
These photographic portraits of dogs with babies are so gentle and beautiful they will melt your heart! Photographer Lindsey Potter loves taking photographs and specializes in taking pictures of families. Many of her photographs feature family dogs gently interacting with the newest members of their families because it’s what the families want.
The South Florida photographer says, “Most of my clients love their dogs immensely and consider them to be part of the family,” Lindsey told DogHeirs.com. “I strive to capture the love that everyone feels for each other.” She adds, “What is more loving than the family dog?”
That love shines through in the pet portraits captured by the mother and former elementary school teacher. Maybe it’s in part because Lindsey really loves dogs herself. Lindsey shared a few of her photographs and tells the story of how her family rescued their two dogs. One of her dogs – Jensen – is quite famous for her antics around town.
“My husband and I had the most amazing Yellow Lab in the world, Georgia. She was the kind of dog that you would never forget. In fact, from the day we adopted her, she and my husband were inseparable. She even went to work with him every day. Once she died from old age, we were devastated.”
“After a while, we decided that we would like to adopt another dog. We had discussed the option of getting another Lab or possibly a Mastiff. My husband went to a local shelter and found a dog who happened to be listed as a Mastiff/Lab mix. She had been hit by a car and nursed back to health by the shelter. We thought it must be fate and adopted Jensen that week.”
“We soon learned that Jensen had the energy of approximately 20 Jack Russell Terriers on RedBull, and she was easily the most intelligent dog that we’d ever encountered. She began exhibiting several quirky/naughty behaviors (running away, taking naps on the dining room table, chewing everything in sight). It’s not everyday that you find a 90 pound dog who jumps into your kitchen sink to pee!”
“Although we gave Jensen plenty of exercise, we thought that she might be a bit more well behaved if she had a friend. We really missed having a Yellow Lab, and found one at another shelter who had been surrendered because he had heartworms. We adopted him, named him Sawyer (we were big fans of the show LOST at the time), and brought him home and began treatment for his heartworms. Luckily, he had no permanent heart damage, and has been a healthy dog ever since. We describe Sawyer as the “textbook Lab.” If you feed him, rub his belly, and tell him that he is a good boy, he thinks that he’s had the best day of his life!”
Dayana Carolina Bustamante
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Dogs are amazing!! <3
Adva Wallis
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Hadas Zaltsman
Mary Ann Hilton
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Paw buzz . Com
Jody Ziebarth
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Why would you ever do that
Darellyn Plisch
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So wonderful
Tracy Eddington
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Nothing cuter than dogs and babies together!
Jose Garzon
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Stephanie Gonzalez one day…
Tracy Eddington
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Nothing cuter than dogs with their babies!
Cynthia Perez-Jaramillo
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Miguel
Felipe Coimbra
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Jasminia :3
Debbie Betzing
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Awe precious
Jason Brown
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us too.
Fran Violanti
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Oh what a tender photo.
Grace Lauer
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LUV it
Ashley Edwards
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Tom
Kerry Takacs
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Why would you get rid of them though?
Ginny Jorgenson
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Why on earth would you have to get rid of your dog?!
Dawn Munnery
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I got Troy from Battersea Dogs Home when I was 6 months pregnant.. His tail wagged whenever the kids went by. He was the most wonderful companion, friend, soulmate and brother. Over 20 years after he went to Rainbow Bridge we still talk about him and remember him with love x
Karissa Crofts
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Why the hell would anyone get rid of a family member because they had a new family member? People are terrible. These photos are amazing and are something I’ll be doing as well! 🙂
Diana Darnell
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Exactly why would you get rid of them they are family
Cyndi Mendez
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Love these Brooke Kaleel Horlen!
Dawn Root
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They ARE family! <3
Myra Calilit
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Lovely
Patricia Baugus
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Sweet!
Frances Brown
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Sweet!
Patricia Kenny
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All of these are Wonderful & Beautiful. These photos are a Treasure!
Jasmine Jumapao
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Roxana Carmenate Porter
David Wilson
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Stephanie Lauren Wilson aww x
Jayne Knight
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Why do people feel they HAVE to get rid of their dog(s) when a baby comes along?
Barbara Couey Barrett
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Dogs are FAMILY TOO….❤❤❤❤❤
Lindsey Kadzevski
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Congratulations to you all dogs ( if brought up right ) and children go together like salt and pepper, and grow up loving animals
Paul Gallagher
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Maggie Gallagher
Irene Reid
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Sweet.
Brooke Kaleel Horlen
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Precious!!!
Amber Nicole Maqueira
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Filliam Blake Wurber
Gabby Cook
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Michael Gallo
Ciara Allen
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Gavin Logue
Kenya Sims Clement
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Kissing the dog instead of the baby, tho? :::priorities:::
Lesley Davidson
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Lots of love there, such special moments for you
Linda Jalca
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Absolutely beautiful. Why would anyone even consider doing that?
Brooke Benson
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Allison Lemere Kevin Lemere
Kris O'Heron
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When I had my son we had a female beagle. She would lay on the floor in front of him when he was in his seat and lick his feet! It was so adorable! She loved him so!
Pat Piccione-Athanasion
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So so sweet
Shelly Spencer Smith
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Can’t imagine getting rid of my dog …. almost every dog is raised right and love the new baby. I had a yellow lab that would look for the baby – helped my first daughter sleep in her big bed – loved us all …… XO XO
Karen Burg
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Nikki Lynn
Treesh Bordinger
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“Duh”
Tracey Susan Cotter Reeve
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Andrew Reeve Amy George
Mike Buffin
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Colleen Werve Buffin
Kelyseet Bonilu
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Ximena Amaya Cabanzo
Trudi Elise Lichty
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God bless these precious babies always and forever and the ones that saved them and loves them