Category Archives: Puppies

More puppies! | Sydney Dog Photographer

Aggy from AJ’s Dog Training contacted me recently and asked me to come on board as the photographer of her puppy classes at Paddo Pets and Happy Paws Fitness. Have I mentioned how much I love my job recently?!!

The full set from my first session can be seen here.

Nehalennia Amstaffs | Sydney puppy photographer

When Jennifer from Nehalennia Amstaffs asked me to photograph her first litter I got more than a little giddy! Who doesn’t love puppies?! It’s possible that I even got there extra early to allow time for cuddles [puppy ambush!]. Leaving without stealing one of the tri-colour triplets took great self-restraint. I’ll have to settle for stalking them on Facebook now instead.

Meg - I have been waiting for you to put these ones up in the blog!!! so adorable! what beautiful puppies!!! and the photos are fantastic!

Mack attack | Sydney puppy photographer

If you’re a fan of my Facebook page you might have seen a whole heap of photos of red and white Amstaff puppies recently! There was Stella and Petey from Puppy Love Rescue and then Bruce and Merlin from Towilla Amstaffs. This is Mack, Bruce and Merlin’s brother. He’s currently winging his way to Western Australia after spending 24hrs here to break up the long journey to his new home.

Him and Bruno had a great time playing together! There’s some footage of them playing tug here and biteyface here.

He can go either way with his ears, he looks equally cute regardless!

While our lot were having their walk with Dave this morning I took some photos of Mack inside. Such a shame he had to leave, I think he would make a great photographer’s muse.

There’s one more video you might enjoy… this is Angel with Mack… what a fruitcake!!

Janet Palmer - oh man, im in serious puppy love… totally gorgeous

Jade - Love love love those ears! :)

Alison Mayfield - EARS!!! Love them!!

Ian - What an absolutely gorgeous boy!

How does someone lose a puppy?

Stella turned up in the pound a few weeks ago. No collar, no tag and no microchip. She was about 13 weeks old, unsocialised, tiny and underweight. She served her seven days and no one reclaimed her so she went into foster care with Puppy Love Rescue. How does someone lose a puppy like this and not care enough to go looking for her? What kind of breeder puts a puppy in a home with an owner like that? Actually, don’t answer that…

Stella won’t be available for adoption for another couple of weeks, but Puppy Love Rescue have some other gorgeous babies that are patiently looking for their forever homes [including Bruno's sister Juno]. You can view their listings on Pet Rescue here. If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer please email Colleen.

David Couillard - I personally have big troubles with understanding breeding dogs as a living…
Thousands of dogs are already looking for families… Or dying without one… Why breed more?

Too many irresponsible owners out there…. Sad…

Nyree Ord - Now she is with us, she will never be left alone :) xx I can’t believe no one went looking for her.. i go looking for her when i don’t see her for 5 minutes.. more so because i’m worried i’m going to lose more socks!! haha

Limited Edition | Sydney Pet Photographer

Anyone that knows me will know how hard it’s been for me to keep this project a secret for the last few months! I’m relieved to finally be able to share the news with everyone… if you live in Sydney, look out for these images of mine in bus shelters around the city!

M&CSAATCHI, in conjunction with Adshel, are running a pro bono campaign for Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. The objective of the project is to raise funds for the Home and also generate awareness around the many cats and dogs within the Home that are waiting to be adopted. The name of the campaign is Limited Edition and will highlight the fact that these animals are literally Limited Editions and will be put down if they are not adopted. You can help by purchasing the print or adopting the animal.

Limited Edition
20 well known, respected photographers
70 cats and dogs
70 one off artistic prints on display via a CBD gallery of metrolites
All prints for auction on eBay
Profits go to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home to help save lives

Pictured above are Jill [who's been adopted], Arizona [who's been adopted] and Vegas [who's still looking for his forever home... and runs a very real risk of becoming mine if he doesn't hurry up and get one soon!].

UPDATE: Vegas has now been adopted also. Phew!

Mel S - Wonderful Ruth, just wonderful!

Carrie - Great idea and love the shots! Good job all involved :)

Jen - Awesome Ruth!! Aww look at Vegas – he’s gorgeous!

Ian J - Wow Ruth this is so awesome, congrats and good on you, super good cause! Vegas….you know you want him as well! :) hehe

alexa - What an awesome campaign Ruth! Go you- The photos all look stellar!

Cathy - What a brilliant project to be involved in. Look forward to seeing your work around Sydney!

David Couillard - Ruth, and all of the other photographers,

You have made an amazing donation of your time and talent.
I respect that from the bottom of my hart.

Thank you for helping these animals and putting yet another message on animal rescue and adoption.

Mandy Campbell - Awesome campaign, and what *stunning* images! Really beautiful. I (kinda) wished I lived in Sydney so I could see you work whilst driving around – it would make my day!