Cute alert

5 March sees the issue of four postal stationery cards celebrating our beloved pets. Photographer Susanna Hagman accepted the challenge to capture the pets in their element.

Dogs, cats, rabbits and birds are four of our most common pets, dogs and cats being the most popular. The four pets illustrated in the new postal stationery series will charm you; scientific studies show that pets improve our health and feeling of well-being.

With this playful series, you are introduced to Susanna Hagman, an Ålander currently living in Örebro, Sweden. Having worked as a full-time freelance photographer for four years, she loves taking photos of animals, particularly dogs. Animals are a challenging motif, she reveals:

“To get a good picture, I must create a setting of comfort and trust for the animal, with me as the photographer. A great amount of patience is required in addition to interpreting the animal’s language. The animal should enjoy the photo session as an easy task that pays well in the form of treats, experience and acclaim.”

Happy and content is what the Poodle Lemon, owned by the photographer, seems to be. Dachshund and Labrador retriever are the most common canine companions in Åland. Ghoast the cat is venturesome and

willful, but also a sociable and loyal friend. Among the purebred cats, ragdolls are a popular choice in Åland. And who can resist the adorable rabbit Sture, ideal as cuddling company and for playful activities. Bunny jumping is a popular hobby and Åland has a small but active bunny jumping association. The budgerigar is another lively animal to be kept in a cage and the commonest type of pet parrot. As a very social animal, it thrives with an interactive buddy to preen.

The first day cancel of this issue had not yet been determined at the time of printing. View this and other FD cancels on our homepage.

2020 POSTAL STATIONERY, 4 CARDS SIZE: 148 X 105 MM EDITION: 4 X 3500 PRICE: € 11.20 CODE: 315-202003