Showing posts with label Rescue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rescue. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Rescued Dog Takes His Love of Pizza to the Extreme....

Finn on the day he was rescued.
Photo from his Facebook page.
Pizza. It's just a happy word! It makes me think of the Ninja Turtles, late night dinners with friends and binge watching my favorite shows on the couch. Recently, we have started experimenting with different Vegan pizza recipes at home (try the Follow Your Heart brand vegan mozzarella - yum!). Of course, we try hard not to share with the pup, but occasionally, she will offer up those lovey puppy dog eyes and we just can't resist. Holly likes Pizza, especially when it comes from our plates, but Finn takes his love of pizza to a whole new level!


Finn was rescued after spending the majority of his life at the end of a heavy chain. He was one of 367 dogs rescued by the ASPCA during the largest dog fighting operation bust in the country. After being released to a rescue group called Plenty of Pit Bulls, Finn experienced love and care for the first time. Now, as you can see, he welcomes fun adventures and is making the best of life. 

We just love you Finn and can't wait to see more adorable videos as you continue on your new happy journey experiencing the best that life has to offer! 



Stephanie Conrad
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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Hope for Woody, a dog left behind when his owner died...

Can you imagine living in a home where you are loved and cared for then suddenly, the person who you adore, who was your everything is gone? Woody experienced just that, luckily for him, some kind neighbors took notice and contacted the amazing Hope for Paws organization and well... just watch to see the rest. You may need a tissue, but only for all the happy tears when you see his dramatic make-over. 



This video is incredibly heartwarming to see the dramatic turn around for Woody, but not all dogs are so lucky. It's important to make arrangements for your dog in the case that you can no longer care for them. You wouldn't leave your children behind without a plan, please include your pets in those plans as well! 

Stephanie Conrad
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Friday, April 8, 2016

Dogs Inspire Us to Be Great!


When I first saw this story, I was immediately struck by the love that Eric must have had for Peety and of course, saddened by his loss. Health is such an important issue and one that so many of us, including myself often overlook. Recently, I joined anew gym and have started working out on a regular basis and I can already feel a difference in my own mental state. In addition, my husband, and I have started taking longer, more frequent walks with our pups and the connection between us all has grown even stronger. 

While we often think of our pets as little creatures who depend on us, it's rare that we stop and think about how much we depend on them. My dogs have been with me through some of the toughest moments in my life and I am so grateful for the love that they give. I know if I ever need a little boost in my self-confidence, they are always there to cheer me on and show that unconditional love only a dog can give! 



Hug your pets today, take them for an extra walk, but most of all take a moment to appreciate them for exactly who they are! 

Stephanie Conrad
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Friday, December 4, 2015

Magical Moments...

The past few months have been hectic with holiday preparations for my little business. With this crazy schedule, I have unfortunately been unable to get to the Williamson County Regional Shelter for one of my favorite activities - photographing cats to help them find their forever homes! 

This week, I finally had a few free hours and made some time to visit the shelter and I am SO glad that I did because I had the opportunity to meet Jordyn. Not only does she love animals, but Jordyn has such a huge heart, she and her brother Jeremy decided that instead of gifts for their birthdays, they would ask for donations for the shelter animals! This week, Jordyn brought these gifts in; piles and piles of treats, toys, cleaning supplies and a personal donation to help our shelter financially! 

As a Thank You, one of our most adorable adoptable pups, Butter, came out to say hello and it was just magical watching Jordyn's face light up! Jordyn happily clutched Butter's leash and smiled affectionately at him as she shared her favorite dog stories with us, including her favorite show, Lucky Dog on CBS where she has learned the basic steps to ensuring a happy, healthy and well trained dog! Listening to her tell her stories, we were all touched by her love and passion for animals and we are incredibly honored to have such an amazing friend for our shelter pets!

Thank you Jordyn and Jeremy for supporting the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter! 

Stephanie Conrad
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Sunday, July 26, 2015

The Beauty of Compassion...


