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About My Rescue Work

EVERY MONTH SHOULD BE ADOPT-A-PET MONTH!!!!!

There are so very many animals awaiting adoption in every area of this country -- purebreds and mutts, boys and girls, puppies and seniors, and everything in between (and don't forget cats, rabbits, small mammals and horses too!). Please consider ADOPTION as your first option.

I am so humbled by recognition in the Spring 2023 issue of South Magazine primarily focused on my work photo'ing adoptables. You can click the image below to read it if you like.

** Important add 7/7/24 - You may see from time-to-time photographers seeking sponsorships to go photograph shelter pets. This is a channel by which some photographers will ask businesses and individuals to pay them to go take photos of homeless animals. I will NEVER get behind this as a "thing" and shelters/rescues should know that there is an entire body of volunteer photographers who have committed to doing this pro bono via HeARTs Speak. In over 21 years of shelter photos, I have never - and will not ever - accept or request payment to photograph adoptable animals. **

I am proud to say that over the last several years I have photographed adoptable animals reaching into the tens of thousands now, across a number of different groups in both Virginia and South Carolina. Currently, I shoot adoptables weekly for Charleston Animal Society and for other projects as requested, as well as regular adoptable photos for Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary and Dorchester Paws, along with other foster-based rescue groups. I have been a Service Professional and Artist Member of HeArts Speak since 2012. If you volunteer with or officially represent a rescue organization and want to discuss having your fosters or shelter pets photographed, please contact me. I am happy to support your efforts and there is never a charge associated with this service. (And if you are geographically out of my area, I will refer you to someone who can assist you in your region.) Note: Rescue/foster photos may bear either the HeARTs Speak watermark or your shelter and my studio mark, depending on what works best for your organization. See watermark samples below.

Rescue and foster photos receive the same time, effort, care and attention as client projects do. This is an important part of my work and I take it quite seriously because I know these furry lives are at stake as they sit in shelters awaiting adoption.

If you are interested in adopting, please visit my Facebook page where I routinely post adoptables along with whatever impression they may have made on me during their sitting. (It's a much quicker proposition for me to update Facebook with adoptables and statuses than this site!)

From a recent shelter client: "THESE ARE THE BEST CAT PHOTOS WE HAVE EVER HAD! We should make this a regular occurrence! We have had a lot more attention of our cats since you came!"

From a well-placed Director in the rescue community: "I've seen a lot of pet photography, more than I ever want to. And you do something special. You truly have a gift, Jeanne. Your portraits bring such magic and depth to every animal you photograph. I am always waiting for your next photos to appear."

From Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary: "Jeanne is a special friend to Hallie Hill and to many shelters across the tri-county area! As a talented photographer she is committed to helping shelters put their ‘best paws forward’ with beautiful portraits that help to get our dogs adopted into their ‘fur-ever’ homes! Thank you, Jeanne, for capturing the special personalities of our animals so well!"

Charleston SC area shelters and rescue groups: Berkeley Animal Center (donate to their 501c3 arm, Friends of Berkeley Animal Center) Bridge Between Animal Rescue Carolina Coonhound Rescue Charleston Animal Society Dorchester Paws Dusty Tails Animal Rescue Eunoia Rescue Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary Lakeside Animal Rescue Libby and Mace's Place Orangeburg Animal Shelter Palmetto Paws Animal Rescue Pet Helpers Southern Paws Animal Rescue

Also, a few NoVA/DC area recommended rescues include: A Forever Home Ambassador Pit Bull Alliance Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary Bully Paws Fairfax County Animal Shelter Friends of Homeless Animals German Shepherd Rescue (Virginia GSR) Homeless Animals Rescue Team Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue Ring Dog Rescue Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue Washington Humane Society And don't forget about Petfinder.com!

Rescue Support: I offer discounts for rescued pets (10% off all print and product orders). I also participate in (and host) several photo fundraisers each year to benefit different local rescues. Rescue groups to date that have benefited by donation of proceeds or photo services (including event support) include:

 

A Forever Home Rescue Foundation Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue Ambassador Pit Bull Alliance Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Animal Welfare League of Arlington Baltimore Bully Crew Bandit's Adoption & Rescue of K9s (BARK) Baywater Animal Rescue (MD) Berkeley Animal Center BAC Penny Paws Best Friends Animal Society Bobbie’s Pit Bull Rescue Boxer Transfer Network Bull Terrier Rescue of VA Bully Paws Pit Bull Patriots Carolina ACD Rescue & Rebound Carolina Boxer Rescue Carolina Coonhound Rescue Charleston Animal Society City Dogs Rescue Dachsund Rescue Dogs XL Dorchester Paws Dusty Tails Animal Rescue East Cooper Pet Relief Eunoia Rescue Fairfax County Animal Shelter Friends of Fairfax County Animal Shelter Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue GRREAT Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) Humane Society of Fairfax County Independent Animal Rescue (NC)

Lab Rescue LRCP Libby and Mace’s Place Rescue Lucky Dog Animal Rescue My Name is Milk New Mexico Animal Friends Northern VA Sheltie Rescue Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue Operation Paws for Homes Palmetto Paws Animal Rescue Pet Helpers Pets with Disabilities Rescue Well Ring Dog Rescue Save the Clefts Save the Tails Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas Sheltering Helpless Animals in Distress (Nova Scotia) Shirley’s Angels Boxer Rescue Sinbad Sadie Second Chance Rescue Southeast German Shepherd Rescue Southern Paws Animal Rescue Stray Haven Stubby Dog Project Washington Humane Society Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Xolo Rescue League and more!

 

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