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FREE Pet photography for shelters?

Hi 👋 I’m a professional photographer who’s obsessed with dogs. I’m a rescuer and boarder of many years.
I want to pivot and begin exclusively photographing pets.
Do you think I can practice by offering free photography for my local shelters? Also, can they be a good place to advertise? Thoughts?

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2025/01/04
08:00 UTC

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Please share to help owners find who did this to their babies, sw Missouri

This came across my facebook feed and thought id share to help owners find who did this

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DcNnE2Ket/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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2025/01/04
06:22 UTC

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48 hour medical plea for Arlo #A5672139, to be euthanized 1/5 at Downey Acc in SoCal. 4 yr old Doberman, owner surrendered due to responsibility, completely emaciated with food bloat. Immediate rescue needed, please pledge to attract reputable rescue to save his life!

Please pledge any amount you’d be willing to donate to the rescue who saves him. Rescues need pledges to cover medical care and transport.

Urgent Medical Plea for Arlo the Doberman

Arlo, a severely emaciated Doberman, arrived at our facility in a critical state. Initially suspected of having an intestinal obstruction, further evaluation revealed that his condition is a result of food bloat, likely caused by gorging due to intense hunger. Unfortunately, Arlo is also unstable while walking, though X-rays of his hind limbs and pelvis showed no abnormalities. Additionally, he has been suffering from severe diarrhea, which further complicates his condition.

Despite our best efforts, Arlo’s health is rapidly deteriorating in the shelter environment. He urgently requires precise, controlled feeding to ensure he gets the nutrients he needs without overwhelming his digestive system as it recovers. Unfortunately, this level of specialized care is not feasible in the shelter setting.

we urgently seek rescue assistance that can provide the critical care Arlo needs to survive and recover. Please, if you can help or offer resources, reach out as soon as possible. Time is of the essence for this sweet dog.

Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave RESCUE ONLY due to medical needs

60 Comments
2025/01/04
04:16 UTC

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Blue eyed beauty Diana is patiently waiting - Downey, CA (01/08)

Diana 🤍 1st notification received 12/31

(#A5659264) Siberian Husky (Spayed Female, 54lbs) Approximate age: 9yrs Intake date: 11/23/2024

During playgroup assessment Diana greeted the dogs at the barrier with a slightly tense and timid demeanor and was allowed into the play yard. Once in the play yard Diana allowed the dogs to gather and sniff her although she did appear uncomfortable. Diana quickly moved away from the dogs and began to explore the yard sniffing and marking various locations. Diana was slightly avoidant of the dogs, preferring to keep to herself as she explored. When approached by other dogs Diana appeared uncomfortable and would flash her teeth. If the dogs weren’t receptive to her discomfort or corrections she would move away on her own.

As she explored, she approached the handlers and began to solicit petting. Diana’s demeanor began to soften around the handlers. She became tolerant of the other dogs that were around the handlers appearing more at ease. One of the dogs began to coax Diana to play, she was initially hesitant but reciprocated after a few attempts. Diana participated in light play chase and pouncy play. She continued to play nicely for the remainder of the play session with the calm dogs. Diana was able to co-exist in the play yard preferring calm dogs and displayed a gentle dainty play style. Diana would benefit from continued socialization and confidence building.

During handling assessment Diana displayed a relaxed body, high tail with a soft wag, open mouth pant, natural ear set, and soft eyes. The handler called to Diana, and she approached allowing the handler to pet her leaning into their touch.

𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Avenue Downey, CA 90242 (562) 940-6898

DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

#dogs #dog #shelterdogs #shelterdog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #husky #adopt #adoptdontshop #cutedogs #adoptdontshop #adopt #adoptme #cute #cutehusky #cutehuskies #cutie #photo #photooftheday #photography #photographylovers #photographylovers #photographers #photogram #huskylovers #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #puppies

2 Comments
2025/01/04
02:36 UTC

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Handsome Cole is waiting for his person, is that you? Riverside, CA (01/10)

COLE #A1833993 is a cool 1 year old Male Siberian Husky! Not only is this dude so handsome, he is sure to give the best cuddles for anyone willing to be his new family. Cole is AVAILABLE NOW and ready for adoption, fostering or rescue today!

