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n this issue, we are honored that Morgan Eastwood agreed to write about her iconic father, Clint Eastwood. We get the scoop straight from his daughter about his uncanny gift with animals. Clint’s love of animals spans from snakes to horses to dogs and everything in between. Dina Ruiz writes about another local celebrity Coach Ron Rivera. He is also an avid dog lover and advocate. Read about two rescues in this issue. The first is the story about Abby, the senior dog who went missing for two months. She was finally found and rescued from deep inside a cave. The other rescue takes place in the California wilderness after a man fell 70 feet off a cliff. His beloved Border Collie, Saul, saved the day by leading rescuers to his injured guardian. Enjoy the art and photography of two talented artists in this issue. California artist, Tamra Gerard enjoys capturing the essence of her subjects when she paints their portrait. French photographer Audrey Bellot captures the majesty of dogs in her photographs taken in a scenic region of France. Her love of art and appreciation of other photographers inspired her to co-found the International Dog Photography Awards in 2021. Read more about these talented artists in this issue. This is the last issue of 2022. We wish you and your pups a happy holiday season and a phenomenal new year!
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Abby - The Dog in the Cave Thanks to the lifesaving efforts and top-notch skills of volunteers with the Cave Rescue Foundation one very lucky senior dog is safely back with her family.
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Saul – A Real-Life Lassie Like a page out of
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Coach Rivera Dina Ruiz chats with Ron Rivera,
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The Fine Art of Tamra Gerard Channeling
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Bonnie & Big Puppy Two dogs, two stories that
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Lassie’s playbook, Saul the Border Collie went into action after his guardian fell 70 feet in the wilderness. This canine hero was able to lead rescuers to his injured guardian.
head coach of the Washington Commanders. Ron and his wife, Stephanie are avid dog lovers, and Dina gets the scoop on just how deep that love goes.
her love of dogs into her work, Tamra Gerard captures the essence of her subjects. Read more about this talented artist and enjoy looking at her oil painted dog portraits.
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could have gone terribly wrong, but ended happily.
Clint Eastwood’s Uncanny Gift Clint Eastwood is obviously gifted. His legendary status attests to that. His daughter, Morgan, writes about a gift of his that many of us may not be aware of - his special way with animals.
Audrey Bellot: Photographie de Chien Extraordinaire At only 25 years old, Audrey Bellot
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On the Cover: Painting by Tamra Gerard. Wally and Willy are two rescue dogs from Tijuana who are currently living the California dream in La Jolla. They have brotherly love and bring joy to everyone they encounter, one wag at a time.
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Abby
T H E D O G I N T H E C AV E By Carie Broecker
During the day, Rick Haley is a teacher at the Missouri School for the Blind. On weekends he is a volunteer with the Cave Rescue Foundation. The Foundation’s volunteers survey caves to make maps that can later be used in cave rescues. Rick has been caving for 32 years and has been involved in multiple rescues helping lost people and dogs out of caves. On August 6, 2022, Rick and 30 Cave Rescue Foundation volunteers were at the Berome Moore Caves in Perry County, Missouri, surveying the caves for mapmaking. Caving is always considered a high-risk activity and can be fraught with dangers. The Berome Moore caves are a 24-mile system of tight turns, water holes, and vertical drops. That August day Rick stayed on the
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surface as the person on call to facilitate any rescue needs that might come up. On that same day, a caver with young children was out exploring the cave. One of the volunteers, Gary Keene, overheard one of the kids say, “Dad, there is a dog in here.” They were 500 feet deep into the cave. The dog did not look well. The dad was afraid she might have rabies or another dangerous disease, so he kept the
kids away from her. But they did take her photo and left an illuminated flashlight beside her so someone could go back and find her. Gary alerted Rick to the situation, and they put together a rescue plan. Gary also contacted his friend Rob Calhoun, who also happened to be the local fire chief. Rob put together a team to start canvassing the neighborhood with the photo of the dog to find her guardian. After much door knocking, the guardian was finally identified. Jeff Bohnert was
shocked when he saw the photo of his dog Abby. She was 14 years old and had gone missing two months prior to the knock on his door. He had given up hope of ever finding her again. He was shocked to know she was still alive and huddled up at the bottom of a cave. Gary and Rick had to improvise on the rescue because their rescue gear was meant for people. Rick had a duffle bag and a blanket in his car and figured that would be the way they would carry Abby
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out if she couldn’t walk. They weren’t sure what kind of injuries she might have. Gary and Rick worked their way into the cave. It took about 30 minutes to maneuver the 500 feet of tight, winding—and sometimes vertical— route. Rick, a lifelong animal lover, said that it was heartbreaking to see her in such terrible condition. He said, “You poor thing,” and knelt down to assess her. Her fur was matted, and she could barely stand or lift her head. She was skin and bones. Her ribs, back, and hips were protruding. She was starved. And she smelled horrible. He feared she might have gangrene, but after examining all her limbs, he saw that she didn’t seem to have any injuries or wounds.