I didn't get a photo of the little dog today, but 
this is Rizo, another scruffy stray, who happily 
joined my family nearly 18 years ago!
Today, my husband and I witnessed something truly beautiful. As we often do on weekends, we headed to downtown Austin to spend the day at the beautiful Barton Springs. Today, we decided to go kayaking on the river then take a dip in the cool water (68 degrees year round - it feels amazing in the Texas summer heat). As we headed down to the water, we noticed a cute little scruffy dog sitting in the shade under a tree. We assumed he was with a family and taking a break from the water, as this is a very popular off-leash area for dog owners to frequent (at any given time, there are 20 - 30 dogs frolicking in the water). To be safe, we kept an eye on him as we waded into the water and after a few minutes, it became clear that he was on his own. 

As we were watching him, two young women (early 20s) also had their eyes on him and as it became clear to everyone that no one was claiming him, they scooped him up and ensured that he would be taken to safety. Of course, had he not been claimed we would have taken him home and ensured that he was cared for, but seeing others step in as well was just heart-warming. 

In rescue, I often hear the words, "I hate people" or "I love animals more than people" but today was another reminder that while sometimes we feel alone in the work we do, it's important to remember that there are other like-minded people in the world. Those that will step up and ensure a scruffy little dog is well cared for. The world is full of amazing, compassionate people. 

The entire event today took up about 10 minutes of my time, but it will have a lasting effect. Don't lose hope in humanity because for every person that abandons a dog, there are others that are willing to step in and lend a helping hand.

Stephanie Conrad
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

So many cats!!!

Rita, one of the 80+ Shadow Cats posing with her portrait!
If you have been following my work for awhile (thank you for that by the way!), you know that I love cats. I really love cats! I share my home with two beautiful kitties, Jazz and Izze Belle and spend the majority of my volunteer time photographing cats. 

My husband and I foster kittens, usually young mothers who are nursing their babies and of course, I have lots of kitty painting-clients! 

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting one of my favorite rescue organizations, Shadow Cats. You may remember that I did a fundraiser with Shadow Cats last October where we raised almost $700 for their sanctuary program. 

During that fundraiser, I was able to share the story of Shadow Cats as well as spread the word about their wonderful program. Shadow Cats is unique in that they offer life-time sanctuary to special needs cats. While they do offer adoptions, the majority of the Shadow Cats live their entire lives at the sanctuary, where they are incredibly loved and pampered. This is a beautiful program and a rescue that I deeply admire. 


On Friday, May 29th, Shadow Cats will host a very special visitor, Jackson Galaxy of the Animal Planet show 'My Cat from Hell'. Jackson is one of the world's best cat behaviorists and overall just an awesome guy. He has been to Austin a few times and publicly offers his support for Shadow Cats and their sanctuary program. 

You can get tickets to meet Jackson and the awesome folks behind the scenes with Shadow Cats by visiting their website

While I was visiting Shadow Cats, I spoke with a few volunteers, all of which have been with Shadow Cats for years (they truly have an amazing dedicated team) about the upcoming event. They shared stories of the sanctuary cats as well as their thoughts on Jackson himself. Everyone had amazingly nice things to say and particularly were struck at his soft approach at the sanctuary. On his show, Jackson may seem loud and boisterous, however in person, he comes across as calm and very much in control. This translates incredibly well to the cats and he gave the team wonderful advice on making sanctuary life even better for the Shadow Cat felines! 

I am, of course, wishing Shadow Cats the absolute best in their upcoming event and sending a huge Thank You to Jackson Galaxy for sharing his love of cats with our Austin community!

Stephanie Conrad
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Outside doesn't mean 'Un-Loved"

My parents sweet senior pup, Rizo.
I have been involved in animal rescue since I was a kid. I was always the kid that brought home strays, in fact my sister and I scared off a pack of loose dogs once to save a pregnant cat who had been chased up a tree. We were 12 and 15 at the time. My dad happened to be working an overnight shift (he's a firefighter), so we carried his 20 ft ladder into my neighbors backyard and climbed up into the tree to get this gorgeous Siamese cat who we hilariously named 'Big Momma Foxy Brown'. My mom wasn't sure what to say, but even though she wasn't thrilled at the idea of having another pet, she recognized that Big Momma needed help and welcomed her into our home. Big Momma had her kittens just a week later and for the next 2 months, the family of 6 lived in my bedroom until the kittens were old enough to be adopted out. 

