Greyboy Pet Prints

30/08/2024

Do you take your dog to the beach? 🏖️🐾 Do they love it or hate it? I’d love to hear!

This pup, Koa, LOVES it and has become quite the surf champion! 🌊

I photographed them doing what they both love to do best 🏄 on a beautiful sunset 🌅 back in October 2022.

So fun! 🤩 Is your dog a fan of the beach or no? Ours doesn’t care either way, she just wants to be right by my side wherever I am

28/08/2024

🌈 Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day—a day to honor and remember the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. At Dogs on Deployment, we understand the profound bond between pets and their owners, especially for our military.

In our latest "Boots on the Ground" podcast episode, we sit down with Mandi Pratt, Owner & Artist of Greyboy Pet Prints, who shares her journey of honoring pets through her unique art. Mandi’s insights on love, loss, and the healing process are especially poignant on a day like today.

🎙️ Listen to the podcast as we explore the enduring bond between pets and their owners, and how love transcends even the hardest goodbyes: https://dogsondeployment.blog/f/honoring-the-bonds-that-never-break-celebrating-our-pets-lives

Let’s take a moment today to remember those loyal companions who have touched our lives and continue to hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️

23/08/2024

Excited to serve my veterinarian friends next month! 🐾🙌🏼 Honestly sharing my story and how I prioritized my mental health over the past few decades to heal and write my own story forward.

(If you haven’t heard my story, I recorded a podcast episode about it. Comment or DM me the word STORY and I’ll send the link to listen.)

Veterinarians, this is a great association to further support you 🤗 You can get continuing education credit from this virtual conference 👏🏼

Pet parents, these are the people helping us through some of our hardest days - making those times more comfortable for us and our pets 🐾

We appreciate you all! 🤗

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15/07/2024

It’s time to act! ⏰

I know you want to celebrate your very loved companion and remember them forever! 🐾🙌🏼

That’s what Mocha’s mom did - as SOON as mom found out that Mocha has cancer, she booked a photo session with me here in Southern CA with me 👏🏼

Over the past few weeks I have had at least twice a week someone contact me for an “End of Life” Photo Session but while we were scheduling and I was waiting to hear back, their pet passed. (That anticipatory grief is hard - juggling everything and just dealing. I get it!)

At this point, all I can do to help is point then towards my pet portrait etching memorials I make from their OWN photos (shown in other posts).

But please DO NOT WAIT!

Is your pet healthy? Great! Book a photo session with a professional photographer so you have some adorable images like this celebrating that wonderful bond together you share.

Photograph your pet companion when they are young AND when they are grown! I specialize in photography for senior pets. They are my faves!!!

Message me and let’s finally do this! No one EVER regrets this - in fact, I have people I photographed with their pets YEARS ago contact me to thank me so much because they have those portraits now that became more and more special each year.

👉🏼I’m waiving my session fee right now through August 3 to make sure I get you in! The session needs to take place by Aug. 3. Any other artwork can be purchased separately after you see your portraits (printed art starts at $79).

I want to make sure you have adorable portraits to cherish now AND later too!

Start by reaching out and telling me all about your pet 😻🐕 I I bet they deserve to be celebrated and remembered forever!

04/07/2024

Does anyone else keep canned cat food 😻 in their car? Here’s why I do👇🏼

Have you lost a dog or found a dog? Especially during the 4th of July, pets get scared and go missing. Read some ideas on what to do to help a stray dog.

03/07/2024

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Independence Day is just around the corner! As we get ready to celebrate with friends and family, let’s not forget to prepare for our furry family members. Did you know more pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year?

Here are some tips to keep your pets safe:
🐾 Keep pets inside during firework shows.
🎶 Play music to cover the noise of fireworks.
🚪 Close windows and doors to prevent escapes.
🎆 Draw the shades to block out bright lights.
🪪 Ensure ID tags and microchips are up-to-date.
🏃‍♂️ Exercise pets before festivities to reduce anxiety.
🧸 Provide a long-lasting toy like a stuffed Kong for comfort.

Let’s make this 4th of July safe and enjoyable for everyone, including our beloved pets!

For more tips on what to do if you find a lost dog, and to check out some wonderful photos of Drago, a dog that was boarded through Dogs on Deployment, visit: https://greyboypetportraits.com/lost-dog-or-found-dog-what-to-do/. All courtesy of Greyboy Pet Prints!

