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photographed: december 24, 2017
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Name: Cane
Age: 10 years old, male Weight: 64 lbs Breed/Mix: husky/greyhound Sled dog name: Hurricane Age at adoption: 7 years old Adopted from: Victoria Humane Society, 2015 Coat - single/double: double Likes: walks/runs, food (especially fish), treats, morning tummy rubs, cuddles and ear massages Dislikes: fire crackers, loud booms (we live near a base) Sleeping locations: dog bed in the living room or next to the front door (glass panel and he can see out of it) Off-leash time: on occassion Escaped or lost?: yes, but was off-leash in backyard - he escaped for 1.5 hours Siblings: not sure Medical conditions: none known Spayed/Neutered at adoption: yes Known history: Cane was originally adopted through WAG in Whistler in 2013 by a fellow who had him for about 1.5 years. He was surrendered to Victoria Humane Society in 2015 and we adopted him. Anything else you'd like to add: Feel blessed to have this sleddie, we’ve learned so much from him. I’ve become such and advocate for these souls :) Session notes: I thought it was a pretty cool way to spend Christmas Eve day... photographing one of my favourite sleddies, Cane. This guy made an impression on me when I first met him up at the Whistler Sled Dog Co kennels in September 2013. I had lost my lenscap and was hunting around for it - horrified with the thought that one of the dogs could've picked it up, eaten it and then had medical issues because of it. A lot of these dogs had spent years chewing on their dog houses, tethers and even eating rocks, but my lenscap wasn't going to be a part of that scenario. I easily found out the main part of the cap but a small piece was missing. I kept searching and then noticed a dog chewing on something... I went over to him and asked him for it. I wouldn't normally stick my hand in a strange dog's mouth, but I really didn't want him to swallow it. He gave it up and then just looked confused as to why I took it. Our friendship was solidified. Hurricane, as I knew him, hung around me for the next couple of days and I was sad to leave him. In early 2015 I heard he needed a new home. My friend Debra fostered him so I got to see him a few more times. Then he got adopted and later that year I got to visit him at his new home. His humans loved him so much. When they suggested they come for the session on December 24, I didn't have to think twice. Cane was not much into standing in position but he loved treats so we used the trick of sprinkling them along the wall - it was the only way to get him close to position. I love his ears and serious expression in his portrait. Cane is a survivor of the 2010 Whistler sled dog cull. Cane passed away May 2022. |
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