Title: See Me?

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph w/ Repurposed Wood

Dimensions: 17" x 18"

"Ducky Dude was part of a family of Huskies living at an abandoned house. The owner had gone to prison and left the dogs to fend for themselves. Mom was very protective and would hide under the porch. When we approached, mom would pop her head out, growl and bark.

The puppies were not really used to people, so every time we approached they would run under the porch with mom. This made getting the pups a bit challenging. It ended up taking weeks to get them all. Some we were able to corner far enough away from the porch and pick up. Others we had to set traps for and try to lure them out and to the trap. After about 3 weeks, we finally had them all and it was time to get mom. I had no idea if she would actually come out more now that the pups were gone. I set a trap, trailed food from the trap to the spot she would go in/out from under the porch and drove off. I gave her some time to come out and when I went back, she was in the trap. It felt good to finally have mom and all the pups.

Since then, I have learned that dad is back at the house. We will get him as well so the family can all find the forever homes they deserve."

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