Holiday 2023 | Volume 3, No. 5 | |
Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue | |
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"Homeward Bound," is a newsletter from Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR).
In each issue, we bring you stories about our rescue work and the wonderful people who make our mission possible.
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How to Photograph Your Dog | |
Photo by Christian Wieiger (unsplash.com/@christianw) | |
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A great photo is like a magnet. It attracts fans. But how do you take a photo that shows your dog at its best? Here are some tips:
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Get down to the dog’s level. Avoid looking down at the dog. It’s tempting to hold a treat while taking the photo with your phone, but this makes the dog look out of proportion (big head, teeny body, small feet). Have someone else hold the treat, while you snap the photo.
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Use simple, uncluttered backgrounds. Avoid messy backgrounds with things like garbage cans, food bins, too much furniture, or even human arms and legs in background.
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Shoot outdoors if possible. Look for nice outdoor settings, like trees, grass, flower beds, even water or pools. Indoor shots are fine if the lighting is good.
- Turn your back to the sun.
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Avoid shadows. Including your own. It’s hard to see a dog in shadow, especially black and chocolate dogs.
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Get a variety of poses. People like to see how the dog looks when standing, sitting, and from different angles. Dogs with cute toys, swimming, or other action shots can be a nice addition.
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Use portrait mode. It softens the background, making the dog stand out.
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Shoot photos when the dog isn’t looking. Sometimes you get a great shot this way!
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Try peanut butter. One volunteer puts peanut butter on a flower to get her dog to sniff a flower. Or to stand still. It can help, especially with an active puppy!
If you are a SOLR foster taking photos of your foster pup, here are a few additional pointers:
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If using an iPhone. Put the settings on large – and send it to us in large.
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If shooting for the Paw Print. No photos of dogs on furniture, please!
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We're happy to help. We have many volunteers who can take nice photos, so please post on Groups if you would like help. Odds are a volunteer will happily help out.
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Santa Paws is on his way and our pups are getting all decked out and ready. Ralphie, Gabe, Marlie and so many others who were rescued this past year want to thank everyone at SOLR for giving them what they wanted most from Santa -- a loving home, a warm bed, a full bowl, and a great winter holiday with family and friends. | |
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Ralphie (2)
(Rescued Nov 2023)
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Marlie
(Rescued Oct 2023)
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Max (10)
(Rescued Nov 2023)
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Leo (now Maverick)
(Adopted Jan 2023)
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Cricket (2)
(Rescued Oct 2023)
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Bentley (3)
(Adopted Jan 2023)
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Rosie (4)
(Adopted March 2023)
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Marley
(Rescued Oct 2023)
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Penny (5)
(Rescued Sept 2023)
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Apollo (Now Emmit)
(Adopted 2023)
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Rudy (3)
(Rescued Dec 2023)
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Apollo (Now Emmit)
(Adopted 2023)
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Rudy (3)
(Rescued Dec 2023)
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Santa
Who is that man from the North Pole? It's Tom McCreery, who stepped in to play Santa this year at our "Photos with Santa" event in Gilbert.
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Here are a few photos from Thanksgiving 2023. | |
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Max 11 knows he's handsome.
(Adopted 2023)
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Honey poses for the camera.
(Adopted 2023)
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Abby gets a turkey toy.
(Adopted 2023)
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Ralphie (2) gets ready for holiday football games.
(Rescued 2023)
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Landon waits for guests to arrive.
(Adopted 2023)
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I wish my dog would do this!
When Susan Krase, president of SOLR, received this video of Bentley from her brother, she had one thing to say: “I wish my dog would do this." Bentley is Susan's brother's dog, which makes him Susan's doggie-nephew.
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Loki Learns to Bark
Watch Loki learning how to bark on cue.
Loki was just a small puppy when SOLR rescued him in 2022, along with seven of his brothers and sisters. Today, he is a world traveler, who has travelled all over the US and Europe with his adopted family, Lea and Simon Blaettler.
Loki is in Switzerland now. He loves the snow and tries to play catch with snowballs. He just doesn't understand why he can't pick the snowballs up and throw them back. Guess what Loki, these snowballs melt in your mouth!
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SOLR has rescued hundreds of grateful Labradors -- and it's all thanks to our generous donors and wonderful volunteers. We can't save dogs without you.
You're great! You give hope, love, and life itself to dogs that would otherwise be homeless and hungry.
We thank you. The dogs thank you. Ruff! Ruff! Ruff! It wouldn't be possible without you.
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About Us
We are an independent 501(c)(3) organization made up of experienced volunteers who are dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless Labrador Retrievers and their offspring that are in need of safe and loving homes.
Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue
7739 E Broadway Blvd #212, Tucson, AZ 85710
520-554-0911
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Nancy Schuessler, Editor
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Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue | www.solraz.org | | | | |
