I need photography help SOON!

[64BonnieLass]

Is there anyone here who is willing to take some pics of Prince Tyler (my German Shepherd) He is the biggest teddie bear sweetheart you will ever meet. I PROMISE. (if you know me at all then you would get it) He's got the kindest soul, the softest way about him and is truley my prince.

I am not a big picture person. And frankly, I have taken LIFE for granted (mine and his). I just thought we would last together forever, and that's just not how it goes.

I will pay you, lunch you, buy you beer but I need quality frameable photos.

My son has 3-6 months left to live and I need help while I still have him in my life.

I AM out of my mind crying and I am also fucking serious too. I need some help from someone who has the patience and tempermant for these types of photos.

Any help or referrals is greatly appreciated.

Terri Romaneschi

[Jason ON]

When my camera gets here (in route from when I left it in FLA) I'll take whatever you want. I haven't taken picks of many kids, but I have a whole lot of experience with canis familiaris.

According to my brother, the camera should be here tomorrow.

[Xtremjeepn]

Really sorry to hear about your pup. I've lost a few great K9 friends and it can be one of the most painfull times in life.

I would be happy to go out and take pictures with you. No pro but I have taken my share of good pup photos.

[Bueller]

I'd be happy to help but my cameras are not great quality, sorry to hear about your puppy, so sad.:(

[Devaclis]

Help my girl out please. Tyler is the best pup you people will ever get the chance to spend time with. It is gonna be VERY hard to capture his awesomeness but please, please try. I will help any way I can to make this happen.

[jplracing]

Terri,

Call Keith Upton at Perfomance Imagery. I don't know if he does what you are looking for, but worth a shot


Keith Upton
Performance Imagery
2505 Richmond Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
719-661-0161
www.performanceimagery.com (http://www.performanceimagery.com/)
services@performanceimagery.com

[Kendo]

I can help.....

Here is my work:
http://www.pixelartphoto.smugmug.com/


Message me...


~ Junichi

[Zanos]

Nice pictures Kendo.

I also recommend Keith from Performance Imagery if he is willing to do the work. He has great shots as well.

[Slo1299]

I'm no good with photos Terri, however I did send a PM to Joe (Steezy303). I am sure he will want to help out since he is a dog lover as well.....

[salsashark]

That sux Terri... :(

PM Tink as well, I'm pretty sure she still checks on here every once in a while.

[vmax2003]

PM sent

[AshliRider44]

Terri, I've got a nice camera and would be more than happy to take some pics for you, send me a PM if you want. :)

[~Kat~]

Terri~ I have two options. My friend is a photography student or my brother does it on the side (he's an airforce mechanic). He will be getting here sunday night, so we could meet next week. He is already bringing his camera stuff (high quality stuff) to my house to do some photography for me. Please let me know. Mike has my cell # if you wanna talk. I'm so so sorry to hear about poor prince Tyler. I KNOW he has had a long, happy life being spoiled by you!

[vmax2003]

Im in as well if need be..

[Sully]

Tink also takes pics.. maybe you could pm her on here or find her on myspace..her husband is also on here.. but can't think of his screen name right now.. I'll look for you.

[636Chick]

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup sweetie!!!! They truely become so much a part of our lives one of the only truely unconditional loves you will ever find. Can't help with the picture thing to much, but I can be a great moral support and a super listener. You just send to pm's and I will be there!!!!

Hang in there and I will be sending hugs and kisses and happy thoughts your way.

[64BonnieLass]

Thank you so very much to all of you who have offered to help me. It means the world to me.

I will be getting in touch with you as soon as Tyler's hair grows back in. (couple weeks)

You guys are amazing.

[Jason ON]

Camera just got here, so just me know when.

[Mista Black]

I sent a message to Tink for you on myspace. she's online so hopefully she can help ya out. That's terrible, Terri.... Sorry to hear about it.... :(

[Mental]

I just sent you a PM, and told the person I know who read this. He should be contacting you soon

[DavidofColorado]

I'll help too. I can take pictures of your pup and your guns too.