Last weekend, as I was visiting my family, I was thinking about the many pets that entered our lives. It's a rather extensive list ranging from our two Dalmatians to a pair of smaller Dachshunds to rabbits, cats, birds and mice. I was 13 or 14 when my dad brought home a scraggy long haired Chihuahua mix, who my mom named Rizo (after the Muppets character). At the time, we estimated he was between 2 - 3 years old, but it's hard to really say exactly. What we knew for sure was that his first few years in this world were tough.

For the first few weeks (maybe months - it was a long time ago), this little pup was petrified. He cowered at the sight of brooms, water hoses and if you moved too fast, he jumped up and bolted away. His tiny body was covered in golf-ball sized lumps and he was tender to the tough, presumably from having bruises all over, which we could not see through his black fur. He was malnourished and skinny. With time, however, the physical side started to heal and his emotional wounds began to fade. Fast forward to today, Rizo is aging, but as he nears 20, he is my dad's faithful companion and is one of the sweetest little dogs I have ever known. 

Rizo poses for the camera.
I hate to think what would have happened to this little guy had my dad not lured him into the firestation with offers of table scraps and gentle words. While I feel he would never have ended back up in his abusive home (it was fairly obvious he was let loose as a stray in downtown Houston), it is very possible he would have been picked up by animal control and ended up in the city shelter, which, for a scared, shut down little dog, would have been a certain death sentence. (Houston shelters aren't exactly known for their life-saving efforts to begin with, but that's for another blog.)

Although Rizo warmed up to my family, he never did recover from some of his emotional wounds. For example, he still runs away if you pick up a broom too quickly, so my parents keep that in mind when cleaning up. Rizo also refuses to come into my parents home. He is of course welcome, however, he prefers the outdoor life. My parents live on 5 acres of land and Rizo has the run of the property. He loves his life 'on the farm' as my sister and I say (he and the cat are the only pets, so it's not really a farm) and lives an extremely happy life. 

My parents cat, Kit Kat.
I think it's important to note that Rizo has been an outdoor dog his entire life. So many rescues and shelters refuse to even consider a family that will house their dog outside, but I think that's a little presumptuous on their parts. Many family pets live happily outdoors, Rizo is a perfect example! My parents love Rizo dearly and he is absolutely a furry little family member. His being outside does not effect how they love and care for Rizo. When the weather is bad, my dad ensures that he has lots of fresh (dryer-warm) blankets in their freestanding shed, where my dad installed a doggy door and a heater for cold weather. Some people in the rescue world might say it's cruel to leave Rizo out all the time, but I think it would be cruel to coop up this little country dog! 

There are many types of dog parents and I think many times, rescues and shelters think they know best for every situation. Things aren't black and white when it comes to raising pets, just as they are not black and white when it comes to raising children. When it comes down to it, I would much rather see a pet living outside, but being loved and cared for than living his/her entire life in a shelter or worse, being killed in a shelter without ever knowing a loving family. Being an outdoor dog does not mean Rizo is un-loved (or any less loved than my personal dogs), it simply means his life style is different than that of an indoor dog.

Stephanie Conrad
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Dog of the Day: Molly Sue


Oh Molly Sue! This girl is the definition of happy! Molly has been with Georgetown Animal Outreach for quite some time now after being pulled from a local shelter into their foster program. 

This amazing girl is crate trained, she listens well and just loves attention. Molly is also into toys and loves to play fetch, she went crazy during our photo session when she discovered my dog, Holly's tennis ball that was laying in my studio! 

Molly was a perfect lady during our photo session and listened well despite being in a new and exciting environment. This girl would be a dream for anyone looking to train a dog, as she loves to please! 

If you are interested in meeting Molly, just visit www.georgetownanimaloutreach.org to learn more about their adoption program and to set up a meet and greet with this gorgeous girl!

Stephanie Conrad
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Monday, March 23, 2015

Hello Bully said it best...

