Kyle Boller and Max - Meet the Ravens quarterback and his #1 fan
In 2003, Kyle Boller was
just 23 years old when he
was picked (19th overall)
in the first round of the
NFL draft. He left his home state of
California to pursue his dream of being a professional
football player as a Baltimore Raven. Along with a new
home and new friends, Boller wanted to find some
companionship that would never judge the 220 lb. rookie
quarterback. Max was a perfect fit.
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Dogfights and the Fight to Stop Them.
Her eyes look through the faded Polaroid with a mixture of hope and hurt. Her head is covered with brutal burns, and bloody wounds decorate her beaten body like the spots on a Dalmation. It's a miracle that she survived long enough for the animal control officer to snap her picture. It's a miracle that her little heart kept beating.
On assignment in 2000, I was sent to the Savage River Lodge in western Maryland
to document the forest for a trail guide. While at the lodge I met a dog with a
remarkable interest in posing for the camera. I found out that my canine model,
Bodhi, had developed his lens-loving skills by jumping in front of any family or
group photos being set up in his vicinity. I immediately fell in love. Mike Dreisbach,
Bodhi's "dad", saw the potential of teaming Bodhi, a real ham, with me, a creative
and... Read More >>
Mushing in Maryland
Now you can experience the thrill of riding down a beautiful
tree-lined trail behind a team
of well-trained sled dogs right here in
Charm City.
But this is Maryland; what if there is no
snow? One of the best-kept secrets of
dogsledding is that mushing is not just
a winter activity. With concerns about
global warming shortening the season
for dogsledding and for people living
in temperate areas like Baltimore,
there has been a recent emphasis on what is frequently called "dryland.... Read More >>
On Thin Ice
With the winter upon us it is important to be aware of certain environmental factors that can lead to injury in your dog. In particular,
the ice, snow and sleet that frequent the Baltimore-Washington
metropolitan area during the winter can be treacherous for our
canine companions. It is not uncommon for dogs to slip on icy,
slick surfaces causing one or both rear legs to splay, resulting in
an acute strain injury. One such strain injury, which commonly
occurs from a slip or splayed-leg eve... Read More >>
