The Right Photo Can Get A Pet Adopted, and These Animals Are The Perfect Proof
Some shelter pets need more than a second chance, they need a photo that finally shows who they really are. A good picture can turn a shy face into a must-meet animal, and that is exactly what Orange County Animal Services in Florida set out to prove.
The shelter teamed up with professional photographer Jessica Claire after noticing how much of a difference polished images could make. The results were hard to ignore, especially after OCAS broke a 48-year adoption record and people started looking closely at how the photos helped.
The before-and-after shots say plenty on their own, and the transformation is hard to miss.
1. He's not a scared little doggo...
He is an absolute ball of energy!
2. Here kitty, kitty!
Cats tend to look especially vulnerable in shelters, but in front of a friendly cameraman, this kitty screams, "Adopt me!"
3. Night and Day
It's like looking at two different dogs!
4. Cute factor amplified!
This doggo had the head cock down, but with the right photographer, he really shines.
The difference is pretty hard to miss.
5. Good boy.
From almost sickly looking to the epitome of vibrant health!
6. Can you hear the meow?
I think we can all hear that meow.
7. WOW!
From sad and lonely to bright and eager to please, this dog needed Albert badly!
8. A little smile...
Versus a metric ton of spunk! I think you know what we choose.
These photos make the animals look ready for a home.
This is the same kind of feel-good momentum as the newly adopted pets whose small moments of kindness brighten the internet.
9. What a good dog!
10/10 would adopt based on that second photo.
10. Good doggo!
Now that's a dog that looks like it can play until it plops down.
11. It's called purr-sonality...
And this cat has got a lot of it.
12. Forget that blurry mess!
This cat has sweetness and sass!
A little polish goes a long way here.
13. Smile versus smile?
A dark, smug-looking smile may be cute, but it has nothing on the vibrant, life-filled photo taken by the professional!
14. Stand tall with pride!
That's one beautiful cat!
15. Little baby...
She really shines in front of those sparkles!
These shelter pets are impossible to scroll past.
Want more proof that photos sell? See how an artist turns shelter pets into “Disney-style” stars.
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