Monthly Archives: August 2009

Destiny, the Pit Bull

Throughout this project, I have managed to maintain my composure as the heart-breaking stories of abuse and neglect have come in. It has been real hard, but I have managed to “keep it together”…. that is, until I saw this photo of Destiny. It hit me… hard. I cried for hours, all morning long. They say that...

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Richard - Destiny looks amazing now, this truly is a 180 degree change. Thanks Mayday!

Ashley M - She truly is a survivor. It is amazing what incredibly horrible obstacles animals can overcome. Most people would have given up and lost hope.Destiny’s name fits her so well, because it is and always has been in her to be a happy and healthy dog!Thank you Mayday for all that you do!

Jennifer Mazzocchi (Mayday Pit Bull Rescue) - Destiny has such an amazing spirit and capacity for love. She is an inspiration to all of us at Mayday and I know she will be the same to everyone who reads her story.

Christine - haunting. i am touched by the way you capture those you love — these images of yours are fabulous!

Linda (HSOY) - The all around champion, for her breed, for the abused , for animals everywhere.

Danielle - I love pits. They are such caring, giving, and loyal dogs. I wish I could take her home with me!! I can’t believe she was treated this way. Beautiful photos of her. She looks amazing now, and you captured her perfectly!

Kyla - Lots of love to Destiny. She is a true success and a sweet soul.

Jennifer Morgan (Valley Dogs Rescue) - This is amazing!!!

Jesse James, the Cairn Terrier

Jesse James was first rescued from a puppy mill by the National Mill Dog Rescue. As stated on their website, overbreeding, inbreeding, minimal veterinary care, poor quality of food and shelter, lack of socialization with humans, overcrowded cages, and the killing of unwanted animals is an all too common occurance in commercial puppy mills.   Jesse...

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Happy Independence Day!

Here’s a sneak peek at the July page of the 2010 Arizona Basset Hound Rescue calendar starring Lefty, who is owned by Brent and Rita Erickson. (Background provided by Big Stock Photo):

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Zeus, the German Shepherd

Zeus was spotted by some concerned individuals as he chasing after his owners as they rode their bikes around the neighborhood in Phoenix’s extreme July heat.  He was extremely underweight and looked as though he was not being properly cared for. When Poverty’s Pets volunteers were contacted and informed about this beautiful German Shepherd, they...

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Claire - i love your studio shots! they are so crisp and clean–and this is a gorgeous dog

Shy-Low Bleu, the Shetland Sheepdog (a.k.a. “Sheltie”)

In February of 2008, Apache Junction Police and Animal Control Officers raided a home with 185 animals housed in the most filthy conditions imaginable. After checking the condition of the outside animals, the officers were horrified to open a garage door to find forty-seven shelties, stuffed three and four to a crate, stacked to the...

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Chris - I remember hearing about AZ Sheltie Rescue taking Shy-Low Bleu and the others in. It’s wonderful to see them recognized and to get an update on one of the dogs.

Claire - such beautiful photographs–i’m so glad you found each other!

Danielle - Another sad story with a very happy ending. How do people do these things to animals? This dog and these photos are beautiful!

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