Second Shot

06/01/2026

Meet Kita a 4-year-old Husky mix weighing in at 48 pounds of pure fun and affection! This energetic pup is always ready for the next adventure, whether it's a long walk, a game of fetch, or zooming around the yard. With a playful spirit and a heart full of love, Kita brings excitement and joy everywhere they go.

Don't let the energy fool you, this lovable girl is also a big cuddle fan who enjoys spending time with people and soaking up attention. Smart, curious, and full of personality, Kita would thrive in an active home where she can get plenty of exercise, playtime, and companionship. If you're looking for a loyal best friend who will keep you smiling and on your toes, Kita might be the perfect match!

06/01/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬. ❤️📸🐾

When I walked into Owen County Animal Shelter for my very first rescue photography session with Carolyn Evans in June of 2012, I had no business plan. No grand vision. Just a camera and a belief that better photos could help homeless animals find homes.

What I didn't know then was that a single shelter visit would grow into a 14-year journey of serving animals, shelters, rescues, and the people who dedicate their lives to saving them.

Since that first session, I’ve been honored to work with more than 30 shelters and rescue organizations and photograph over 5,000 animals, helping them find the visibility they needed to find a home.

More than 5,000 stories.

More than 5,000 hopeful faces.

More than 5,000 opportunities for someone to fall in love.

Along the way, I've witnessed unforgettable transformations, celebrated countless adoptions, and met some of the most compassionate people I've ever known. Shelter staff, rescue volunteers, foster families, adopters, donors, transporters, veterinarians—you are the reason this work matters.

Most of all, I'm grateful to the animals. Every one of them trusted me with their story. Every one of them deserved to be seen.

Fourteen years later, I still believe what I believed on that very first day: when an animal is truly seen, everything can change.
Sometimes a photograph doesn't just change a life—it saves one.

Thank you to Carolyn Evans for opening the first door. Thank you to every shelter and rescue that has welcomed me through theirs. And thank you to everyone who has supported Second Shot and helped turn images into second shots for these amazing beings.

For fourteen years, this work has been a labor of love. Every session, every adoption photo, every shelter visit, and every success story has been provided as a volunteer because I believe every animal's life is worth the investment of my time, talent, and heart.

But as I celebrate this milestone, I'm also looking toward the future.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝟭𝟰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.

Because there are still animals waiting for someone to see them.

Waiting for their second shot.
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[AI was used to create the center image. The other images are my rescue photographs taken in my dog photo studio at Allie's Walkabout or at an animal shelter.]

06/01/2026

Duke update :)

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

We really need some help with Josie.

She’s having a hard time in the shelter and is so stressed that she’s not eating much. The problem is, that Josie is heartworm positive and has to take medication every day for her treatment to work. If she’s not eating, she can’t take her meds properly.

We’re hoping to find her a foster home without other dogs where she will hopefully feel comfortable enough to start eating again. A foster-to-adopt home would be amazing, but even a temporary foster would help her so much right now.

Josie just needs a chance to decompress in a calm home environment. If you can help, you can apply to foster at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CLER/Dog

05/28/2026

"All you have is pit bulls." Then explain this! 😘 By now, you should know we LOVE our pitties. BUT we understand the realities of breed restrictions and sometimes you just have a soft spot for another breed. We get it!

So explain to us how all of these amazing dogs don't have homes yet? We'll wait...

And in the meantime, browse our website for the most up to date locations and information on each of these pups and schedule a time to come meet them this week! Our team is happy to match you with the pet that fits best in your home and with your lifestyle.

📍 3949 Colerain Ave and 4210 Dane Ave in Northside, Cincinnati
⏰ Open 1-6pm every day of the week
❓ No pre-applications! Same-day adoptions and foster-to-adopt options available for adult dogs over 6 months of age!
💲 Adoption fees are $75 for adult dogs, plus $19.75 dog license and $5 service fee

So what are you waiting for?! These pups need you to bring them home and give them a second chance today.