This is Only a Test

This is a test shot we sent before the actual shoot last week. The Lucky Penny basic sweater, knit from Blackberry Ridge wool, with wool chenille bands, and trim from Kimmet Croft fibers wool. This sweater is from Piccolo's wardrobe. The model is Lyubi, a nine year old Brussels Griffon, who David found on the street with his Man, Lonnie. Their story confirms my feeling that animals often choose the people that they're with. Lonnie was with a friend, had no plans of looking at puppies, when he found Lyubi, one of the final litter of champion Brussels Griffons. This little puppy went to Lonnie, and got his attention. When Lonnie picked him up, he snuggled in, and that was it. We would say Lyubi's name to get his attention, and the only voice he responded to was Lonnie's. Seeing their connection was really amazing. Lonnie describes them as "two old men together." My adoption of Yoda, my first dog, occurred in very much the same way. I had no idea that I was going to have pets, and ended up taking home a dog, when I went to a shelter with friends who were looking for a dog for themselves. I saw her little face, and knew I had to cuddle her. That was all.