Through their Eyes Photo Contest Entries — III

 


Entries #81 to 121 below. Please give these delicious photos time to load.
 

 

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Entry #81: Water Spray Ballet (5-year-old Millie pictured above) "Whenever I turned on the hose and sprayed it up in the air and down onto our lawn, Millie would dance to get at it...she always had the biggest smile while doing what we called her ballet. She passed away last year on December 4th from Hystiosytic Sarcoma, but we'll never forget her dance." Photographer Lori Webb of Surprise, AZ
 






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Entry #82: Truman and his Red Ball (3-year-old Truman pictured above) "When Truman is in the pool, he is never far from his red ball...or his raft. He LOVES to float on the raft and chew his ball for what seems a long time.  He loves his pool and all that comes with it." Photographer Lori Webb of Surprise, AZ
 






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Entry #83: Sage and Sydney Chat — "This photo was taken just days after I brought Sage (Four Season's Sage Advice) home from Indiana to Florida. Here, Sage is two months old and is being trained by Sydney (Lady Sydney, Pathfinder's Golden Rose) who was 22 months old. I believe the lesson had to do with how you 'show' emotion! " Photographer Chris Herig of Tallahassee, FL
 






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Entry #84: Shake, Shake, Shake (3-year-old Kody pictured above) Photographer Julee Freeman of Bakersfield, CA
 






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Entry #85: If friends were flowers, I'd pick you. (3-year-old Kody pictured above) Photographer Julee Freeman of Bakersfield, CA
 






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Entry #86: Anticipation! (~7-year-old Woody Edens pictured above) "Arizona Golden Retriever Connection found a new home for Woody after his owners decided to give him up. He was exceptionally well-trained and would not eat the biscuit until he heard the magic word. Sadly, Woody crossed the Rainbow Bridge just a few months after this photo was taken." Photographer Heather Murphy of Chandler, AZ
 






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Entry #87: I Got Rescued! Yippee! (4-year-old Brittany Webb pictured above) — "The Webb family adopted Brittany through Arizona Golden Retriever Connection and she enjoys an active life with her adoptive family. Her infectious enthusiasm for her new owners is clearly evident here!" Photographer Heather Murphy of Chandler, AZ
 






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Entry #88: The Joy of a Dog (~7-year-old Woody Edens pictured above) "Woody was Nick's best friend from the first day Woody and Nick met. Nick and Woody played their own games together and especially loved playing glow ball and fetch." Photographer Heather Murphy of Chandler, AZ
 






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Entry #89: Lap Dog "Zack (age 5) and his rescuer enjoy daily four to six mile walks in the desert. His owners are just so proud to have this big lap dog in their lives. Zack, formerly known as Bouncer, was rescued by Arizona Golden Retriever Connection and a close up of Zack's face graces the rescue's 2008 calendar." Photographer Heather Murphy of Chandler, AZ
 






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Entry #90: Zack at Wall (5-year-old Zack pictured above) "What's on the other side? Huh? I just gotta see it! Zack's curiosity and high spirit is evident in this photo." Photographer Heather Murphy of Chandler, AZ
 






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Entry #91: Friendship (2½-year-old Callie & 2-year-old Lucy pictured above) "My golden and my son's bulldog are best buddies. They are totally at ease with each other." Photographer Adele Milanowycz of Cranford, NJ
 






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Entry #92: Something in the Wind (9-year-old Kelly, 6-year-old Ridley & 10-year-old Morgan pictured above) "Kelly, Ridley and Morgan getting a whiff of Something in the Wind." Photographer Diana Stark of Clinton, UT
 






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Entry #93: All about Wet (7-year-old Splash pictured above) "We were camping in the Colorado mountains, with a campsite next to a creek of pure melted snow, icy cold. Even in July, we could hardly put our toes in it, but Splash (perfect name for this girl!) couldn't stay out of it. She'd run and splash and then lay down in the creek just for fun." Photographer Laura Stout of Fort Collins, CO
 






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Entry #94: Best of Friends Great Minds Sleep Alike (7-year-old Autumn and 6½-year-old Harpo pictured above) "My two Goldens, Autumn and Harpo are truly inseparable. They sleep head-to-head all the time. I think they just like touching one another and knowing the other is there all the time. If only we all had friends like that!" Photographer Robin Lesniak of Raleigh, NC






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Entry #95: Cuate's Determination (2-year-old Cuate pictured above) "This picture was taken at a public beach in Venezuela and while my boy Cuate and I were playing with his beach toy, I accidentally threw it too far away and a wave took it even farther away. Then my swimmer boy went and did what he does best...retrieve! So, this picture was taken while he was on his way back with his loved toy." Photographer Susana Rivero Wood of Caracas, Venezuela
 






