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This is sweet Payaso. He's only 2.5 years old, but he's been in foster care since he was one. Let's get this Jack Russel Terrier mix a home, shall we?Payaso is under 30 lbs and loves to cuddle up with his person. He loves to watch TV and nest with his toys in bed. He loves going on hikes, but he does not like other dogs, so more secluded walks are best (or a big fenced yard). He adores a good game of fetch or tug of war, and in general he loves playing with his people. He can't live in a home with cats, other dogs or kids, so he just needs a person he can dote on endlessly.Payaso is a super fast learner, is clicker trained and very well behaved and does well in a crate. He would make an excellent companion, and you can learn how to adopt him here! About this projectFor the next month, I’ll feature photos on my blog, my instagram and my facebook feeds that focus on dogs who need homes. These are dogs currently in foster homes, waiting for their forever family. They are amazing pups who will melt your hearts — some are hard to adopt because they are pit bull mixes (the sweetest dogs ever who cannot help their strength) or they have lived on the streets for a long time and are covered in scars or they might be blind or deaf (or both). Some are simply hard to get adopted because they are black, which is the dumbest reason ever. But each dog that has come into my studio in the last few weeks for photos has had a warm heart and wanted nothing more than love. Wouldn’t it be great if one of you could provide that? I hope so. To see all the dogs featured so far, look here.

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Oh this girl. She wiggled her way deep into my heart! Meet Riley Perry. What a love.She is a 2-year-old plott hound from Alabama. She has the most beautiful coat and the sweetest eyes. She is pretty tentative around people, but get her around dogs and she is back to a normal happy tail wag. Because of this, she would love to go to a home with another pup. She is also ok with cats, but should not live with small children. You can see her adoption information here. About this projectFor the next month, I’ll feature photos on my blog, my instagram and my facebook feeds that focus on dogs who need homes. These are dogs currently in foster homes, waiting for their forever family. They are amazing pups who will melt your hearts — some are hard to adopt because they are pit bull mixes (the sweetest dogs ever who cannot help their strength) or they have lived on the streets for a long time and are covered in scars or they might be blind or deaf (or both). Some are simply hard to get adopted because they are black, which is the dumbest reason ever. But each dog that has come into my studio in the last few weeks for photos has had a warm heart and wanted nothing more than love. Wouldn’t it be great if one of you could provide that? I hope so. To see all the dogs featured so far, look here.

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This is Buddy. I photographed him about two weeks ago, and I was thrilled to hear he was immediately adopted. These are my favorite stories!But then I found out that he escaped his new owner while out, and she has been searching desperately all over for him. I'm posting this hoping you (or anyone you know in the area) can help find him.He was lost around Como Lake in St. Paul, and has been seen around Roseville as well. If you see him, please, please call 612 323 3987. He is very afraid right now, so please don't try to catch him or to call to him or whistle -- he'll just run. Instead, maybe leave some food or water for him and call the number. Folks are looking really hard for him, and all sightings are helpful! Thanks!About this projectFor the next month, I’ll feature photos on my blog, my instagram and my facebook feeds that focus on dogs who need homes. These are dogs currently in foster homes, waiting for their forever family. They are amazing pups who will melt your hearts — some are hard to adopt because they are pit bull mixes (the sweetest dogs ever who cannot help their strength) or they have lived on the streets for a long time and are covered in scars or they might be blind or deaf (or both). Some are simply hard to get adopted because they are black, which is the dumbest reason ever. But each dog that has come into my studio in the last few weeks for photos has had a warm heart and wanted nothing more than love. Wouldn’t it be great if one of you could provide that? I hope so. To see all the dogs featured so far, look here.

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This is Skyy! She is a 4-year-old boxer and she is such a love bug! She's good with other dogs, she's fine with cats and she is a total people pleaser. People are her FAVORITE.Skyy loves playing outside and would love a big backyard. Her favorite game is tug of war, and she also loves to snuggle and gaze out the window, as do I. She is super well trained, but she is a touch leash reactive, so she's being trained on that now.She does have arthritis in her back hips, but she seems happy and in great spirits and her weight is low enough to keep the arthritis in check. Please give this girl some love. She deserves it! You can find her adoption information here.  About this projectFor the next month, I’ll feature photos on my blog, my instagram and my facebook feeds that focus on dogs who need homes. These are dogs currently in foster homes, waiting for their forever family. They are amazing pups who will melt your hearts — some are hard to adopt because they are pit bull mixes (the sweetest dogs ever who cannot help their strength) or they have lived on the streets for a long time and are covered in scars or they might be blind or deaf (or both). Some are simply hard to get adopted because they are black, which is the dumbest reason ever. But each dog that has come into my studio in the last few weeks for photos has had a warm heart and wanted nothing more than love. Wouldn’t it be great if one of you could provide that? I hope so. To see all the dogs featured so far, look here.

