U.S. based French photographer Sophie Gamand is still on the mission to challenge the often negative perception of Pit bulls. Since we covered her project "Flower Power, Pit Bulls Of The Revolution" 1,5 year ago, more than 140 shelter Pit bulls from her flowery photo series have found loving homes. Gamand also has nearly 70k followers on Instagram.
"This series has a strong, important message," Gamand told Bored Panda. "Between 800,000 and 1 million pit bull-type dogs are euthanized in America every year. Around the world, they suffer similar prejudice. My art project became a strong voice for these dogs. And people got really vested in the project. So now not only is my career in a great place, but I also have a strong following on social media, which allows me to adopt even more dogs out, and keep fighting the good fight for shelter dogs, pit bulls in particular." Gamand's campaign goes under #PitBullFlowerPower on social media.
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So cute and sweet.....a little uneasy about the camera and equipment which is normal!
This dog is sad, he/she has had a rough life or is missing their previous owners
Don't cry sweetie......the photo is beautiful and will soon be over. What a beautiful dog. I wish I knew more about her/him. :)
I mean form, Looks like me eating lemons, lime or olives... only in the form of a misunderstood dog wearing a flower crown. <3
Looks like me eating lemons, lime or olives... only in the for of a misunderstood dog wearing a flower crown. <3
This is a pit bull? All the photos are wonderful, but this one somehow stands out in how the photographer creates a human quality to her subjects... I can see this as a 19th century painting of an ingenue!
I KNOW!!!! I thought the snout was a little too long and narrow to be a pit... Whatever the case is, it doesn't matter. She's still beautiful.
Load More Replies...Are you sure it's not a Whippet or Italian greyhound? Perfectly adorable!
I think this wonderful do is stunning. Just look at those beautiful eyes!!!
They may have needed the noose leash to keep the dog in place for the picture, if they have gotten 150 Pitbulls adopted thru these pictures I have NO problem with them using the leash.
Load More Replies...Let me love you and snuggle you and give you treats and belly rubs!!!! Let me spoil you and make you happy!!
Awwwwww, such a sad little face, makes me want to just give him/her so much love!
I soOOOo appreciate Ms. Gamand's efforts. Pit Bulls are one of the MOST intelligent, gentle and loyal canine companions in existence. Traits which have led to their ill-deserved reputations caused by irresponsible people/owners. If I were able, I'd offer a home to every one of these dogs, and then some! Beautiful work on behalf of wonderful dogs!
Pics are amazingly well done. These dogs look stunning and all deserve homes :)
Awwww who can resist these adorable pics? What a cleaver idea! I loved all of them.
It warms my heart so much to learn that 140+ Pibbles have already been adopted - these pictures depict them as the beautiful, loving and caring softies they are <3
Thank you for helping to portray this breed as the beautiful dogs they are, stunning work. :)
i wish i could adopt every single one!!!! beautiful photo shoot!!!! its areal shame that people dont know how beautiful pittbulls really are...stupid reputation!!!
Thank you for sharing your work with the world. One day people will stop judging these sweet, loving dogs.
I soOOOo appreciate Ms. Gamand's efforts. Pit Bulls are one of the MOST intelligent, gentle and loyal canine companions in existence. Traits which have led to their ill-deserved reputations caused by irresponsible people/owners. If I were able, I'd offer a home to every one of these dogs, and then some! Beautiful work on behalf of wonderful dogs!
Pics are amazingly well done. These dogs look stunning and all deserve homes :)
Awwww who can resist these adorable pics? What a cleaver idea! I loved all of them.
It warms my heart so much to learn that 140+ Pibbles have already been adopted - these pictures depict them as the beautiful, loving and caring softies they are <3
Thank you for helping to portray this breed as the beautiful dogs they are, stunning work. :)
i wish i could adopt every single one!!!! beautiful photo shoot!!!! its areal shame that people dont know how beautiful pittbulls really are...stupid reputation!!!
Thank you for sharing your work with the world. One day people will stop judging these sweet, loving dogs.
