Finding Shelter
Portraits of Love, Healing, and Survival
by Jesse Freidin
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Pub Date Apr 01 2017 | Archive Date Apr 21 2017
Rowman & Littlefield | Lyons Press
Description
The healing, beauty, and joy of the animal shelter system
Without volunteers, our nation’s animal shelter system simply would not
exist. Volunteers speak for those that cannot speak, pick up the pieces
for abandoned animals that have been let down by previous owners or
unfortunate circumstances, and do whatever it takes to heal the deepest
of wounds.In Finding Shelter,
award-winning photographer Jesse Freidin shows the softer side of this
story. He witnessed firsthand how many of the volunteers were able to
mend their own emotional hurts with the love the shelter animals gave
back to them, and how the power of these relationships transforms
shelters into places where humans and animals can heal together. This
realization propelled him to take a two-year journey across the country
to document the tenderness and healing, beauty and joy he encountered
within the shelter system. The result is a heartwarming inspiration for
people to look differently at how to save shelter pets. In Finding Shelter, Freidin sparks a new discussion about animal rescue and what it feels like to truly love an animal.
Jesse Freidin is an award-winning fine-art dog photographer whose work has appeared in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, Garden and Gun Magazine, The Bark Magazine, Four and Sons Magazine, Inside Edition, Everyday with Rachel Ray, Modern Dog Magazine, The Sunday Times (UK), The Globe and Mail
(Canada), and many more. He is the creator of the Doggie Gaga Project, a
personal project that became an overnight media success linked online
by Entertainment Weekly, MTV, TMZ, and The Sundance Channel; and featured on ABC’s Live! With Regis & Kelly.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781493025091 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Natalie K, Reviewer
Finding Shelter by Jesse Freidin is an enlightening collection with lively photographs
Carla J, Reviewer
In Finding Shelter, award-winning photographer Jesse Freidin showcases volunteers who work at various animal shelters around the United States. In sharing the stories of the volunteers, it also highlights the need for volunteers, foster homes as well as people and families willing to adopt rescues and strays. The volunteers range from teens to retirees. They are singles, couples and families. The book also tells the stories of several dogs that were brought into the shelters and the problems they have with being adopted and finding their forever home. The photographs of the dogs and volunteers grab your heart and make you want to hug them all. I do not understand how anyone can read this book and look at these photos and not have strong feelings about them. When I finally have to put my 16 year old dog down, I think I will check out the Humane Society in my community and see if they need volunteers. If you are an animal lover and are looking for some kind of volunteer work, I challenge you to check out the shelter or Humane Society in your community. The photographs in this book are amazing. They show people and dogs in everyday activities whether it is playing, getting ready for a walk or just sitting patiently. They are not airbrushed, they show these wonderful animals warts and all. I loved them all.
Sarah J, Reviewer
This is such a great book for an animal lover (especially a rescuer) to read. Heartwarming stories paired with adorable photographs. It really encourages you to volunteer, adopt, or donate to shelters. While some of the stories did bring tears to my eyes, it's in no way a depressing book. It's inspiring and beautiful. I loved reading about the dogs finding great new homes. And at least if their journey ends at the shelter, they've been loved and cared for by the workers and volunteers. Even if you've never considered adopting or volunteering, pick up this book. You may change your mind.
I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and Rowman & Littlefield, thank you! My review is honest and unbiased.
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