Back in 2011 I was lucky enough to find out about an amazing photographer, Melissa Mcdaniel who was working on her newest photo book project. This was to be Melissa's fourth book - her projects are designed to raise awareness about issues affecting companion animals, especially those animals who are discriminated against, mistreated or misunderstood. Her other projects focused on: deaf dogs, rescued dogs and pit bulls. All of her books are beautiful, the stories are heart wrenching, heart warming and inspiring.
Melissa lives in Philadelphia and she completed a US driving tour to capture these amazing dogs and to share their stories. I feel very lucky to have met and worked with such an amazing and compassionate woman. Words cannot express my gratitude to her for working so hard and giving so much of herself and her time to publish this book.
I recently received my copy of the book "Puppy Mill Survivors" and it lived up to all the anticipation! The book shares 33 stories of dogs, each of whom started out their life in a puppy mill, survived and now have happy lives as a beloved dogs.
I've been looking forward to the publishing of this book and our sweet Catty is featured as well as 4 other rat terriers who were fostered in Washington back in 2011.
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| CATTY! |
The foster pups page includes a story about the 15 mill puppies that New Rattitude rescued at the same time and gives a great shout out for New Rattitude. The pups were a commercial breeder's overstock. To read more about the 15 mill puppies rescued, read this past New Rattitude newsletter OVERSTOCK
I also want to thank Melissa for her special thanks page at the back of the book - she gives a lot of thanks to New Rattitude and that's great press for our rescue!
These four boys pictured are 4 of the 15 rescued by New Rattitude in 2011. The 4 were flown to Washington from the midwest.
These four boys pictured are 4 of the 15 rescued by New Rattitude in 2011. The 4 were flown to Washington from the midwest.
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| Hoagie & Reuben |
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| Jasper & Alex |
As you can see Melissa takes wonderful pictures and should you purchase the book, you will also read of some touching stories and learn more about puppy mills. Yes they still exist and many are legal. The ASPCA estimates there could be as many as 10,000 puppy mills in the US.
Quoted from Melissa's book: "Putting an end to puppy mills is simple. Don't buy a dog from a pet store or off the Internet. This stops the demand. If you stop the demand, the mill owners will be unable to make money. If they can't make money they will close the mills."
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| This is Henry and his story is typical, frustrating and thankfully ends in happiness. This is not the case for many puppy mill dogs. Buy the book - his story like all the others in worth reading! |
So, are you excited to purchase this amazing book?! Here's the Link to the photo book
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| The 33 dogs featured in the book |
As I type I'm working on my next project with Melissa! We are creating an awesome Pop Art portrait. Here's the information and it's super cool as you can send her an image of your dog and she'll create a one of a kind portrait for you! Here's the Pop Art link
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| Who's this amazing Pop Art rat terrier..... It's Skip - a personal dog of one of New Rattitude's foster parent in Snohomish, WA. Click here to see her blog |
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