There are approximately 200 million stray dogs worldwide. The conditions in which they live differ greatly depending on their environment and the people that live amongst them. There are areas in which stray dogs are a part of the community and they are cared for by those living in it. But most aren’t as lucky. When travelling I am often followed by stray dogs. They allow me to pet them, feed them, and love on them a little while. It’s as if I wear a magnet that only attracts them. I consider this ‘magnet’ to be my loveliest accessory! These experiences brought about Dog Sanctuaries around the World.
Dog Sanctuaries around the World is an ongoing photo-documentary project that highlights the love and devotion for dogs in need, in the most incredible safe havens in the world. The sanctuaries visited and photographed, from Hawaii to Costa Rica to Thailand, and those that I have planned to visit as part of the project differ in many ways. However, they are all home to dogs who were abandoned, and many in dire need for medical attention. The common ground is the passion and drive to be the glimmer of hope these dogs need.
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