Volunteering

The Lethbridge Animal Shelter is FINALLY on Petfinder. I found out right before Christmas and called to find out if they would be interested in me taking some photos of the pets for them. I'm going to try and get there about once a week.

Yesterday was my first day and I had a lot of fun. The dogs were all very sweet and most were just happy to be outside sniffing and playing with toys. Personally, I was freezing. I took tonnes of photos of the first dog, realized that I couldn't spend 2 hours straight outside, and started clicking the camera a little faster. :) I was relieved when the dogs were done and I could come inside to take pictures of the cats.

I think Oliver was just brought in. It sounded like his home might have already been found, but I couldn't resist taking at least a few pictures! I just loved Buddy's beautiful brown eyes. He was a little shy of both me and the camera but I have a feeling he would warm up quickly if given the chance. Howser was so cute. When we came back inside he spotted a leash on the floor, scooped it up and stood at the door waiting for his walk. He has definitely been loved by someone! Buster was quite sweet and pretty timid. But not too timid to take a treat. Herbert was my favourite. He kept play bowing to me and just wanted to be scratched under his chin. Yig was a handful. But a fun handful. :) Bocis was a total softy who was so fun to watch play. He would run and fetch the ball and then run around with it. Then it would fall from his mouth and he would joyfully chase after it again. I think Dief was my favourite to photograph. There was just something about him. And don't you just love that little pink nose? Not sure what this fellow's name is but trust me, he was friendly than he looks. He was just giving me the tough guy look, he doesn't really mean it. Alley definitely knew how to strike a regal pose. Straya had me at hello. He was simply gorgeous and had the personality to match. Koda definitely had a knack for modeling. He would not only look directly at the camera, but he would hold the pose long enough for me to take the picture. Good kitty! Kalidiskope, or Owl, (as I tended to think of him) was really quite sweet. He wasn't too happy that I moved him into another room and pointed a camera at him though. He had beautiful markings and gorgeous big round eyes. Oreo has been at the shelter for a few months. I'm not sure how so many people could have resisted these beautiful green eyes. I think Goulla must mean "cute" in some foreign language. She was the first cat I brought out and a struggled to get any pictures because all she wanted to do was snuggle on my lap. I think it is funny that the pictures the shelter has of Charlie are pretty much the same ones I took. He was resting in his litter box (everyone except Charlie and Trevor (below) were trying desperately to visit with me) so I decided to let him have his rest. I have a feeling he isn't a very high maintenance kind of guy. Trevor was also resting comfortably in his kennel and I didn't want to disturb him. It doesn't look like I succeeded. ;)

Well that is all of them. I only missed one cat, but he already had a home waiting for him. So if you, or anyone you know are looking for another pet, the Lethbridge Animal Shelter has some sweet dogs and cats that would love to call your house their home.