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As with my last post, I’ve been meaning to get this one on the blog for a while. I’ve had it posted over here for quite some time, but haven’t made an official announcement. As I mentioned before, the beginning of this year has given me a great filter for making decisions about my business. That filter is knowing where my heart is, and really understanding why I’m in this game. Going into 2010 I knew I wanted to start giving back to the pet community through Lucky Mutt Photography, and the first thing I did was search for an organization that really fell in line with the “why” of my business.

Let me tell you, I didn’t have to look very hard. If you were reading the blog in December, you might remember that I had a Pounds per Comments food drive to benefit The Pet Project. I love everything about this organization, and I knew right away that I wanted to help them in any way that I could. As explained in their mission statement, “The Pet Project helps people keep their pets by providing pet food and basic supplies to those who are struggling. The Pet Project also provides connections to basic veterinary care and information on finding pet-friendly housing.” What really gets to me though is this part of their why, “We would really like to change the way the world thinks about relationships with pets and the role they play in our lives. The lessons of empathy, compassion, and responsibility that our pets can teach us shouldn’t have to be lost due to poverty or unexpected life circumstances.”

Hook. Line. Sinker. I’m sold.

Ten percent of all Lucky Mutt Photography
2010 session fees will be donated to The Pet Project.

Amongst other plans I have to help out this organization, I’m happy to announce that I will be donating 10% of all Lucky Mutt Photography session fees to The Pet Project in 2010.  That means, while I help you celebrate your relationship with your pets, you are helping someone in need keep their pets in their life by helping them get the food and veterinary services they so badly need.

Of course, The Pet Project isn’t the only nonprofit I plan to help this year.  On the left side of this site there is a *new* Events tab listing upcoming events that Lucky Mutt Photography will be participating at, including fundraising events for local, pet-related nonprofit organizations.  If you, or someone you know works with a pet-related nonprofit group in need of donations or photography services, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  In addition,  individuals who volunteer for a local, pet-friendly nonprofit organization will receive a $100 credit towards their product purchases when they book an Everyday or Year-in-the-life session.  (Please note that this includes homes with service and/or therapy dogs.)  It is really the least I can do for those who dedicate a part of their lives to giving the best life possible to the pets we cherish.