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She did muster the strength to sit up, indicating she knew they were there to help. The easiest way to get her out of the cave would be if she could walk on her own. They put a leash on her collar and she took five steps, but then she stopped. Rick moved to plan B—the duffle bag. He put the duffle bag on the ground, opened it up and she stepped right in. She knew it was dry, soft, and warm. She surrendered to her rescuers as they zipped her securely into the duffle bag. The trip back took closer to an hour with Rick and Gary taking turns carrying the duffle, trying to keep it out of the water, leapfrogging over the
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It’s anyone’s guess how she survived so long without food. There was plenty of water. In fact, too much water. There was flooding in the cave, and Rick suspects there were times she had to fight for her life to avoid drowning.
formations and boulders and passing her back and forth to each other. Later they learned she was typically a 50-pound dog but had lost half her body weight. When they carried her out, she weighed only 25 pounds, but still a heavy load to pack out of the cave. The last part of the trek was tight and vertical allowing for only one person at a time to crawl the last 40 feet. There was a small hole at the end where they were able to hand her off to the fire chief. Abby’s guardian showed up shortly after she made it to the surface. He was thrilled to see her but horrified at her condition. She was too weak to give a proper greeting and she couldn’t see well due to being in the dark for so long. Jeff took Abby to the vet for a thorough exam and for advice on how to slowly help her gain back the weight she’d lost.
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rescue me | abby It took Abby about a week before she could bark again. At first, she’d try to bark but no sound came out. She’d lost her voice. But within two weeks she was barking and wagging and slowly putting her weight back on. It’s anyone’s guess how she survived so long without food. There was plenty of water. In fact, too much water. There was flooding in the cave, and Rick suspects there were times she had to fight for her life to avoid drowning. Although the story has a happy ending and it was a successful rescue, Rick said the experience still haunts him. For him to see what Abby had to endure, what she’d been through, and how pathetic she was when they laid eyes on her has left him with nightmares. A friend of Rick’s sent photos and a synopsis of the rescue to the local media and it quickly got picked up by outlets all over. Rick doesn’t like being called a hero. He said he only did what any of the cavers would have done if they’d been in his place. But he is doing his best to keep up with all the media requests because he knows this is a feel-good, joyous story— and that is what the world needs right now. To know there are good people who care and help to spread the joyous news that this one senior dog was saved and is back home with her family.
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By Carie Broecker We all know Lassie was famous for saving lives and saving the day. “What’s that, Lassie? Timmy fell in the well? Take us to him!” But how often do dogs lead rescuers to an injured person in real life? If you do a quick internet search for “dogs who lead people to injured people,” you’ll see that it does happen. Over and over again!
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Sergeant Dennis Haack of Nevada County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (NCSSR) has been with the sheriff’s department for six years and had not experienced a real-life Lassie-style rescue until July of this year. A 53-year-old man was camping in Tahoe National Forest when he fell about 70 feet from a ridge. He was pretty sure his hip and several ribs were broken. He was able to get a camouflage tarp over himself to hold in the heat in case he went into shock, but it wasn’t until the next day that the man was able to reach an area with cell
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service and put through a call to 911 to report his injury. He was deep in the wilderness so locating him was going to be a challenge. The dispatcher at the 911 center reported his call to Cal-Fire. Cal-Fire looked for him for an hour, but it was like searching for a needle in a haystack. They called Sgt. Haack at NCSSR and he deployed 25 of their trained volunteers to help with the search. A friend of the missing person was able to give authorities the GPS coordinates of the man’s camp, and just about the same time, Sgt. Haack was able to get the cell coordinates from the original 911 call. They were closing in on the general area of the injured man but finding him was still challenging due to the dense forest and rough terrain. Two of the volunteers were approached by a frantic black Border Collie who matched the description of the dog who had been with the missing person. The Border Collie, Saul, was jumping and spinning and barking. One of the volunteers radioed Sgt. Haack, the incident commander for the rescue, to let him know they believed this was the injured man’s dog, and they were pretty sure the dog was trying to lead them to the man. They said they were going to follow him. With Saul’s help, they were able to locate the man by 7:00 p.m. that day. He took them right to the victim where they found the man in rough shape. He was carried to a clearing where they met a California Highway Patrol helicopter to airlift him to a hospital. Saul caught a ride with the search and rescue team and spent that night with Sammy’s Friends, a nonprofit animal rescue. They fed Saul a well-deserved dinner and cared for him until he and his person were reunited. Good boy Saul! Helping searchers get to the man sooner rather than later very well could have saved his life. Aren’t dogs remarkable?
