Poochie Freak Pet Photography ~ Where love shines through

Sharing my love for animals, photography and Reiki

Hello!

I’m Angela, Mum to my beautiful rescue dog-kids. I'm an animal lover, vegan, photographer, Reiki practitioner and lover of crystals, coffee and chocolate, living in Wiltshire, UK. I’m about three quarters human, quarter dog, or at least that’s how it feels sometimes!

I have loved dogs since I was a small child and have lived with dogs for 30+ years. I've shared my life with various breeds and crossbreeds and adored them all. A number of wonderful dogs have come into my life from rescue over the past 16 years and I am very involved with dog rescue.

My passion for photography grew from my obsession with dogs; purchasing my first digital camera many years ago, in order to record precious memories of my own dogs.

If you would like to contact me about pet photography, dog rescue or Reiki for animals, please complete and submit the form on the Contact Me page.

Please take a look through this blog and visit my Galleries to see examples of my pet photography.

You will discover my passion for animals and animal welfare is evident throughout my blog. As far as chocolate goes, it's always vegan-friendly and the darker the better. Raw chocolate and Booja-Booja truffles rule. Just keep it away from your dogs :-)

I have very sadly had to make the decision to take a break from photographing people's animal companions for a while, for personal reasons, but I look forward to meeting you one day :-)

Angela
Poochie Freak Photography

Apr 12 2012

Adopted A Star to grace your sofa ~ Pet Photography

Update: So pleased that this gorgeous boy has found his forever home

These gorgeous paws belong to a lovely dog who would very much love to find a sofa of their own …

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Star is a very handsome Greyhound who is in the care of Bath Cats & Dogs Home and looking for his forever home. He is currently Old Dog of the Week at Oldies Club so you can read all about him by clicking HERE.

Star is a nine year old Greyhound, who could live with children aged 12+. He would like to be the only pet in his new home. His carer told me:

Star lives up to his name; he really is a little star. Friendly to any person who wants to say Hello to him, although very loyal to his close friends, he bonds for life. He is a typical greyhound type and would adore a sofa to call his own. He loves cuddles and affection, and loves to lean into your leg.

He does lunge at dogs on the lead, but he has a very dedicated volunteer dog walker who, alongside us, has done a lot of training with him, and he is coming on in leaps and bounds. We need a home for him where new owners have the time and commitment to continue his training.

He recently had a day trip with me, and he was fantastic. He was brilliant at travelling in the car. I took him to meet my Grandma (she is 83 now!), and he was so gentle in the house with her. The first thing he did, after having a hug from her, was to immediately leap on the sofa, where he stayed snuggled up on my lap.

Star finds kennel life stressful, so I am desperate to find him a new loving home. He totally deserves it. I can’t put into words how much I love him and what an amazing dog he is.

Star was very happy to have a bit of a play with the Safestix and football

but settled into a spot of posing for us too and relaxed for a fuss

and enjoyed a roll around in the grass

He was very pleased to see his carer, who is wonderful with all the animals in her care.

He rather liked the tuna cake too …

If you have had a read through the information on the above links and think you could offer a loving and suitable home for Star, please contact Bath Cats & Dogs Home directly. Please let them know that you saw Star at Poochie Freak

Good luck Star, I really hope you find your forever home (and sofa!) very soon. You certainly deserve to.

Tags: Bath Cats & Dogs Home, dog rescue, Greyhound, HeARTs Speak, Oldies Club, pet photography, pet photography UK, rescue dog, Safestix

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Apr 08 2012

The Stripey Sofa Hound ~ Pet Photography

June 2014 ~ Such wonderful news! Ollie, the SSH, has found a fantastic forever home. Be very happy, Ollie

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting a very handsome and special Stripey Sofa Hound, who goes by the name of Ollie.

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Ollie is in the care of Bath Cats and Dogs Home while he waits for his forever family.

He has a lovely relationship with his animal carer, as you can see in these photos of the two of them and would really love to find his very own special person/people.

The rescue describes Ollie as a fantastic dog, who is friendly and affectionate. He is initially shy and can be a bit wary with strangers for a few minutes, but after that will be happy to be stroked for as long as you want to stroke him!

Indeed, he was very happy to receive attention from me shortly after meeting him, though of course a new owner will need to take time to build up to the loving bond he has with those he’s most familiar with

Isn’t he gorgeous? Have to admit he reminds me a little of Scooby Doo!

One thing I observed in the time we spent together, is how much Ollie loves his special person and how much he enjoys attention from them. He did have a play with the toys in the paddock, but he was also keen to settle down and have a fuss. I gather he is rather fond of home comforts, hence his affectionate Stripey Sofa Hound title

Ollie is described as a very obedient lad who is fine to be left for short periods. He will curl up in his chair and await your return, without being destructive.

Ollie arrived with his brother, who has since been homed, but poor Ollie is still waiting for a special home where he can enjoy his freedom. He is a super dog who just wants a home of his own. Please don’t pass him by.

Ollie really deserves a chance of a home life again as all he wants to do is please you. He does not show himself off well in his kennel when strangers approach as he is frightened and stressed by kennel life, as many dogs are. Please, if you are interested in adopting him, ask to meet him away from his kennel so that you can see the lovely boy he is

The rescue says Ollie is a very calm dog, except when you get out his toys – he absolutely loves to retrieve squeaky toys, balls, frisbies etc. and he will keep going with his tail in the air until he gets tired, where he will then want to lie down and chew his toys.

Ollie is seven years old and has been waiting for over four years now. He is looking for an active but calm and quiet adult-only household. He has not been socialised very much with dogs or cats and must be rehomed as the only pet.

Isn’t he gorgeous? I was admiring his beautiful collar too, which is from Melrose & Mutt, which also kindly donated goodies to help Oldies Club recentlyHe has a rather grand quality to him, I think. I can imagine him living on a country estate and strolling around the grounds with his new owner

If you are interested in offering Ollie a forever home and feel you can provide a loving and suitable environment, please contact Bath Cats & Dogs Home directly. Please let them know that you saw Ollie at Poochie Freak

Ollie is just one of many dogs waiting for a second chance. Best friends are found in rescue. I know mine have been