[suzinpink]

Hey t! I'm SOOOOOOOOO sorry! I used to have my own business and I have the equipment. Not to mention the patience. I can do this for you, and all I ask in return is a hug. I know these memories mean a lot. My advice to you is to put in your head the days when he was at his prime. The days when he would want you to think of him. I was a veterinary tech in my younger days and German Sheperds have a permenent place in my heart.
I used to work at Alemeda East where the denver Police department take their K9 partners in. There they recieve the best care and everyone over there is awesome. There is a story told about one officer who brought in his partner for his final day. He had taken him out to go all of his favorite places and see all of his favorite people. The department threw him a party and thanked him for all his work. Then the officer carried him in to the clinic, ( he couldn't walk himself). He put him on the table and holding back tears he nodded to the vet to proceed. The officer held his best friend and his partner during the injection and the vet let him know when it was finished. The officer looked down at his friend and his eyes were still alive and looking back at him. The officer looked over at the vet and the confused doctor went to retreive another injection. Again the same procedure and again the same result. 4 times this happened. The officer Sobbing out of control said to stop. He said, "I know what's wrong. Don't do it anymore." In bearly audible words the officer said, "It's Ok. It's OK, I'll be OK without you. You can go. I'll be safe"
His Partner passed.
German Sheperds are a loyal, loving, protective, hard working breed. Anyone who has ever had one has stories of heroic measures.
I told this story so that you would know that there are MANY people out there who feel your pain. Be greatful for the gift of time you had together. Put possitive thoughts in your mind for him. I know your prince would do anything for you and he knows your in pain now. For him be strong. For him, let him know you'll be OK.
Loves

[puckstr]

Terri WTF is going on with Tyler? That is horrible news 3-6 months.
I am so so so very sorry to hear that.

BTW I take pretty good pics, and I would be willing to give it a shot.

[64BonnieLass]

Yep, that one did it. Crying my ass off again.

Thank you Tamara. That was a story to remember.

[suzinpink]

Yep, that one did it. Crying my ass off again.

Thank you Tamara. That was a story to remember.

I'm here if you need me. Come over for a drink or something this week? :)

[Tink]

We have a German too, Sophie. Love them mamminals.

What is wrong with your puppy, is he mobile, responsive, etc?? I can help you... I have a studio or can do on location.

303-917-6030

My pooch is at www.shot-studio.com/flash (http://www.shot-studio.com/flash) click on collection, then nature & still- she is slide 5.

[steezy303]

I can do it if you would like.
My flickr: www.flickr.com/steezyphotography

[64BonnieLass]

Yes, Tyler is up and around. On Saturday he couldn't stand up (kept falling/front legs buckleing), his inside cheek was white, not pink, he looked horrible (even though his temp was fairly normal), so I took him to the ER.

He had tumors surrounding his spleen and was bleeding into his abdomen. They asked me to make a choice between surgery and letting him go. After a few phone calls to trusted friends, talking to the doc, talking to Tyler, looking into his eyes and struggling with the choice, I chose surgery.

His liver looks great for now, however the cancer will return and so the doc gave me 3-6 months of pain free life for him. They also recommend chemo, but I have not been able to make that choice yet. (post up folks, if you have experience with this) I am in no way able to choose his pain to my selfishness for wanting him in my life. If it will hurt him in ANY WAY, it is not an option to me. So any thoughts here are greatly appreciated.

When it hits again, it will be the end and I will have no more choices at my disposal.

So for now, I am waiting for his hair to grow back (they shaved his arms for needles and his white tummy is shaved.) He is acting like my loving puppy and seems to be feeling okay, minus the staples in his tummy. But he's up and doing great. He even jumped on the bed this morning to snuggle.

Once the hair comes back and his staples have been removed I want some really stellar pictures of him and of he and I.

So, I'm in a holding pattern for now, but honestly didn't think I would have so many of you offer help. I am not looking to take advantage of your kindness or to put anyone out to do this for me. I just need help in quality photos of my Prince. :cry:

[salsashark]

I had this same discussion with my mom on Thanksgiving. One of her pugs had a tumor removed the Tuesday prior and they were waiting for lab result back to find out the extensiveness of the cancer.