6 Comments
2025/01/04
02:32 UTC

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We adopted him 3 years ago, he’s ALWAYS full of surprises lol 😆 lord help us! Haha (he’s a xolo)

🥴😩😆

1 Comment
2025/01/04
02:31 UTC

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Foster alert - Bangalore, India

2 Comments
2025/01/04
02:00 UTC

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Puppy up for adoption in Faridabad. Contact +91 9717136063.

1 Comment
2025/01/04
01:56 UTC

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Who wants to give this amazing husky boy his forever home?! Uno is waiting for his forever family! Palmdale, CA 01/10

💙ADOPT UNO💙***

What more can I say about the most loving, cuddly, affectionate, well mannered, silly, dog friendly, handsome husky ever?!?!

Uno was saved at Palmdale shelter a few weeks back. I scooped him up… and now I’m searching for his happily ever after.

Please help me share this amazing boy, who has faced some hardships in his life, and a precious who never came to claim him 😢We dont know what happened to his eye, and it doesn’t really matter. Because it doesn’t slow him down one bit and it makes him very unique and more adorable in my opinion 😉

I fell in love with this sweet heart and I can’t wait to find him the perfect family. Anyone would be lucky to have him. Now let’s bring him home! 🫶🏼

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2025/01/04
01:54 UTC

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Kai has been waiting almost 4 months for a home. Can you be his hero? Riverside, CA 01/07

KAI #A1820977 is a 2 year old White Male Siberian Husky. He is currently on NEEDS RESCUE status and is ready for adoption, rescue or fostering today!

Located At: Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter Shelter Address: 6851 Van Buren Boulevard Riverside, California 92509 📞951-358-7387 Open for Walk In Adoptions Mon - Sat: 10-4

RESCUES: Rescue Desk: 951-358-7302 Email: rescue@rivco.org OR transferDAS@rivco.org

5 Comments
2025/01/03
21:58 UTC

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This lovely lady is looking for her forever home! Downey, CA (01/07)

Lady ♥️ (#A5666967)

Siberian Husky (Spayed Female, 47lbs) Approximate age: 8yrs 1 month Intake date: 12/01/2024

Shelter notes: Lady was given alone time in the yard to acclimate to the environment before her handling assessment began. When the handler approached Lady, she started to walk away. The handler held her leash to maintain Lady positioned close by. Once Lady settled down, she decided to remain seated while the handler examined all areas such as mouth, set of ears, stomach, tail and front and back paws. The entire session, Lady appeared slightly uncomfortable with an open mouth pant, natural ear set, a neutral tail, and a concern gaze. After the assessment concluded, she was allowed to return to the main yard. Due to her lack of confidence around the handler, a home with no kids is recommended. Continuing to socialize her in the yard will not only allow her to interact with other dogs but also to have more contact around people. Lady is Ok for public adoption, no kids recommended, Low energy level. Lady is a low-energy dog who gets along well with calm large dogs and needs to go to a home with adults recommended.

Video footage: @thepoochproject

𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Avenue Downey, CA 90242 (562) 940-6898

DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

#dogs #dog #shelterdogs #shelterdog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #husky #adopt #adoptdontshop #cutedogs #adoptdontshop #adopt #adoptme #cute #cutehusky #cutehuskies #cutie #photo #photooftheday #photography #photographylovers #photographylovers #photographers #photogram #huskylovers #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #puppies

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2025/01/03
21:53 UTC

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Rescued stray dog looking for advice on going forward!

We recently found a pitbull who had been dumped on the side of the road. He’s already had a full blood panel and (as the vet put it) remarkably clean for someone in such bad shape. He’s emaciated and has quite the wound on his face. The vet thinks he likely was likely a bait dog based on the scaring and filing of his teeth. He’s eating and drinking which is all good news but we’re looking for advice on the best way to move forward. He seems right now to be very social and lovey but obviously he can be completely different dog when healthy. I was hoping for any suggestions on best ways to avoid future problems and best ways to slowly socialize him so that we can keep him as happy and healthy as possible!

