Galileo: Transcoastal Canine on the Move—New York to California

My daughters and I met Galileo—Leo to his friends—as we were on our way to dinner on 56th Street in Manhattan. David, Leo's person, was letting him out of the car when I asked if I could photograph this beautiful boy. David kindly agreed to the photographs, as well as giving his time to share Leo's history as I plied him with questions. 

Leo is a 5-year-old chow/golden retriever mix that David adopted from a shelter in Yaphank, NY when Leo was 4 months old. It was difficult to get a good picture of Leo because he wanted to meet and greet all of us, share his joy, and release levels of energy that had him almost levitating. Even so, he was not jumpy, but exuded an aura of utter calm and centeredness. Leo, I believe, is actually a laughing Buddha in a dog coat. Even though the picture with the whirling tail doesn't show Leo's wonderful face, I love it for how it displays his energy.

Since Leo was adopted almost 5 years ago, he has resided with David in Long Island. They are now preparing for a big change with a cross-country move to Potter Valley in Northern California. David has friends there, and Leo has a canine friend waiting for him as well. Bon chance, David and Leo, as you embark on this adventure. And thank you both for sharing your time and your stories with us.