PHILADELPHIA DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

Carol Arscott photographs dogs all around the greater Philadelphia area, and teamed up with Home at Last Dog Rescue for Tails of the World: The Book (2022 Edition). Carol carefully scouted locations that celebrated the history and culture of her local area.

Home at Last Dog Rescue is a group of volunteers whose goal is to save the lives of homeless dogs suffering in high-kill shelters and their goal is to provide an alternative to the purchase of puppy mill and pet store dogs. Carol Arscott joined professional pet photographers around the world by holding fundraising photoshoots - she photographed 10 local dogs, all adopted from Home at Last Dog Rescue, and raised $1000 in total for the organisation.

Read on to find out more Carol’s Tails of the World photoshoots . . .

Nebula at Gettysburg, PA, USA

Nebula started life in a puppy mill. For whatever reason, no one bought Nebula or her sister. At around 6 months old, another dog bit her and she got a near fatal infection. They finally surrendered her and her sister to Home at Last. The rescue got her the medical care she needed and her new family found her. She lives near Gettysburg. We did her session at Little Round Top on the battlefield.

Nebula

Nebula started life in a puppy mill. For whatever reason, no one bought Nebula or her sister. At around 6 months old, another dog bit her and she got a near fatal infection. They finally surrendered her and her sister to Home at Last. The rescue got her the medical care she needed and her new family found her. She lives near Gettysburg. We did her session at Little Round Top on the battlefield.

Lulu

Lulu was a puppy mill mama who was surrendered to Home at Last when the breeder did not want to address her medical issues. Her foster mom was not ready to adopt, but Lulu stole her heart. She and her brother Ruggles are the sweetest! We chose the beautiful Bluebell fields at Lockridge Furnace Park in Alburtis, PA - these flowers only bloom for about two weeks a year!

Skylar

Skylar is deaf but her mom says that doesn't hold her back. She loves to spread the word about deaf dogs to others. Skylar doesn't need to hear, she understands the international language of love. We chose the beautiful bluebell fields in Lockridge Furnace Park in Alburtis, PA for her session.

Rexxy

Rexxy is a sweet boy that was an owner surrender. He hit the jackpot when he found his new mama! We chose Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens for his session. It is an immersive mixed media art environment that is completely covered with mosaics, created by artist Isaiah Zagar.

Jameson

Jameson was surrendered by the breeder because he had inverted eyelids and the puppy mill didn't want to pay for the surgery. We chose Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens for his session. It is an immersive mixed media art environment that is completely covered with mosaics, created by artist Isaiah Zagar.

Abby

Abby came to her new family underweight and food aggressive, but with lots of love she has thrived and become an integral member of the family. We did her session at her favorite hiking spot, in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA.

Lily

Lily was a stray found in NC. She was adopted and returned twice for not being affectionate. Her furever mom knew all she needed was patience and love. Now she is a happy girl with a big personality! We picked this spot, in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, because Lily loves to swim in the creek.

Trinity

Trinity was a puppy mill mama that was surrendered when she could no longer have puppies. She had a rough past, but is an amazing dog with a gentle spirit. We went to her favorite park, Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, for her session.

Penny Lane

Rescues come in all breeds and mixes. This beautiful labradoodle girl proves that! She is a sweet, companion that made the pandemic a little more bearable for her mama. I went to her area for her session - Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

Hope

This former puppy mill mama was very sick when she was surrendered to the rescue. She was extremely underweight and had lost all her hair from her hips down. But her furever family saw past that and through much care and love she is now a gorgeous, thriving girl! We did her session in her neighborhood, West Chester, PA

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Carol Arscott is a pet photographer in the greater Philadelphia area. She also volunteers with local rescues, giving dogs and cats professional photo sessions to help them find their perfect match. She shares her home with four boys, two dogs, a cat, a lizard, and various fish.

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Author: Caitlin J. McColl

Caitlin J. McColl is the multi-award winning artist behind Ragamuffin Pet Photography, author of five dog-filled books and founder of the Tails of the World Collective. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, two boys and a scruffy family of rescued animals. She’s a bit of an introvert, a lot of a dork, and so very passionate about making a difference for pets in need.

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