Rozzie Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/heartwrenching-photos-show-the-moment-dog-owners-say-goodbye-to-dying-friend/story-fngwib2y-1226764254217 WHEN man loses his best friend, the heartache is hard to describe in words. The relationship between man and dog is so special and unfortunately, often so short. Photographer Sarah Ernhart captures owners saying a final goodbye to their faithful friends in a single snap. Her project, Joy Session, shows the raw emotion of this moment, sometimes just hours before the dog passes away. On last count, Ms Ernhart has photographed over 150 Joy Sessions. "It can definitely be very emotional," Mrs Ernhart said. "It's a very sensitive time for these people who have been with these animals for their entire lives. I definitely have cried with some of the owners. "It's pretty powerful." If you thought Marley & Me was emotional, prepare yourself. These photos will break your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkabull Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 So shouldn't have looked at that, now I'm crying! Great photos though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Yes, beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) Beautiful. The photos must be so precious to owners. Tears here too. Edited November 20, 2013 by Simply Grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I know just how poignant those photos are. I am hoping to collect photos either this week or next week taken the day my Asante sana was pts. She had amyloidosis and renal failure. She was only 4. I could only order hers in a photo box as I am not yet ready to have photos of her on display in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I was also blessed to have the chance to say goodbye just over 2 weeks ago... Rest peacefully my darling Brontë Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Oh, the corgi one made me think of my dear old Lucy beautiful photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 heartbreaking but a wonderful idea. wish I could have such a beautiful pic of my loved ones, I still haven't stopped looking for Echo and Mickey at mealtimes and in the night, I lost them in May and July this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 We had Leila's done not too long ago, she's still with us 'just' but I'll always treasure the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikira Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Beautiful phoot's. We took family photo's this year for a couple with a nine year old boxer. They have been told his breed only average 10, so wanted photo's while he is still healthy. It was hard as dog loving photographers, seeing the underlying sadness in his people's eyes, as they thought about why they were having the photo shoot. I can only imagine how extroadinarily sad and emotional a "last day" shoot must be for all concerned, but how special. Thanks for sharing Di Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I was also blessed to have the chance to say goodbye just over 2 weeks ago... Rest peacefully my darling Brontë Oh no, These photos remind me of when I said goodbye to my girl last year. Particularly raw as its her birthday tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazar Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Made me cry, beautiful photo's :cry: Beautiful memories.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper21 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm hoping this picture attaches. Saying goodbye to old Pepper, my German shepherd, when I was a teenager. Very sad day, that one. I think it's a really good idea to do photos like the ones in that article. You can never have too many pictures of dogs, especially the old timers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Just hours before Sarah Stafford passed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Beautiful photos everyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 We had Leila's done not too long ago, she's still with us 'just' but I'll always treasure the photos. what beautiful photos... h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I can't post pics of the event at present but on my girl's last morning we all went out into the backyard and in the winter sun made doggy paintings together. All three dogs were covered in paint and ate a lot of treats. We all had a blast. The 'art' is on display in our lounge room still. It has hair, dirt, slobber and paw prints on it and they are as precious to me as any family portrait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Probably not many people go into the photography thread so I would like to blow Rainers trumpet. Rainers posted this a couple of weeks ago: http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/253308-our-old-boy-ryan/ ETA: US Publisher Alpine Publications are having 'Old Dog Month' in recognition of old dogs. You can send in a photo & get a voucher, they publish non fiction dog & horse books. There are details on their facebook page :) Edited November 22, 2013 by trifecta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I can't post pics of the event at present but on my girl's last morning we all went out into the backyard and in the winter sun made doggy paintings together. All three dogs were covered in paint and ate a lot of treats. We all had a blast. The 'art' is on display in our lounge room still. It has hair, dirt, slobber and paw prints on it and they are as precious to me as any family portrait. Oh I love that idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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