Rutherford County PAWS {Nashville Pet Photographer}

One part of my job I love doing on a regular basis is taking photographs of current dogs and cats available for adoption!

Rutherford County PAWS is a wonderful local pet adoption center based in Murfreesboro, TN. From one week to the next, there is rarely an animal there for too long, which means that I'm always getting the chance to meet new furry faces (and also means that the ones I already met have found forever homes!). The staff there really care about the sweet pups and cats that stay there until they are adopted. PAWS also works closely with other rescue organizations in the area, so very often animals will go out to rescues and foster homes. 

Here are some of the sweet pets I've had a chance to photograph lately, and although they may not be available any longer for adopting, you can visit the adoption page on the PAWS website to see which ones are still available or which newcomers have arrived! 

Thank you Rutherford County PAWS for all you do for these sweet animals!

~ Mandy

This is Hazel, who's my current favorite and has been at the shelter for a little while now. She's an absolute sweetheart, and I loved her photo session. Hazel is an 8 year old labrador/retriever mix, and she may be getting passed over because of her age, but she's a happy dog that won't chew up your house!

This is Lucy! She's a 6-year-old Maine Coon Mix and is very regal.

Meet Meika, a 1-year-old spayed American Bulldog Mix. Her previous owner surrendered her as they didn't have enough time for her but didn't want to neglect her, so we hope she finds a better home soon! 

And lastly, here's a success story! These last two images are Great Pyreneese mixes that were SO scared the day I was there, the gal who works with them had to carry them outside to do photos (and they are not small). They were surrendered by their owners and had been outside dogs, and the shelter just wasn't comfortable for them. I was concerned about them and later asked her what happened and found out they were adopted together by a sweet family with older kids and a German Shepard puppy. Apparently, when they saw the kids and the puppy they just came alive, and it was a perfect match!

Adopting a Pet? Capture the Moment on Camera!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

Adoptable Ashling {Nashville Dog Photographer}

I had an amazing opportunity recently to meet one of the most adorable pitbulls ever -- Ashling!

She is a rescue who has been in foster care with Madison (owner of the wonderful pet shop Birch & Terrier)  for the last six months and is eager to find her forever home this holiday season! Ashling came into Nashville Pittie Rescue about seven months ago in pretty rough shape: underweight, cigarette burns on her head, and her ears had been cropped at home by her previous owners. 

Ashling is a pocket pittie, and is an awesome size at about 40 pounds! She is 1-2 years old and her ears give her some unique character. She also has an amazing disposition with people, despite her terrible beginning in life. Her foster mom says she is just a happy, cuddly pup!

She does great with the other pup in her pack and loves people!

She does have some anxiety and is nearly done with her heartworm treatment (and has been doing great with it!)

To adopt this adorable rescue, and to see  many more adoptable pups,  contact Nashville Pittie today!  They are also seeking donations to help cover her heart worm treatment if you are looking for a great place to give this holiday season.

~ Mandy

PS - Her fabulous sweater in the pictures below is from Tooth & Honey, and is specifically designed for pitbull bodies!

Adopting a Pet? Capture the Moment on Camera!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

East C.A.N. Dogs for Adoption {Nashville Dog Photographer}

It's that time again! Another sweet bunch of pups from East C.A.N. need you help them find their forever home, and in a couple cases a more permanent foster home as well. I have so much fun during these shoots - it always amazes me how dogs can be neglected, forgotten and left behind and still be so sweet and love people so much!  And just a warning, this is going to be a long post - really because these pups were so photogenic I have to share lots of their photos! Now, on to the good stuff - pup pictures!!

Meet Zeus!! Zeus is a sweet, large, 6 month old puppy. He's most likely a boxer/great dane mix, he gets along with other dogs, is good on a leash, and is crate and potty trained. This face. Love him.

Next up - Buddy! Buddy is a pit mix and is about 9 months old. He's good with other dogs, in fact his new bestie is his foster's border collie mix. He's doing well on a leash. He needs a home with no cats and he's good with older kids. And he has the kindest puppy eyes you've ever seen.

And here's Barney! Barney's a shepherd/boxer mix.  He's an energetic young guy, but is full grown at around  45  lbs - a perfect size! I'm a sucker for brindle coats, and his guy is just awesome!

Last, but certainly not least, we have Winnie and Iris. East C.A.N. does not normally get little dogs, and we know they are going to get alot of great attention. Right now, they need a permanent foster or a forever home will work too! (their finder already has 4 pups & 4 cats, and took these two girls in as well).  

They were abandoned by their owners, and were a bit skittish at first, but have really warmed up! These are the kind of pups who will want to be with their owners all the time (and probably in the lap of their owners if you want to get right down to it). They are both crate, leash and potty trained and both get along great with the other dogs & cats in their finder's house!

Winnie is the bigger of the two, and is an approximately one year old Jack Russell mix. She is very social, and really wants to be with her person.

Iris is a Chihuahua who is about 5 years old. She's a little more independent and mellow, but still loves being with her person as much as she can.

Please let me or East C.A.N. know if you are interested in adopting any of these pups! If you don't see them on the adoptables page just yet they will be there soon!

Thanks and please share,

~ Mandy