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Pet Story Project
by Colleen Phelon Hall
Happy National Dog Day!
Happy National Dog Day!!! I am so excited to keep working on my #PetStoryProject. Please submit your favorite picture of your dear doggie...
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Aug 25, 20201 min read
Dogs really connect us
One of the best things about social media is reconnecting with friends from your childhood. My friend Andrea lived down the street and...
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Aug 12, 20201 min read
Follow the sunbeams around the house and take naps.
Here is a light post (pardon the pun) for the #PetStoryProject. Thanks to Courtney for sharing about her dog, Effie, who functions as a...
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Aug 12, 20201 min read
Letting go of her was the hardest thing I have ever done.
Losing a furry family member is a heartbreaking experience but it is all the more difficult when we have to watch our children go through...
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Aug 2, 20202 min read
Even their departures have something to teach us.
Thank you to Heather for sharing her beautiful and moving tribute to Phoebe (center picture) and Windsor. “As much as we talk about...
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Jul 26, 20202 min read
"Mostly" well behaved
Several of you have shared such cute pictures of your dogs - and the funny things they do that bring you joy - especially amidst Covid....
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Jul 24, 20201 min read
Comfort in the time of Covid
How are your dogs a source of comfort and joy amidst this challenging time of Covid? I enjoyed reading people's responses and would love...
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Jul 18, 20201 min read
Honoring Rescues
To fully honor rescue stories, I feel it is fitting to close with Robin Starr, who led the Richmond SPCA as their CEO for 22 years and...
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Jul 16, 20202 min read
"When I saw him, it was love at first sight."
Does your dog or cat have a favorite toy? Thanks to Jeanette for sharing an adorable photo of her rescue, Vinny, that I based this...
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Jun 21, 20201 min read
"God sent you this puppy."
Thanks to Antoinette for sharing her moving story about her rescue dog, Toby. Her kindness was repaid with his loyal and dutiful love to...
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Jun 20, 20201 min read
And just like that, a family is complete!
Thanks to Ivy for sharing her funny story about how her rescue dog, "Miss Maggie", joined her family. I love that despite the aspect of...
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Jun 16, 20201 min read
First impressions can be misleading
Thanks to Ashley for sharing about her rescue dog, Sissy. It is a great reminder that first impressions can often be misleading and there...
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Jun 15, 20201 min read
Rescue from Dead Dog Beach
“Just who rescued whom?” Thanks to Francine for sharing about her rescue dog, Lily. “Lily is our rescue from Puerto Rico. She was found...
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Jun 14, 20201 min read
Every dog deserves a chance
On National Rescue Dog Day, several of you were generous in sharing about your experiences. Thanks to Christine, who has 5 rescue dogs,...
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Jun 11, 20201 min read
Henry's Smile
Today is World Pet Memorial Day, I thought that perhaps we could all use some comfort and joy in our lives. I wanted to share Linda's...
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Jun 8, 20202 min read
National Rescue Dog Day
Tomorrow, May 20th, is National Rescue Dog Day. Please post a picture of your rescue and please share your story...perhaps about who...
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May 18, 20201 min read
Sweet Charlemagne
Christine Ferrier Filka, I was really touched when you shared with me that you had adopted Charlemagne to help out a friend who had been...
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May 15, 20201 min read
About the Project
The Pet Story Project is a collaborative art project designed by artist Colleen Phelon Hall to create connection with a community of pet lovers through storytelling and art. Colleen prompts people to submit stories about their relationships with their furry family members along with a photograph.
Colleen gathers these stories and creates artwork inspired by the vulnerability of the shared stories. This is an archive of love letters.
~ Colleen Phelon Hall
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