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Coach Rivera's HOME TEAM By Dina Ruiz
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hey’re off and running, dominating the football field at the Washington Commanders training facility outside of the Nation’s capital. They zig-zag and zoom like lightning. They make it to the ten-yard line, then twenty, in no time! Their agility and drive are amazing, but Commanders head coach Ron Rivera and his wife Stephanie warn that these athletes need a little more discipline. These particular players are the Rivera’s dogs, Tahoe and Sierra. “They run amok,” Stephanie says with
what dog lovers could refer to as a “deeply
thought the training facility was fenced in,
people can be, living out a decades-long,
a laugh, recounting a recent folly. “We
but there are gaps in the fence. Suddenly a sleeping deer pops up, and there goes Sierra on its tail. Tahoe runs 75-yards and stops. But Sierra—gone. Gone!”
Sierra, a Labrador/Pit Bull/Shepherd mix
was only deterred when she accidentally
encountered a pond. The water-hating pup ended up going home muddy and soaked. On the other hand, Tahoe, a four year old Golden Retriever poo-poo-ed the chase, but loves the water. “If I leave the pool
cover open he will drop his ball in the pool and have to swim after it when it floats away.”
bonded pair.” They are as close as two fairytale-like love affair. And that love
transferred to dogs—they’ve always had at least one. “We got our first dog before we got married. After Ron’s rookie season, I
was shopping for a gift for him at the mall
and there was a dog—a golden retriever— and I thought 'I’m getting this dog!’ His
name was Dribble R. Dawg. He passed
just before his thirteenth birthday.” Dribble escorted his dad through the earliest
phases of fame—Ron was a second round NFL draft pick by the Chicago Bears in
1984—and some of the greatness that was to come.
The Riveras and dogs go together like
Rivera played nine seasons as a Bear
own a home in Pebble Beach) have been
coach. Next came coaching positions
Fall and football. Ron and Stephanie (who a couple since they were both standout
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before picking up the clipboard as a
with the Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, and then Head Coach of the
Carolina Panthers before his latest post with the Commanders. “We’ve always been a dog family,” Rivera says. “We got a puppy in Chicago. He turned one, and we wanted to get him some company so we rescued Penny. She was a little fox Terrier mix. Those two made it all the way to Charlotte, where
with charities in Charlotte, we noticed how much the Charlotte Humane Society was doing in the
community,” Ron, the former honorary Humane Society Chairman says. “When we visited their
facility we were shocked at the state of disrepair of
the facility infrastructure,” Stephanie adds. “Despite
we sadly lost them both.”
inadequate facilities, they did such great work with
The most current version of the family was formed
and community outreach. We knew that a new
in 2018 and 2019. Ron and Stephanie found Tahoe, who was brought home to become a therapy dog, then rescued Sierra from the Charlotte Humane Society. Both Riveras worked in conjunction with the shelter to get the pets and staff the facility they deserved. “When we were looking to partner
adoption rates, free spay and neutering services, facility would help them make a greater impact on Charlotte and the surrounding communities
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They know their lives are so much better than where
in your sweat glands so we were super careful
with so much love,” Ron adds.
tough because they could sense something was
they came from and they show their appreciation Meantime, Tahoe working as a therapy dog
didn’t quite pan out. “We wanted just the right
temperament when we picked him out. But once we got him home, we realized he’s the one who
needs the emotional support human,” Stephanie
says. Fortunately, both dogs did provide a form of
not to let them lick during treatment. That was
wrong.” Stephanie says both pups brought levity
to a difficult time. “They’d come up and say, ‘Hey don’t forget about me, don’t think about what’s
making you depressed—worry about me.’ When you look in their faces all they care about is you giving them some love.”
