Cinder at the Cottage

Cinder was a gorgeous adult English Cocker Spaniel. He came from a puppy mill and was used for breeding. After so many years at the mill Cinder had become so depressed that he no longer wanted to breed. Those dogs usually end up with a bullet in the head, but in his case, he was surrendered to Kismutt. Cinder was also one the most psychologically damaged dogs I have ever encountered. Not only was he depressed, but he was terrified of humans. I honestly thought he would be a permanent resident of Kismutt. But there are angels in this world and they adopted Cinder. A year later, he is a happy, well-adjusted boy who enjoys spending time at the cottage and going for boat rides. I'm telling you, if Cinder can be rehabilitated, any traumatized dog can be as well.

I imagine Cinder in a cottage bedroom with an English plaid flannel bed set – I felt he deserved a very comfy bed with fleece and quilted bedding. The sheets are embellished with embroidered branches and Cardinal birds. I positioned the window above his head to symbolize what he is dreaming of. And to finish off the composition, I added decorative natural elements, such as a bird nest, branches, rocks, bamboo blind, jasmine plant in basket, earthenware water dish in wooden tray. And, most importantly, a little teddy bear toy.