A FURRY photoshoot at a rescue shelter is used to ensure the less photogenic pooches find a home.
All Dogs Matter arranged for the shoot in the hopes of helping some of their older and bigger dogs get adopted.
A rescue shelter organised a photo shoot to showcare their less ‘photogenic’ dogs up for adoption[/caption]
A range of dogs who’ve been in foster care or housed at the shelter were given some extra attention.
The pooches received the ‘supermodel’ treatment in an effort to find them a forever home.
A range of breeds were ready for their close ups ,including 12-year-old Bobby and 14-year-old Brandy.
The duo are a bonded pair of Yorkshire Terriers who’ve been looking for a home for several months.
Gentle Zara, a four-year-old Staffie – who was abandoned by her previous owner after having had puppies, lapped up the lens.
Also relishing the extra attention and loving the camera was four year old Chihuahua, Snek, previously discarded but rescued by the shelter.
It comes after research of 2,000 adults found that nearly half of Brits would like to get a dog or even a second furry pal.
However, 58% of those surveyed would rather opt for a younger canine friend.
Of those surveyed, 47% would consider adopting, rather than purchasing.
And 54% of people who’d like a younger dog think it’s easier to train one from a puppy.
Over half of 18–34-year-olds specifically search for puppies online and 71% of the same age group admit seeing a cute dog’s image on Instagram or TikTok can prompt them to check out rescue sites.
The pup paw-traits were all captured on second-hand cameras, provided by Wex Photo Video.
The company has partnered with the shelter to give these dogs another shot at showcasing their personalities – revealing some things are just as good second time around.
Paul Wareham, marketing director at the photographic retailer, which also commissioned the research, said: “All dogs can definitely learn new tricks, especially in a loving home.
“Every dog deserves their moment in the spotlight, regardless of age or appearance.
Most popular dog breeds in the UK
Dog experts, Tug-E-Nuff, surveyed the UK to find out their favourite dog breeds, here’s the top ten.
- Labrador Retriever
- Border Collie
- English Cocker Spaniel
- Cockapoo
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Springer Spaniel
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Labradoodle
“These lovable hounds have got so much to give, so we’re hoping these glamorous shots can help find them a home.”
The study showed 46% of people would feel good about themselves for giving an abandoned dog a second chance at life.
A third of people are more inclined to choose dogs who have been waiting for a new owner for a long time.
More than a fifth admit they’re more likely to choose a rescue dog whose photo they liked.
Nearly nine in 10 of younger respondents, aged 18 – 34, were motivated to request a viewing at a rescue centre if they can spot a dog’s personality shining through in photos.
Of those who’d prefer a younger dog, 53% would want to have more years to spend with a pet they’d grown to love.
A survey of Brits found that most people are likely to opt for a younger dog when adopting[/caption]
Wex Photo Video teamed up with the rescue shelter to provide their services for the photoshoot[/caption]
The dogs included in the shoot were older pooches that have been long-time residents of the shelter[/caption]
