How to Successfully Adopt a Dog From a Rescue or a Shelter

15 Surprising Benefits of Adopting a Shelter Dog

Animal Shelter lets the dogs pick their Furever Homes! 🐾 This adoption center is flipping the script on pet adoption — by letting the dogs choose their humans. Instead of people walking the aisles picking a pet, the shelter brings potential adopters into a play space and lets the dogs decide who they connect with. Some run straight into a lap, others refuse to leave a visitor’s side, and a few quietly sit down as if to say, “You’re the one.” Staff say the method leads to stronger bonds, fewer r

Local pet photographer helps get shelter dogs adopted this holiday season in Santa Barbara

We were honored to once again donate our services to the local animal shelter and help this precious pup get cleaned up and safely dematted. Severe matting isn’t just a cosmetic issue.....it can be painful and dangerous for dogs. Mats pull tightly on the skin, restrict movement, hide wounds or infections, and can even cut off proper air flow to the skin, leading to sores and irritation. In cases like this, the only humane option is a careful shave-down to relieve the discomfort and give the skin