"I moved to Minnesota a couple of years ago from Virginia. I moved here for a girl, Christine, but left my entire life back home. My family and friends, pets, and the overall lifestyle were all left behind me. I quickly learned that although the girl was worth the move, the weather wasn't. I had never lived somewhere with 4 feet of snow and -40° temperatures. The terrible weather and the overwhelming feeling of being homesick was a disastrous recipe. I was sliding into a sad place in life. And then, last summer, Christine came home with a surprise. A Goldendoodle we named Juji. (joo-ji) I wasn't exactly open to getting a dog, but I immediately fell in love with him. He has turned my life completely around and we are now absolutely inseparable. I have found a new outlook on life and in my artwork and I owe it all to him. It's amazing how much power a puppy can carry into your life. Anyways, I just wanted to share a little of our adventures together." Photographer Christopher Cline