Shelters & rescues have always been close to my heart; years ago I started and ran a blanket program for the dogs at the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys. Jen and I often adopted out older, sick dogs who had been left for dead by their owners and kept them so that they could live out their remaining years in a loving home and with dignity.
So when it came time to think of a theme for my upcoming show in May, it was clear: Dogs that need homes now! This is going to be a very crunched project, because the show opens Friday, May 2nd. But I can't think of a better reason to work long hours and lose a lot of sleep.
All the dogs featured in the show are dogs that are currently being fostered and need a permanent home. We'll also have some volunteers from local rescues to provide information to interested people. AND, I'll have a special on portrait packages for dogs running for those who do adopt a dog during the month of May.
If you're in the LA area, please come to the show, invite all your animal-loving friends. Maybe you could be responsible for a dog finding his or her way into a loving home.
More details on the location and time will be coming, but for now, pencil the date into your planner. And if you can't wait till then, by all means, head down to your local shelter and give some love to a needy dog (or cat)!
4 comments:
this is a wonderful idea for a show! best wishes to you for a good turnout.
thanks, i wish you were closer so that you could come and see it.
Good luck - it's nice to see other photographers donating their time and love for rescue animals!
I spend a few hours each weekend helping out a local dog rescue in my area, so I can certainly understand the need for adopting a rescued animal.
good for you, teresa! more people need to need involved, even if it's for an hour here and there.
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