After a photography plea to give older dogs a photoshoot went out, Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming in Botha’s Hill were met with an incredible response: photographers of all experience levels were ready to give the pooches their moment in the spotlight—a light that might just guide them to new homes.
Durban, South Africa (19 March 2024) — In February, Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming in KwaZulu-Natal’s Botha’s Hill got real about a challenge they were facing.
With over a hundred rescue dogs in their care, the need to help the older ones find homes was serious. Many of the young adult and slightly older pooches have been with Paw Prints since they were pups themselves, and as many rescue centres know, the more time ticks on in an animal’s life, the harder it can be to find them a loving home to call their own.
Good photos can make the world of difference in capturing a dog’s essence. Knowing this, Paw Prints pleaded with their community for photographers to come by, take some snaps of the ‘older’ dogs and give them their moment in the spotlight—a light that might just guide them home.
Their social media post reached the right people, and in no time, photographers were lining up!
“Our appeal for help was well received and we had so many professional and amateur photographers reach out,” says Jade Ashford of Paw Prints.
Jade shares that they are now in a blessed position to update their social media pages with the new, gorgeous photos.
“We hope that it will help many more people come visit and fall in love with our babies,” Jade adds.
Some photographers included high school learners, like Evan DuPlessis, clubs of photographers like the Westville Camera Club and other lens-wielding wizards!
Hopes are bright that the new photos will do a world of good for the dogs that desperately need it. So, for those looking to add a new family member to their homes, this is your sign to check out Paw Prints’ pooches on social media, or visit them on 4 Clement Stott Road in Bothas Hill!
About Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming
“Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming is a pro-life adoption and rescue centre based in Bothas Hill, KZN. We are open for puppy cuddles, adoptions, community service and volnteering; pop in to our thrift shop or if you [are] up for it, we have a lovely trail which our dogs love to explore and they will happily take you for a walk,” invites Jade.
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