The Free Agents take first place, look forward to playoffs

It was not a pretty win. The actual score of the game was 3 - 2 in favor of the Bend It Like Chewbeccam kickball squad. However, the Free Agents showed their spirit by showing up in costume for the annual Costume Kickball Game dressed in full animal themed regalia (including pets and babies). The Bend It team chose not to dress up. The Costume Game gives a point to every member on the team that shows up in costume, thus giving the Free Agents 14 extra points! The final official outcome was therefore, 16 - 3. The win helped the Free Agents grasp sole possession of first place in the league and earned them a bye week in the first round of the playoffs. The championship playoff round will take place in 2 weeks on Monday, Novebember 10 at 6:15.

As you well know by now, The Free Agents have been playing for charity to benefit the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The team and their sponsor, OH MY DOG! Photography have been diligently asking for a donation per/run. Many gracious people have stepped up to the plate to donate. The team has really improved this year and finished the season by scoring 45 runs! The donations and runs will be tallied shortly, followed by a victory party where the donations will be handed over the the RCHS.

Thank you to everyone involved! It's been a terrific season and we hope to do it again.

Now, come out and cheer for our team on Monday, November 10th at 6:15.


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It makes me happy....

It makes me happy to know that our kickball team that we sponsor, the Free Agents, are currently in first place in the league. Not bad for a bunch of fun loving goofs and socialites that have only won 4 games in the previous 3 seasons. You can come watch us play(in Costume) for our last regular season game on Monday, October 27 at 6:15 pm. Place: Paul Ecke Sports Park. Encinitas, California. Our costume theme is 'Animals'. Hope to see you there.



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Big Win for the Free Agents

Are these dogs smiling?...
...Yes, they are. They're smiling because the kings of the kickball field, the Free Agents, have won again. The bye week must have been good for the Free Agents because they really stuck it to the Misfits, the first place team in the Encinitas Adult Kickball League, with a 9 to 0 victory.
Our beloved charity kickballers were firing on all pistons and willing to sacrifice their own bodies to win, which was exemplified by Kasey's willingness to skin her knee while diving to reach first base safely ;-). The win gives the Free Agents a chance to claim sole possession of first place with a win next week (and a Misfits loss). Next weeks game is the annual and infamous Holloween game, where team members can scare...I mean, score points just for being in costume. The Free Agents theme for this game is 'Animals' so come on out dressed as your favorite animal and give a little support. The animal theme is fitting considering the Free Agents are playing this season to benefit the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. To find out more about next weeks game time and location and how you can pledge to help the RCHS please click here: I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT NEXT WEEKS GAME AND HOW I CAN HELP THE RANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY!

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A winning combo!

Two little Morkies [Maltese/Yorkie] that could not be any cuter!

Charlie with his crazy hair and broken ear. His Human Mom Jessica tells me he is naughty. He was as sweet as pie while at the studio. He has me fooled.

Then the lovely Marley. She had the most stunning butterfly ears and such a sweetheart!

You can visit this winning pair at the store they run with their owner called Tucci on Cedros in Solano Beach.

Shopping and dogs..a winning combo!

WE WON!

We are thrilled to announce that we have been voted THE BEST PET PHOTOGRAPHY in San Diego!

Thanks to everyone who voted for us. We strive to provide you with the best portraits and it feels really great to be recognized.

Stay tuned for a victory celebration details!

Pet Photography for Health and Happiness

Every now and then something happens here at the studio that has us all reflecting back on our own lives and taking inventory. A recent client booked us for a session to photograph his sister's dogs. He wanted it done right away because his sister had suddenly been diagnosed with leukemia and was going to be hospitalized immediately. He wanted her to be surrounded with loving images from home(can you say, very cool brother?), therefore we photographed Mr. Russell Augustus and Mr. Carter Elliot. We certainly hope that Russell and Carter's mommy is feeling better and we wish her much health and happiness. In fact we are wishing everybody much health and happiness!

The Animal Keeper-Dog Owner Apprecitation Day

Back in August, we received a rather flattering phone call from one of the friendly folks at The Animal Keeper dog and pet day camp. They were notifying us that they were going to hold a dog owners appreciation day and they wanted to invite some pet industry professionals to share the event with them and their clients. They went on to say that they saw our website and thought that our pet photography was great, and that they wanted us to be involved with the event. Of course we wanted to be involved! So on Saturday, September 27 we set up an information table and joined in on the festivities. We met some extremely wonderful people and learned that everybody at the Oceanside location was fun and friendly. They even let our little Gus go hang out in their 'Tiny Tots' day camp for small dogs. One of the major events of the day, AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, was hosted by Rick Hawes and Gina Austin of Contented Canine(email- contentedcanines@cox.net). Most of the day was spent socializing and enjoying puppy and people treats. Thank you so much, Christy and Renee, for contacting us. We had a good time and hope we can do it again.

Tucker

This is Tucker, a gentle giant. He is a Harlequin Great Dane with a shy but very, very sweet disposition. I heard from Tucker's owner yesterday that Tucker is having a rough time with some debilitating back problems. Let's all keep Tuck in our thoughts.

OH MY DOG! Free Agents return to glory

It was all smiles last night as the Free Agents found their stride against the Playground Bullies and cruised to a 10 to 1 victory in Encinitas Adult Kickball League play. The Free Agents scored early and often while welcoming back from injury, Mark 'Big Papi' Deweese, who kicked two home runs. Next week is a bye week for the charity kickballers. However, they are going to host a friends and family fun game. The fun game will be played at Leo Mullen Sports Park
951 Via Cantebria, in Encinitas (subject to change) at 6pm Monday, Oct 13.

The 10 runs will definitely help with our charity efforts for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and brings the total runs for the season to 29. Please continue the drive to get pledges. If you know anyone who is interested send them to this link: http://ohmydogphoto.blogspot.com/2008/08/charity-kickball.html

Special thanks this week to team member Sarah D. She brought in two more flat dontations and another pledge of $1.00 per/run. Yay Sarah!!!

Star Yorkies

It's too bad the the Star Wars series is over and done because we think George could have used Spike(left) and Shilo as the friendly little pups of the Ewok tribe. Shilo alone could probably charm Darth Vader himself. Unfortunatly, Spike is no longer with us. We believe that he is probably having a blast in the little Ewok village in the sky.

Meet Donnie and Max

Whenever you decide to devote your life to working with animals, you will find that there are many opportunities to volunteer to help with a plethora of animal charities. You probably already know about our kickball team and how we are playing for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, but we also work with other charities. It is not uncommon for us to donate a portrait session to a silent auction or raffle. Another way we like to help is by offering a portrait session for shelters to give away as an incentive for hard to adopt dogs. One of these sessions was recently given away from the Helen Woodward Animal Center, which brings us to Donnie the dog. Donnie was adopted by Amber from Helen Woodward. Amber decided that she would like to bring Donnie and his new feline brother, Max, in for photos together. Donnie was quite excited to be out and about, playing in the studio. Max was a little more mellow. Congratulations to both Amber and Donnie and their new family.