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Entry #96: Puppy Love (2-year-old Buddy and 5-week-old puppy pictured above) "Puppy kissing dad." Photographer Angel Reaux of New Iberia, LA
 






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Entry #97: Tug of War (3-year-old Dinsdale and 4-year-old Onslow pictured above) "This photo was taken in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, just south of Florence, Oregon. During the winter months, vernal ponds form and provide great places for Dinsdale and Onslow to have fun with their Kong." Photographer David Mason of Florence, OR
 






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Entry #98: Dogs in Surf (3-year-old Flash, 7-year-old Annie, 1-year-old Sage & 1-year-old Onslow pictured above) "This photo was taken on North Jetty beach in Florence, Oregon. Onslow is in the lead with his Kong, being closely chased by the girls, Flash, Annie, and Sage." Photographer David Mason of Florence, OR
 






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Entry #99: Elwood's Favorite Seat "This is a photo of a 14-year-old Elwood setting in his favorite seat, in anticipation of a run at the beach. Elwood went to the bridge in 2003, just shy of his 16th birthday. He is dearly missed." Photographer David Mason of Florence, OR
 






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Entry #100: Contentment is Golden "This photo was taken in the summer 2004, when Gracie was a year old. She loves being in her pool whether there is water in it or not." Photographer Arryn Hawthorne-Jader of Chicago, IL
 






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Entry #101: Golden Determination (Pit Bull Mix Scout and an almost 6-year-old Gracie pictured above) Photographer Arryn Hawthorne-Jader of Chicago, IL
 






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Entry #102: Daisy by the Lake "Daisy's favourite pastime is swimming in our local lake. Here she is taking a needed breather." — Photographer Graham Morgan of South Wales, Britain
 






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Entry #103: Allez Takes The Plunge (2-year-old Allez pictured above) "Allez loves diving into our local small pool." — Photographer Graham Morgan of South Wales, Britain
 






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Entry #104: Fun Comes in Threes (From left to right, 3-year-old Gracie, 2-year-old Allez & 4-year-old Daisy pictured above) "After a dip in the lake the dogs are exercised on the grass, just to try and 'dry them off' a bit!" — Photographer Graham Morgan of South Wales, Britain
 






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Entry #105: Can I Have The Stick Please? (3-year-old Gracie, 4-year-old Daisy & 2-year-old Allez pictured above) "Gracie (left) and Daisy battling it out for the stick with Allez bringing up the rear! " — Photographer Graham Morgan of South Wales, Britain
 






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Entry #106: Two Way Street (10-year-old Stella Louise pictured above) "My 82-year-old father is taking comfort in my 10 year old dog, and vice versa." — Photographer Sam Crews of Akron, OH
 






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Entry #107: Wide Open (10-year-old Stella Louise pictured above) "I think this captures Stella loving life." — Photographer Sam Crews of Akron, OH
 






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Entry #108: Bliss (9-year-old Jasper's Blue Mufasah 'Blue' pictured above) "We were out walking the lake. That boy loves the snow." — Photographer Sam Crews of Akron, OH
 






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Entry #109: Inseparable (10-year-old Stella Louise and 9-year-old Jasper's Blue Mufasah 'Blue' pictured above) "Stella gave birth to Blue and since then they have never been apart. Stella is the petite whiteface in the foreground." Photographer Sam Crews of Akron, OH
 






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Entry #110: Smell the Flowers (20-month-old Kila pictured above) "At the Wooden Shoe, Kila wanted to take some time to smell the tulips. She was doing her part to help us pick out some new flowers for our garden." — Photographer Paula Pietrok of Wilsonville, OR
 






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Entry #111: Best Friends "This photo shows my son, Jeremy, with our 4-year-old Golden, Ali. Jeremy and I were going to a harvested wheat field right up the road, and I knew that Ali would have a blast running around the field. So, when we got there, Ali jumped out of the car and was in WHEAT FIELD HEAVEN! She was romping around the field like you wouldn’t believe—she was so thankful that she got to come along! Jeremy then called Ali over to him, and she took a break and sat with him. It was precious…a true Golden Kodak Moment. : )" — Photographer Jackie Evans of Minot, ND
 






