tiff hsu & alex ham: i'm so sorry to hear about your loss ann! =( i remember meeting bogie at your studio when i first met you~ he was such a friendly pug, who curiously sniffed around me and won me over with his cute eyes~ =) i've always loved reading your blog and seeing what bogie has been up to~ bogie will be missed~ (saturday, september 19, 2009 - 11:15am)
Jason Grubb: Great shots... gotta get our beagle in front of you! (saturday, september 19, 2009 - 7:57am)
lori nordstrom: oh, that comment was meant for the next post. for this post... ann seriously, you are the best dog lover and bogie lover ever. bogie was a wonderful loverful magical pooch. he will be missed and i know your heart hurts without him. xoxo lori (tuesday, september 8, 2009 - 7:20pm)
lori nordstrom: how cool are you?? :) love the pics!! you're amazing and so are the furry friends. xo (tuesday, september 8, 2009 - 7:16pm)
Marissa Rodriguez: I am sooo sorry to hear about your loss. I know that it's been over a month ago(sorry to bring it up again) but I just saw your post....it's the hardest thing to loose our best friends. It's so great that you continue to focus on the love and happiness you shared. He was the cutest dog ever! :) (wednesday, july 29, 2009 - 10:38pm)
Tamara: It is so sad when our animal friends leave us. Sorry about your loss. We have Pugs and they really get hold of your heart. (tuesday, july 28, 2009 - 5:07pm)
Denise Snyder: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Bogie... he was a lucky little man. (tuesday, july 21, 2009 - 4:11pm)
Bradt Photography: What a cutie! (friday, july 17, 2009 - 10:53pm)
Sarah: I adore your little Bogie. He'll always have a special place in your heart. I'm so sorry you lost your best friend. (thursday, july 9, 2009 - 5:50am)
MrsFierceShoes: My Bogie died a few weeks ago too... Our hearts are sad. (monday, july 6, 2009 - 5:05am)
Tamera: Ann, I've never met you but I feel like I know you and Bogie from following your exploits here on the blog. I know how much you loved your little pug. He was clearly such a wonderful companion to you. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in all the great memories of Bogie as well as the wonderful portraits you captured of him over the years. (saturday, june 27, 2009 - 2:47am)
sandra + tc: so sorry to hear the sad news. i'm sorry for your loss, ann. :( bogie will be missed. (thursday, june 25, 2009 - 11:56am)
Karla Villanueva: Ann, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much Bogie meant to you. He was such a sweet dog! xoxo (wednesday, june 17, 2009 - 11:26am)
Robin Dini: :) Love that picture (monday, june 15, 2009 - 3:24pm)
jennifer Mardus: hi ann...so sorry to hear about bogie. (thursday, june 11, 2009 - 4:32pm)
CEM: Ann, with your pictures, you made me love dogs & puppies! I also want to picture them. How lovely, I am pretty sure, it must be difficult to direct their poses. (tuesday, june 9, 2009 - 8:29pm)
Rebecca Crumley: He'll always be my best valentine ever! Lots of love... (tuesday, june 9, 2009 - 9:44am)
ANGELA & WHISKEY: Oh Ann! My heart goes out to you! I was beside myself when i read this post on your blog. words can not even begin to express how sorry i am for your loss. much love. x (tuesday, june 9, 2009 - 6:20am)
Tracey: So sorry about Bogie. I love my dogs with my heart and soul and I understand how you feel. (tuesday, june 9, 2009 - 5:35am)
Ann: Thank you, everyone, for your kind words about Bogie. He was a special little guy and will be greatly missed. (monday, june 8, 2009 - 5:02pm)
Mia: I am so sorry to hear about Bogie. Thru your blog and articles, I felt like I knew him-thanks for sharing your incredible dog with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now. (monday, june 8, 2009 - 4:54pm)
Kelly Painter: Dear Ann, I'm so sorry! Bogie was such a sweet little guy and even put up with Penny's puppy shinanigans (sp?). I know this must be a difficult time for you. Sincerely, Kelly (monday, june 8, 2009 - 4:21pm)
rebecca: I don't know you. I only just learned about you and your ADORABLE guy a few months ago. But I wanted to write on behalf of me and my pup Abigail to say we are sorry for your loss. I well up with tears just thinking about losing her, and so I wish you to feel better very soon. (I just saw the video of the new pups and think they will help heal your heart nicely.) Bogie looks like such a gentleman in your photos, and I really like that. Best, rebecca (saturday, june 6, 2009 - 4:21pm)
rebecca meredith: Ann, I just heard about Bogie and I am so sorry for your loss. I only met him a couple times, but it was hard not to love the guy at first sight...what a character! My heart goes out to you (saturday, june 6, 2009 - 1:15pm)
Charlie the Pug: Ann-I am so sorry to hear of Bogie's passing. He lived a great life and was a very lucky boy with you. We are thinking of you and giving Bogie's friend, Charlie the Pug lots of extra kisses. (friday, june 5, 2009 - 3:50pm)
Georgina: Ann, I'm so sorry!! (thursday, june 4, 2009 - 7:48pm)
Michelle Majidi Meisner: Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. Bogie was such a special little dude. He definitely touched my heart as I am sure he did for so many others. He brought everyone joy and smiles. He will always be remembered. (thursday, june 4, 2009 - 11:13am)
Amy Rader: I cannot imagine what you are going through. Bogie knows you were a great Mom. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. (thursday, june 4, 2009 - 8:41am)
Melissa Espindola: I'm so sorry. (wednesday, june 3, 2009 - 7:11pm)
Christine: I'm so glad I was lucky enough to spend some special time with you, Bogie & Gene last summer. I was blessed. Bogie was a very special guy. Much love to you! (wednesday, june 3, 2009 - 4:05pm)
