In between getting her shots at the Loveabull Rescue Society “Pawp-Up Pet Photos with Santa” fundraiser in Murrayville, photographer K.J. Lim explained why dogs are less challenging than other animals to photograph.
“Dogs tend to be easier,” Lim told the Langley Advance Times.
“A lot of them are better with commands. So if you choose a treat, or even a squeaky toy, they tend to look,” remarked Lim.
“Cats are a little bit harder because they don’t really listen to a lot of the commands. A bunny or a pig, it gets a little more challenging. If they’re moving quick, it’s a little bit harder to take the photo.”
Lim, who operates as KayJaye Studios, was helping Loveabull raise funds to rebuild after a COVID-caused pause that forced the Cloverdale-based animal rescue agency to temporarily suspend new adoptions.
Held Sunday Nov. 19, at the Boseley’s store in Murrayville, photos of pets with Santa were being taken for a minimum $20 donation,while MJC Artistry was offering face painting and temporary tattoos, also by donation.
Loveabull founder Kate Crew said the 10-year-old registered non-profit had a rough time during the pandemic.
“We didn’t have a lot of adoptions. so we’re just trying to pick up and get adoptions going now,” Crew said.
“We need money and we’re just raising funds for for that cause.”
Crew said Lovebull just had two dogs, who were in temporary foster homes, become permanent adoptees.
“The good news is, we have two dogs adopted,” Crew explained.
“The bad news is, we have two fewer foster homes [as a result].”
One of the dogs to pose with Santa , four-year old Pedro, was also a former Loveabull foster dog whose temporary home became permanent.
“He’s an alumni,” noted Annabel Aspler, the LoveABull director, who gave Pedro his forever home.
Online, the society mission statement says it is “dedicated to helping misunderstood dogs find their forever homes. We are working towards dissolving the bully breed stigma by giving these dogs the opportunity to show people how amazing they are.”
Anyone who missed the Langley event can still make donations through the website: www.loveabullsociety.com.
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