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Entry #112: Watching ... Waiting ... He'll Soon Be Home "I remember taking this photo of Brandy solely because I knew exactly what she was thinking, and how it was so obvious how much she missed John (my father-in-law) when he was gone. They were the best of friends—and you simply knew—that John was her everything and visa versa. In years past, whenever we visited my husband's parents, the guys and Brandy would all go on daily walks. But, in 2003, Brandy just couldn’t go on those walks anymore as her muscles ached. So, on this trip to the hills of Grants Pass, Oregon, on this day, my husband, two sons, and John left to go on their walk. Brandy walked out onto the deck and watched them walk down the dirt road until they were out of sight. Her eyes remained fixed on that dirt road leading up to the house as she laid there, watching and waiting for their return. The love that Goldens have for their people just cannot be described in words. But, in this picture you can see through Brandy’s eyes how very much she loved and needed her dad." — Photographer Jackie Evans of Minot, ND
 






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Entry #113: Alien Encounter (2-year-old Buddy and 3-month-old Shelby pictured above) "Buddy and Shelby love to play bitey face. I just happened to catch this shot. Shelby was standing underneath Buddy and all you could see was her face. It looked like Buddy had an alien growing out of his side." — Photographer Carol Durkee of London, Ontario
 






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Entry #114: Seeking Shelter "Teddy is my forever Golden and mentor to Canine Companion Puppies that pass through our lives. He is 3-years-old now and wise beyond his years. Tavi is my upstart 4-month-old CCI assistance puppy in training. The instant that Tavi arrived, he and Teddy were constant companions. When Tavi was startled he would seek shelter under Teddy's long legs. Teddy stands about 29" at the shoulder. As Tavi grows, he still manages to snuggle under Teddy, as in this picture, often. I was lucky enough to snap this photo on an outing in Durango, Colorado. What handsome guys! They truly are T-squared." — Photographer Pat Lawson of Queen Creek, AZ
 






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Entry #115: Please may I have your bone? "This is a picture of my Barley when he was a pup with my beloved Bailey (who has since crossed the bridge). Even though Barley had his own bone, he always thought Bailey's was better. Bailey was a true gentleman and would eventually trade bones with him. I will forever miss his gentle spirit." — Photographer Denise Mann of Wakefield, RI
 






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Entry #116: Funny girls, Maggie and Sadie (11-year-old Maggie and 18-month-old Sadie pictured above) "Two wild and crazy girls, Maggie and Sadie, upside down and looking for some attention and looking for a belly rub. Inseparable therapy dogs that love attention. Maggie was diagnosed with cancer in August 2006. Sadie has been her ANGEL from heaven. Check out their antics at Maggie's Therapy Dog page." — Photographer Mike Kewley of Boylston, MA
 






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Entry #117: Contemplation "Whether at the ocean, in a lake or stream, Einstein (age three) loves to plop down in the water and watch the world go by. He'll soak for a while and contemplate the mysteries of the universe. Or is he just thinking about which bird to chase? Photo taken at Bear Lake, Utah." — Photographer Catherine Anderson of Salt Lake City, UT
 






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Entry #118: Thrill (3-year-old Copernicus in the front & 6-year-old Einstein in the rear) "Nothing thrills Copernicus and Einstein more than a day of swimming and running. Here they are charging down the boat ramp toward the water. Oh, to be a dog! Photo taken at Johnson Reservoir, Utah. " — Photographer Catherine Anderson of Salt Lake City, UT
 






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Entry #119: Born To Run "This is a picture of my dog, Max, running through the woods in the snow (his favorite activity)." — Photographer Cori Richter of Appleton, WI
 






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Entry #120: The Self-Appointed Guardian "I took this photo of our dog Luke with our daughter Anna seven years ago when she was just a couple of months old. Luke just passed away in November 2007, very suddenly from cancer (Hemangiosarcoma). Luke was a rescue we adopted through the Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte. I was pregnant with Anna when we brought him home. When she was born (she is our first child) Luke and our other dog, Sam could not wait to meet her. I have a photo of them both sitting patiently waiting to sniff her head when we first arrived home from the hospital. The first night Anna was home Luke got up with me every time I got up to change her or feed her. He would follow me into the nursery and lay on the floor. I knew then he was going to always look out for her. We have since had a son and Luke was always protective of both of them. We recently renovated our home and Luke always positioned himself between the construction workers and the kids.

After he died I had this photo enlarged and hung it on the wall in my daughter's bedroom. I told her her guardian is looking out for her from heaven now. I always loved that photo because of how gently he is laying his head beside her. And I think you can see in his face that he has decided that his purpose is going to be to look out for this child. And he did just that for nearly 8 years. We miss him dearly." — Photographer Sara Behnke of Charlotte, NC
 






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Entry #121: Jeter "This is Jeter's first bath when he was 8-weeks old. How peaceful he is. Unfortunately Jeter passed away at 11 months of age, as he had SAS (Subvalvular Aortic Stenois)." Photographer Chandi Jaikaran of Fresh Meadows, NY
 



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