Saturday afternoon

Strolling through the neighborhood with a friend.  Sharing a cool spot on the grass.

What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

And so it was for Mercy and her pal, Brownie.

Such a Pretty Me!

Beauty shot of our girl, Mercy.  Just because.

Such a pretty face, 
Such a pretty dress, 
Such a pretty smile, 
Such a pretty me! 

Curb appeal

Enjoying the August Long Weekend.  

Mercy.  Curbside.

Five

Mercy at her foster home.  Five family photos.
Happy is the house that shelters a friend.

Shakespeare

 

The quality of mercy is not strain'd,

It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown;
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred sway;
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God's
When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That, in the course of justice, none of us
Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy. I have spoke thus much
To mitigate the justice of thy plea;
Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice
Must needs give sentence 'gainst the merchant there.

 

Portia

From Shakespeare's

The Merchant of Venice, 1596.

 

Spring is

Lying in the grass...

Drinking from the fountain (or, thinking about it anyway)...

Surveying her kingdom..

And absorbing some sun...

Get to it, friends!!!

;)

 

Photo Opportunity

An occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed.
Recently, our new friends at Let Me Shoot Your Pet dot net provided a tremendous photo shoot of Boxer Rescue Ontario's available dog, Brownie.  This handsome boxer has been in foster care, waiting to find his forever home, for nearly a year by now.  Jazzy photos are always a good idea when trying to garner interest for an adoptable pet.  Boy howdy, are Jenn Wilson and team good at their job!

Since it all went down at Harvey Manor, herself insisted on making an appearance to say hello to the folks fooling around in the backyard.  She did nothing much other than barking and scampering, but still managed to look adorable.  Here's Mercy.

And the adventure would not be complete without the cuteness of Colby.  Top dog and resident hound, it just doesn't get any cuter than this guy.  See for yourself.

Many thanks to Jenn and Mike for coming to the house, lending their talent and helping us help the Brown Dog on his journey to his Happily Ever After.  It won't be much longer now, Brownie!