Finding Home - by Traer Scott (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From the award-winning author of Shelter Dogs and Rescue Cats, this beautiful animal photography book introduces a new collection of dogs and the heart-grabbing stories of transition to their forever homes.

Bold, retiring, serious, sparkling, quirky, or lovable--the dogs in Traer Scott's remarkable photographs regard us with humor, dignity, and an abundance of feeling.

Scott began photographing dogs in 2005 as a volunteer at animal shelters. Her first book, Shelter Dogs, was a runaway success and, in this follow-up, she introduces another collection of canine subjects, each with indomitable character and spirit:

• Morrissey, a pit bull who suffered from anxiety-related behaviors brought on by shelter life until adopted by a family with four children.
• Chloe, a young chocolate Lab mix, surrendered to a shelter by a family with allergies.
• Gabriel and Cody, retired racing greyhounds.
• Bingley, a dog who lost his hearing during a drug bust but was brought home by a loving family that has risen to the challenge of living with a deaf dog.

Through extended features and arresting portraits, we become better acquainted with the personalities and life stories of these courageous animals and watch as they experience the sometimes rocky and always emotional transition to new homes. For dog lovers, photography enthusiasts, and advocates for animal welfare and pet rescue, Finding Home is a poignant and eloquent reminder of the urgent need for more adoptive families as well as a loving tribute to dogs everywhere.

Review Quotes

"Photographer Traer Scott follows up her groundbreaking book Shelter Dogs with a new work of equal grace and sensitivity. The portraits in Finding Home not only showcase a collection of canines with indomitable character and spirit, they are also an eloquent plea for more adoptive families, and a tribute to all dogs everywhere." - The Bark

"Scott's black-and-white portraits give these dogs a poignancy and gravitas they deserve." -- Shelf Awareness

"The dogs that stare out at readers from the pages of Scott's book are haunting. Scott also tells the stories of how each animal ended up in a shelter. Do yourself a favor. Read Finding Home, then go out and adopt a shelter dog." - Chicago Tribune

"Even if you've never adopted a dog from an animal shelter, it's hard not to be touched by stories of lovable pooches in need of a second chance at a happy home. In Finding Home, you can get to know some adorable shelter dogs, each with a unique personality that shines through the black-and-white portraits. After reading their moving stories, you may find yourself inspired to welcome a rescue pup into your family."Waterways Magazine

About the Author

Traer Scott is an award-winning photographer and author of fourteen books, including Shelter Dogs, Rescue Cats, and Forever Home, specializing in animal photography, the human/animal bond, and conservation-themed fine art photography. Scott's work has been exhibited around the world and appeared in National Geographic, Time, Vogue, Le Monde, Life, Der Stern, The New York Times Lens blog, and dozens of other national and international publications. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.