Chicago Pet Photographer: Sporty The Dog

Sporty, a 12-year-old Golden Retriever, is a Chicago hero and Instagram legend.  This independent spirit is so friendly and outgoing that he carries his own leash while walking busy Chicago streets with David, his human, much to the delight of the locals.  Sporty’s self-walking was featured on The Dodo and, in an instant, captured hearts everywhere, including mine.  A dog that walked himself made everyone smile, and Sporty loved meeting new people so much on his walks he became known as Chicago’s Furry Landmark.

Sporty’s declining health and fight against large cell lymphoma was documented by David on Instagram and followed by thousands.  Unfortunately, the world lost Sporty, and David, who just wanted to share his happy dog with the world, lost his best friend.  Here are some photographs of David and Sporty on one of their final walks together.  Thank you so much for sharing your story with me.

 

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  • JasminNovember 15, 2019 - 5:49 pm

    We love you Sporty ReplyCancel

  • KellieNovember 15, 2019 - 8:31 pm

    You’ll never be forgotten Sporty, we love you!ReplyCancel

  • JenniferNovember 16, 2019 - 2:45 am

    Thank you for being able to capture the love David had for Sporty and sharing it with the rest of the world ReplyCancel

  • JenniferNovember 16, 2019 - 2:46 am

    Thank you for being able to capture the love David has for SportyReplyCancel

  • David CusicNovember 16, 2019 - 5:51 am

    My darling girl… what a love story! This is among your best work and I’m so proud of you. Please tell David our thoughts are with him. Sporty obviously graced him AND Chicago. I love you… Dad.ReplyCancel

  • BenNovember 16, 2019 - 5:08 pm

    We love you sporty!  🙁ReplyCancel

  • Robin waringNovember 19, 2019 - 3:28 am

    Love from a dog is super special & then they become angels ReplyCancel

Chicago Pet Photographer

This is Part 2 of Ramona’s story from The See Hear Love Project™ — a Chicago-based initiative combining animal communication and fine-art photography to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.
Each session begins with an on-camera communication reading followed by a professional portrait session, allowing foster animals to connect with potential adopters through emotion and storytelling.
Ramona’s message is part of a larger mission to bring visibility to animals waiting for homes and to highlight the life-saving power of fostering.
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This is Part 2 of Ramona’s story from The See Hear Love Project™ — a Chicago-based initiative combining animal communication and fine-art photography to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted. Each session begins with an on-camera communication reading followed by a professional portrait session, allowing foster animals to connect with potential adopters through emotion and storytelling. Ramona’s message is part of a larger mission to bring visibility to animals waiting for homes and to highlight the life-saving power of fostering. Follow the project: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cusicphoto Website: https://www.cusicphoto.com/ Adopt a friend like Ramona! https://www.chicagolandpigrescue.com/

Your best friend at home deserves to be celebrated.
Not just in your camera roll — but in fine art that lives on your wall.
That’s why I hire a professional trainer for every session.
Because your best friend deserves to feel safe, calm, and supported while we create something beautiful.
And because women celebrate everyone else in their lives…
Why not the one who waits for you at home?

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Your best friend at home deserves to be celebrated. Not just in your camera roll — but in fine art that lives on your wall. That’s why I hire a professional trainer for every session. Because your best friend deserves to feel safe, calm, and supported while we create something beautiful. And because women celebrate everyone else in their lives… Why not the one who waits for you at home?

For the women who love fiercely — and the dogs who love them right back. 🖤
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That kind of connection deserves to be remembered as art.

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For the women who love fiercely — and the dogs who love them right back. 🖤 ⠀ That kind of connection deserves to be remembered as art.

From the shoot to the moment it comes together.
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During their animal communication reading, Sam and Frodo thanked their foster, Hilary, for saving their life. They also shared something about their past and their hope for the future: no more cages.

This video is part of The See Hear Love Project — the only project that combines animal communication with fine-art photography to help adoptable animals be truly seen and heard.

These bonded bunnies are ready for a safe, loving home where they can stay together.

Sam and Frodo are available for adoption through @onetailatatime.

SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.

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During their animal communication reading, Sam and Frodo thanked their foster, Hilary, for saving their life. They also shared something about their past and their hope for the future: no more cages. This video is part of The See Hear Love Project — the only project that combines animal communication with fine-art photography to help adoptable animals be truly seen and heard. These bonded bunnies are ready for a safe, loving home where they can stay together. Sam and Frodo are available for adoption through @onetailatatime. SEEN. HEARD. LOVED. #SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #rabbitrescue

Meet Horchata, an adoptable Chicago dog from One Tail at a Time.
She’s part of The See Hear Love Project, where animal communication and fine-art pet photography come together to help foster animals be truly seen and adopted.
If you’re looking to adopt a dog in Chicago, Horchata is ready for her forever home.

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Meet Horchata, an adoptable Chicago dog from One Tail at a Time. She’s part of The See Hear Love Project, where animal communication and fine-art pet photography come together to help foster animals be truly seen and adopted. If you’re looking to adopt a dog in Chicago, Horchata is ready for her forever home.

Meet Phoebe, a total sweetheart whose expressive eyes say it all. 🐾
It’s always such a joy capturing pets like her—full of love, personality, and the quiet moments that make them family.
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Meet Phoebe, a total sweetheart whose expressive eyes say it all. 🐾 It’s always such a joy capturing pets like her—full of love, personality, and the quiet moments that make them family. #CusicPhotography #ChicagoPetPhotography #PetPortraits #DogPhotography #ChicagoPets #MomentDrivenPhotography

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