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August 1, 2018 by Terran 3 Comments

Lionel’s Legacy Adoptable Senior Dogs

It's time for our second annual Lionel's Legacy photo shoot get-together! We had 22 foster dogs come to get their photos taken in about two-and-a-half ...

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March 21, 2018 by Terran 5 Comments

Adopt Don’t Shop: Lionel’s Legacy Senior Dog Rescue

One of my very favorite mantras in the whole world is adopt don't shop. There are so many incredible dogs out there who have been abandoned through no ...

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September 28, 2016 by Terran Leave a Comment

The FOUND Project // Helen Woodward’s Sally the Rosy Boa

Westway Studio - The Found Project - Sally the Rosy Boa

You may remember from Bixby's story, but in case you don't, here's a quick recap... FOUND is my personal project featuring inspirational stories about ...

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December 9, 2015 by Terran 14 Comments

The FOUND Project // Inspirational Shelter Pet Stories // Bixby

A few years ago, I knew I wanted to do a personal project about shelter/rescue pets but I wasn't exactly sure what that project was. I thought about ...

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September 2, 2015 by Terran 11 Comments

Giving Back | Lionel’s Legacy Adoptable Senior Dogs

As you may know, I volunteer with Lionel's Legacy senior dog rescue as their photographer. They are such a wonderful rescue, helping so many older ...

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August 19, 2015 by Terran 1 Comment

San Diego, CA | Furry Foster 2015 Calendar Fundraiser

Last week, I blogged about the fundraiser for Aztec Doberman Rescue. This week, it's all about Furry Foster! This is another favorite organization of ...

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July 21, 2015 by Terran 5 Comments

California Wolf Center Photo Tour | Julian, CA | Wolf Photography

I love, love, love wolves. I am fascinated by them. They are such beautiful and often misunderstood creatures. They truly are not the "big, bad ...

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This is a common question we get about our travel! This is a common question we get about our travel! Yes, we are absolutely able to shower in the Airstream. We have a surprisingly large shower for a travel trailer — meaning, it's still small but it's a lot better than many we've seen.​​​​​​​​
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It's super-easy to shower if we are hooked up to water and sewer so we don't need to worry about our gray tank filling up or running out of water. ​​​​​​​​
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When we are off-grid camping or don't have a sewer hookup, we will take the fastest showers imaginable and turn off the water while it's not absolutely necessary. ​​​​​​​​
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My favorite is when we're "moochdocking," though, which is staying with friends or family on their properties. We get all the benefits of having our home but can also go inside for hot showers!
Happy boy Cooper loves adventure, going for walks Happy boy Cooper loves adventure, going for walks with his people, and exploring nature — and what better way to do all that than with a weekend trip to Vermont in the Airstream?​​​​​​​​
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Who else loves weekend adventure getaways???​​​​​​​​
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Thank you @wellnesspetfood for sponsoring our road trip journey!
Growing up, I can't remember ever seeing fields be Growing up, I can't remember ever seeing fields being irrigated in the northeast. Perhaps I was just never paying close enough attention or perhaps it's because the drought this year is seriously impacting our food supply.​​​​​​​​
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I thought this scene was so visually beautiful with the way the sun was sparkling in the sky and illuminating the water — but it's also a stark reminder of how dependent on the weather farmers are. The ability to grow crops is their livelihood and I truly feel for them during this dry, dry summer. I'm certain it's not an easy job.​​​​​​​​
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Greg and I have been enjoying visiting the small farms, businesses, and farmer's markets along our road trip route. We like supporting local families by buying directly from the people who are working hard to feed us all!
Everyone poops. Even Charlie. 😆🤷‍♀️💩 Thank goodness his mom now has a dooloop to carry it thanks to our trip sponsor, @dooloopdogs!​​​​​​​​
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These two were serious rockstars at our session together. We had a blast! (And can I just say: LOOK AT THAT SPARKLE LIGHT! 😍)
Did you know we're searching for dog + human model Did you know we're searching for dog + human models in all the different areas we are traveling? We're currently casting for next month’s shoot in Maine! Just visit westwaypets.com/model to fill out an application!
Successful commercial photo shoots don't just happ Successful commercial photo shoots don't just happen by accident. *Every* aspect is planned. I'm talking model selection, locations, time of day, clothing, hair, dog grooming, collars, and so much more... every detail needs to work in harmony to pull together the story we want to tell!
Christmas lights in the middle of the forest? No, Christmas lights in the middle of the forest? No, my friends. These are fireflies. They put on a show every night for us that is more beautiful than any holiday light display I've ever seen. Moments like this are exactly why we decided to leave life in San Diego — we wanted adventure, new experiences, and the opportunity to see more of this beautiful country than just our little corner of it.​​​​​​​​
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We are two months in to living full-time in our Airstream and we L-O-V-E it!​​​​​​​​
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Max flipped for the treats at our photo shoot for Max flipped for the treats at our photo shoot for Old Mother Hubbard! This goofball absolutely loves being held like a little baby puppy... probably because he knows it gets him love and treats!
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Thank you, @wellnesspetfood for sponsoring our road trip across America!
I get lots of questions about our trip. Here's one I get lots of questions about our trip. Here's one! ​​​​​​​​
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"What has been your favorite stop of the trip so far?"​​​​​​​​
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We've had so many amazing stops! My favorite places to stay have been backed up to water or parked snuggly under the trees. There is one place that stands out, though: my aunt Joann's. Not only are we are tucked under the trees at her house in the country, but we have the most important thing of all while we're here: family! We get to spend time together every day, eat dinner together every evening, and play cards with my Nana (who lives 10 minutes down the road). An added bonus: the fireflies put on an incredible, magical show each night as they light up the forest beside us. It's quiet and peaceful here with chirping birds, gentle breezes, and the smell of fresh green growth. Roxy is so, so happy and so are we!
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