Pit Bull Rescue
June 24th, 2007 by ToddAndrea Kilkenny is a friend and local pit bull advocate who works at the Iowa City Animal Shelter, and helped to save our dog Artie. She contacted me recently about doing photos for a pit bull poster that will hang in the animal shelter. The idea is to increase awareness of what a great breed this is, because they are more difficult to find homes for, due to their undeserved reputation. This project was a lot of work, but fun, too, and well worth it. I spent two days photographing pit bulls and their owners, then Andrea and I worked on the design of the poster together. The final piece should be displayed soon at the Iowa City animal shelter, and duplicate posters may eventually be available for purchase to benefit the shelter. Below is a picture of Artie with our kids, plus a few outtakes from the photo sessions. That’s Andrea and her dog Mojo in the second image.
I just edited the post to include a small version of what the final poster looks like (clickable thumbnails). It won’t be possible to read the text at this size, but the poster consists of individual vignettes about dogs and their owners. I’ve included the one of Artie and Jake as an example. The poster was designed to be printed at 20″ x 30″. If/when I get word from Andrea that it will be produced for sale, I will post the info on my blog.
Posted in Community | 6 Comments »
August 4th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
I love the crop and the tone as well as the expression of the last image here in Bull Dogs
steve
August 4th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Hi Steve, thanks!! I think that was my favorite from the whole day. And thanks for stopping by!
August 4th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Todd,
I am one of the many “Artie Fans” out there that watched, pulled and prayed for Artie to get better and live the life that he is now living. I just happen to live in California but know Andrea. I LOVE your pictures and am so excited about this project. Please let me know when this poster will be available for purchase as I definitely want to purchase several myself.
Please give Artie an extra Hug from his CA fan,
Megan
August 5th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Thanks for your thoughts, Megan, and for your comment on my photos! We’re so happy that Artie pulled through, thanks to Andrea.
I’ve just edited the post so people can see what the poster looks like.
August 6th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Todd,
That is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for the contribution to the efforts. I know that this poster will open eyes and hearts. I cannot wait to purchase a bunch! Thank you again for loving Artie!
Megan
August 6th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Megan, I’m thrilled you like it! Hope to have more news on availability in the near future!