Giving Back to Manatee County

I'm passionate about giving back to my community. I support working towards making Manatee County a 'No Kill' community by volunteering photography services to Picture Them Adopted and design services to the Humane Society of Manatee County. I also received the 2013 Legacy Award for my volunteer service for Junior League of Manatee County.

Volunteer Experience
Picture Them Adopted Volunteer Photographer November 2013 - presently

Junior League of Manatee County
August 2010 – August 2013
Publicity, Communications & Website Committee Chair May 2012 - August 2013
Publicity, Communications & Website Committee Member May 2011- May 2012

Humane Society of Manatee County
August 2011 – September 2012
Freelance Graphic Designer Designed flyers and printed ads for ‘Paws In Motion’ and ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ 2011 & 2012 Fundraising Campaigns

Volunteer Photography Services for Picture Them Adopted


December 2014

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Midnight - A061668
Lady - A065710
A066644-Lilly
A067264-Chloe

November 2014
Wren-Adopted
Pearl-Transferred to Humane Society of Manatee County
Major-A067609
Katie-Adopted
LittleJoe-Adopted
Denver-Adopted

June 2014
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January 2014
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Buttons - 1.25.14

ADOPTED! - What an affectionate girl! She has a beautiful, silky fur coat that you'll want pet all day. Buttons is very people-motivated and very gentle.

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Pepper - 1.25.14

Pepper is a polite lady who sat patiently in her kennel waiting for us to let her out, and used the outdoor facilities as soon as they were available. She does know a few dance steps if you whistle the right tune. She appreciates treats and tennis balls. — at Manatee County Animal Services.

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Chief- 1.25.14

::::Adopted or Transferred::::Chief is not quite 'poetry in motion'...as he is still trying to grow into his ears and paws. Chief is more than just 'handsome good looks', he walks well on his leash, plays ball, and sincerely wants to hear how your day was.

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Penny - 1.25.14

Transferred to Dogs on the move! ..Penny is a gentle soul who lights up at a kind smile. As the saying goes, still waters run deep, Penny embodies 'still waters'. She doesn't ask for much, just your love.

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Mallory - 1.25.14

:::UPDATE::::In Foster care on behalf of Forgot Me Not. She was a very calm model, and strutted right to my backdrop and struck this pose! She was the only dog that seemed to know exactly what the backdrop was for and was totally working it;-)


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Penelope - 1.25.14

Penelope is sweet & gentle. She walks well & will take all the loving you want to give. She'll steal your heart. Good with other dogs- her scars are from abuse/neglect. -at Manatee County Animal Services

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Hector - 1.25.14

Hector- ADOPTED!! -Hector walks well, knows sit, and loves to have his tummy rubbed.


December 2013
Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Midnight - 12.28.13

Meet Midnight! She's easily trained and very treat-motivated. Beautiful girl! Belgian Malinois, and the staff thinks she's about a year old. She was adopted from Manatee County Animal Services only a few days after these photos were taken.

Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Scout - 12.28.13

Scout was transferred to Hooves, Paws and Claws Animal Sanctuary of Florida Inc. This is Scout! He's a real lover, he gave me 3 kisses. He's very people-motivated and just wants to be with you.

Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Sable - 12.28.13

This big boy is Sable, and he is very playful and affectionate. He has a wonderful, very happy personality. He does not seem to have been abused or neglected. Likes to play. He is still available for adoption at Manatee County Animal Services.

Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Kane - 12.28.13

This is Kane, a German Shepherd mix that the staff thinks is about 2 years old. He really enjoys other dogs and wags his tail at them. His eyes are stunning and tell stories. This boy has seen a lot and is an old spirit. He enjoyed being petted, but wasn't interested in toys at the time. He is still available for adoption at Manatee County Animal Services.




November 2013
Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Kristin - 11.23.13

Kristin was so calm, and would look at me so knowingly, as if she'd seen it all. Shortly after I photographed her, she went into foster care to deliver her 9 puppies!

Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Sandi - 11.23.13

Sandi is very playful and loves playing frisbee. She was adopted from Manatee County Animal Services.

Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Larry

Larry was a lot of fun and loved fetching tennis balls. Larry was transferred to the Humane Society of Manatee County where he met his forever family!

Polar Bear Studio Pet Photography - Bradenton, FL

Trixie - Benji

It was a pleasure to meet Trixie at Manatee County Animal Services. He enjoyed being held, and was very sweet. He loved getting his picture taken and being outside. Shortly after I met Trixie, he was transferred to the Humane Society of Manatee County where he met his forever family!

Volunteer Design Work

Volunteer Graphic Design Pieces Below, from left to right, top to bottom:

1. Logo Design for Junior League of Manatee County community project, 'Backpacks for Foster Kids
2. Inside of Folded Invitation for Humane Society of Manatee County's 'There's No Place Like Home' Fundraiser
3. Outside of Folded Invitation for Humane Society of Manatee County's 'There's No Place Like Home' Fundraiser
4. Magazine ad for Humane Society of Manatee County
5. Flyer for Humane Society of Manatee County 'There's No Place Like Home' Fundraiser
6. Flyer for Humane Society of Manatee County 'Paws In Motion Walk-a-thon'
7-9 Folded 8.5 x 11 Booklet for Junior League of Manatee County, front, inside spread, and back
10. Join JLMC flyer


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