Rescue canine who’ve been ready years for brand spanking new homeowners pose for photoshoot

Lonely dogs were treated to a special photoshoot in an effort to help them find their forever homes.

The All Dogs Matter rescue shelter hosted the furry photoshoot, with the aim of helping some of their older or less ‘photogenic’ dogs get adopted.

A range of dogs, who have been in foster care or housed at the shelter, enjoyed a day of extra attention and the ‘supermodel’ treatment.

Among those ready for their close-ups were 12 year old Bobby and 14 year old Brandy, a bonded pair of Yorkshire Terriers, who’ve been seeking a home for several months.

Gentle Zara, a four year old Staffie – abandoned by her previous owner after having puppies, relished the camera’s attention. Also enjoying the extra attention and loving the camera was four year old Chihuahua, Snek, previously discarded but rescued by the shelter.

This initiative comes after research involving 2,000 adults found that while nearly half of Brits would like to get a dog or even a second furry friend (48%), 58% of those would prefer a younger canine companion.

While 47% would consider adopting rather than purchasing, 54% of people who’d like a younger dog believe it’s easier to train one from a puppy.

Over half (52%) of 1834 year olds specifically search for puppies online, and 71% of the same age group admit that seeing a cute dog’s image on Instagram or TikTok can prompt them to check out rescue sites.

Wex Photo Video has teamed up with a dog shelter to give old dogs new tricks, snapping stunning portraits of pups with second-hand cameras to show off their true characters.

Marketing guru Paul Wareham from the photo retailer, which also spearheaded the research, said: “All dogs can definitely learn new tricks, especially in a loving home.”

He added: “Every dog deserves their moment in the spotlight, regardless of age or appearance.”

Wareham continued: “These lovable hounds have got so much to give, so we’re hoping these glamorous shots can help find them a home.”

The survey revealed that nearly half (46%) of Brits would feel chuffed about giving a rescue dog a second lease on life, and a third (33%) are more likely to adopt dogs that have been waiting longer for a forever home.

Over one in five (22%) confessed they’d be swayed by a pooch’s profile pic. A whopping 86% of young adults (18-34) said they’d be keen to visit a rescue centre if a dog’s personality sparkled through in its snaps.

And for those who fancy a younger furry friend, 53% want as many years as possible with their beloved companion.

A whopping 32% of folks think that younger fur babies are generally less prone to health woes, the stats from OnePoll.com reveal.

Ira Moss, at All Dogs Matter, commented: “We see firsthand how much love and joy rescued, overlooked dogs can bring into a home, but they’re often passed over simply because they don’t have that ‘puppy appeal.'”.

“This photo shoot has allowed us to show that with a little love and the right photo, all of our wonderful dogs can shine brightly and hopefully we can find them a new home.”

Chipping in from Wex, Paul Wareham said: “Much like a dating profile, pictures tell a thousand words, whether that’s with people or dogs.”

“However, in many cases an image can’t tell the whole picture of a dog’s personality, so it’s always worth visiting a centre and meeting a pooch face-to-face.”

“If these wonderful photos help even one pup find a home, we’ll consider it a job well done.”