The black one in the life jacket is Donzi. The three dog one is of Sterling, Sooner and Skater. No we aren't boaters or anything.

I really like all the dog pictures. This picture (the second picture of what you posted) looks just the dog, Teddy was his name, that my brother had owned (now deceased). Thanks for the pictures. I miss Teddy.

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/do...D752#h4603d752

Here is another one of "Skater".

Thank you !

That one shot was really cool to capture. I was down low to the grass with the dog chasing me as I fired away. Hair blowing in the wind made for a cool effect.

Some people looked at me as I was nuts for getting so low to the ground and so close to the dogs. Having the camera (Eye Level) with the dogs made for the best shots.

Yesterday was the worst day of my life as i put my 6 years old yellow lab Hughey down to sleep. He passed away peacefully in my arms yesterday at 4:35pm at vet clinic in Brighton, MI. I cried like a baby and my body and heart were very severely sad and hurt. Hughey was my assistance hearing dog and never left my side. On June 30th, He was confirmed that he had agressive form of cancer caused by canine nasal when sneezing with blood. It broken down the bone in his beak and invaded his sinus, causing to have cancer in his head. His body was very strong and healthy but the major problem is his head. Radiation is an option but I rejected due side efects reason. And immediately decided to let him retire and enjoyed what left in his life. He was touched by hundreds of people who met and knew Hughey. Mama Wazzup is the one that often asks me about Hughey. He was beyond the ever dog ever because he rarely barked, never growled at anyone, only happy to with anyone, and loved to be around little kids to pet him.
Today, I am still hurt and sorrow since Hughey's passing. I know myself that I will have other dog but it will never ever replace Hughey.....I will post pictures of Hughey when I can. RIP, Hughey, love you, buddy.
Cancer is frigging SUCK! Cancer stole my Hughey too early!!!!!!!!!

RIP Hughey Aug 2, 2006 - Oct 10, 2012.

Where's the rum?

Looks more like a smoke doper .

Is that a caribbean poodle?

I just heard from my Bud Artie & he just lost his Best Buddy here!! To you & Ann, Connie's & my most sincere thoughts! Call anytime my friend!, Tracy

I know how you feel, it really suks when they have go to so early in their lives. Since I'm heang impaired as well, I'm curious, what were his duties as a assistance hearing dog?

Take care.