For the last few weeks, since the story of the 175 lb "pit bull" went viral, I have been thinking that I needed to talk about it here. As someone who has worked extensively with dogs labeled as pit bulls, I can honestly say that the story made me feel more than a little sick to my stomach.

1. Hulk is NOT an American Pit Bull Terrier. 
2. These breeders are raising 'Protection Dogs,' which immediately raises the hairs on the back of my neck. 
3. It's all about the money - $20,000 for 'stud services'. Seriously, this is disgusting!

Photo from the Dark Dynasty K9's website.
Dark Dynasty K9s actively advertised 'protection dogs' and
promotes aggression in the dogs they sell. These are not
dogs trained for police work, as most breeders do,
they sell them to anyone with a checkbook. I love dogs, but
aggression in any breed is dangerous.
So, as I have been following the story, I came across the reaction from a rescue that I adore and felt that I truly could not say it better, so I am sharing their thoughts and publicly saying THANK YOU to this wonderful organization for putting my feelings into words! It saves me a lot of time and gives me the opportunity to share this great rescue's work!

A little background on Hello Bully, they are a Pittsburgh, PA based rescue that began in 2005. This rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit and has no paid staff. With a group of dedicated volunteers, this organization has been a great influence and savior to hundreds of pit bull type dogs. In addition to their rescue program, they have started a free spay/neuter program for pit bulls in their area. 

Tyrion was rescued from a suspected
dog fighting operation and is now
safely cared for with Hello Bully.
(Photo credit: HelloBully.com)
The pup featured here is Tyrion, a pit bull that was rescued by Hello Bully from suspected dogfighters. In April of 2014, Tyrion started his new life and journey as pit bull advocate. Despite a sad background where he, as you can see, was terribly mistreated and disfigured, he is a loving, wonderful dog. 

From the Facebook page of Hello Bully:In the wake of the latest “Pit Bull” story to go viral, Hello Bully would like to address the media in regard to Hulk, the 175-pound “Pit Bull.”

We certainly appreciate the sentiment that Pit Bulls are not bad dogs. Of course, we already knew that. There are, however, some big problems with this story. For starters, there is simply no such thing as a 175-pound American Pit Bull Terrier. The breed standard is 30–60 pounds, and while there’s wiggle room for sure, that’s too far a leap. The American Bully is a “designer breed” (mutt) developed in the 1990s — a cross of an American Pit Bull Terrier and Mastiffs/Molosser dogs. The APBT has never been known for being a good guard dog because its original roots in dogfighting has a silver lining of being incredibly people-friendly. So Hulk, a 175-pound protection dog, is not a Pit Bull.

But what if he was? Wouldn’t it be great to have such good press? Of course, but digging a little deeper, it should not be this particular dog. The Pit Bull community is overwhelmingly made up of people who rescued or adopted our dogs. We are your neighbors, family, and friends. Many of us volunteer. All of us have known and loved a Pit Bull, and have been inspired to put our passion into action and stand up for a breed that has been grossly misrepresented. So, even if Hulk was a Pit Bull, he is not the face of our movement.

While some of us believe that there is such a thing as responsible, ethical breeding, none of us will jump to defend someone who is exploiting animals. Breeding protection dogs and selling them for $20,000 is not ethical. Breeding for weight and head circumference is certainly worlds away from responsible breeding. Ear cropping, completely illegal in some countries, seems to be the cherry on top of an exploitation sundae. Hulk may be a lovely dog. He is not the face of Pit Bulls, and his breeders being the face of our movement is insulting. They are a part of the problem that we are working so hard to fix.

We have to wonder if the reporters responsible for this at its inception did any fact checking at all. If they had looked any further than Facebook, they would have quickly found Dark Dynasty K9, a family-owned and operated operation in rural New Hampshire (a state known for lax laws for dog breeders). This couple and their money-maker, Hulk, have been splashed all over Good Morning America, every news outlet, and social media sites. The reporters may have seen the protection training rates, all including a free shock collar, done by a trainer (the breeder/owner) with no visible credentials. They may have even checked New Hampshire’s state info and looked for a business registration — we couldn’t find one, but maybe the media with all of their clout, knows something we don’t. Or maybe it’s the complete opposite.

