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I Photograph Shelter Dogs Out Of Their Kennels To Help Potential Adopters Imagine Them In An Everyday Scenario (19 Pics)
Imagine having to leave your home, your friends and family, and your everyday life behind. Imagine being thrown into a world full of strange people, unfamiliar smells and sounds, and surroundings. Imagine not knowing if you’ll ever see your family again…
That’s pretty much the experience that a rescue dog goes through when they arrive at a shelter. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding their arrival, they’ll probably be feeling confused, anxious, stressed out and completely overwhelmed!
So it’s no wonder that the shelter volunteers – who are already rushed off their feet feeding, cleaning and looking after all the animals in their care – can struggle to get good photos of the dogs that come through their doors. These incredible people dedicate their lives to the animals in their care, all with a limited budget, time and resources. There simply isn’t enough time in the day for photo shoots, especially when the dogs are probably feeling anxious enough already!
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In a digital world of scrolling endlessly through news feeds and websites, it’s becoming harder to stand out in the crowd. And for a shelter dog, standing out in a crowd could be the difference between another year alone at the shelter, or a loving forever home with a brand new family. It could literally save their life! So that was the challenge I set myself when I started photographing shelter dogs. I knew I needed to get people to stop in their tracks when they scrolled past my photos online.
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Happy Vegan 6 years ago
He looks just like my dog, Dexter! But my boy is a spaniel mixed with a chow. So on a smaller scale Dexter-12-...907650.jpg 
It’s super important that the dogs are as comfortable as possible in front of my camera. These dogs are often nervous, and sometimes visibly distressed. Some of them are reactive to other animals, while some will freeze in fear at the sight of a passing car or cyclist. I want their photos to help potential adopters visualize each dog in an everyday scenario – an excited pup down at the park or a happy hound out on a family walk. I want to banish that image of a sad, lonely dog cowering in a kennel. I want adopters to see just how amazing these dogs can be, given the chance to just be normal, regular dogs!
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Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago
Yes, the person does too. I assume she's a shelter worker who just doesn't want to show her face.
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Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
He looks loke a cross between a generous old leather armchair at the English gentleman's club and the old chap sitting in it. Missing details: glass of sherry, monocle and bowler hat.
Laura Ford-Everett 6 years ago
If you were to package up Hoochey and mail him to my airport, i would pick him up and love him for the rest of his furry life. OMG. He would love his two sisters and he could drool on my floor all day. sigh.
Lyn Arnold 6 years ago
I don't think that's the same dog...? The white chest patterns don't match.
Josie Baughan (Submission author) 6 years ago
Hi Lyn, it is the same dog, the vertical part of the white chest stripe is hidden behind her harness in the second photo. Also you can see she has a pale marking on the right of her muzzle :)
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So I take the time to get to know each shelter dog I photograph. They get to have a sniff of the camera (and me!) and I have plenty of treats on hand in case a little motivation is needed. It’s as much about creating a positive experience as it is getting a good photo. Giving them the opportunity to stretch their legs and experience something a little bit different is a great form of enrichment for a dog that would otherwise be sitting in a kennel or run.
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sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
You are a Beauty Xena,,,,, All photos are very well done, I know it took much time and love of animals !!!
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HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago
I believe it is the hebrew version of Michael.
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It’s not always easy. And sometimes I doubt myself and wonder if I’m actually making a difference with my photos. But then every now and again I’ll hear from somebody who adopted a dog, and they tell me that it was my photo that made them stop and take notice. And I think what might have happened if I’d never taken that photo… It may be hard work, and I might not get to do it as often as I’d like to, but I’m convinced that a good photo can definitely save a life.
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Sarah O'Dwyer 6 years ago
All the more muscle to knock you down and smother you in kisses...
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sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
Bobby looks like a fun loving boy, these photos are excellent Josie, good of you to help !!!
Debra Slone 6 years ago
my son has a dog that looks just bobby.he is a plot hound he will protect family he will protect your property .no one can take anything even a twig unless he gets the ok.children are watched and taken care of he will protect and give his life if he has to.this lovely needs a good home.
