I saw and met the famous "Morris the Cat," and got his pawtograph . Now and then we got calls for Cocker Spaniel models. Once they used 2 of mine on a Purina Calendar, and the next time used the male alone.
"They" thought I was one of agents and started talking money to me, found out how much they pay for the first dog and what you get for the second. Three digits of $$$.
The guy that brought us gave only $ 20. bucks. Had the dogs out in 90 degree weather shooting 100's of photos. Finally I suggested something and they used my idea and got the good shot. But I didn't let the dogs go out after that. Was so glad I went with. I would suggest that to anyone having dogs used. Otherwise they are treated like props .
One of mine(the moocher) was for a "BONZ" ad, when they weren't watching, she was eating the product that was glued to their posters.
Living in "Wilmywood," brushes (or near misses) with celebrity are nearly inevitable . . . shoot, an autograph collector could have gotten several when the weather guys were here with Florence.
Several of my animals have been props in movies or TV shows; one even became a 'regular' on One Tree Hill. I was given the chance to accompany them on the days they were filming, but with two young kids, I simply couldn't find the time. Everybody came back to me safe and sound; my faith in the animal handler was justified.
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