Jasmine*: i love you. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 11:10pm)
lori: when i met you ann, it was instant "new yorker" chemistry. when i met bogie i couldn't wait for you to photograph my beloved dachsie, morgen. you gave us a beautiful black and white print of morgen as a wedding gift which we were honored to hang in our living room new years eve 2008. morgen passed 3 weeks later. every time i look at that photograph my heart is full. more than ever i understand the gift that bogie gave you - a true understanding of that incredible bond. that is why you are able to capture their personalities so magnificently. what a brilliant way for bogie to leave his mark on the world. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 7:36pm)
lin: I am sorry to hear of Bogie's passing. However, the amount of support you are getting is wonderful. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 6:30pm)
Jeremy Harwell: Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My thought and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Bogie, I am sure is in Heaven chasing butterflies. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 5:52pm)
Winn: Sorry to hear about your beloved Bogie. I loved following your blog to see what he was up to. May time and loving memories heal your heart. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 5:37pm)
Joe Milton: So sad to hear about Bogie. It's always a great loss when a pet/companion passes on. We can only hope that he's frolicking in doggie heaven with an endless supply of chew toys. Best wishes Ann! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 4:17pm)
Alexis Iwasaki: Ann, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bogie. I remember him fondly. I met him at your Cow Hollow studio and during our meeting with Gene, he was snoring on his bed. It was simply adorable. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 2:44pm)
Christina LeMarr: I'm so sorry! Sending hugs your way! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 1:55pm)
J Sandifer: Bogie will certainly be remembered with love...his light shines bright even today! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 12:10pm)
sandra pan: i have a baby too (dog)i love immensely, i can only imagine the pain..makes me teary eyed reading this.. thanks for sharing. that quote is just right on. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 11:19am)
lola Film + Video: wow, what an amazing love! i think your relationship with Bogie has out lasted many human marriages and without the fights :) It's nice to know people like you that truly care for those you love, no matter who they may be. your Bogie will always be with you in your heart! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 11:03am)
Terra T: I didn't tweet until a few days ago, and have already given you a hug from my dog to you, but just wanted to say again how sad I am for your loss. What a great best friend you had! My furry best friend, Izzy and I, both send our thoughts and prayers. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 10:48am)
Inge Skliros: I know how difficult it is to lose a beloved dog, so my heart goes out to you. I have Vizslas and have loved and lost 7 over the past 33 years. Currently we have two more lovely and lively rescue Vizslas to keep us happy and amused. I firmly believe that we will meet our former pets across the Rainbow Bridge, and I know that your Bogie will also be waiting for you there. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 10:47am)
Sara Bell: Ann, I am so sorry for your loss of Bogie, I have a pug too and so enjoy Bogie's twitter updates. He was clearly a very well loved and adored pug. Big hugs to you, Sara and Co-Pilot the pug and "ChiefCarter" my son, on twitter. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 10:32am)
Marci: As a pug owner and lover, I can only imagine your loss. I know I too will someday endure the same hurt, but for now just know that puglovers all over are lighting a candle to guide Bogie's way to the bridge. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 10:21am)
jose villa: thank you ann for introducing me to Bogie, he made me smile... I always looked forward to seeing him on my trips to SF.. He will be missed jose villa (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 9:39am)
johnwaire | photo: RIP Bogie! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 9:35am)
Amber: Oh Ann I am so very sorry! I have never met you or Bogie but I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts your way. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 8:38am)
Lilia Ahner: Ann, I'm so sorry to hear the news about Bogie. You've created a wonderful tribute to him, and the love you shared really shows! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 8:35am)
oneshotbeyond: I'm coming back for the slideshow...I'm already to teary eyed to view it. So sorry to hear this. He did have a long life for a dog! I know you must be barely holding it together...I have 2 pooches in my life. I can imagine how much you miss his sweet face! My vet is actually a specialist for PUGS so your "Bogie's" face looks super familiar to me from when I take my doberman to the vet. :-) (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 8:09am)
Mariann Szucs: I am so sorry for your loss Anne. I loved looking at photos of Bogie throughout the years. He was such a character! He will be missed. Mariann (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 8:04am)