Basically stated my mom's opinion was that she wasn't willing to put the dog through chemo because the dog wouldn't understand why it's being subjected to that kind of pain. It's not a simple choice by any means, my dad refuses to even talk about it (the female pug has been his baby since she came home at 8 weeks, she's now 8 years I believe). My mom's decision was that if the cancer comes back, she'll go the pain free route and make the dog as comfy as possible, for as long as possible.

I'm sorry for your prince, I've only had my lab for 6 months or so and I don't know if I could make these decisions...


My Bailey girl!

[McVaaahhh]

Terri, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog.

I know they become part of your family. I've had mine for 7 years now and I can't even imagine making those decisions for her. I hope it all works out well, and keep your head up.

--Brian

[mtnairlover]

His liver looks great for now, however the cancer will return and so the doc gave me 3-6 months of pain free life for him. They also recommend chemo, but I have not been able to make that choice yet. (post up folks, if you have experience with this) I am in no way able to choose his pain to my selfishness for wanting him in my life. If it will hurt him in ANY WAY, it is not an option to me. So any thoughts here are greatly appreciated.



This isn't a dog story, but it is a pain and suffering cancer story. Trust me, when I remember the details as I will describe here, it hurts like none other and I still tear up (it's been 13 years now). But, I hope this helps somehow.

My brother died in '94 from cancer. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in late '92, had the testicle removed and then opted out of chemo. The cancer came back in early '93. He was suffering in pain big time before going to the doc and finding out the cancer had metastasized. It went into his central nervous system. He went through chemo during summer and was in that waiting period after the chemo to find out if it worked. Almost nine weeks later he wanted to get out of bed for juice but couldn't because a tumor burst in his brain. He went back to the hospital where they gave him radiation and all sorts of drugs. The doc did not have good news, though...and so, from Thanksgiving of 93 until March of 94, he went from one hospital to another until he finally ended up in a nursing home on constant morphine.

He was in constant pain. I was always visiting, even though he was in Cheyenne. But when they put him in the nursing home instead of giving into his wishes to be taken to my Mom's house for hospice care, he changed. I couldn't cheer him up anymore. I brought him a chocolate Bundt cake one time and he wouldn't even look at it. He would always eat my homemade treats, but not anymore.

In the last few days of his life, he went into and out of a coma. I remember meeting in the head nurse’s office to talk about how to care for him and remember getting frustrated that they were arguing about giving him water. His eyes were wide open and getting dry and they were arguing about whether or not to hydrate him. I got up…was searching for a door out…any door out…and ran past a custodian and out an emergency exit and into a field and just screamed my lungs out.

The last time I saw him, I got up and kissed his forehead, and as I leaned over his face, his eyes stopped rolling around and he stared back at me and winked his right eye. I told him I loved him and left. The next morning I got the call that he had passed away.

Yes, true story. And no, I do not wish the pain and suffering my brother went through on any being. Nor do I wish what I went through on anyone else.

I can’t ease your pain, Terri. I wish I could. Make the decision you can live with, though. Remember, you will still be here when Tyler is gone. How do you want to remember him and your relationship with him?

[sky_blue]

My Mom's cat just passed away a few months ago. (This story in no way compares to Cathy's). My Mom's two cats were like her kids. Hell, she's nicer to them than she is to me. Jasper got cancer in his lungs and some kind of growth on his leg. She had one surgey for him and a bunch of antibiotics but he wasn't really getting any better. The docs recommended chemo, to extend his life 6-8 months. 6 to 8 months of being sick and in and out of the vet. Why? He was only 9, but he had a nice life. Mom trapped him when he was a kitten living under a classroom building and the custodian was just going to board the hole under the building shut. She found homes for his sisters but kept Jasper. He was wild and she kept him locked in the bathroom for a month, petting him every day until he got socialized. He was never a people-cat, but he would sit next to my Dad and watch TV. He had a comfortable life, why prolong it, when the quality isn't there? He can't understand why the vets poke and prod him, and the other cat can't understand why Jasper can't walk or play. I miss him.:cry:

http://homepage.mac.com/jenstrona/.cv/jenstrona/Sites/.Pictures/jasper/Biscuit.JPG-thumb_269_202.jpg

[suzinpink]

This isn't a dog story, but it is a pain and suffering cancer story. Trust me, when I remember the details as I will describe here, it hurts like none other and I still tear up (it's been 13 years now). But, I hope this helps somehow.