therapy for Ron after he was diagnosed with, and
Ron Rivera’s ties to dogs are as deeply rooted
get him through treatment on the days he didn’t feel
born on the former Fort Ord and was a football
beat, cancer in the summer of 2020. They helped
like his usual strong, vibrant self. “Dogs are intuitive, they know when something is wrong. The hardest
star at Seaside High School before attending
Cal on a full ride scholarship. The Riveras also have a home in the Tahoe area and head west
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part was stopping them from licking. The chemo is
as his ties to the Monterey Peninsula. He was
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Tamra Gerard By Sc ott B roe c k e r
If you visit the Carmel Dog Store, just a few doors down from the famous dog-friendly Cypress Inn, a small dog sitting comfortably on a throne-like chair will be gazing out over you as you enter. The painting, an oil on canvas, is of a beloved 4-legger named Ziggy. This is one of many beautiful dog portraits painted by Tamra Gerard, a talented artist and designer from Murrieta, California. The painting is framed like the work of an old master and is complete with “Ziggy" engraved on a brass nameplate mounted inside the frame.
P HO T O S C O U RT ESY TAM R A G ER AR D
It’s no wonder that painting dog portraits has become an important part of Tamra’s art repertoire since art and animals have always been a big part of her life. She was raised in Southern California and introduced to the arts early on by her mother, who would often take her to museums, street fairs, and galleries. When she was just six years old, her painting “Dog with Pink Eyes” was featured at the Laguna Beach Arts Festival. Working for many years as a graphic designer, it wasn't until later in her career that she began to paint with oils. While designing wine labels for wineries throughout the Temecula Valley, she was asked by one of her clients to paint a full-color oil of her dog. As a self-taught oil painter and having done only a few paintings over the last decade, she still took on the commission.
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That dog was Ziggy, and her client Elaine absolutely loved the portrait and encouraged Tamra to keep painting. Years later when Elaine passed away after battling cancer, she willed both the painting and Ziggy to Tamra. Recently single at the time with two senior dogs of her own, Tamra accepted the painting, but Ziggy went to Elaine's best friend. Although she has painted people, horses, cats, and
landscapes, dogs continue to be one of her main subjects. Through the years, Tamra has shared her life with many dogs and other animals—and always those in need of help. Tamra’s current dog is a rescued mixed breed from Mexico, named Summer by her and her boyfriend David. Summer is now living her best life ever and inspires Tamra daily. Tamra is fortunate to spend a few
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Her joy spreads like wildfire and touches all she meets. We should all learn from our pets. I try to be a light. I have a few parttime students that are so talented. I hope to inspire them and at least be a joyful part of their day.”
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mornings a week walking Summer on the beach. She loves to watch her run incredibly fast and see the great joy on her face. "Her joy spreads like wildfire and touches all she meets. We should all learn from our pets. I try to be a light. I have a few part-time students that are so talented. I hope to inspire them and at least be a joyful part of their day.” Tamra’s paintings vary from one to multiple dogs and always capture the dogs’ quintessential expressions, the glimmer in their eyes, and the subtle textures in their coats. Her dog portraits range in size from tiny to her largest paintings (30”x40”). Tamra is influenced by her love of the impressionistic masters Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh. This style stands out with the rich textures she creates in her palette-knife paintings. In others, she will use a variety of large to tiny brushes when tighter renderings are requested by her clients. Tamra attends various fundraisers for many dog-related nonprofits around her area, where she shows her work and teaches guided painting classes. She says, “If a viewer stops and smiles or reflects, then I have succeeded. I had a client
say his dog portraits are his most prized possessions. That to me is the highest compliment. I feel very blessed.” As a working artist for almost 3 decades now, Tamra loves art and considers creating as important as breathing. When asked about her future aspirations, she replies, “I want to paint more folks with their dogs on the beach. My dream would be to be considered a contemporary master painter one day. Shoot for the moon, right?” With her love for photography, she adds that her ideal job would be helping endangered animals by photographing and then painting them. Be sure to view more of Tamra’s work on Instagram and Facebook—and don't forget to look for Ziggy who is on loan at the Carmel Dog Shop. (Lincoln St. Between Ocean and 7th) @tamragerard www.facebook.com/tamra.gerard.1 instagram.com/tamragerard Phone Number 951-837-7489 Fall 2022 | coastalcaninemag.com | 37
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for stardom. Finally, she found her chance when they
communicate with us, and for many different reasons. To
mistakenly left the backyard gate open. She escaped
let us know when they are hungry, when they need to go
through the gate and ran pell-mell, dashing through the
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Meanwhile, back at her home, her clueless guardians frantically searched for Bonnie, summoning the help of friends and neighbors. While they searched, Bonnie zig-
But sometimes dogs’ desires, dreams, wishes, and deep-
zagged through the streets and finally dashed across the
down yearnings are too difficult for the most verbal of
main road, catching the attention of the person who would
canines to express. That’s when extreme measures are the
be the means to her lifelong dream.