We appreciate feel-good stories. There are thousands of great breed representatives and ambassadors out there in rescues and families across the nation, thousands upon thousands who would have been a great face for a movement seeking to set things straight for Pit Bulls, and save lives. Next time, if you need a good dog for a good story, feel free to reach out to Hello Bully or one of the hundreds of reputable Pit Bull rescue organizations. I’m sure we’d all be happy to share our stories.

I could not agree more! Thank you Hello Bully for being a true champion for dogs!

Stephanie Conrad
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Here are just a few of the beautiful pups available for adoption with Helly Bully, a true advocacy organization for our amazing pit bull type dogs!


Pia - learn more about adopting this cutie pie here!
(Photo credit: HelloBully.com)
Veda - learn more about adopting this beautiful girl here!(Photo credit: HelloBully.com)

Friday, March 6, 2015

Dog of the Day: Whitney

Whitney is an adorable, small pit bull lady. She is full of life and looooooves affection! This girl is beyond sweet. She loves kids and nothing makes her happier than a nice belly rub.

Along with several other adoptable pups with Love-A-Bull, inc, stopped by my studio in October of last year for an adorable 'Prom' photo session. (Prom was the theme of last year's annual pittie pride parade and festival). Whitney came trotting into my studio like she owned the place and was a perfect lady for her photo shoot!

If you are interested in adopting Whitney or learning more, visit her adoption profile here!

Stephanie Conrad
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The little brown dog...

Last week, as I headed out to grab a cup of coffee, I spotted a little brown dog jogging down the sidewalk about 2 blocks from my art studio. Worrying about this loose little guy, I immediately pulled over into the next parking lot and grabbed my 'car leash' hoping to scoop him up and take him to safety. Little did I know, this was one savvy little stray and for the next 2 hours, I followed him, hoping for an opportunity to loop this incredibly scared pup with my slip lead.

Unfortunately, as hard as I tried, this dog had me outwitted and every time I got close, he bolted. I finally had to give up the chase after he started bolting into traffic to get away from me. I was afraid that I would scare him from the area or worse into an area where he would be seriously injured. I called Animal Control, they dispatched two officers and were able to join in the chase. Unfortunately, they were also unable to catch him and all weekend long, I worried about this lost little pup.

With each trip to my studio, I kept an eye out, hoping to see him and have an opportunity to pick him up while also worrying that I would see him lying on the side of the road after being hit by a car. After a couple of days of not seeing him, I began to worry that the cold nights had taken their toll, as it has been in the 20's and terribly rainy. Knowing the area he frequents, I spoke with a friend who has humane traps that would be large enough for him and even set up a time to borrow one this week. Happily, I did not need the trap since, finally, this little guy was caught and brought into the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) where he is now safe and warm. 



I'll admit, as he entered the shelter, I had happy tears as this boy has been on my mind constantly for the last week. In fact, the first thing I did was tell my husband that the brown dog was safe because I have been talking about him so much, others were even starting to worry about his fate!

At WCRAS, this little pup has been named Sam and while he is currently on stray hold, we are hopeful that he simply got out of the yard and that his family will reclaim him. However, if that doesn't happen, this cute boy will be getting vet care and going up for adoption.

Today, after a night at the shelter, I was able to visit with Sam and wow, what a sweetie! This handsome boy is a completely different dog than the scared, dirty stray that I first met. I always feel like dogs know when they are being cared for, Sam is no exception to that. As I took him out of his kennel today, Sam immediately gave me tons of kisses and was the perfect gentleman during our photo shoot. It warms my heart knowing that this little loose dog is going to be offered a second chance, I can't wait to see who gets lucky enough to adopt this sweet boy!

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Adoptable Dog of the Day: Tugboat Pappadeaux

I cannot believe this handsome little stubby, wiggly boy has not yet been adopted! On January 7th, almost 2 months ago, I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet boy. 

