The adorable pups traveled from “high-kill” shelters in LA to New York, where they now have a second chance of finding their forever homes.

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Charming Dog Portraits Help to Give Shelter Dogs a Second Chance at Life

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In a bid to promote pet adoption, animal lover Suzanne Donaldson (aka Mrs. Sizzle) recently teamed up with Social Tees Animal Rescue (STAR) and fellow dog lover and photographer Shayan Asgharnia to share the stories of 19 shelter dogs. The adorable pups have all traveled from “high-kill” shelters in LA to New York, where they now have a second chance of finding their forever homes.

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Each year, millions of dogs in the United States are sadly abandoned, only to wind up in animal shelters where they’re likely to be euthanized. Through their project, Donaldson and Asgharnia hope their series of gorgeous black and white dog portraits will inspire people to adopt pets who are in desperate need of love. Each expressive portrait captures the pup’s personality, whether it’s charmingly playful or adorably timid.

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Although the 19 dogs had experienced tough lives, they showed surprising signs of trust towards Donaldson and Asgharnia on the day of their visit…

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