Shelter & Rescue

The Take 2! Adoption Project gives animals in shelters and rescues the second look they deserve. We’re ditching the grainy kennel shots to show the real personality of these pets through professional, soulful imagery—because once they’re finally seen, they can finally get home.

Each week, we photograph animals in need while dedicating time to crucial behind-the-scenes work: editing photos, creating social media content, and ensuring these animals connect with potential adopters.

When possible, we take long-term shelter residents out for a special day of fun and photos, capturing the vibrant personalities that only truly come out when they are out in the world. This extra care can be transformative, helping them finally get the notice they deserve.

The Proof is in the Portrait

85% FASTER

Animals with professional photos get adopted up to 85% faster than those without.

43 TO 14 DAYS

A great photo can cut a shelter stay from an average of 43 days to just 14.

#1 REASON

64% of adopters say photos are the #1 reason they choose a specific pet to visit.

95% ONLINE

95% of adopters browse online first—the photo is the very first impression they receive.

❤️ Better photos = more emotional connections = more adoptions.

"A single photo can be the difference between being overlooked and finding a home."

Next Steps

Ready to help? Check out our Sponsorship Page to see how you can make an impact today.

Transparency: Licked! Pet Photography is a for-profit business. Every dollar helps cover sessions, treats, editing, and shelter visits—giving adoptable pets the spotlight they deserve.

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Sponsorship is what allows me to keep giving adoptable pets the attention they deserve. Learn more about why support matters.

Set it and forget it

Make a difference every month. Recurring sponsorships through PayPal help us maintain a steady presence in our local shelters.

The Impact

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Real Impact, Real Stories

Hear from the shelters and rescues we work with every week.

"Your photos have helped. Our dogs are flying out this week."

"Someone that saw your post about Onyx today is coming in tomorrow to foster him ❤️❤️"

"Licked! Pet Photography works miracles! Blake's photos found him the PERFECT home in the northeast. After 315 days in a shelter and 68 in foster, his life changed with one share. Blake is now living the pool life, thanks to Licked! Pet Photography. Highly recommend for transforming pets' lives!"

"Licked Pet Photography, thank you so much! Your pictures made me seek him out and make him mine, and I'm forever grateful! I'm the happiest person ever. As a retiree, we're together all the time, and I feel like I won the lottery! ❤️❤️❤️"

The Real Heroes

I don't work in the trenches—these organizations do.

They are the real heroes and the boots on the ground every single day. I am proud to support the work they do and help these animals find the spotlight they deserve so they can finally find their way home.

We are proud to partner with these shelters and rescues: