Pit Bull Project
I wanted to help Anne do more public education. The pet store was a terrific hub for rescue but we wanted a way to start changing the public’s perception of the breed.
I was inspired by my friend, Robin–remember she joined me on the midnight mission for Fagen and Rodeo?
Robin is a terrific photographer who photographed Rose Hill, a woman in her 20s fighting breast cancer. She then organized a wonderful fundraising photo exhibit at the Rose Bud Cafe in Capital Hill. Her photos raised awareness about breast cancer in the lesbian community–her photos made a difference.
I pitched the photo project idea to Anne, she loved it, and we referred to it as *Pit Bull Project* from the start. Renuka loaned me her Canon SLR, and Anne selected familes from her growing pool adopters.
I set out to tell the stories of pit bulls that went from bad situations into loving homes. Here’s the first photograph I took for Pit Bull Project.
Sunny was purchased on the streets of Tacoma when she was 4 1/2 weeks old. The owner kept her one night and then dropped her off at the Humane Society because he couldn’t take care of her. The shelter released the puppy to Anne, and Sunny was adopted by Nadine, a Vet Tech who could bring her doggie to work. Sunny is about one year old in this photo.
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