only answer. Just ask Bonnie and a very needy Big Puppy. Their stories show that dogs can let us know what they want, even if it means acting out and/or putting themselves in danger.
John Wilmer was on his way to a dog show. His two beagles, groomed and ready, were in the car with him. The man could not ignore the scared lost dog who needed to be rescued. He stopped and ran after her, put her in his
Bonnie, a cute little tricolor gal with long floppy ears,
car, and took a quick photo, which he posted on Facebook.
was unable to get her loving guardians, Peter and Paula
He was still able to get his dogs to the show on time. That’s
Closier, to understand and respond to her lifelong desire
when Bonnie let him know, in no uncertain terms, that Continued on page 51
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P H O T O B Y C H RI S T I N A S AN DE R A
“Clint in his comfort zone at home with pups Julio & Midge”
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Clint
Eastwood’s Uncanny Gift By Morgan Eastwood
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t’s a scene that he couldn’t have imagined a few years ago. Six local rescue dogs in a variety of breeds jump, squeal, and bark with delight when they see their dad. Like most dogs, they treat their human like a superstar. The difference is, their dad is one. He’s Clint Eastwood, a man so deeply ingrained into the American lexicon that a chunk of the population can name his accolades: his world-renowned film career, a decades-long profession as a hotelier and restaurateur, or even his stint as mayor of Carmel. But he possesses a lesser-known talent— an uncanny gift of communicating with animals.
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P H O TO S BY M O RG A N E A S TW O O D
Eastwood passed on his love of animals to his children. Here, he plays with the author's bulldog, Bennie
perpetually soft-spoken voice during a recent chat. Whether or not he really can communicate with his pets, he at least develops friendships with them Whether it’s a playful puppy, a fussy parrot, or a shy orangutan, Eastwood entrances them alike with his calm disposition and loving energy. As his daughter, I have been able to witness this firsthand with the hundreds of animals he has encountered. But his special relationship with animals is as long-spanning as his career and equally as challenging. While I was growing up, it was a running joke in our household that my dad was somewhat of an animal whisperer. “Some people could take it or leave it with animals. I happen to love them. I’ve had them all my life, and I like it,” he says in his
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that are almost supernatural. Parrots that refuse to be held, or lunge in anger at passersby, will find refuge atop his broad shoulders, feeling completely at ease. Untamed deer will come out of the woods to be scratched on the ear by him. Every dog he meets seems to approach his hand as if he has a magnet and they’re made of steel. When I bring up how animals flock to him, he answers modestly, “Sometimes they do. It’s just because I’m friendly towards them. I think animals sometimes sense things, and rather than intellectually come to a conclusion, they like who they feel will like them, feed them, or take care of them.” This knack for bonding with animals has helped
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Today, Eastwood still has a mix of pets in his abode. It’s still a diverse crowd; chickens, tortoises, bunnies, and a parrot named Berry. But, he’s added back the animal that started it all: dogs! Eastwood outside his personal life; it’s also helped
Eastwood home. “Our family dog and cat lasted
his movie shoots go more smoothly. Of course, he’s
a long time. My parents moved from Oakland to
worked with dozens of steeds throughout his career,
Seattle, and they went with them.” Besides the more
but he’s also gotten close to animals you don’t see
traditional domesticated pets, Eastwood developed
every day. While filming the Every Which Way
an interest in species considered to be a little more
But Loose film series, Eastwood worked on set for
obscure. “When I was a kid, I had white rats, guinea
months with orangutans named Manis, C.J., and
pigs, and various things like that along the way. I
Buddha, who all shared the role of Clyde, and who
used to go out and collect snakes, bring them home,
all were drawn to their human costar. “There’s
and put them in a little cage. Then I’d take them
definitely a clinging there, because they relate to
out a few weeks later and let them go where I found
human beings, and they could tell if you liked them.
them. That was always fun.”