annie: Anne, I am so, so sorry. I have lost dogs.. and each and everyone is so hard. The last time it was my dog Indigo, she was a black lab, beautiful, sweet. She was my baby girl, she was my soul mate. I lost her to cancer. It happened so fast, I felt cheated. She wasn't even 5 yrs old. It broke my heart. I didn't think I could get another dog, but needed to, just needed to. I found Jack, my pug and he really helped me through the heartbreak. Next came Sally, she's like a pug version of Indigo. It may sound kooky, but I think Indigo sent me these pugs..knowing how much I needed them. You must be so grateful to have had Bogie for 15 years, he had a long, full life. What more can you ask for? Love, Annie (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 7:43am)
Krista Photography: Oh, I am so sorry for your loss! I just lost my cat, Ozzy a couple months ago, and it was just awful. Pets really do become your closest friends. They are just with you all the time and leave such a void when the pass. Thank God for memories and photographs to keep them close :) (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 7:27am)
joel serrato : i had the pleasure of knowing Bogie and he visited my home many times ;) He definitely was such a flirty my my gal doggies lol. Ann, you were and are one of the most dog loving people i know, this is seen through your dog business and just the smiles on Bogie's face when I would visit Gene's loft and he would be laying so comfortably on his pillow "snoring" away ;) Thank you for introducing this love ball to me ... and thank you Ann for giving so much love! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 7:20am)
atpanda: Ann, the loss of a dog is unthinkable. Our constant companions, the one who greats us at the door with a wagging tail no matter how long we left them for, a warm little body to snuggle when we've had a bad day... I am so sorry to hear about your little man. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 7:12am)
Roel Dixon-Mahatoo: Dear Ann I am so sorry to hear about Bogie... it was wonderful to hear you speak about him, especially when I met you in Las Vegas. I personally believe dogs are old souls who come to teach us about life and love. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 7:07am)
David: We never had the honor of meeting Bogie in person but from your blogs and twitters we sure felt like we did so much so that we want a pug because of it. :) Being the son of a vet I know that good dogs are pretty common, but truly great ones are rare. Bogie was a cut above and he lead one absolutely amazing dogie life. Best -Cathy and David. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 6:15am)
Kathy Marciante: So sorry for your loss...I cry for you. words can't explain the feeling, the joy that a dog can bring into your life! Through your photograph, you have passed some of that joy onto us. Thank You. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 4:54am)
marmalade: may Bogie be enjoying the comforts of white cloud pillows and silver lined water bowls in the great beyond. my heartfelt condolences to you and everone who's live were touched by Bogie. xoxo (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 4:04am)
Rebecca Honeywell: This has bought a tear to my eye, I have 3 little Norfolk Terriers who I love to bits. Dogs are the best friends ever! Bogie will be very happy in heaven with lots of comfy beds and bones to eat. You must miss him so much. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 3:47am)
Lori Barbely: My heart goes out to you Ann (and to Uncle Gene). Bogie will be missed. Hugs! (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 3:21am)
Katie Torres - 6 of Four: Ann, you've handled this time with such grace and beauty. Giving Bogie such great honor. What a wonderful life he had and what an amazing mom. It's 6 am here and reading your post made me thankful for my Asia. I went and found her and kissed her on her head in her sleep. May you enjoy your new kids and I hope they bring you just as much joy. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 3:09am)
Bev: And though a piece of your heart is gone forever, you gave it up gladly for the many years with and countless beautiful memories of sweet Bogie. With abundant and heartfelt sympathy.. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 2:50am)
Chanelle Segerius-Bruce: We have a little dog too, so I know how big a part they can play in our lives. What lovely little characters they are. May Bogie play and have many happy days in his new place. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 2:09am)
Bobby Earle: I'm sorry, but Bogie was just too dang cute for me not to post something! I was in Africa missing my dog when I saw that Bogie passed. Firstly, my heart went out to you guys :( then it made me feel bad as I was only missing my dog - but would get to see it - and then it made me realize how incredibly lucky we are to have such an awesome animal as a companion. Dogs really enrich life, don't they :) So glad you had so many incredible years with Bogie!!! Lucky dog to have such a loving parent ;) Bobby (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 1:29am)
Gene Higa: I met Bogie over 7 years ago. I think that first day we played frisbee in Ann's studio. Since that day, he was and is my little buddy. I have so many videos and pictures of him. All really great memories. When Ann & I shared our Cow Hollow studio. Bogie used to escape and go next door to the deli for hours for free Turkey. Concerned people would ask if he was okay. We simply told them that he owned the block. He did. It's amazing how many lives this little pug touched. People would stop Ann, talk to Bogie and leave with a huge smile on their face. I miss him dearly and life will never bee the same. I tried to be the best uncle I could be. I cooked him steak, pushed his stroller with pride and held him in the back seat so he wouldn't fly forward. Lots of hills in San Francisco. I miss his snoring, his wannabe bark and his overall je ne sais quoi. (tuesday, june 2, 2009 - 12:57am)