Overlooked Shelter Dog Poses Like a World-Class Model During Photoshoot, Surprising Everyone
There’s nothing quite as devastating for shelter staff as watching one of their favorite dogs get overlooked year in, year out. You know, that one dog who can score a solid 10/10 as far as an incredible companion goes. Yet, no matter how many social media posts the shelter puts up about her, or the countless times they show her off at adoption events, people just don’t seem interested in her. (Watch Video Below)
This perfectly describes Sweetie, a 5-year-old Pointer mix currently at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. For two years now, Sweetie, as amazing as she is, has been in and out of the shelter for reasons that weren’t her fault.
@hsnega Sweetie has been in and out of the shelter for two years, and we're determined to change that. To help her find the family she deserves, we took this sweet girl to a professional pet photographer for a special photo shoot. She's a sweetheart with a heart of gold, and she's ready for a home that will last forever. #adoptdontshop #adoptme #fyp ♬ The Winner Is… Version – DeVotchKa
Her prolonged wait for a forever home hasn’t been easy on the shelter staff, so they came up with an idea to give Sweetie extra spotlight: booking her a professional photoshoot. To them, Sweetie deserved more than just a quick cellphone snap in her kennel; they wanted to show her off in a way the world couldn’t ignore.
Sweetie the Model
Sweetie has a reputation for being a certified clown at the shelter, and so everyone thought her silly antics would hijack the entire photoshoot. But they were wrong.
The moment the camera came out, Sweetie posed like she had been waiting for that moment her whole life. Everyone watched in amazement as she sat politely while smiling so hard at the lens, you’d think she had been researching Vogue supermodels in her kennel during her free time. Sweetie didn’t even let the disappointment of being overlooked steal her shine.
One of the photos shows Sweetie rocking a gorgeous flower wreath around her head as she flashes the most soul-stirring puppy eyes, and we honestly think this one should be in a billboard somewhere. The best part about this fancy photoshoot is that each picture not only revealed Sweetie’s breathtaking looks but also her radiant, optimistic spirit.
Sweetie got a chance to prove to the internet that she is more than a pretty face. These photos tell the story of a dog who knows how to give her all to the things that matter…whether it’s posing for the camera or loving on her humans.
And seeing how surprisingly good she did during the photoshoot, the only reward that could make sense to her right now isn’t a modeling contract, but for someone to finally choose her.
Please Give Sweetie a Home
Sweetie is such a total package that it’s hard for us to decide what our favorite thing about her is. From her goofy charm to her contagious million-dollar smile and her good manners, Sweetie is the type of dog who’ll win your heart without trying too hard. She’s got this perfect balance of playfulness and gentleness that you’ll never get enough of.
We beg you, please don’t just replay her photoshoot video without considering taking her home. Sweetie has already played her part by showing you who she is inside out, and now, she hopes you’ll play yours, too. To adopt Sweetie, learn more here.
