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Wagon Trails – DFL Raises almost 90,000 for the animals

September 28, 2009 – 6:45 am

A few weekends back I volunteered my time to work a photo station for the Dumb Friends League Wagon Trails fund raising event to benefit their Castle Rock shelter, The Buddy Center. Looks like they raised almost $90,000 for the day so it was definitely a great way to spend the day.

They had three photo stations setup on the trail, one of the others was manned by my good friend and fellow photographer Dain from Photography by Dain.

Down in the vendor area was another good friend, and who I think is one of Colorados best pet photographers, Jaime Rowe.

Here’s a few shots from my station:

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People and Animals

January 24, 2009 – 7:57 pm

Last week I had the pleasure to work with my former employer and favorite non-profit, the Dumb Friends League. A staple of the Denver animal welfare scene since 1910 the name of the League goes back to a time when dumb more commonly meant “cannot speak”, their motto being “Speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

Every now and again we take a bunch of lights and head down to the shelter to grab some “people with animals” shots to use for various League publications. If you receive “Pet Tales” the leagues quarterly magazine you’ve probably seem more of my work than you realize.

The focus of these sheets is to hi-light the human/animal bond. Thanks to all the magnificent staff, volunteers and children of staff who cam in for this project.

This Sunday look for the Leagues “Pledges for Pets Telethon” on UPN 20 on Fox 31 from noon to 5pm.

Taking in over 28,000 animal last year their placement rate of healthy animals is one of the highest in the country for an open admission shelter. But that kind of amazing success takes money. Doesn’t matter if you’re local or a visitor from around the globe, if you’ve ever loved a pet why don’t you take just a moment and go donate a couple of dollars.