Beautiful Betty
Last week, I photographed Beautiful Betty for Speaking of Dogs Rescue. Betty is a sweet little lady, who sure has come a long way from where she started (see before and after photos below). Unfortunately, Betty has been diagnosed with an inoperable liver tumour, but there is still a happy ending to her story because she will live out her remaining days in a caring "forever foster" home where she will have a chance to forget her neglectful past and enjoy being a beloved family member. Sometimes it takes big hearts and deep pockets to help senior dogs. There are lots of ways that you can help:
Donate money to help with Veterinary costs. More info here.
Donate time, skills or items to the Speaking of Dogs Auction (there is one coming up in just a few days!)
Consider doing some of your Christmas shopping at the Speaking of Dogs Auction.
Stay tuned for the release of the Speaking of Dogs Calendar, featuring photos by Moi! Another great stocking stuffer idea, just sayin'.
Open your home to a foster dog. Speaking of Dogs always have dogs in a variety of sizes, ages and energy levels and some of them may be suitable for your home and lifestyle. It's so rewarding to see an animal that you've given a little help along its way go to the perfect forever home. I still get regular updates from many of the families that have adopted my fosters and have never once had any doubt that they ended up in an awesome home.
If you are unable to foster or make a monetary donation, volunteers are often needed to help transport dogs or even items for the auctions or yard sales. Volunteering for an animal rescue does not have to involve hands-on work with the animals, many skill sets are required, from fundraising and accounting to web design and photography. If you have a skill, the chances are that there's a rescue group that can put it to use! You can find more information on fostering or volunteering for Speaking of Dogs, here.
I’ve been having a blast, photographing dogs and discovering new pet-friendly locations around Moncton this past couple of months. This year’s calendar fundraiser for the Greater Moncton SPCA is really shaping up to be something special. You can pre-order a copy for pick up at the Moncton SPCA here.