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I Photograph Senior Shelter Dogs Who Finally Found Forever Homes
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I Photograph Senior Shelter Dogs Who Finally Found Forever Homes

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I first heard about The Mr Mo Project when I photographed an adoptable blind senior bulldog named Bella from the Newark Humane Society. I didn’t have much hope for her because I know all too well how overcrowded inner city shelters are (just take a peek at my 25 Reasons to Adopt to see why). So when I heard that a rescue group pulled her, I had to find out more about this group, The Mr Mo Project.

I loved what they did – not only pulling senior dogs from shelters but also covering all their medical expenses for the rest of their lives. Many people don’t want to adopt senior dogs because of those expenses, so without that burden, many more “forever foster homes” opened up. These forever fosters still have to be strong enough to handle the emotional end of life journey of a companion they have bonded strongly with.

After looking a little closer at the group, I was thrilled when I realized they were based in Saratoga Springs, New York. My husband and I were living in New Jersey at the time but always planned on moving back home at some point – and home for us is in Saratoga. I wanted to feature what they did using the best way I knew how – through photographs. So when we finally did move back to the area I got in touch with Mariesa about a photographic series and she was thrilled. The local foster families jumped on board and here are the results! To donate to the project so they can continue to save and support senior dogs, go here.

More info: staceygammonpetphotography.com | mrmoproject.com | Facebook

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Millie

Hope

Winston

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Patsy

Panda

Archie

Walter

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Salvador

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Johanna

Malcolm

Emily

The Professor

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Zorro

Diamond

Panda

Grace

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Cookie

Cookie is still looking for her forever foster home!

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Stacey Gammon Pet Photography

Stacey Gammon Pet Photography

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I'm a pet photographer in Saratoga Springs, New York specializing in studio dog photography. As a member of Hearts Speak, I offer my services to adoptable dogs for free.

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Stacey Gammon Pet Photography

Stacey Gammon Pet Photography

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I'm a pet photographer in Saratoga Springs, New York specializing in studio dog photography. As a member of Hearts Speak, I offer my services to adoptable dogs for free.

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Annie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww. I would probably get the first Panda. What happened to her? She seems so sweet.

MaryTonningsen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love old dogs. I foster them and I'd take an old dog over any other any day of the week. These are beautiful! <3

LindaAbbott
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wonderful and the photos are so beautiful. You have a big heart and are truly gifted.

SusanRiley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised to see so many small dogs still in shelters, even if they're seniors and/or disabled. Where I live, small dogs are adopted almost immediately.

Annie
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww. I would probably get the first Panda. What happened to her? She seems so sweet.

MaryTonningsen
Community Member
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love old dogs. I foster them and I'd take an old dog over any other any day of the week. These are beautiful! <3

LindaAbbott
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wonderful and the photos are so beautiful. You have a big heart and are truly gifted.

SusanRiley
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised to see so many small dogs still in shelters, even if they're seniors and/or disabled. Where I live, small dogs are adopted almost immediately.

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