This is a feature I've been meaning to do for a while. Many of my clients and friends have seen and heard the story of little Ladybug and her impressive weight loss over a span of 6 months.  But I thought it would be fun to show the striking contrast with portraits that I've done in the studio. After all who doesn't love "Before & After" images?  

It's inspiring to see how this little sheltie lost over 10lbs. She started at a hefty 29lbs when we adopted her from Colorado Sheltie Rescue at the age of 15 months.  On a gentle and healthy diet of "Deserving Dog" food (made locally and delivered to our home) she enjoyed carefully measured portions of tasty chicken & seafood meals. 

Now at a prime 18lbs, she's enjoying more of this yummy food while maintaing her weight. Her energy level has skyrocketed and she can now be an active 2 year old with no health worries.  It's good to see where she came from and remember what's at stake every time we feed her.  If you have a pup about to embark on a new health regimen, bring don't forget to get some Before and After pics of your own!

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I feel grateful to know the amazing people giving so much to help animals in need. From shelter & rescue efforts to rehab, medical care and healthy diet options and more. Coloradans love their animals and many innovative ideas are developing to promote changes in attitude and provide workable solutions to current pet issues.

This past week I had the honor of hanging out with some awesome ladies at a bowling fundraiser for Demi's Animal Rescue, demonstrating that giving not only helps animals, but is hugely fun! The event had a great turnout and raised bigtime funds for the rescue. 

My good friend Jeff Sutherland, of Deserving Dog is also launching a new initiative regarding diet programs to make canine cancer treatments significantly more effective.  This effort is groundbreaking and as more people chip in to provide the needed development funding, the sooner and better the diet program can launch.  Visit the Facebook page to see informative videos and learn more!

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Last week I visited Denver Animal Shelter to create some signature DelaFoto portraits for their animals in need of adoption.

It's been a while since I've taken the studio setup to a shelter. We're hoping this will mark the beginning of a monthly volunteer program with DelaFoto as their new community partner and representative of HeArtsSpeak.  

The volunteers at DAS were enthusiastic and helpful.  We focused the day's effort on a cat and small dogs, many of which were chihuahuas.

The look of the photos are bright, cheery and perfect for springtime. I hope to share them online soon.  They're all ready to go, just waiting on some necessary paperwork and then the social media campaign can get underway!