Canine Ambassadors

BIGLOVEBALL has been the centre of meaningful events in every corner of the world. A pop art cultural phenomenon, this public display of affection has been embraced wherever people have felt the need to express love, as big and as boldly as possible.

Without a hair and makeup team, these beautiful animals gave us their best. Together with hyper-talented photographer Bob Garlick, we shot more than 1000 raw photos of 44 dogs at 15 minute intervals in 1 very long day. And we fell in love with every single capture. They all represented so well that we have named them official Canine Ambassadors of BIGLOVEBALL.

The stories that emerged made our hearts swell 3 sizes. These family members are a combination of rescue dogs, show dogs and no one knows dogs. One is blind. One has 3 legs. One of them taught us that dogs donate blood to other dogs…who knew? They all are loved.

What do
you name
a dog
straight
outta
Compton?
Shug White.

When Jerry Wolfman heard about an English Bulldog on death row in a Los Angeles kill shelter, he knew there was only one choice.

He and his wife Sandra would make the long drive from Vancouver to adopt a friend they had not yet met. Years of street living had taken a toll on this dog. But the Wolfmans were determined to see him through to the other side. Step by step over many months, they earned his trust and nurtured him back to physical and emotional health. He has been their calm and faithful companion ever since.

COVER PHOTO: 
JAMIE BIZNESS
PHOTOS BY: 
BOB GARLICK

BIGLOVEBALL has been the centre of meaningful events in every corner of the world. A pop art cultural phenomenon, this public display of affection has been embraced wherever people have felt the need to express love, as big and as boldly as possible. Without a hair and makeup team, these beautiful animals gave us their best. Together with hyper-talented photographer Bob Garlick, we shot more than 1000 raw photos of 44 dogs at 15 minute intervals in 1 very long day. And we fell in love with every single capture. They all represented so well that we have named them official Canine Ambassadors of BIGLOVEBALL. The stories that emerged made our hearts swell 3 sizes. These family members are a combination of rescue dogs, show dogs and no one knows dogs. One is blind. One has 3 legs. One of them taught us that dogs donate blood to other dogs…who knew? They all are loved.

big love ball with jerry wolfman
COVER PHOTO: 
JAMIE BIZNESS
PHOTOS BY: 
BOB GARLICK

What do
you name
a dog
straight
outta
Compton?
Shug White.

When Jerry Wolfman heard about an English Bulldog on death row in a Los Angeles kill shelter, he knew there was only one choice.

He and his wife Sandra would make the long drive from Vancouver to adopt a friend they had not yet met. Years of street living had taken a toll on this dog. But the Wolfmans were determined to see him through to the other side. Step by step over many months, they earned his trust and nurtured him back to physical and emotional health. He has been their calm and faithful companion ever since.

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