They were funny.”
Dogs and cats continued to capture a special place in
Creature companionships have been a part of
Eastwood’s heart, and he brought them home long
Eastwood’s life since the beginning in Northern
after his childhood pets were gone. In the 1960s,
California. When reflecting on his childhood in
Eastwood got his first Droopy Dog-like Basset
the 1930s, Eastwood says, “When I was very little,
Hound, a female he named Sylvia. He loved the
people would let their dogs and cats out in the
breed’s mellow temperament and floppy features so
neighborhood. They would just come to your door,
much that when he found out friend and fellow actor
so we ended up having a lot of pets.” Pretty soon,
Burt Reynolds had a male Basset Hound, the rest
a Cocker Spaniel mix and a sleek black cat entered
was history. “We set the two of them up, and they
the picture, making themselves permanent in the
had a litter of puppies. I kept one of those puppies
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I found out I was allergic to dogs and cats, but it was mostly because of my two cats, which the doctor said to get rid of. I said, ‘I can’t get rid of them, they’re my sons!’” and named him Sydney.” Mother Sylvia and son
good four decades. But despite his intolerable
Sydney, as well as a few more cats Eastwood
allergy to those species, he opened his heart
found along the way, lived harmoniously in his
to other critters. Taking inspiration from his
Carmel home for a long time. But little did he
childhood pet rats, guinea pigs, and snakes, he
know, these would be the last standard pets he
adopted animals that were beyond the norm of
would have for many years.
most family households. By the early 2000s,
While he lived with dogs and cats for most of his life, Eastwood got some disheartening news after going to the doctor for a lingering cold in the late 1960s. The unfortunate culprit: he was allergic to his furry family members. “I found out I was allergic to dogs and cats, but it was mostly because of my two cats, which the doctor said to get rid of. I said, ‘I can’t get rid of them, they’re my sons!’” Allergy treatments did not help. Eastwood never had cats again, despite his love for the clever species. His allergy to dogs was substantially less severe, but he decided it would be best to take a break from snuggling anything with fur.
a variety of rodents, including chinchillas and rats, had their own dedicated wing in our house. Oversized rabbits, chickens, parrots, giant tortoises, a 200-pound potbelly pig, and a onewinged cockatoo soon roamed freely around our courtyard. This plethora of pets was certainly unorthodox, but not one member of our miniature zoo was without its charm. Today, Eastwood still has a mix of pets in his abode. It’s still a diverse crowd: chickens, tortoises, bunnies, and a parrot named Berry. But, he’s added back the animal that started it all: dogs! Since 2017, Eastwood and his partner Christina Sandera, a fellow animal enthusiast, have brought six rescue dogs into their lives.
The break from conventional household pets
Julio, Midge, Peanut, Mother, Abby, and Lola,
ended up lasting for longer than expected, and
all vary in mix, shape, size, and age. They claim
Eastwood stayed feline and canine-free for a
Eastwood’s kitchen and backyard as their own
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Clint Eastwood at Peace of Mind Dog Rescues 2018 Lucky Dog Gala at Tehama Golf Club, Carmel
space. And even after so many years without
modern menagerie. “But then I’d go out of town,
dogs, reincorporating them seemed natural.
and when I’d come back, another one would
His allergies remain, but he sacrifices a sneeze
creep in somewhere!” Having dogs again has
or two in order to spend time with his pups.
been a special addition to Eastwood’s home and
“It’s odd. You have to do defensive things like
has reignited his animal-whisperer qualities.
wash your hands a lot, don’t touch your face after petting them, you have to be really careful. Otherwise, you’re just in misery. I can’t go and touch my face, because then I’ll start wheezing and sneezing. I don’t wrestle with them on the floor. I don’t do a lot of things I did when I was younger with them.”
Julio, the second rescue, was a squirmy, nontrusting, timid boy before settling in with his new dad, whose calmness surely rubbed off on the Chihuahua mix. Eastwood admits that while it’s not always rainbows and butterflies, which most dog parents would agree with, it has brought a great amount of joy into his everyday
Though Eastwood didn’t think having dogs
life. “I just think they’re so imprinted to
again was forever out of the picture, it’s the
humans. If you like them, they like you. They’re
number of canine companions that he didn’t
fun to have and fun to communicate with, like
see coming. “I thought maybe I’d have Julio and
this gal right here (petting Midge.) She’s always
Midge,” he says referring to the first two in his
glad to see you.”