02/07/2024

🐾👏🏼Would your pet agree????

Meet Gill and his brother, Walter. Gill is a therapy dog who works with people in hospitals, juvenile court, jails, hospice, classrooms, and libraries. July is his least favorite month. 💥 He doesn’t understand why sometimes the world seems to be under attack. Explosions send him into a panic. He tries to climb on top of his parents’ laps, and eventually shoulders. He is 60 lbs. He quivers and shakes and hides and paces and climbs whatever he can. One day we hope to have an environment where fireworks only go off one night in July—the 4th. This way he can take his meds, wear his Thundershirt and doggy ear muffs only once (even though they don’t really alleviate all of the anxiety). Gill would urge you all to enjoy your local public fireworks on July 4, and avoid neighborhood booms and mortars. We can do better! Hope one day we can move toward silent fireworks and drone shows. We have come so far… let’s make it happen! Please? For Gill and for all animals and people who experience trauma in July… please share if you agree! 🙏🏻

29/06/2024

Think I’m preaching to the choir here 🐾💗but please share. Thanks so much!

Fireworks can be very stressful for the animals we love – as you prepare for the 4th of July holiday, be sure to prepare your pets too! Check out our tips to keep your pets safe during the celebration https://buff.ly/4bmch9D 🎆

31/05/2024

👉🏼Do you have pet insurance? 🤔 Has it been helpful? What company do you use?

My experience with pet insurance?👇🏼

Finding some interesting things lately.

I’m SO grateful we have pet insurance for Baby 🐕with Cushing’s, IBD, elbow dysplasia…but it’s tricky. I have Embrace and honestly I used to recommend them but not so sure anymore.

Swipe here what other pet insurances others seem to like.

I care about you and your pets and encourage you to either get pet insurance or save a lot for pet care!

Cheering you on! DM or comment “Yes please” for all the resources I have on this! 👏🏼

(Thanks Dr. Koa for being adorable models!)

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27/05/2024

This , we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Today, we invite you to share the names and stories of those you remember and cherish. Let us come together in remembrance and gratitude, celebrating the lives and legacies of our heroes. 🇺🇸❤️

14/05/2024

How cute is Daisy next to her etched portrait?! By the way, Daisy is the new Mascot for Dogs on Deployment helping keeps pets with their military families to KEEP PETS OUT OF SHELTERS! 🙌🏼 😍👏🏼

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day! ❤️ Today, we celebrate ALL moms!

To the military pet moms, juggling the responsibilities of service with boundless love for their furry, feathered, or scaled friends, we salute you. Your resilience and care are truly inspiring.

And to our dedicated DoD Boarders, who step in as temporary moms when duty calls our service members away, your kindness does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for everything you do!

📷: Greyboy Pet Prints

28/04/2024

Veterinary pros! We appreciate you! 🤗 Happy World Veterinary Day 👏🏼 We see your dedication and compassion and are thankful.

22/04/2024

24 hours! ‼️ Order any etched portrait here through April 23, 2024 and a portion will go back to help Dogs on Deployment keep pets together with families and out of shelters!

Congratulate 🤩Daisy 🎉👏🏼the new mascot for Dogs on Deployment spreading the word about how this non-profit helps military families with pets 💕🐾 (matching up fosters for pets w nowhere to go when their person deploys, and so much more)!

Daisy won because of her story. Daisy’s mom is in the US Navy.

“...Daisy’s unwavering love and companionship provide Karena with a sense of family and comfort...”

They should be opening their artwork just about any minute now! 😊 Surprise! 🎉

Help me help other military family pups by ordering an etched portrait like Daisy’s now!

What to know:
- Any in-focus photo should work
- Message me your pet’s photo here and I can suggest the best if you’d like!
- Just reach out and I’ll help you!

Get those photos off your phone and onto your wall or desk to enjoy that favorite furry face for decades to come! 😍

Just DM me 🙌🏼 & congrats to Daisy! 🤩

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17/04/2024

Before and after! VINCE 😍 “Vince’s unwavering loyalty and endless love have been a source of comfort and support during deployments.” (Vince’s person is in the Navy.)

