This is a hard post for me to write because I have a personal connection to Misha, we spent everyday together from 2000-2004. I was there when Frankie (her dad) adopted her over 10yrs ago. Misha is an extremely special dog. She is the kind of dog we all dream of having: respectful, well-behaved, sweet, tender and beautiful. She has an extraordinary connection to Frankie; he is the love of her life and her reason for living.

For the last two years Misha has been struggling with crippling leg pain. and recently she tested positive for bone cancer (this is where my eyes fill with tears).

This past Sunday I made the trip up to Misha’s house to photograph her. I was unsure of what to except. When I arrived she ran (slowly) to me and gave me coconut kisses hello (her mouth is always scented of coconut b/c it they are her favorite toy). To my surprise she looks great.  She is moving around fine and playing in the backyard like I remember her. It is hard for me to accept that she is sick and 14 yrs old. Isn’t she pretty…

Thank you Frankie & Rachel for letting me into your home to visit and photograph Misha. I will always think of her and still love her very much.