It's hard to find someone who doesn't love a photo booth—and we're willing to bet it's even harder to find someone who doesn't love an adorable dog in a photo booth. The Humane Society of Utah has recently been working with photographer Guinnevere Shuster to capture candid photo booth-style shots of its too-cute pooches—a strategy it's hoping will pay off by getting more of their canines adopted by loving families.
Using treats to grab their attention, the often hilarious images show off the dogs' personalities better than standard catalog images, proving that far from being damaged goods, these shelter dogs are playful and full of character:
Don't call Russo an old man yet, this 7 year old #lab mix is really just a big puppy at heart! This fun loving jokester will surely make you laugh. Come #adopt him at the #humanesocietyofutah today!A photo posted by Humane Society Of Utah (@humanesocietyofutah) on Apr 7, 2015 at 8:37am PDT
Double your pleasure or treasure! With Cj and his #bff Badger the 2 and half year old #Chesapeakebayretriever lab mixes. Must be adopted together at the #humanesocietyofutah.A photo posted by Humane Society Of Utah (@humanesocietyofutah) on Apr 6, 2015 at 3:11pm PDT
Are you looking for the smartest pup in class? Dally is your girl! The 7 year old #acd mix is probably one of the smartest pups you'll meet. She's looking a smart life partner that can keep up and doesn't have time for the nonsense of young kids and cats. Come #adopt her today at the #humanesocietyofutah!A photo posted by Humane Society Of Utah (@humanesocietyofutah) on Mar 31, 2015 at 7:18am PDT
Hey hound lovers, check out Sherlock the yr old #Bluetick #coonhound. Yes this handsome hunk is available for adoption at the #humanesocietyofutah!A photo posted by Humane Society Of Utah (@humanesocietyofutah) on Apr 3, 2015 at 9:19am PDT
The photos are posted to the shelter's Instagram and Facebook accounts with information on how to adopt the furry little love muffins, with updates provided when the animals eventually find a forever home. As reported by Fast Company, the organization says that so far, the photo booth campaign has been a big success, with a 93.26 percent placement rate.
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And this isn't photographer Guinnevere Shuster's only project aimed at increasing canine adoption rates: She's also created a gorgeous photo series of often-overlooked darker-colored pups sporting brightly colored floral adornments. "People often comment on how black dogs do not photograph well, so I really wanted to show that they can," Shuster told the Huffington Post, which reported that six of the eight black pups that modeled for Shuster in late January have already been adopted.
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A photo posted by Humane Society Of Utah (@humanesocietyofutah) on Jan 30, 2015 at 12:08pm PST
A photo posted by Humane Society Of Utah (@humanesocietyofutah) on Jan 30, 2015 at 8:22am PST
To find out more about the Humane Society of Utah, visit utahhumane.org.
Photos: Guinnevere Shuster
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