My brother died in '94 from cancer. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in late '92, had the testicle removed and then opted out of chemo. The cancer came back in early '93. He was suffering in pain big time before going to the doc and finding out the cancer had metastasized. It went into his central nervous system. He went through chemo during summer and was in that waiting period after the chemo to find out if it worked. Almost nine weeks later he wanted to get out of bed for juice but couldn't because a tumor burst in his brain. He went back to the hospital where they gave him radiation and all sorts of drugs. The doc did not have good news, though...and so, from Thanksgiving of 93 until March of 94, he went from one hospital to another until he finally ended up in a nursing home on constant morphine.

He was in constant pain. I was always visiting, even though he was in Cheyenne. But when they put him in the nursing home instead of giving into his wishes to be taken to my Mom's house for hospice care, he changed. I couldn't cheer him up anymore. I brought him a chocolate Bundt cake one time and he wouldn't even look at it. He would always eat my homemade treats, but not anymore.

In the last few days of his life, he went into and out of a coma. I remember meeting in the head nurse’s office to talk about how to care for him and remember getting frustrated that they were arguing about giving him water. His eyes were wide open and getting dry and they were arguing about whether or not to hydrate him. I got up…was searching for a door out…any door out…and ran past a custodian and out an emergency exit and into a field and just screamed my lungs out.

The last time I saw him, I got up and kissed his forehead, and as I leaned over his face, his eyes stopped rolling around and he stared back at me and winked his right eye. I told him I loved him and left. The next morning I got the call that he had passed away.

Yes, true story. And no, I do not wish the pain and suffering my brother went through on any being. Nor do I wish what I went through on anyone else.

I can’t ease your pain, Terri. I wish I could. Make the decision you can live with, though. Remember, you will still be here when Tyler is gone. How do you want to remember him and your relationship with him?

Sniffle sniffle.... wow girl.... I'm so sorry.:(

[suzinpink]

Having bee a vet tech fo so long I have seen and heard many opinions. My grandmother's dog got cancer and she opted for Chemo. She was one of the first dogs to recieve the treatment. CSU offered to do all the sessions at a huge discount as long as my grandmother agreed to turn her dog over after her life ended. My grandmother agreed in hopes to help future dogs that get cancer. At that time the only facility that did this for pets was CSU. So every week she would drive her Cloey up there for her medicine. My grandmother suddenly passed away half way through her treatments. I remember sitting in my grandmothers bedroom staring at her, thinking it was a dream. Cloey was there laying on the floor next to her bed. Suddenly, cloey got up and nuzzled her nose under my grandmothers hand... hoping for a response... she did this over and over and I sat there a cryed.
It was then I decided I would continue my grandmothers wishes and drive her every week up to Ft. Collins. Her fur started falling off. shee looked Terrible after a couple weeks. Her breath stank of things I can't describe. She always looked so sad when I picked her up. She was never happy to see me anymore.
So, Looking back, I have to give my opinion that would would never do it again. I only hope that animals get a sense of all-knowing when they pass. That she finally understood I was only trying to help her. I don't know.

[mtnairlover]

Oh and you know my dog, Buster? He's getting those white hairs around his mouth. He's going gray and will be 4 soon. Yes, I'm already thinking about his time here on Earth. I ask my kids if we move what we would do if the place we move to won't accept pets. I know, it pretty much narrows our choices, cuz we're taking him with us. I was a kid with the other pets in my life and unfortunately, was never with them when they passed. They just disappeared. It's going to be different with Buster and now having kids of my own. I'm not sure what to think, or expect, in the years to come.