karen miller: We lost our Great Dane Kane a few months ago. Similar to your story, We adopted him at 9, and were blessed to have him until he was 13 1/2. Your video brought me to sobs. Those rickety hips. I miss him everyday. Thank you for the memories. (9-28-12, 5:01PM)
Kathryn Palmieri: So emotional. Venus was gorgeous, and I feel your loss deeply. My dog Maggie left us on May 2, and I just watched the slide show you made of our July '06 photoshoot. I am forever grateful for your images of her. Sending you every good thought. (5-24-12, 1:57PM)
heaven: sobbing. (5-23-12, 11:12AM)
Rich Janniello: a special friend with a wonderful mom. (5-23-12, 7:09AM)
Lisamarie: The video is such a lovely tribute to your dog. (5-19-12, 6:13PM)
emilie: This post has been sitting in my Google reader for a few weeks, mentally preparing myself to watch it. I feel for ya, Anna! Beautiful tribute, such a soulful dog. Hugs to you all! (5-13-12, 5:06PM)
Jacky Ford: Beautiful. My heart hurts watching. (5-5-12, 6:41AM)
julie weisberg: So sweet and so well done. It made me cry and wish I had shot live footage of my Otis before passing. (5-4-12, 10:07AM)
Mary Austin: Anna, simply beautiful. Just beautiful. (5-3-12, 9:52AM)
Molly W.: This is fantastic, Anna. (5-1-12, 10:02AM)
John & Rob: We will always miss the long noble shadow that Venus cast on Wool Street. And her gracious dignity as our watchful dogs exploded into barking. (4-29-12, 7:26PM)
June Ahern: I met Venus while with Deborah. She was the most elegant beautiful lady on Cortland. Blessed Be. (4-29-12, 2:16PM)
Deborah: She was special, and she was lucky. To be adopted at the ripe old age of eight, by two of the worlds finest people is a miracle that she was completely deserving of. I miss her too, so much. (4-29-12, 12:37PM)
Jenny J: RIP V. (4-29-12, 11:47AM)
laura (a fan from philly!): how I adore your photography, and now just as much in love with your beautiful films. this is so touching.. thanks for sharing. (4-29-12, 8:42AM)
Ana Dorado: Beautiful. It must have been really hard to put this together, but what a lovely tribute xx (4-28-12, 3:07PM)
David Josué: I loved it, I have had Gran Danes all my life, I miss so much the sound of his barks. they're so easy to adore. Magnificent edit Anna, thanks for sharing (4-27-12, 7:55PM)
Laura: Thanks for sharing Anna. Beautiful video and beautiful dog :) (4-27-12, 1:59PM)
Suso Rivas: So beautiful. (4-27-12, 12:47PM)
chris ellen montgomery: a wonderful tribute for a wonderful doggie... good-byes are difficult... (4-27-12, 9:16AM)
Erika: This was wonderful. Just wonderful. Our pets are such a huge part of our families, aren't they? And so sorely missed when they're gone. (4-27-12, 6:59AM)
Shannonannon: so tender. (4-27-12, 6:23AM)
Tamera: It was a joy watching this. What a wonderful, funny, sweet puppy. You must miss her like the dickens. (4-27-12, 2:57AM)
karla: loved this. i cried. i recently came across a crappy video i had taken of my dogs -- very old digital camera -- no picture to speak of, but just hearing their barks again warmed my heart. love your work. miss your dog pics. my heart goes out to you, loosing your baby. she was a sweet dog, lucky to find you and it is amazing that she got to have so many years with you. love, karla (4-27-12, 1:58AM)
Angela Lang: Anna, that was beautiful tribute. I was teary by the end. Now that I have a dog myself (a boxer) and I'm totally in love with her I finally understand the bond between people and their dogs. (4-27-12, 12:10AM)
Max A. Franks: This was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. :) (4-26-12, 11:42PM)
janine: such an amazing and beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. (4-26-12, 10:39PM)
Kristina: This is so beautiful Anna and a great way to remember her! (4-26-12, 10:24PM)
Tanya : I remember reading the blog post about Venus last year. I remember because it make me choke up and cry, which is something I don't do often. The video has done the same (thanks for that!) It's an amazing tribute. Thank you for sharing. (4-26-12, 4:43PM)
Katie: What a beautiful tribute! It has me in tears. I can tell she's truly missed. (4-26-12, 3:44PM)
Tanya Perez: I was in tears! Such a beautiful video. (4-26-12, 3:00PM)
Nicole: I have tears in my eyes. No words. Except maybe wonderful. And beautiful. And priceless. Much love to you, to Carla, Slidell and Bruno (and Coyote, too). (4-26-12, 2:03PM)
kristin: It's simply lovely. I'm so sorry you lost your baby. You've always had a way with dogs. ALWAYS. And Venus I'm sure was a huge part of that gift you have. She'll be with you always. It's just in your spirit. Thank you for sharing this. :) (4-26-12, 1:43PM)
Kelly Vasami: Heart-breakingly beautiful. (4-26-12, 1:27PM)
shelley rankin: I loved this. such a great job on it and so many wonderful moments. My dog Sam, although not a great dane is 14 and looks sooo much like your Venus. They are our best friends! (4-26-12, 12:32PM)
elizabeth lloyd: Wow Ana. What a sweet, beautiful tribute to Venus. I have full body goosebumps. I loved this. (4-26-12, 12:24PM)
Citlalli Rico: It made me laugh and cry and laugh again. You both were lucky to have each other. (4-26-12, 11:59AM)
Jennifer Quen: Beautiful. (4-26-12, 11:46AM)
Caroline Benusa: Oh Anna, this video brought tears to my eyes. I had a Great Dane a few years ago and she passed away when she was nine years old. It was so hard to see her getting old... (4-26-12, 11:35AM)