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© Terry Albert...explained
I’ve been throwing a tantrum since I discovered this blog has been ripped off in its entirety by not one, but several, other blogs. I guess the copyright notice I put at the bottom of every post is...
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Squished snails and rabies
The LabMed CookbookMy cousin’s daughter, Whitney, publishes a lovely blog, Squash Blossom Babies, where she shares her recipes for wholesome organic natural baby foods that she prepares for her...
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A new pet portrait by Terry Albert
Meet Finch, a golden retriever, subject of my latest pet portrait. I took a break from painting after Christmas so I could finish my upcoming book, and it took awhile to get back into the swing of...
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Rookie, a yellow Lab pet portrait
After my last portrait, an involved project that took well over a month (mostly due to lack of confidence!), I moved on to a commission that is second nature to me. I think I could paint yellow Labs in...
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Breezi, a sheltie pet portrait by Terry Albert
BreeziI’ve been catching up on a lot of paintings lately–some commissions, some for fun. This project is Breezy, a sheltie belonging to my friend Larry and his wife, Debbie. I painted Breezi with her...
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Newfoundland pet portrait by Terry Albert
Although his real name is Ricky Ricardo's Cuban Congaboy, aka "Ricky," this Landseer Newfoundland is known as Mr Smooch, the world's greatest smoocher. He earned this name because he's always smooching...
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How many pets is too many? Time for soul-searching
Bonnie contemplates a napFor the past 20 years, pets have been my passion, sometimes to the exclusion of other equally important pursuits, like marriage and family. Over the past year, I have tried to...
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Boxer with a tail: pet portrait by Terry Albert
This is an unusual dog, and his portrait really is a custom piece, since you almost never see a Boxer with a tail. Rocky the Boxer’s portrait will be a birthday surprise for my client’s good friend....
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Old dog vestibular syndrome
Just when I think I’ve seen just about every medical condition a dog could possibly suffer from, something new happens, and I am humbled by my lack of knowledge again. I have taken care of...
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Situation desperate. Cat needs a new home
Wally needs a new homeYou’ve heard it before. Owner lost job, then her home, has to move, cat can’t go, etc. For those of us who have spent years rescuing homeless animals, we get a little jaded (no…a...
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Update on the desperate cat
Wally in his perch on top the bookcaseWally is now at my house, confined to my art room. He has been here since Thursday and has settled in well. Sterling and Whisper, my cats, have been sniffing at...
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Why I love Labs
I have been trying to explain a "zipper" to fellow dog writer Susan Conant, who writes great mystery novels featuring her Malamutes. She asked for some advice on Labrador retrievers and what makes them...
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My old sheltie girls
BonnieBonnie and Lily are both closing in on 14 years old. I have had them since they were six, rescued from a Texas puppy mill. Both had just weaned a litter, and were thin and frightened. Today they...
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Sheltie painting by Terry Albert
I had such a cute sheltie staying with me this past week. I pulled out the paints and did a quick painting of him. This is Rolex, and he belongs to my friend Patty. It is 8” x 8” and done in acrylic on...
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Canine look-alikes
Bonnie, above, and LilyMost people have trouble telling two purebred sable shelties apart. My two, Bonnie and Lily, are usually greeted with “Hello Bonnie or Lily or whichever one you are.” And of...
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Great Pyrenees pet portrait by Terry Albert
Tanner, a Great PyreneesI have just completed a new pet portrait of Tanner, a Great Pyrenees. His owner, Patti, is a veterinarian in Montana, and I have done five portraits for her over the years. It...
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Animal Planet Dogs 101: Labrador Retrievers, by Terry Albert
I am thrilled to announce that my latest book has been released and is now available on Amazon.com. Soon, it will also be in Petsmart stores. It is one of a new series of breed books. The first release...
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Pugs pet portrait by Terry Albert
I've been doing some experimenting with my art. This portrait is 10" x 20" on canvas, painted in acrylics. To add a touch of bling, I added a little bit of glitter to their eyes, and the client loved...
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Art Critics
Everyone’s a critic, including me. As I sat at a client’s home with their tabby cat on my lap, I studied a mural painted on and above the fireplace. The Trompe-l'œil scene depicted a tiled veranda with...
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Australian Shepherd portrait by Terry Albert
My latest painting, this one of Gibson the Aussie, is an 11" x 15" done in acrylics on Strathmore board, matted to 16" x 20". I sure struggled getting started on this painting. I kept asking the client...
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Vacation!
I took a week off. This is a major event, since I felt like all I’ve done is work, seven days a week, for the past several years. My trip to Portland with my high school girlfriends, Janis and Laurie,...
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Thundershirt for dogs
Desi is afraid of fireworks and thunderAt the recommendation of other dog daycare owners, I ordered the Thundershirt. In fact I ordered one in every size, since I have canine clients of every size. The...
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October is fire season in Southern California
None of us who lived through the fires will ever forget. The first fire in over 40 years to roar through Poway, and all of San Diego County, was in late October, 2003. I was just getting ready to move...
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Feed me
What do you mean, it's not lunch time?Sherman the vizsla is very vocal and has lots of personality. I couldn't resist sharing this photo of him trying to manipulate me into feeding him lunch at 10 am...
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Dragon, the Marine Veteran war dog
I received a fun request a few weeks ago. The following story is about Dragon, a dog who was adopted by Marines during the Iraq war, came back to the US with the troops. Today he lives a peaceful...
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