Head Shy
by Rory Siegel
Title
Head Shy
Artist
Rory Siegel
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
This pretty little girl was peeking through the dog door into her owner's home workshop while I was there watching him work...trying to fix an old antique clock of my mother's. She was so timid that it took close to an hour before she would even come in to catch my scent close range...despite my best "good girl" soothing doggy sweet talk. Though thankfully now with loving owners, it was clear that her previous experiences with human beings had not been good. I thought she was adorable, but her fearfulness was a sad reminder of the pain human beings can inflict on such normally loving and free-spirited creatures. For those that don't know, "head shy" refers to dogs that have been hit or beaten such that they pull their heads away in fear when someone tries to pet them. It takes a lot of time and love to rehabilitate these beautiful animals.
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August 10th, 2014
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Comments (29)
Jenny Rainbow
So very sweet and lovely,Rory! Absolutely great catch of this curious doggy eye and nose! :-)
Rory Sagner
A heartfelt thank you to Tina Wenger for featuring "Head Shy" in the ABFA Platinum group!
Lenore Senior
I'm a huge fan of your work, as you must know! I love this so much! What a great mood here! And a touch of wonderful humor, too! v/f
Rory Sagner
Thank you Odd! I really love this one too. Going back to see Tippy and the "clock doctor" very soon.
Rory Sagner
Heartfelt thanks to Mariola for featuring "Head Shy" in the Our 4-Legged Friends group! I'm sure Tippy would be honored!
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