Vick’s Dogs No More: Jonny Justice and Uba
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Mark in client sneak peeks, Dogs, Pet Food Express My Mutt
One of the highlights of photographing so many beautiful BADRAP pit bulls for My Mutt posters these past few weeks has been getting to know a number of dogs rescued from Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in 2007. Last week I met Jonny Justice and Uba, now both adopted and living in loving homes in San Francisco, along with Jonny’s friend Lily, another pit bull. We went to Crissy field first for some beach shots and then headed back to Jonny’s place.
Let me just say that these guys are a ton of fun to be around. Jonny has near-constant grin and loves to play. He likes his quiet time too, though, and once a month he works with kids as part of Paws for Tale, a program where children gain confidence by reading aloud to dogs like Jonny. Uba seems a bit more reserved at first but has a serious vertical leap (both in and out of the tailgate) and definitely gives Jonny a run for his money (Uba’s mom told me he runs on a special treadmill at home)
Check em’ out and let us know what shots you like for the poster…
Jonny Justice and his megawatt smile
Uba
Lily hits the gas
Jonny gets the door (you just know he's got mischief on his mind)
Uba on the beach
Just a bit to the right, please
things are lookin' up
Buddies at play
Flamingos make me smile, too
Methinks someone's growing weary of this shoot
You'd think they'd pick something more scenic for this
You heard there'd be a tailgate party after the shoot, right?
Buds for life: Uba & Jonny
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02. Mar, 2010
[...] It’s not often when the stars align for a photo contest shot but this week they do for sure. Not only do we have a ripped-straight-from-the-headlines opportunity with the name of the truck in this photo but also two bona fide canine stars. Uba (left) and Jonny Justice (right) are both dogs rescued from Michael Vick’s infamous Bad Newz Kennels in 2007. They’re both now adopted and living in loving homes in Northern California (see more photos) [...]
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02. Mar, 2010
It’s impossible!! I defy anyone to pick just ONE favorite!!
02. Mar, 2010
These are fantastic. It’s so wonderful to hear that these dogs are getting a second chance at a good life.
02. Mar, 2010
I’m with Maureen. CAN’T pick!! Although, I’m a wee bit impartial to the megawatt smile…it’s absolutely infectious.
02. Mar, 2010
Yep, it’s a tough call, indeed
02. Mar, 2010
Two words: GOR GEOUS!!!
(I like the megawatt smile or the tailgate one.)
02. Mar, 2010
Tailgate, for sure.
02. Mar, 2010
I like the first two and the very last one. I feel it really shows the bully personality.
02. Mar, 2010
It’s a toss up between buddies at play and buds for life, very sweet pictures.
02. Mar, 2010
I think the last one is great! It shows that they can be great together.
02. Mar, 2010
the last two are my fav
02. Mar, 2010
I like the looking up and best buds
02. Mar, 2010
The last 3 photos are the best.
02. Mar, 2010
Soooo great!! But I’ve got my top 3- tailgate, flamingos, and Jonny gets the door.
02. Mar, 2010
I can’t decide! OK, if I HAVE to pick, I’m with the other folks, the megawatt smiles are the best!
02. Mar, 2010
Its really tough but I like the Pitbulls in a truck. Or maybe the flamingo one………..sigh I can’t decide
02. Mar, 2010
I can’t pick just one! If I had to pick favorites, I’d pick the first 2, the one with the door, the one with the flamingoes, and the first tailgate pic.
What beautiful, beautiful babies!
02. Mar, 2010
Someone growing weary of the shoot and Uba on the beach are 2 of my favs but so hard to pick they are all great. I would also like to say how great it is to give these dogs a chance at love and life!
02. Mar, 2010
I like the things are looking up, scenic shot (bridge in back) (better than tailgate because of background), jonny gets the door. The door one, I think would be a great choice for a poster since it shows that pitties do have a sense of humor and people won’t help but laugh.
02. Mar, 2010
I absolutely love “Johnny gets the door”. Gorgeous pictures which capture such wholesome personalities.
02. Mar, 2010
The are sooooo cute!!!! LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!!!! =)
02. Mar, 2010
“Johnny gets the door” captures personality fabulously, & the tailgate shot is also fantastic. Those are my favorites among a great group of photos.