Vince was one of the top 3 nominee winners for the Dogs on Deployment 2024 mascot competition! 👏🏼

SURPRISE! 🤩 A dog portrait gift handcrafted just for Vince and Taylor is on the way!!!! I can’t wait to hear how they like it!

🎨 Handmade pet etchings from YOUR photo to help remember forever that special soulmate that brings you so much comfort & joy! 😍

04/04/2024

My son years ago with his “fancy” rat 🐀

I would have NEVER thought to get my son a pet rat but wow was that ever a great matchup! 🙌🏼💞

I wish I took more photos of Ralphie (rarely do my own photoshoots for my pets) BUT glad we have these 3 portraits at least.

Did you have a pocket pet you loved too? Aren’t they great pets?

01/04/2024

Guess whose birthday 🥳 is today! 11 years old.

He was dumped with his siblings in a box in front of PetCo back in 2013. My Jake (aka Greyboy) had passed the previous year and I knew I needed another kitty companion but didn’t know who UNTIL I walked into PetCo, saw Stuart by himself behind the glass and asked to meet him. The rescue he was there with told me on the phone, “Oh, he’s a loner. Sure you want him?” Yes!

His name was originally “Stewart” and I changed it to “Stuart” so he can be “Stu” 😻

He’s always been the subject of MANY photos and a mama’s boy 100%! Happy Birthday to Stu!!!! 🥳🎉

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21/03/2024

Spring is hereeeee! It’s time to get out and play! 🌼 This photoshoot was so much fun!

Spring is my favorite season! You too???

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06/03/2024

We lost touch yesterday! JOIN MY VIP FAMILY to stay in touch! I send notes once a month or a bit more during busy season to help you! Message me or comment “Yes please!” And I’ll make sure you’re in.

Those notes written by me from the heart include one or more of these:

- Pet Parents Resources To Not Miss

- Helpful Things I’m Discovering For My Own Pets

- Specials I May Have For Photo and Artwork Offers

It feels like a family over there. Don’t miss out! Come and go anytime but I want to make sure we stay in touch!

PM me or comment “yes please” and I’ll include you with my VIPs! 🤗

26/01/2024

Hi! I’m feeling better! 😅 Thanks for the well wishes from those of you who saw Mom’s story posts last week. Love, Baby 🐕

Baby has Cushing’s Disease, which some of you are already familiar with. She has a tumor on her adrenal gland and it’s making her cortisol levels too high. She’s taking meds for that but her levels got wonky last week and we had a scare.

LESSON? Always get pet insurance (our vet knows us all too well and so does our pet insurance)! Yes, they can be picky about covering things they may call pre-existing, but even with that it’s still worth it! Message me about it if you want.

ALSO trust your intuition! I followed mine and I think it saved her life.

Also, be your pet’s advocate. YOU know them best and trust that gut feeling you have about their care and how they are doing. I’m sure many of you have your own stories and agree!

I promise my email VIPs I’ll do a write up about what happened and how we are moving forward. (If you’re not part of the fam, go to my bio and join us!)

Thanks again for caring about our girl. She has been not well ever since we got her a bit over a year ago but she is the sweetest most docile, eager to please gal and we are so glad to have her.

Thx! 🤗 Love me, Baby 🐕 and poor Stu 😼 who is getting less attention in all this.

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16/01/2024

🦋Need some sunshine?☀️A yellow gold butterfly handcrafted and ready to delight.

These are perfect little gifts for only $39 and are ready to personalize and bring a smile. Message me or see the shop.

16/01/2024

Will you be watching the Puppy Bowl Feb. 11? Meet the players - all rescued puppies 🐶👏🏼Who is your fave? 😍

Meet some of the starting lineup pups competing in Puppy Bowl XX

25/12/2023

I made the “Nice List!” (Baby 🐕) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us at Greyboy Pet Prints🎄

20/12/2023

Digital gift certificates emailed 🎁 or hard copy shipped - I’ve got you covered anytime of year! These are great gifts! Your loved one can choose their preferred size and photo 🙌🏼

When you gift someone a gift certificate a great idea is to do an intro email between the recipient and business to help them get started 👍🏼 and enjoy the gift you gave!

🎨 Handmade pet etchings from YOUR photo to help remember forever that special soulmate.