Local photographers helping homeless animals

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Shelters and rescues all over the country and here at home are dealing with an enormous influx of animals in need. So, coming up with creative ways to help find them forever homes is more important than ever and a local photography studio is doing its part to help.

Rebecca Trumbull is a Toledo photographer and an animal lover. She is using her talent behind the lens to help get animals in need in front of more potential adopters.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is the goal of each and every snapshot taken by Rebecca Trumbull of animals in need. She is a professional photographer who shares her time and talents with Planned Pethood and several other rescue groups.

“Working with rescue animals fills me up. It recharges me and makes me feel like I’m doing something impactful,” Rebecca Trumbull said.

Rebecca Trumbull first volunteered about four years ago. She now takes pictures of dozens of homeless animals each year.

“To be able to find a way to help in a less traditional way has been very important to me,” Rebecca Trumbull said.

Thursday’s photo shoot was at the Toledo Correctional Institution. Inmates at the prison foster and train rescue dogs through a special program with Planned Pethood. Casper, Rosa and Zorro were the focus of Thursday’s pictures.

“When we get a professional photo taken by one of our wonderful photographers, it just changes everything,” Colleen Kane a Planned Pethood volunteer said. “A beautifully captured photo of an animal can make all the difference in the world for the adoption of that animal.”

Jessica Trumbull is also a photographer and Rebecca Trumbull’s sister-in-law. She loves using pictures to illustrate the dog’s story.

“When they first come into the rescue, they are shut down. They can be unhappy and uncomfortable. When were are able to bring them to our studio for a photo shoot or to meet them on-site somewhere, we get to spend time with them. We are able to help them relax and capture their personalities. It makes it easier for a potential adopter to picture that dog in their home with them,” Jessica Trumbull said.

Jessica Trumbull said these special shoots are one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

“Just knowing that something you are creating has such an impact on not only us but on the dogs and the families the dogs go to,” Jessica Trumbull said.

A simple picture changes lives.

“It doesn’t require money to rescue or save an animal’s life, it really just requires time and a heart,” Kane said.

The three dogs involved in Thursday’s shootout at the prison will be available for adoption through Planned Pethood. Rebecca and Jessica Trumbull took all of the photographs seen in the story above.

Trumbull Photography will be donating a portion of the proceeds from its holiday photo sessions to Planned Pethood, a few spots are still open.

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