02. Mar, 2010
Oh! You said top THREE! The first two are great, and the shot with the two of them with flamingos in the background is good too. Whew! That was hard!
02. Mar, 2010
I’m sooooooooo happy these dogs are getting a second chance. It makes me sick to think of all the abuse these beautiful dogs went through. Love them all.
02. Mar, 2010
scenic & Flamingos are my faves
02. Mar, 2010
Love the last 2!!!
02. Mar, 2010
Too tough of a choice-but if I have to LOVE the tailgate shot!
02. Mar, 2010
“things are looking up” and “Jonny gets the door” are my two favorites.
02. Mar, 2010
They’re all fabulous – but I love how expressive Jonny Justice’s ears are in these pics! I love these 3 best:
- Flamingo’s make me smile
- Buds for Life
- Jonny gets the door
02. Mar, 2010
Hard to pick……but I REALLY like the Jonny gets the door & the growing weary. But in truth I think you need to use them ALL!!!
02. Mar, 2010
Jonny get the door!
Flamingos make me smile!
Those are the best ever!!
02. Mar, 2010
Jonny at the door and the last one with Jonny and Uba together… Those are AMAZING.
02. Mar, 2010
Beautiful pictures! I like the megawatt smile, and buds for life.
02. Mar, 2010
Flamingos make me smile (LOVE Johnny’s floppy ear!!)
Things are looking up
Johny gets the door
Just a bit to the right
Awesome photos…love those big heads and big smiles…
02. Mar, 2010
I love Jonny gets the door (mischief), Uba on the beach, Lily getting some lovin’ and the flamingos.
It’s so nice to see happy, healthy pibbles!
02. Mar, 2010
The last three pics truly represent the breed – stoic, solid, silly and beautiful….and always better with a friend!
02. Mar, 2010
Flamingos!
02. Mar, 2010
All wonderful shots! I like Jonny Gets the Door (the mischevious one looking back over his shoulder), the one about “Flamingoes make me smile,” “Things are Looking Up” and “Just a bit to the right, Please,” in that order.
02. Mar, 2010
Uba second one shows the kindness of this breed and her new look on life…but the Johnny butt shot and quick turn of the face and the naughty look is just so darn cute!! Hard hard to say which is the best but should be two in the shot so her goes buddies at play this photo shows the fun loving side of this breed Johnny is saying come on Uba I want to be naughty….I love them all and thank you the eyes of these two show they have been shown love and now they can live a life of being free from torture. Blessings to all involved
02. Mar, 2010
Just one more thought the butt shot of Johnny and the naughty look should be a poster and sent to Vick…thought from Johnny to Vic….kiss it Vic ;o)
02. Mar, 2010
If I had to choose i’d say megawatt,the door & tailgate but their all wonderful pix!
02. Mar, 2010
Great Pictures. My Top 3 are:
Methinks someone’s growing weary of this shoot
You heard there’d be a tailgate party after the shoot, right?
Buds for life: Uba & Jonny
02. Mar, 2010
Though each of the photographs has its own charm (especially the one with Jonny showing off his wiggle-butt–hee hee), my favorites are the first (Gotta love that pittie grin!) and the last (because I want a Jonny Justice kiss for myself -jealous-). The second-to-last would also work, thanks to those adorable gremlin ears!
~ Oasis
02. Mar, 2010
Buddies at play for the win.
Flamingos for 2nd.
They are all wonderful.
02. Mar, 2010
I agree with Luisa — I love Buddies at play!
02. Mar, 2010
Love these two faces! So very hard to pick a favorite, but Flamingos and Buds for Life are my top two.
02. Mar, 2010
Totally awesome and excellent photography! After Vick’s story hit I rescued a pit myself in my local area. Her name is Karma and she’s a sweety!
02. Mar, 2010
love them!!!!!!!
02. Mar, 2010
I’m leaning towards the shot of Johnny… he’s got the look of “HEY MIKE…. KISS MY…”
02. Mar, 2010
I love the shot in which Jonny’s ears are parallel with the Golden Gate Bridge! “Tailgate” party is cute, too. Impossible to pick a favorite, really.
02. Mar, 2010
The tailgate pic for sure! The black & white fella looks like my baby Ruby!