I have four photos that touched me, and I want to share them before they get lost in the shuffle. We had a nasty rainy day yesterday, and the house was warm and cozy. I saw all three dogs sleeping in a row,a rare but beautiful sight. They were so at peace.

Fate sleeping is one of the most beautiful subjects for my photography. Every one of them touches me differently and highlights this dog’s beauty and energy.

Bud has had a rough lough in his first few years, and sometimes, when I look at him sitting in my lap or Maria’s, I see some sorrow, perhaps even memory. We are lucky to have him; pain in the ass though he can be. He is a great spirit, getting older and always healing.

Zip almost never rests, but he lay on the raised garden bed and waited for me to come. I think these four photos show the character and love involved in having and living with animals. I h ope I am never without them again in my life.