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Meet the Cover Dog

Sue Whitney, editor

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Apparently Shadow was quite the pawmotor of junk at the show!

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I know this is not a project, but every once in awhile I have to throw in a good old human interest story. JMS contributor, Georgia sent me this picture of the pup that posed for the cover and owner Susi who graciously allowed us to disrupt her life for a quite some time as we photographed her property in California. While shooting at this beautiful location, Shadow (guess how he got his name) followed every move we made and protected us fron all the evils in the world. We became fast and forever friends! A while later we were shooting the cover of Junk Beautiful, Outdoor Edition at a different location, some distance away from Shadow's home.  This junkyard dog must have had a feeling that something was going down he needed in on. For the first time since his owners adopted him he vacated the property in search of fame, fortune, and junk. As we were shooting photographer Doug looked up and asked, "Is that Shadow?" Sure enough it was! Shadow sat right down on the set and posed properly for about 2 hours without asking for overtime. Please notice the look that Shadow is giving the playground chipmunk. Forever the protector. Okay, so maybe Shadow did not find his fortune, but he did find himself on the cover of a book. Shadow is one fabulous junkyard dog!

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CottageElements writes: I love how Shadow got top billing! Way to go, Shadow!! Looks that that show has gone to the dogs! Ha!

Lani Posted: 6:20 pm on May 6th

KimberlyMelamed writes: Shadow is one amazing dog (with a couple of amazing owners too)! When I was asked to be on the cover of the book, I was a bit nervous! I'm much more of a behind-the-scenes kinda gal. But, Shadow showed up just in the nick of time and saved the day. I am a HUGE animal lover, and Shadow made me feel right at ease posing for hours and hours in that cold metal chair. Here's to you Shadow! My love and many thanks buddy! Posted: 10:56 am on May 6th

piecesofthepast writes: WOW..this dog looks so much like my beloved dog, Tuxedo. (guess how she got HER name!!) We used to call her a "junkyard dog"...kinda odd! Oh well, I love a human interest story! Posted: 7:31 am on May 6th

TGTG writes: Sue,
The truck wasn't for sale but sure was pretty! Yes, I get a lot of smiles when I tell people my dream car is an old Chevy 5 window pick up (forest green with black fenders, please).

:-) JennyK Posted: 12:56 am on May 6th

alicemom writes: Instead of me & my shadow. It was Sue & my Shadow. Good job to you both!!
smiles,
Alice Posted: 9:13 pm on May 5th

suewhitney writes: Ah, hahaha! Bridget you crack me up!! I write a nice little blog about a cute dog and all you can see is the junk. And Jenny..you just encourage her. What are you? A couple of junkers or something? Tehehehe...me too. You know I'm playing with you. I want the truck too so I guess we'll just have to draw straws! Was it for sale Jenny or just put there to make all of us junkers drool?

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 8:41 pm on May 5th

AtticusFinch writes: It's that herding instinct of the border collie in him. He looks like he could be my girl Atticus' brother.

Good job Shadow!!! Posted: 8:29 pm on May 5th

TGTG writes: Birdiemurphy - that truck was AMAZING. Just perfect!

JennyK Posted: 7:48 pm on May 5th

shabbychick writes: Shadow - works for dog treats, right??? How cute is he? and what a great story - love getting to know a celebrity!

Kathy Posted: 2:03 pm on May 5th

bridiemurphy writes: As you know, I am a HUGE dog fan, but...WoW, that turquoise truck in the background is pretty darn nifty too!?

Good dog, Shadow. WOOF!

Posted: 10:29 am on May 5th

oldnews writes: I have 4 dogs of my own, which makes me a total sucker for a good "dog" story. I love this one...What a sweetheart Shadow is. Marie Posted: 9:30 am on May 5th

junktiqueboutique writes: Shadow, when I saw the cover for the first time I noticed your cuteness first thing. Way to go!! Posted: 8:50 am on May 5th

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