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PugMug Partners with Second Shot To Give Rescue Pets a Home

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Second Shot Animal Rescue Photography, a 401c3 non-profit. Through a combination of founder Lisa Binns’ stunning professional photos and PugMug’s fun custom pet art, we’re aiming to give more rescue pets a loving home.

Olga S

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AI dog art of Melody, an adoptable rescue dog, custom dog art of a happy dog in a swimming pool

Here at PugMug, we absolutely adore pets and are always on the lookout for new ways to help give back to the pet-loving community. 

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Second Shot Animal Rescue Photography, a fantastic 401c3 non-profit that helps homeless and rescue pets across the Midwestern U.S.A. find their forever homes through the magic of professional photography.

Through a combination of founder Lisa Binns’ stunning photos and PugMug’s fun custom pet art, we’re aiming to give more pets a second chance than ever before.

About Second Shot

Photograph of Lisa Binns, the founder of Second Shot Photography, and two dogs
Lisa Binns, the founder of Second Shot Photography

Did you know that 6.5 million dogs and cats end up in shelters every year, and sadly, about 3.5 million don’t get a second shot at a happy life? 

Animal rescues and shelters do their best to showcase each pet, but they often lack the funds for professional photography resources. This means the photos they post are often blurry or poorly lit, making it harder for these adorable animals to catch someone’s eye.

Enter Lisa Binns and Second Shot Animal Rescue Photography! Lisa founded Second Shot over ten years ago to tackle this very issue. Second Shot provides stunning photos of rescue animals from across the Midwest in beautiful settings, helping these precious pets find their new families.

Here are just a couple of the amazing animal stories from dogs sponsored by Second Shot.

Meet Hazim

Photograph from Second Shot Photography of Hazim, a 4-year-old male canaan mix rescue dog

Meet Hazim, a resilient three-and-a-half-year-old Canaan mix who has been on an extraordinary journey. 

Rescued from the war-torn West Bank, Hazim was one of 69 dogs who embarked on a challenging journey across multiple airplanes to find safety. He finally arrived in Cincinnati, where he was welcomed by a foster family, providing a safe haven amidst the increasing dangers in his homeland.

Since arriving at his foster home, Hazim has been adjusting beautifully to his new life of safety and comfort. He quickly bonded with the two resident dogs, who have become his stable companions. Hazim loves curling up in cozy spots, particularly favoring a basket of clean blankets.

Hazim's journey hasn't been without its challenges. He carries some trauma from his past, making him fearful of thunderstorms and fireworks, and he has an extreme dislike for water. Despite these fears, Hazim has shown incredible progress, transforming from a fearful dog who resisted being touched to a much more confident and loving companion. His story is one of hope and resilience, and with the right forever home, Hazim is sure to flourish and bring immense joy to his new family.

Check out Hazim’s PugMug art and professional photos from Second Shot! 

Interested in adopting Hazim? You can learn more here.

Collage of custom dog portraits from pugmug.ai of Hazim, a Canaan mix rescue dog
Art of Hazim from pugmug.ai

Meet Tony Hawk

Photograph from Second Shot Photography of Tony Hawk, a 3-year-old rescue dog with a dog wheelchair on his hind legs

Meet Tony Hawk, a three-year-old pup with a spirit as adventurous as his name. The wheels on Tony’s part-time wheelchair make him the fastest dog on the block, zooming around faster than his namesake.

Despite needing a wheelchair for city walks and hiking trails, Tony doesn’t let anything slow him down. Around the house and in the yard, he fits right in with the pack, always keeping a low profile and maintaining his humble attitude. His back legs might be at an odd angle due to being born with a curved spine, but that doesn’t stop him from living life to the fullest.

When he’s not exploring, you can find Tony Hawk lounging in his favorite donut bed or keeping an eye on things in the kitchen. Tony’s intelligence is impressive; he’s even able to communicate using talking buttons, though most of his messages revolve around food!

This rad guy loves meeting new people and would be thrilled to join you on outings to a local brewery or spend a cozy evening by the fire at home. He gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home, making him a great addition to any family. While it's unknown how he gets along with cats or children, Tony’s friendly nature suggests he could adapt well to any companion.

Tony Hawk is up to date on his shots, potty trained, and ready to find his forever home. With his adventurous spirit and big heart, Tony is stoked to join your crew and share his love and joy with you.

Check out Tony Hawk’s PugMug art and professional photos from Second Shot! 

Interested in adopting Tony Hawk? You can learn more here.

Collage of custom dog portraits from pugmug.ai of Tony Hawk, three-year-old rescue dog
Art of Tony Hawk from pugmug.ai

More Amazing Dogs (and a Cat!)

We only started our partnership with Second Shot Photography a month ago, and we’ve already created art for so many amazing pets. Here are a few more rescue pet superstars:

[UPDATE: Melody has been adopted!] Melody - the happiest lap dog who loves affection

Side-by-side photograph from Second Shot and AI dog portrait of Melody, a rescue dog

Blue - a rottsky mix who loves car rides and puppucinos

Side-by-side photograph from Second Shot and AI dog portrait of Blue, a rescue dog

Squishmallow - a tender guy who adores treats

Side-by-side photograph from Second Shot and AI dog portrait of Squishmallow, a rescue dog

Halina - a puppy mill survivor who is a shy sweetheart

Side-by-side photograph from Second Shot and AI dog portrait of Halina, a rescue dog

[UPDATE: Laszlo has been adopted!] Laszlo - a social butterfly who was rescued from a puppy mill and has boundless curiosity

Side-by-side photograph from Second Shot and AI dog portrait of Laszlo, a rescue dog

McHenry - the “king of chill” who will best your best binge-watching buddy

Side-by-side photograph from Second Shot and AI dog portrait of McHenry, a rescue dog

[UPDATE: Thumper has been adopted!] Thumper - a sweet feline who loves playing with toys

Side-by-side photograph from Second Shot and AI cat portrait of Thumper, a rescue cat

How You Can Help

Excited to help? There are multiple things you can do to help support these and other amazing pets.

  • Adopt the pets! If you’re open to bringing a new furry friend into your home, check out the adoption links for each pet above. We really hope this partnership can help give some of these incredible pets a new home.

    You can also find over 100 more adoptable pets and their touching stories on Second Shot's Facebook page.

  • Support by donating to Second Shot - You can donate to Second Shot directly via this link: https://Second Shot.pictures/make-a-donation.

    Donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations goes towards funding equipment, storage rental, insurance, and mileage.

  • Support by ordering products from PugMug - At PugMug, you can upload photos of your pets and get amazing AI pet art in hundreds of styles. You can then order your favorites on a variety of products, from totes to pillows to jigsaw puzzles.

    When you order art styles and/or products from PugMug with discount code SECONDSHOT, you’ll get 20% off your order, and we’ll donate a % of the proceeds to Second Shot! It’s a win-win. :) 

Interested in learning more about Second Shot? Feel free to reach out to Lisa at lisa@Second Shot.pictures.

Collage of rescue dog photos from Second Shot Photography