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This is Samson! Look at those romantic eyes! He wants to take long walks with you in the woods and snuggle up in bed at night!Samson is a 4-year-old shepherd beagle mix. He is adorable and sweet and a fantastic and wonderful dog. He is well trained and loves dogs and people and cats and couches! He's super friendly and eager to meet new people and see new places. He's a snuggle bug who likes to be touching his people and he's socialized well for doggy daycares or the dog park. He's not a barker, and he does fine when left at home with the run of the house.You guys, he's perfect. Go get him right here. About this projectFor the next month, I’ll feature photos on my blog, my instagram and my facebook feeds that focus on dogs who need homes. These are dogs currently in foster homes, waiting for their forever family. They are amazing pups who will melt your hearts — some are hard to adopt because they are pit bull mixes (the sweetest dogs ever who cannot help their strength) or they have lived on the streets for a long time and are covered in scars or they might be blind or deaf (or both). Some are simply hard to get adopted because they are black, which is the dumbest reason ever. But each dog that has come into my studio in the last few weeks for photos has had a warm heart and wanted nothing more than love. Wouldn’t it be great if one of you could provide that? I hope so. To see all the dogs featured so far, look here.

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Meet Sidley! She's only 10 weeks old, and is available for adoption along with her brother who will be featured soon, but you can get a sneak peek of him below.Sidley is a very smart girl, and seems to be settling in pretty easily. The two pups were found on a reservation up north, and they just began all of their training. They are very calm puppies, and they are super fun and playful, but not too wild or crazy. The rescue believes they are Shepherd mixes, but whatever they are, they are SUPER FLUFFY AND SOFT. And adorable. Did I mention that?Because they are so young, they can be raised fine with cats, dogs or kids. Go get these pups! Summer is the best time to raise and potty train puppies! Here is her adoption information! About this projectFor the next month, I’ll feature photos on my blog, my instagram and my facebook feeds that focus on dogs who need homes. These are dogs currently in foster homes, waiting for their forever family. They are amazing pups who will melt your hearts — some are hard to adopt because they are pit bull mixes (the sweetest dogs ever who cannot help their strength) or they have lived on the streets for a long time and are covered in scars or they might be blind or deaf (or both). Some are simply hard to get adopted because they are black, which is the dumbest reason ever. But each dog that has come into my studio in the last few weeks for photos has had a warm heart and wanted nothing more than love. Wouldn’t it be great if one of you could provide that? I hope so. To see all the dogs featured so far, look here.

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Isn't she GORGEOUS? This is Gillie. She's some sort of coonhound from Kentucky, and she is so sweet and gentle and those eyes? My heart swells. Her fur and ears are SO soft and shiny. Really you should just meet her to feel her ears. And then try to not bring her home. I dare you.Gillie is 2.5 years old and is 35 lbs. She loves a good ear rub and a good walk (she does well on a leash), and man-oh-man would she love to catch a rabbit. I suspect she and Magda would be fast friends. Oh, but that reminds me, she shouldn't go to a home with cats.This girl has quite the sniffer and knows how to use it! She's been taking tracking classes, and would love a family who could spend tons of time with her outside. Gillie does bark out of boredom, so she would just need stimulation (again, this is so similar to Magda! By the way, making her pose for photos counts as stimulation!). And when she's not at work, she's happy to sleep on the couch. As we all are, am I right?To learn more about Gillie and her adoption information, look here.About this projectFor the next month, I’ll feature photos on my blog, my instagram and my facebook feeds that focus on dogs who need homes. These are dogs currently in foster homes, waiting for their forever family. They are amazing pups who will melt your hearts — some are hard to adopt because they are pit bull mixes (the sweetest dogs ever who cannot help their strength) or they have lived on the streets for a long time and are covered in scars or they might be blind or deaf (or both). Some are simply hard to get adopted because they are black, which is the dumbest reason ever. But each dog that has come into my studio in the last few weeks for photos has had a warm heart and wanted nothing more than love. Wouldn’t it be great if one of you could provide that? I hope so. To see all the dogs featured so far, look here. 

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Welcome to my Adopt a Stray in May project! This is my second year running this project, as I think the start of summer is the *perfect* time to welcome a new pup into your family. Great weather for walking, easy to potty train with lots of outdoor time, and frankly, just a fantastic summer treat!My first featured dog this year is Fancy! Isn't she beautiful? She's from a reservation up north where she wandered as a free-roaming dog. Since living with her foster, she's learned the ropes of living with people, and loves her family interactions. Fancy is *super* friendly and good and mellow with other dogs. She's a couch potato who is happy to chill all day long, but she loves exploring on her walks as well (she's new to the leash life, but learns quickly!). She especially loves to check out forests etc and has been known to have a run-in or two with porcupines!Fancy is great in a crate when her owners need to leave the house, so that's never an issue. She probably shouldn't be in a home with cats (see the porcupine issues above) and does better with older, teenage children.You can see Fancy's adoption information here. Wouldn't she be a great addition this summer?!