Tugboat Pappadeaux, yes that is his full name and it's adorable, is available for adoption through Bastrop Animal Rescue. He is described as a bed thief, particularly enjoying the warm spot you leave when you step out of bed for a moment and a master of cuddling. Tugboat insists on cuddling up as close as possible when you are relaxing on the couch. 

Despite a sad past, Tugboat is a true gentleman. He know his basic commands and is house trained and crate trained. Tugboat walks well on a leash and just has a zest for life. This boy is one of the happiest rescue dogs I have had in my studio. When I invited him onto my studio couch for a little cuddle time, he was just beside himself and when I offered him a squeaky toy, I think I just confirmed my spot as one of his favorite people in the world (at least for the next couple of hours)!

Tugboat didn't have the best start to life. Unfortunately, his former owner was mentally impaired and abused Tugboat. While we don't know exactly how long he endured his abuse, we do know that he was kept on an incredibly short chain the majority of the time and was definitely not given the love and affection he deserves. 

Tugboat ended up in a rural kill shelter, where his time was quickly running out. Luckily, his charming personality landed him a spot with Bastrop Animal Rescue and he quickly found a foster home to help him out as he waits for the perfect family to adopt him. 

Tugboat doesn't require much, he just wants a family that will include him. He wants to snuggle up on the couch, some tasty treats to eat and a family that will love him forever! 

If you are interested in adopting Tugboat, visit his adoption profile here!

Stephanie Conrad
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Monday, March 2, 2015

More than a thousand words...

Ari, available through Georgetown Animal Outreach.
You hear the phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words" all too often. When it comes to photography for shelter and rescue animals, however, the phrase is lacking. A picture is worth SO much more than words. A photo can be the difference between life or death for a shelter animal. 

Online shopping is just part of our culture. Last week, I ordered vegan marshmallows online, so believe me when I say that online shopping for any and everything is normal. That includes our pets! Of course, marshmallows don't compare to an animal in any form, however, an online pet profile is often the very first impression that potential adopters have with your shelter or rescue animals. It NEEDS to be an amazing impression.

At the end of each day, I review the data we collect on my website to see how potential customers are interacting with my site as well as the products. One huge area of focus with my website is my online presentation of each item. I ensure each item has a clear photo and of course a description showcasing what my customers will be purchasing.

With pets, those same aspects of their profile are important. A beautiful photo and a short biography sharing your adoptable pet's personality can be the difference of a potential adopter closing that window or making the decision to set up a meet and greet or visit the shelter. A shelter website with many clear, beautiful photos of their pets gives these potential adopters the image that she shelter is a clean and friendly place to visit! Many individuals believe that shelters are a sad place to visit, if you can present yourself in a happy, exciting way, more potential adopters will want to visit. (Of course, I mean you need to come across pleasant online AS WELL as in person.) If your online presentation is great, you are giving your shelter pets a bigger and better chance for adoption. 


Whitney, available for adoption through Love A Bull
I get asked to visit shelters and rescues outside of my immediate area all the time and while I would love to travel everywhere and spend all of my time photographing shelter pets, I can't.

I do, however, work with an amazing organization called Hearts Speak, which is a community of photographers and artists working to ensure all shelter and rescue pets are given a beautiful photo to help them find their forever families! Reach out to one of the hundreds of Hearts Speak photographers! If you are in one of the few communities without a Hearts Speak member, approach one of your area professional photographers to see if they might be interested in working with your organization! For me, all it takes is a rescue that is willing to bring their pets to my studio and I am happy to donate a little time.

As for advice on approaching a photographer to work with your rescue; remember that they are donating their time (and money essentially) to you. Show the photographers your appreciation by offering them advertising on your website and/or social media. I ask that rescues tag my facebook page in each photo they share, this gives me a little exposure while helping the pets. NEVER edit a photographers work without their permission. I provide square profile photos as well as cover photos sized appropriately on request. Many other photographers would do the same!

Relationships are so important and some of my most cherished business relationships are those of my rescue and shelter friends. They have helped to grow my business and in return, I know that I have been part of saving the lives of hundreds of homeless pets. A great photo is priceless for a shelter dog, make sure you are offering your shelter pets the chance to be seen!

Stephanie Conrad
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