I love dogs and I love the beach. So, what could be better than meeting dogs on a beach? Allergies and apartment life prevent me from having my own dog, but many people who share the same love of dogs and beaches are pleased to let me photograph their pets. A beach is the perfect place for me to surround myself with canine friends.
Gertrude isn't my real name. My friend calls me that because Saint Gertrude is the patron saint of cats. I do have a cat, which I adore, but she isn't much of a beach person. She started life unowned and untamed until she came to live with me. Now she prefers to lounge around at home in air conditioned comfort while I'm at the beach.
Anyhow, my friend thought 'Gertrude's Dog Beach' would be a good name for this site. It combines my interests in cats, dogs, the beach, and photography. I hope you enjoy the pictures of my furry friends as much as I do.