We were taking photos on Sunday for the spring print newsletter. I was framing the shot to see how it would look when I got that photo of blind Jake giving Alayne a kiss.
Here they are in the very next frame, post-smooch:
I'd like to give that face a kiss, too. (The woman, not the dog.)
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They are both beautiful examples of their species!! Smooches to you both! :) :)
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | April 15, 2013 at 12:05 PM
You kiss Alayne, Steve, and I'll smooch on Jake. :-)
You know, I sometimes think we forget that you and Alayne are a married couple, with all the ups and downs that come with marriage, rolled into the unique work you do with animals (a lifestyle as much as work). I am glad you two have each other - special people doing special work.
Posted by: Heidi, Emmett the Beagle and Moxie the Kitty | April 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Steve really captured the tender moment between Alayne and Jake in the first photo, and what a radiant smile on Alayne's face in the second one!
Posted by: Rita - Hong Kong | April 12, 2013 at 06:14 AM
Wonderful photos! Jake and Alayne are SO photogenic! I'm envious of a Jake kiss :)
Posted by: Margaret | April 11, 2013 at 02:52 PM
So cute....
Posted by: gayle | April 11, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Great pics. I love seeing the big dogs once in awhile too. Best of luck on the contest. Voting daily.
Posted by: Ev | April 11, 2013 at 01:24 AM
Agreed with everyone else - both should get a kiss, but Alayne first! Love these pictures - gave me a good feeling I could sure use today!
Posted by: Linda | April 10, 2013 at 08:19 PM
Oh come on, 1st give Alayne a nice sweet kiss then I'm sure you could spare a little peck on the head for big Jake. He looks like he might give you a big sloppy doggie kiss in return. Worth a try....
Posted by: Anne in FL | April 10, 2013 at 07:32 PM
I agree with Ann - that dog nose a kissin! Kiss Alayne first though :)
Posted by: Sharon K. | April 10, 2013 at 06:45 PM
That's so sweet! Both great photos!
Posted by: Tonya Allen | April 10, 2013 at 06:26 PM
What great pic!!! Alayne is so pretty and Jake he is one handsome pooch!!
Posted by: Mae - Jefferson City | April 10, 2013 at 04:51 PM
Simply adorable...both of them!!
Posted by: Chloe | April 10, 2013 at 02:52 PM
Great picture! You both look great!
Posted by: Laura, Levi & Timmy | April 10, 2013 at 09:29 AM
That second photo is a great photo of both!! That should be in your newsletter.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | April 10, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Oh how I LOVE seeing Jake. He is such a good boy! Alayne you ALWAYS GLOW!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | April 10, 2013 at 02:03 AM
Love those pictures! And I think you should want to give Jake's face a kiss too...he's adorable! :)
Posted by: Ann | April 09, 2013 at 09:48 PM