Josie Baughan (Submission author) 6 years ago
Hi Nikki - no, none of the backgrounds are photoshopped, most of these shots were taken in patches of bracken in our local woodland :)
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Panda Baller 6 years ago
Keith looks like he would never not fail at catching a ball! He just screams good boi all over!
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sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
It looks like Bertie is saying adopt me, wish I could, all my pets were adopted and were the best !!!
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Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago
I should think this is especially important for pitbulls because of their image.
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sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
Looks like a terrier breed, I found them to be wonderful and so smart !!!
Pretty Pangolin 6 years ago
The difference between the two photos could be literally life-saving.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago
Oh i want them but i have no room for anymore, but look at them, sooooo beautiful.
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Dagne Wesley 6 years ago
Just love all of these and I so hope they all have found lovely homes,,,
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Withnail 6 years ago (edited)
Such wonderful work; really gorgeous photos of these beautiful dogs! I sincerely hope that each and every one of them finds their forever home ❤
Carol Emory 6 years ago (edited)
This has become a trend. Taking dogs that are in shelters and doing professional shots of them to be posted on adoption sites. It works really well at helping people to see what fantastic dogs they are. There is also a trend to give information on the dog from the dogs perspective..kind of like a dating website profile. It makes it easier for people to relate to these puppers.
Rosie Hamilton 6 years ago
Breaks my heart that I can't adopt them all. Lovely and so deserving of good homes.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago (edited)
Amazing work Josie, i wish i could adopt them all, i really do, i already have 5 rescue dogs and 4 rescue cats, if i could i would have them all, love what you are doing, best of luck to all the good boys and girls, they all deserve a forever home. You are making a difference, anything to raise awareness and attention to these beautiful animals. Thank you from one animal lover to another.
Chicago Kitty 6 years ago
What a talented photographer and a wonderful gift to these animals in search of homes. These all show the personality of the pet and exponentially increases their chances of adoption. Excellent work and God bless you for your efforts!
Ozacoter 6 years ago
This is so amazing! Thank you for taking the time to take such great pics! There are so many studies showing that good pictures increase a lot adoptions. I dont understand how many shelters still underestimate this so much...
Lola Run 6 years ago
You are amazing ! I love when people use their talent to do such beautifull things 💜💜
Jacqui Steward 6 years ago
Great work and truly gorgeous photos. Such a kind thing to do. Thank you.
Withnail 6 years ago (edited)
Such wonderful work; really gorgeous photos of these beautiful dogs! I sincerely hope that each and every one of them finds their forever home ❤
Carol Emory 6 years ago (edited)
This has become a trend. Taking dogs that are in shelters and doing professional shots of them to be posted on adoption sites. It works really well at helping people to see what fantastic dogs they are. There is also a trend to give information on the dog from the dogs perspective..kind of like a dating website profile. It makes it easier for people to relate to these puppers.
Rosie Hamilton 6 years ago
Breaks my heart that I can't adopt them all. Lovely and so deserving of good homes.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 6 years ago (edited)
Amazing work Josie, i wish i could adopt them all, i really do, i already have 5 rescue dogs and 4 rescue cats, if i could i would have them all, love what you are doing, best of luck to all the good boys and girls, they all deserve a forever home. You are making a difference, anything to raise awareness and attention to these beautiful animals. Thank you from one animal lover to another.
Chicago Kitty 6 years ago
What a talented photographer and a wonderful gift to these animals in search of homes. These all show the personality of the pet and exponentially increases their chances of adoption. Excellent work and God bless you for your efforts!
Ozacoter 6 years ago
This is so amazing! Thank you for taking the time to take such great pics! There are so many studies showing that good pictures increase a lot adoptions. I dont understand how many shelters still underestimate this so much...
Lola Run 6 years ago
You are amazing ! I love when people use their talent to do such beautifull things 💜💜
Jacqui Steward 6 years ago
Great work and truly gorgeous photos. Such a kind thing to do. Thank you.
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