Crazy M Photography

Cattle Dogs of Central Texas

Kit — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:09:07 +0000

Recently, I was able to fund 15 free spay/neuter surgeries at the local low cost clinic. The surgeries were specifically for cattle dogs because they hold a special place in my heart. As I grew up in the country, we always had at least one heeler and whatever other dog wandered up to the house!

As a volunteer at the shelter, I see a huge number of working dogs brought in. Puppies and adults are frequent kennel occupants. It’s heartbreaking to see these dogs that thrive on working and doing a job become distressed locked in a cage.

So why all this rambling? Well, I want to keep a cattle dog spay/neuter fund available at the Animal Birth Control Clinic for those who need some help covering the cost of the surgery. If we can keep unwanted births from happening, then we will directly impact the number of unwanted pets coming in to our shelter. No doubt in my mind!

How will I come up with the money to keep my fund going? I am planning the Cattle Dogs of Central Texas 2013 Calendar! All proceeds from the sales will go directly to the fund at the clinic. But I need your help!! Models are needed for the calendar. I guess I should specify what a cattle dog is in my mind. Let me see… heelers, border collies, corgis, australian shepherds, catahoulas, you get the point! Do you own a cattle dog? Know someone else that owns one? Would you allow me to come out and take his/her picture? Only one other requirement, the dog must be spayed or neutered!

I am also looking for sponsors to help pay for the calendar’s printing cost. My hopes are to get local agriculture related businesses to help out. But I’m not going to turn anyone down! All sponsors will be given credit on the calendar. And if they have cattle dogs, we can use them as models too!

I know it’s early in 2012 to be thinking of next year but I want to get the ball rolling. This fund is very important to me and I want it to be successful. I hope to decrease images like this…

If you would like to discuss this project with me, please send me an email at crazymphotography@yahoo.com! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Sassy – Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:49:35 +0000

Meet Sassy. She is currently available for adoption with the Humane Society of Central Texas. She is in foster care and doing great. Sassy has had a hard life. She was tethered all of her life, approximately 4 years, in a yard. Had several litters of pups. Finally, a volunteer for the shelter convinced the owners to let him take her to get spayed and keep her while she recuperated. He had watched out for her over all those years while she was in their yard.

After her surgery, he spoke with them again. They agreed to sign her over for adoption. She has come a long way. She is now crate trained. Learning basic commands. Enjoying life!

For additional information about Sassy, please contact the Humane Society of Central Texas at 254-754-1454.

Aunt Bea – Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:48:36 +0000

You may have seen this picture before. It’s of Aunt Bea and her new owner James and sister Serena (white dog). She was a resident at the Humane Society of Central Texas. Very sad story. She was brought in after her owner passed away. His son dropped her off. As he was leaving, staff asked what her name was. He replied he didn’t know. Absolutely heartbreaking.

But now, she is happy as a clam in her new home. The shelter asked me to photograph her with her new family since she had become a favorite of staff and volunteers. It was my pleasure!!

Please support your local humane society. The animals are depending on us!

Keets – Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:31:49 +0000

We had to be sneaky with Keets’ photo shoot. It was a surprise Christmas present for his owner. Keets’ grandmother devised a plan to keep him overnight so we could get his pictures taken without suspicion.

Being a model is exhausting work!

Bubbles – Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:45:44 +0000

Bubbles was a long time resident of the Humane Society of Central Texas. She caught the eye of two girls one day as the family walked thru the kennels. The dad said he was looking for a German Shepherd but couldn’t resist the instant bond the girls seemed to have with this little one. So instead of adopting a GSD that day, they brought home Bubbles.

Teddy – Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:32:52 +0000

Teddy was a recent adoption from Fuzzy Friends Rescue. His parents are the sweetest young couple. What a great little family!

Damon and Loki – Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:20:22 +0000

I always like when I have to do something a little different. Damon and Loki’s parents have a unique style and I just loved that about them!

Parker and Rocky-Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:29:50 +0000

Yesterday morning I had the privilege of photographing Parker and Rocky. Rocky is a foster for the local humane society. Parker is a repeat customer. This go around we were trying for Christmas card photos.

We started the session with some ball chasing and exploring. Parker happened upon a block of wood which led to some keep away!

Poor Rocky just wasn’t fast enough to keep up! After burning some energy, we got down to business.

Mid-session we headed back in the wooded area. Unfortunately, I let the dogs “find” the tank!

We had some mud dogs on our hands then! But the parents were troopers. We went on with our shoot, dirty dogs and all!

These two guys were so well behaved. And you can see the love shared by the family. Rocky did good getting this foster family! I hope he finds a forever home just as awesome.

I can’t think of anything better than spending a morning photographing a great family.

Angel Paws Therapeutic Dogs-Waco Pet Photographer

Kit — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:15:10 +0000

Last Sunday, I had the privilege of taking photographs of the Angel Paws members. Angel Paws mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals during their stay in healthcare facilities. The animals motivate people. And really, how could you not smile if one of these guys/gals came into your room!

Thank you Angel Paws for everything you do for our community!!

Jorge & Sue Ann Engagement-Dallas Photographer

Kit — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:26:28 +0000

How flattered was I when asked to take these engagement pictures. Sue Ann and I were childhood friends. I have such fond memories of our slumber parties and her mother’s cooking! The best, I tell ya! So when she asked me to take her engagement pictures, I couldn’t say no. But I have to tell ya, people pictures stress me out more than pet pictures. Let’s see how it went…

Of course, I couldn’t leave without a picture with the dogs!!