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What Bonnie and Big Puppy Want, Bonnie and Big Puppy Get! she wasn’t about to just sit and watch the goings-on. She wanted to compete! He thought to himself: Oh, I might as well enter her. I just rescued her, so I’ll put her in the Rescued Dogs category. Several hours later, someone saw Bonnie’s picture on Facebook and contacted her guardians. They got in touch with John, who immediately headed to the Closier’s home. He handed Bonnie, who was wearing a huge IMAGE: SWNS
smile, over to her grateful guardians. Bonnie was wearing PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTI HEDBERG
something else as well. “She had won third place in the Rescue Dogs category in the dog show!” Paula excitedly told the press when they showed up to take photos of the famous little star. Bonnie, with a huge yellow rosette hanging from her neck, had finally communicated her secret and had won her long-desired fame. She no longer needs to take such drastic measures to be understood. Simple wags of her
He finally lay down and listened to the vows the couple shared. He knew they were the right people. He also knew . . . It was time to act out!
tail and long sloppy kisses will get her everything she
Just as the married couple made their way to the exit,
desires.
the big puppy jumped up and made his move. He literally
The Big Puppy has a different story, and one which only he knows. He couldn’t tell the press his history or how he got there, but scars on his body were later discovered, indicating he had gone through hard times. These were things he needed to tell Douglas Robert and Tamiris Muzini as they were preparing to get married. He also needed to tell them how much he needed them. The church was decorated, the guests were seated, their wedding was about to begin. Tamiris, the young bride, had previously noticed a big blonde stray dog (an obvious wedding crasher) mingling among the guests wagging his tail as they arrived. When the ceremony began, the big puppy sat down by the door to watch. He had tried to communicate with the bride; he had done everything with his face, body, and tail that he could think of. As he had greeted the guests,
jumped into their arms, one paw on each of them. It was obvious what he was saying, and the couple heard him loud and clear. Tamiris later told the press, “When he greeted us at the end, he asked: ‘Take me home. Take me.’” They decided right then and there that the big puppy would be part of their family. They named him Braiá Caramelo de Jesús. The big puppy’s deep-down desire to be part of a loving home was fulfilled. Tamiris later added, “He’s so loving. Despite everything he’s been through, he still believes in the goodness of people. He gives us hope.” These two pooches absolutely give us hope. They also give us a clear message: listen to your dogs and don’t ignore their behaviors. They are speaking to you, and all they ask is that you “listen” by paying attention to their actions.
he had purposely shown off his gentle temperament, his
Word of caution: You may be surprised to learn what’s
loving heart, his cute personality, and his gigantic desire.
really on their minds!
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AUDREY BELLOT: Photographie de Chien Extraordinaire BY BELINDA JONES
From the lavender fields of Provence to the misty waterfalls of Iceland, Audrey Bellot brings the most breathtaking of landscapes and a dreamer’s eye to her dog photography.
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“My goal is for the dog to look majestic!” Audrey enthuses, speaking from her home in Auvergne, France, a scenic region 100 miles southeast of Paris. Her voice is melodic, and as she describes the path that led to creative excellence at just 25, she seems to encapsulate the French word sympatique— enchanting, charming, winsome… As she says in one Instagram post, “Photography makes me feel like a bird released from its cage.” Audrey’s story begins with her childhood German Shepherd Tina. “The connection you have with an animal is different to that of a human, and she taught me so much and changed me in many ways.” Unfortunately, Tina got sick, so Audrey began to photograph her to “make memories” and found the process to be a form of therapy. Through her teenage years, she photographed innumerable dogs for free because “It was essential for me to take the time to study canine body language—even more important than the technical aspects of the camera. My hope is to truly understand each dog so I can bring forth its personality and work in harmony during the photo shoot.”
