Fred | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
I first met Fred the longhair low-riding hound at a public dog park years ago and immediately felt sorry for the doxie with two paralyzed back legs. I then photographed him last April and learned firsthand how agile the dachshund truly was. Apparently no one told him his back legs didn’t work, because he moved throughout my house with ease and elegance. One month shy of his 17th birthday, Fred crossed over to the rainbow bridge earlier this week. We send our condolences to the family and remember Fred for the spirited doxie he was. Rest in peace Fred; I’m honored to have known you.
Fred | April 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
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RIP Little Guy–What a sweet photo session..Johnny, your photographs are so amazing and beautiful. Have you published any books with these stories??? I would buy them. 🙂
Thank you Virginia. I am published in the most recent edition of the Doxie Digest Magazine. But I am working on a few projects. I’ll update you and the whole community as things further develop. 🙂
What a lovely pic of a sweet senior!
A wonderfully sweet soul.
what a beautiful doxie & you captured him so beautifully.
Thank you!
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