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Social Toolkit: 4th of July
Make sparks fly for shelter pets! Celebrate the 4th of July holiday — or any occasion that requires a little bang and sparkle — with this set of mix n’ match image decorations that will pop on social media. Drag and drop the files onto a pet portrait, design an eye-catching Facebook page cover image,…
Read MoreSocial Toolkit: Father’s Day
Let’s hear it for the dads! Celebrate Father’s Day and beyond with these fun image overlays! Also great for any occasion that calls for a little fancy formal wear — like Take Your Dog to Work Day!
Read MoreHashtag Cheat Card
Hashtags = happiness! Strategic hashtag use can help you build your Instagram following, and get your content seen by the right audience. Download this quick cheat card for some of the most commonly used hashtags for animal welfare posts. Looking for more tips and tricks to rock Instagram? Check out this post over on the…
Read MoreShelter Photography Basics, Part 3 Getting Great Photos Anywhere
As we become more familiar with an environment — from play yards, to offices, to cat rooms and dog kennels — it’s natural to overlook their potential as stellar backdrops for adoption portraits. But beauty lies waiting in unexpected places, and this third installment of our Shelter Photography Basics series covers how depth of field and…
Read MoreFacebook Cover Image Template
Whip up a perfectly sized cover image for your Facebook page with this handy template! It includes the most current dimensions for both desktop and mobile, so you can plan an optimized design that looks great no matter where your audience views it from.
Read MoreNational Kids and Pets Day Image Overlay
Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Life is full of amazing combinations, but few are more life changing than the camaraderie of a pet and a child! Use this handy image overlay and accompanying messaging as-is, or as a jumping off point, for your own National Kids and Pets Day promotions! Looking for more fun…
Read MoreAdopt A Shelter Pet Day Image Overlay
Spread the warm fuzzies on this most magical of holidays! Adopt A Shelter Pet Month is a great occasion to sing the benefits of pet adoption, and entice potential adopters into your shelter with some inspiring messaging. Looking for more fun holidays to plan social media content around? Download our free printable social media planning calendars!…
Read MoreEaster Image Overlay
Easter is a wonderful time to focus special attention on the smaller adoptables you may have available, while simultaneously promoting adoption and proper small animal care. These free Easter image overlays are super easy to apply to a photo and share alongside our suggested messaging, or your own, for an adorable Easter promo! Looking for more…
Read MoreShelter Photography Basics, Part 2: The A Team
Teamwork makes the dream work when it comes to efficiently and effectively photographing shelter pets! Because shelters and rescue environments can be unpredictable, busy places and personalities can vary greatly among adoptable models, here’s a team setup solution to help you make the most of your time and resources. You’ll come out the other side…
Read MoreShelter Photography Basics, Part 1: The Exposure Triangle
The 3 Stooges. Charlie’s Angels. Rock, paper, scissors. History is full of awesome trios, but our favorite is the exposure dream team, more formally known as the exposure triangle. It’s the magical interaction between aperture, ISO, and shutter speed that forms the foundation of a great photograph — a photograph that could connect a homeless…
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