Shared Love [Cute & Funny Pictures of Animals]
Uploaded: April 10, 2012 05:02:27
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.
Fiddled in the digital darkroom and added a few textures.
Category -- Catch All.
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
John Rivera April 10, 2012
Great capture here Mary Beth! #1455629Joy Rector April 10, 2012
perfect shot, well done #10083674Dayna Cain April 10, 2012
What a beautifully captured moment Mary Beth. I bet Bob loved this! #10083690Agnes Fegan April 10, 2012
A sweet capture! #10083704Phyllis H. Burchett April 10, 2012
Awww, this is wonderful Mary Beth! #10083783Terry Cervi April 10, 2012
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! #10083826Stefania Barbier April 10, 2012
I am glad the puppy is well now... a special moment you captured! #10083875Carolyn M. Fletcher April 10, 2012
Such great news that Bailey is doing well. This is a wonderful shot. Makes me cry. #10083888Mary Beth Aiello April 10, 2012
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. #10083893Danny B. Head April 10, 2012
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... :) #10083905Mary Beth Aiello April 10, 2012
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!!!!!!! #10083940Robert R. Goodman April 10, 2012
Hi Mary Beth,So glad to hear Bailey is doing well.Beautiful capture!!!! #10084037Tammy M. Anderson April 10, 2012
Such a good outcome for the wonderful story and capture, Mary Beth. Beautiful close-up #10084073Katherine Kuhn April 10, 2012
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. #10084505Claudia Kuhn April 10, 2012
Wonderful tender moment you captured Mary Beth. So glad to hear that he's beating his cancer with the treatment. #10084601R. J. Laudenbacher April 10, 2012
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! #10084602Mary Beth Aiello April 10, 2012
Give Abber a special cookie. Bailey insists it's peanut butter. He loves it. And know that Abber will too. #10084652David Phalen April 10, 2012
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!! #10084681
Alex T. Mizuno April 10, 2012
Very touching image Mary Beth. I was even more touched after reading the story of Bailey. Good to know he is in remission. #10084838Ellen Hodges April 11, 2012
Heartwarming and gorgeous image, Mary Beth!!! Glad to hear of the great progress with the illness, too!!! Super shot!! #10085363Karen Slagle April 11, 2012
Outstanding work of art, Mary Beth. Animals have the magic touch and are a gift from God. This is a winner... #10085571Avril Young April 12, 2012
this is a winner!! outstanding portrait!Pattie Smith April 14, 2012
Beautiful, beautiful capture and work! #10090238Linda S. Smith April 15, 2012
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!!! #10091758Millie A. Talarico May 25, 2012
Congratulations, Mary Beth!! #10150146Danny B. Head May 25, 2012
I hope he is still doing well....and he gets the Grand Prize! #10150267Mary Beth Aiello May 25, 2012
Bailey is very pleased, is wagging his tail, and thanks one and all. He remains in remission, and is a happy boy!!! #10150347Ann Coates May 25, 2012
Absolutely beautiful, congratulations on your finalist and I hope this goes Gold. #10150374Phyllis H. Burchett May 25, 2012
L O V E this Mary Beth, congrats. #10150814R. J. Laudenbacher May 25, 2012
If I could fav this a thousand times I would do it MB. IT IS GOLD...with or without the badge. LOVE IT! #10150999Michele Peterson May 25, 2012
Fabulous, Mary Beth, a wonderful portrait of friends, and a tender story. Congratulations on the finalist, it is well deserved! #10151116Alex T. Mizuno May 25, 2012
Congratulations on this heart-warming Finalist Mary Beth!! #10151300Stefania Barbier May 25, 2012
adorable... congratulations again Mary Beth! #10151405Renee Doyle May 26, 2012
Wonderful heartwarming portrait! Congratulations Mary Beth! #10151779Lyn Darlington May 26, 2012
Congrats on your finalist! Fantastic capture! #10151922Dick Jenkins May 26, 2012
I love it Mary Beth. You have my vote. #10152046Leslie McLain May 26, 2012
Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Mary Beth. #10152129Carol Eade May 26, 2012
Gorgeous finalist, Mary Beth, congratulations! #10152607Chris Budny May 26, 2012
A beautiful capture of them, Mary Beth; congratulations! #10152673Linda L. Ruiz May 26, 2012
#10152703Carla Capra Anderson May 26, 2012
What an amazing dog, Mary Beth.Joannie Bertucci May 26, 2012
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! #10152978JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2012
Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Mary Beth, I love it, sooo sweet!jo ann c. #10154078
Carol Flisak May 26, 2012
Love the composition, love the treatment, mary Beth! Huge congrats on your beautiful finalist! #10154236David Phalen May 26, 2012
BIG Congrats on a fabulous Finalist!! #10154350Lucy Abrao May 26, 2012
Congratulations, Mary Beth.Kathy Reeves May 27, 2012
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. #10155795Lydia Williams May 27, 2012
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. #10156327David M. Montero May 28, 2012
I love Golden Retrievers. So glad to hear he is doing well. Wonderful capture and congratulations on your finalist Mary Beth. #10156707Boyd L. Alexander May 28, 2012
A wonderful, wonderful portrait! Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist Mary Beth! #10157046Marilyn Cornwell May 29, 2012
A very sweet moment with a Congratulations! #10159907Stephanie Frey May 30, 2012
How very sweet! Congratulations! #10160921Dayna Cain May 31, 2012
Congrats Mary Beth on your finalist but it SHOULD HAVE GONE GOLD! Lol Re-Sub!! #10163236Thomas E. Hinds May 31, 2012
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! #10163558Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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