13 Adorable Photos Of A Dog Holding Different Items So Endearingly Will Melt Your Heart
Dozer does not just sit there and look cute, he stages a whole adorable photo series where he “holds” everyday treasures like they’re the most important things in the world. One minute he’s posing with a book, the next he’s cuddled up with an orange teddy bear, and somehow it still feels like he’s the one making the rules.
The photographer has known Dozer his entire life, starting when he was a tiny puppy, so every shot comes with history and personality. But the charm is only half the story, because while pet photography is their day job, their real mission is animal charity work, pro bono images, sponsorships, and major fundraising projects that depend on the right photo landing with the right people.
And that’s why these simple props, from a round inflatable to a green palm frond, feel like more than cute distractions.
1. Dozer And The Book
2. Dozer And The Orange Teddy Bear
3. Dozer And The Round Inflatable
That’s when the book photo hits, because Dozer’s calm “I’ve been here forever” vibe makes you wonder what else he’s been holding onto since puppy days.
The photographer has this to say about the dog:
"I first photographed Dozer when he was a tiny puppy so have known him how whole life. He is a sweet boy with a playful personality who is loyal to his family and friends. It’s always fun photographing Dozer as he loves being in front of the camera."
4. Dozer And The Green Palm Frond
5. Dozer And The Pink Flowers
6. Dozer And The Watering Can
Then the orange teddy bear moment shows up, and suddenly the playfulness the photographer talks about feels extra real, like Dozer is actually in on the whole plan.
Also, check out the lonely dog who sneaks out when his owner is gone, to hug his bestie.
My lifelong love of animals came well before my love of photography and began during my formative years in outback Australia where my father was a sheep shearer and wool valuer. As an only child, my constant companions were my dogs, guinea pigs, horses, rabbits and bottle-fed lambs.
My family had a great regard for Australian wildlife and I often helped my mother rescue and care for a wide array of injured kangaroo joeys, birds and other creatures until they could be released back into their natural habitat.
7. Dozer And The Pink Water Bottle
8. Dozer And The Egg Carton
9. Dozer And The White Shoe
10. Dozer And The Blue Balloon (Don't Try This At Home)
After that, the blue balloon warning lands, because the photographer clearly knows how far the cuteness can go, even when the caption says, “Don’t try this at home.”
While the photographer's passion is animal charity work, they view pet photography as their day job.
Philanthropy is a huge part of my business philosophy and one of my driving passions. I work pro bono with dozens of animal rescue charities, sanctuaries or shelters, by providing images, sponsorship and conducting major fundraising projects every year.
11. Dozer And The Yellow Ring
12. Dozer And The Red Ball
13. Dozer And The Empty Clear Container
By the time Dozer is posing with the empty clear container, you can feel the bigger purpose underneath, since the right image could mean a re-home, a donation, or a story that pushes people to care.
Every charity project the photographer undertakes is about improving the lives of animals. Knowing that they can help make a difference to the lives of rescue animals is a huge motivation.
The right image viewed by the right person can mean a dog is re-homed, a donation is made, or the media will run a story that increases awareness or raises public concern for a cause that directly affects the welfare of the animal.
Dozer’s cutest props are basically a fundraising strategy you can’t stop smiling at.
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