Pit Bull Flower Power

Pit Bull Flower Power

US-based French photographer Sophie Gamand is still on the mission to challenge the often negative perception of pit bulls.

Since her project “Flower Power, Pit Bulls Of The Revolution” 1.5 year ago, more than 140 shelter pit bulls from her flowery photo series have found loving homes. Gamand also has nearly 70k followers on Instagram.

“After the first images received such a positive reaction from people and went viral online, I realized I had developed a wonderful marketing tool for pit bulls and maybe this series could help make a difference,” says Gamand. “These are not just dogs wearing flower crowns; something much bigger is happening, slowly. But hopefully, surely!”

Every year over 1 million pit Bulls are euthanised in the US. Gamand continues to visit shelters across the country, snapping adorable pics in hope to change the sad fate of way too many of these dogs.

Yes, it’s a gimmick, but it’s a gimmick that WORKS. We’ve said it before, and it bears repeating: Excellent (and creative) photographs can often make the difference. The sad truth is that there are too many homeless dogs here in Malaysia (as elsewhere), and too few homes for them. Breed prejudice also works against many of them.

If you are a good photographer and can take adoption photos of adoptable pets, do check with some of the many rescuers and NGOs that list their animals on http://PetFinder.my.

And by all means, if you’re looking to adopt a pet, check us out, too!

Source: http://goo.gl/kBcyJT

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