A LL PH O T O S C O U RT E SY O F A U DR EY BEL L O T
It helps that all of Audrey’s sessions take place outdoors. “I am lucky to live in the countryside, surrounded by woodland and lakes, but I also love to travel, especially with a purpose.” When Audrey was just 21, she spent a week in Romania at the Remember Me animal shelter, sleeping on site and waking each day to photograph even more of the 400 dogs desperately in need of a home. It wasn’t the easiest assignment—instead of a tranquil, focused one-on-one encounter, there were tumbles of puppies running every which way, all looking similar, all vying for her attention. Some dogs
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“I need to feel I am doing something to make the world a little better, and when families later contacted me saying they had been inspired to adopt because of my photograph, it made it all worthwhile.” were too terrified to come out of hiding, others would bark from fear.
of my photograph, it made it all worthwhile.” Audrey continues to travel, now running group
“Despite having come from bad situations, none
photography workshops alongside her portrait
of the dogs were aggressive with me but it was a
commissions. She especially loves the Swedish
very hard experience—we even found two stray
people and cuisine, but Iceland holds a special
dogs when the vet picked me up at the airport,” she
collection of memories—first glacier, first Northern
recalls.
Lights, and her favorite picture. “The weather was terrible at Skogafoss, but the mist made the powerful
The collection of photographs is remarkable and
rush of the waterfall look like a flurry of ashes so the
heart-wrenching, including one zoomed in close,
dog appears to be rising like a phoenix!” she sighs
with the bars of the cage reflecting in its hopeful
happily.
eyes.
Of course, her favorite dog is her own—a petite and
“I need to feel I am doing something to make the
tres jolie Border Collie mix named Cannelle, which
world a little better, and when families later contacted
translates as Cinnamon. “She is the queen of the
me saying they had been inspired to adopt because
house. You can’t control anything about her - it’s her
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sofa, her TV, her world!” she laughs.
There are four categories—portrait/landscape,
While Audrey has truly found her calling, she is
action, studio, and dogs and people—and six
also keen to celebrate other dog photographers
judges grading all aspects from composition to
from around the globe. Together with mentor
artistic choices to come up with a final rating.
Claudio Piccoli, who specializes in dynamic action images, she launched the annual International
The entry fee is 15 euros (just under $15), and
Dog Photography Awards in 2021. “Last year we
the closing date is November 30. A list of finalists
had submissions from England, Germany, France,
will be published in December and the winners
Canada, USA, Australia, and Japan!”
announced in January 2023.
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“My goal is for the dog to look majestic!” Audrey enthuses, speaking from her home in Auvergne, France, a scenic region 100 miles southeast of Paris.
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One of Audrey’s favorite aspects of the competition is the diversity of the photography. “We get used to seeing certain styles trending on social media, but I love that this contest brings out masterpieces we would never otherwise get to see.” Does she have any words of encouragement for readers of Coastal Canine considering entering the competition? “Don’t be shy about sending in your work. So many talented people don’t believe in themselves, but if you try you may be surprised in a positive way!” Learn more at dogphotographyawards.com Discover more of Audrey’s exquisite photography, including the Romanian shelter photos, at audreybellot.com You can also find Audrey on Instagram @audreybellotphotos
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Belinda Jones is a dog-besotted British magazine journalist and bestselling author of eleven romantic comedy novels and a feeelgood road trip memoir titled Bodie on the Road - Travels With My Rescue Pup in the Dogged Pursuit of Happiness (Skyhorse Publishing). Her Instagram handle is @bodieeontheroad
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RACHELLE RAZZECA Peace of Mind Dog Rescue is a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on California’s Central Coast. PeaceOfMindDogRescue.org
(831) 718-9122
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Low cost spay and neuter clinic for cats, dogs, and rabbits. The non-profit group Friends of the Watsonville Animal Shelter donates all the supplies and equipment needed for the surgeries!
DO YOU KNOW someone with an ill or injured pet who cannot take them to see a veterinarian because of financial hardship?
We'll do our best to help them get to the vet.
provides financial rescue for Monterey County pets in a medical crisis.
TEACHING PEOPLE KINDNESS AND COMPASSION TO ANIMALS, EACH OTHER AND OUR PLANET
G ET I NV OL V ED T ODA Y !
THE SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC OF PAJARO VALLEY, INC. ACCEPTS ANIMALS FROM ANY COUNTY
Max's has awarded nearly $600,000 to help hundreds of local pets in need of veterinary care. GENTLEBARN.ORG
CONTACT MELISSA ALLEN AT:
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Max's Helping Paws is a 501c3 Tax ID 81-2990529 www.maxshelpingpaws.org 831.704.6473 info@maxshelpingpaws.org
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DONATE ADOPT VOLUNTEER Peace of Mind Dog Rescue is a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on California’s Central Coast. PeaceOfMindDogRescue.org
(831) 718-9122
PO Box 51554, Pacific Grove, CA
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