin) about 1 month ago to old age, really...she was an absolute member of our family and my trusted friend and photo partner. We live on a very large property in the country and she was ALWAYS at my side. I miss her terribly. I admire what you do, Chris, and your love of animals :) #9161713

Christine Lobsinger January 13, 2011

Well Thomas, it was difficult not being here the day Suki went home- but my fam was here to say bye- I looked at my watch the time it was Suki's pickup- I felt a 'sting' in my stomach- it amazes me HOW MUCH I WILL MISS HER-
We are awaiting for the foster couple to go away again on holidays, so we can watch her again! Suki is such a sweet puppy! Looking forward to volunteering with our new pup!

Hi Patricia, nice to see you here-
my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family ~ I DO know how you feel- we do feel the same, but not so intense-
People ask us why do you do this work? They say, they couldn't give up the pup-We tell them - we have the joy/love of a puppy for one year- we give them the BEST start in life- then they HELP someone that NEED'S them-
Smiling Chris
PS soon I will be uploading Suki with Bubbles- that was an interesting meet! #9161781

Dianna Murphy January 15, 2011

Thanks for the unselfish work you do Christine! What a gift! She's beautiful and she'll be doing a great service and I'm sure will have an equally loving home. #9165004

Thomas E. Hinds January 15, 2011

I bet it was a difficult thing, Chris, saying goodbye to such a beauty! Hope you are doing okay. An image of Suki and Bubbles meeting, wow! Now that will be neat to see! Bubbles is my hero! Of course Suki is too, and your entire family as well, for fostering these wonderful, intelligent dogs! #9165088

Christine Lobsinger January 15, 2011

Hi Dianna, Happy New YEAR!! Nice to see you here~ Thanks so much for your kind words...
Smiling Chris

Thanks again Thomas- your support is appreciated!

Smiling again,
Chris #9165154

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