4 Comments
2025/01/03
18:53 UTC

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Moreno Valley, CA: Admiral is listed for euthanasia on Tuesday 1/8. He needs a foster and pledges or an adopter to be saved.

Admiral urgently needs a port in the storm and a north star to guide him out of the shelter to safety. Can you offer to foster or pledge to save this stoic soul? If you can foster or pledge, please comment below. 🌊 🌟 🛟

Copied from @mooz.crew:

"l met Admiral (#A539359) and he is just the sweetest, gentlest soul. He was so quiet in his kennel.

Completely non-reactive. He is about 2 years old and 50 lbs.

He just wanted to give kisses and get some love. He stuck his nose and paws through the bars to get some affection.

He's quickly approaching 2 months at the shelter. We know what that means.

You know it's baaad when a beautiful, gentle boy like this is still waiting to be saved.

He needs a long-term, committed foster so that a rescue can save him. Will you be his hero?

Remember a rescue will cover his needs while a foster gives him a safe, loving home til he gets his happy ending.

DM or comment * if you can foster. Admiral is also available for adoption (this shelter accepts remote adoptions).

Please share Admiral!"

📸: @mooz.crew

Location: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter Website: www.moreno-valley.ca.us/resident_services/ animal/index-animal.html Phone Number: (951) 413-3790 Address: 14041 Elsworth Street Moreno Valley, CA 92553

#huskylove #huskiesofinstagram #huskylife #adoptdontshop #morenovalley #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuelove

51 Comments
2025/01/03
18:49 UTC

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Hi, does anyone know a place or anyone that is needing to find another at home? I’m looking for a teacup Chihuahua.

I live in Ohio

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2025/01/03
17:44 UTC

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PLEASE HELP! EMERGENCY: Sally was hit by a car and needs foster, rescue and pledges by 5 pm TODAY, FRIDAY 1/3. She is at Orange County Animal Services, ORLANDO, FL. Please message me if you can foster her for a rescue.

🚨EMERGENCY!!! MEDICAL

  • HIT BY CAR - DEADLINE 5PM TODAY 1/3!!!!🚨

‼️Needs FOSTER, RESCUE and PLEDGES‼️

📍Orange County Animal Services, ORLANDO, FL.

Sharing a post from Urgent Dogs of Orlando Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/61554543816308/posts/pfbid02gusJp12c1wgBbSoJmRTizGApvpLJ3LcMmXbdG71kWsGZzN8rnbTnx4iZyKJS1bUol/?app=fbl

🚨URGENT!!! MEDICAL DEADLINE 5PM TODAY 1/3!!!!🚨

*SALLY #A562327 - This dog is an unaltered female. This dog is currently located in V14869. This dog weighs approximately 38.0 lbs.,is 2Y and has not been tested for heartworm disease. This dog is being posted to rescue due to medical.

Meet Sally!

NEEDS RESCUE PLACEMENT TODAY BY 5:00pm WITHOUT FAIL

QUALIFIES FOR $250 INCENTIVE FOR RESCUE PARTNERS

SALLY was picked by Enforcement after someone reported she was Hit By a Car!

She is not able to stand/walk although there is no evidence of breaks on X-rays.  Her gums are very pale, and the veterinarian can’t rule out internal bleeding vs. parasites vs. other.

Bloodwork and X-rays available upon request.

Stray with no signs of ownership. Neighbors of the area (CHARLIN PKWY AND USHER AVE) have been seeing her roaming around all the time.

Please let us know if you can take SALLY!

This animal needs to receive a rescue placement by 5:00PM TODAY.

