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We spent another morning at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and met four great girls who are looking for their forever homes. Click on the photos to see them enlarged.
UPDATE – Jada was adopted on 2/13/11!! – Jada is a gorgeous dog! She is strong and lean, and listed as a Boxer/Lab mix. A study of her profile, though, hints that there may be some hound DNA in her genealogy. She can be a little shy, but she is sweet and energetic, fun on the trail, and would make a great playmate.
Jada
Jada
Jada and the hound snout
Sireece is an awesome Akita! She is beautiful, strong, and lively and is ready to run. She would make a great addition to an active family that spends a lot of time outdoors.
Sireece
Sireece
UPDATE – ShyAnn was adopted on 2/14/11!! ShyAnn is special. She is six years old, sweet, mellow and calm, and definitely has her own agenda. Her favorite activities are sleeping and cuddling! ShyAnn would be happiest in a quiet home where she can be queen.
ShyAnn
Natalia will steal your heart from the moment you meet her. This 9-month old pit bull has an endearing face, a playful demeanor and would be the perfect dog for a home with playful teenagers who are looking for a wrestling partner!
Natalia
Natalia
Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter is open every day from 1-4, and has a great selection of dogs and cats. For more information visit fosocas.org.
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I have a thing for dogs. It’s just the way it is. And since we found PJ through a rescue organization I have become more acutely aware of the importance of getting dogs out of shelters and in to homes. Where they belong.
Over the years I have reached out to several shelters and offered to use my photography to support their mission. What better way to lure people in to adopt a companion than through a great photograph? To my surprise not one ever responded. Until last week.
Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter (FOSOCAS) is a group of committed volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain, market, and place dogs and cats that have become homeless. They clean cages, bathe and walk dogs, play with cats, pick up poop and do anything that is needed just to make the animals happy. It is an amazing group of people. I stumbled across their Facebook page, sent a note, and a few days later received a warm “C’mon down!” Today we came on down.
We met six dogs today, and the plan is to visit once or twice a week and make as many images as possible for FOSOCAS to use on Petfinder, their Facebook page, and other online presences. We will also print a shot of each dog so that their new human can go home with a portrait for the mantle.
If you’re interested in any of these dogs visit fosocas.org and click on the Petfinder button.
Puddin'
Kaya
Sireece
Johnny Boy
Sally
Jersey
Filed under: animal shelter, Aunt Mary's Doghouse, dog rescue, dog shelter, dogs, Humane Society of Amherst County, pet photography | Tags: animal rescue, Aunt Mary's Doghouse, dog rescue, dog shelter, dogs, Humane Society of Amherst County, Michael Bagley, Michael Bagley Photography, pet photography
”OH MY GOD – there are no words.” That was the reaction of Andrea Cerqua from the Humane Society of Amherst County after seeing our new book “Because Someone Rescued Me…” for the first time. The book is a photo essay from a dog’s perspective about how his life has been affected because he was rescued from a shelter. PJ, the “author”, was adopted in October 2009 after he was saved by Andrea and her colleagues at the Humane Society of Amherst County and transported to New Jersey by Aunt Mary’s Doghouse, a nonprofit rescue group based in Blairstown.
Click below to view “Because Someone Rescued Me…“. If you enjoy the book please consider purchasing one – all of the profits will be donated to Aunt Mary’s and will support the rescue of more dogs in need!
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We are pleased to present Because Someone Rescued Me… The photo book contains the images and reflections of our dog PJ who was rescued from a shelter and adopted into a “forever home”. Click on the link below to view an interactive preview of the book. And if you know any dog lovers please share the link with them too.
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Jager
We are pleased to announce that Michael Bagley Photography, in partnership with Camp Bow Wow in Lacey Township, helped to raise $665 that will support the creation of a pet food bank in the area.
MBP’s Michael Bagley and Danise Cavallaro donated three evenings to shoot portraits of more than 20 dogs, ranging from Yorkshire Terriers to Great Danes and everything in between. All proceeds from the photography were donated to the pet food pantry fund. The pantry, the first of its kind in southern Ocean County, will allow struggling families to keep their pets where they belong.
This is the second year that Camp Bow Wow and Michael Bagley Photography have partnered on holiday portrait fundraiser. In 2008 the proceeds of the effort went to purchase pet oxygen masks to have on board local EMS vehicles.
If you would like to contribute to the creation of the pet food bank contact Kathie at Camp Bow Wow at 609-242-7297. If you would like us to make a great portrait of your pet we encourage you to email us at info@michaelbagleyphoto.com.
Toby
Dale
Chloe