Shelter Link —> http://www.orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A562327

👉If you are a rescue and can help Sally, please email the shelter at: Rescue.Coordinator@ocfl.net

👉If you want to foster for a rescue, please also email the shelter the shelter at: Rescue.Coordinator@ocfl.net and private message Urgent Dogs of Orlando on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554543816308). If you are not on Facebook, please message /u/biancamission here on Reddit.

List of rescue partners for Orange County Animal Services (Orlando, FL): http://www.ocnetpets.com/ProgramsServices/ Rescues/RescuePartners.aspx

👉Pledges are needed for Sally’s medical care. Please comment below to help.

Please share Sally! Please help SAVE her 🙏❤️

69 Comments
2025/01/03
17:31 UTC

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Update! Thank you to everyone who boosted and donate supplies to Marion County Animal shelter!🩷

I am part of a 501c3 rescue and verified, EIN 92-1000668

Thank you everyone!! Almost everything has been purchased off their wishlist for Marion County Animal shelter. We seriously are so so appreciative of everyone that boosted the post and donated to their wishlist. Thank you, this community is so so amazing🩷 If anyone would like to help donate any of the remaining items needed, I will link the Amazon list below as well as their Facebook! All supplies donated are delivered directly to their shelter, the list has their address built in.

Although I am a rescue, my rescue and Marion County Animal Shelter are completely different! We rescue from them frequently and have been trying to help them get much needed supplies. My rescue doesn’t have the funds to help them with supplies directly so we have been sharing their wishlist. All supplies donated are delivered directly to their shelter

Their Facebook Page

Amazon List

9 Comments
2025/01/03
16:18 UTC

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Extremely urgent! Handsome Simba needs you! Can loose his life as soon as today (!) 1/3 by no fault of his own. Smart, loyal, loving and active. Please adopt! Share w. friends & family = make and difference. Palmdale shelter, CA | A5663516

Handsome ✨Simba✨ needs YOU! 🥺🙏🏻 Can lose his life as soon as today (!) by no fault of his own 💔 Read about him below.

Can you save SIMBA? 🙏🏻 Contact Palmdale shelter immediately. Call and e-mail. ‼️E- mail to Palmdale shelter with an exit plan with a commitment (include your name, phone number, animal name and ID). Important: Add the animals ID and name in the subject line: palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov

(Unfortunately this shelter has very little foot traffic and few adoptions. Most dogs are euthanized within TWO (2) WEEKS from intake date. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR EACH AND EVERY DOG! Simba has been there way past his time)

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🐶 Out of state adoptions doable through a reputable local rescue and experinced networkers. Send me a DM or leave a comment and I guide you 🙂 (note: many rescues are full so it will not be an easy task, but let’s try!) .

Are you local to CA? Please share her on the Nextdoor app. Last call

🐾☺️🐾☺️🐾☺️🐾☺️🐾☺️🐾☺️🐾 🐾🐾🐾 SOCIAL SIMBA 🐾🐾🐾 🙏ADOPT🙏RESCUE🙏SHARE🙏 ID #A5663516

SIMBA is a friendly, super handsome 2 year old male husky/pit mix who URGENTLY needs to exit the shelter. Currently our longest resident SIMBA came in to the shelter on 11/13/24! That is a very long time at a crowded shelter😳😳. He is smart, loyal, loving and active. He would love a home that enjoys activity - walking, easy hikes,camping, fishing, soccer practice with the kids. Anything you do, Simba would be happy to join in. Needs confidence building. Give this guy a chance, he will give you his loving heart and soul in return. Palmdale Animal Care open 11-5 Mon-Sat SIMBA IS WAITING FOR YOU!

https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/view-our-animals/?animalCareCenter=PALMDALE&animalType=ALL&sex=ALL&breed=ALL&animalAge=ALL&animalSize=ALL&animalStatus=ALL&animalID=A5663516&pageNumber=1&animalDetail=A5663516

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Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Palmdale Ca Phone: 661-575-2800 or 661-575-2888 Address: 38550 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 Public Hours: Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm. Limited Services on Sunday Public email: palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov Rescues email: daccpalmdalerescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

18 Comments
2025/01/03
15:40 UTC

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