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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Alley Cat Rescue, Inc. - The National Cat Protection Association: Bob Barker wants UVA to Stop Using Cats in Medical...

Alley Cat Rescue, Inc. - The National Cat Protection Association: Bob Barker wants UVA to Stop Using Cats in Medical...: Bob Barker, the former host of "The Price is Right" is a huge animal advocated. Aside from him famously ending all the "The Price is R...

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Beauty of Black Cats

http://blip.tv/petskidsphotography/black-cats-are-beautiful-please-adopt-the-black-beauties-5916167

Check out the video. Black cats do have a harder time getting adopted because of the black cat stigma. Also black animals typically have a harder time getting adopted. Pets-Kids Photography supports animal adoption!

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Pets-Kids Photography is located in West New York, NJ New Jersey. We serve clients located in Bergen County New Jersey and Hudson County New Jersey. Our clients are located but not limited to the following cities: Edgewater NJ, Union City NJ, Hoboken NJ, Jersey City NJ, Fort Lee NJ, Cliffside Park NJ, Paramus NJ, Franklin Lakes NJ, Oakland NJ, Tenafly NJ, Alpine NJ

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Let's Love and Protect the Feral Cats

Pets-Kids Photography Promotes Adoptable Cats thru a Local Library NJ...

When Your Pet Has Cancer...Angel Cat is a Survivor

I photograph mostly dogs as a function of my clients having dogs. I would love to attract more cat clients! I do love cats as well. I am a cat owner of an adopted tabby. My former fiance rescued a maine coon looking cat a year ago. My former fiance and I both adopted cats so we still each other's cats.

The maine coon looking cat that he rescued appeared on his doorstep a year ago on a very cold November day. He started by just leaving food out for this cat. Every day this cat would keep appearing at this doorstep and following him to his car. After a month my ex-fiance took in the cat since December and the bitter, winter temperatures had arrived. The cat was taken to the vet, and the vet discovered thru the chip that the cat had belonged to someone. The vet called that address and the phone number was no longer in service. My ex-fiance kept the cat and re-named the cat "Angel". Both of us were horrified to think that this cute cat was either abandoned or thrown out of its former owner's house.

We realized this because weeks after my ex-fiance took in the cat, Angel was throwing up and having bowel problems indoors. She was making a mess in the house. Months after Angel was rescued, she was looking down and lethargic. Both my ex-fiance and I knew that there was something wrong with her. I volunteer for a cat rescue group, and I know the look of a sick pet. So my ex-fiance took Angel back to the vet for a check-up. After initial check-ups and ultrasound...the vet diagnosed that Angel had not just one but 3 forms of cancer!

I have to give my ex-fiance credit because most would have put her down after that diagnosis. But he did not want to give up on her. It has been 3 months of intense treatment on Angel by a premier NYC animal hospital where there are vet oncologists on staff. Angel started with a spleen removal surgery. Then one of her back legs needed to be amputated because her bone cancer was a threat to the rest of her body. Now she continues to get chemotherapy and other drugs on a daily basis. Each day is a blessing. From time to time Angel has constipation problems and still throws up her food. My ex-fiance will not give up on her and continues to give her daily medication.

I will write updates about Angel and write new blogs as time goes by. I wanted to share Angel's story to give hope to those pet owners who are dealing with pets who have cancer. Like having a family member with cancer, the pain and emotion of seeing your pet deal with cancer is just as tough. Seeing my ex-fiance's dedication and love for a rescued pet (Angel is already about 5 yrs old) shows me how much people can bond and attach with an animal. Another observation for me is that pet owners really need to pay attention to how their pet is doing and pay attention to any changes in behavior. If Angel had been treated sooner (even before she was rescued by my ex-fiance), she may not have ended up with three forms of cancer.

For those who are dealing with a loved one's cancer, take each day as it comes. And don't forget to take care of yourself as the care giver. Love yourself too during these tough times. :)

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR PET

Siozon Article 12/20/11

As a pet photographer, pet owner and animal rescue volunteer, I see how much pets are loved. My photography business centers its focus on pets being part of the family. Pets-Kids Photography believes that pets…are like kids! Our pets mean the world to us. Some pet owners may hold their pets in their designer bags. All pet owners hold their furry babies in their hearts! Take a minute to read my tips and start taking beautiful pet pictures that will melt your heart!

TIP #1 Pick a solid background to minimize distractions from your pet (as the subject). When it comes to choosing the background for photographing your pet, first consider the color of your background compared to the color of your pet. For example if your pet is light-colored, a dark background will provide strong contrast for your picture Conversely if your pet is darker colored, choosing a light background is a good choice Keep the background simple without busy patterns on furniture or on items visible in the picture. If you do want to include patterns in the background (ie from a pillow or from the curtains), keep a distance(10 feet or more) between the pet and the background in order to blur the background images. You want to blur the background to minimize distractions that will compete with your subject (your pet).

TIP #2 Photograph in natural light. Using your on camera flash can startle your pet with the bright lights. It even startles most people! In place of using a harsh flash and using a natural lighting, have your pet by a window (3-5ft). It also depends if the window has curtains to soften the light or no curtains which means that you need to give more distance between your subject and the window. By having your pet face the window, you will softly highlight your pet’s features (i.e. the eyes will glimmer). When taking the picture you want to stand with your back to the window. Avoid standing in front of the window (with the camera directly facing the window) because this will cause your subject to look in silhouette, or the flash will be triggered and the soft, natural light effect will not be achieved.

TIP #3 For outdoor shots, take the pictures either early in the day or before sunset. You want to avoid the bright sun glaring on your subject’s face. Also during the hot, summer days, it is better for your pet to avoid being overheated from the sun. You want your pet to be relaxed and comfortable when taking photos. If you are photographing outdoors in bright sunlight (i.e. during noontime), place your pet in a shaded area (ie under a tree or under an awning of a building). If photographing in a shaded area, flash use will add the necessary lighting to your pet’s picture to enhance lighting in that situation.

TIP #4 Take pictures using different viewpoints. While posing your pet directly in front of your camera gets you a nice picture, try photographing your pet’s profile. By positioning yourself above the pet (maybe the pet is sitting down and you are photographing standing up), you get a different viewpoint of the pet. Conversely by placing your pet above the camera (the pet is sitting on a chair or on a raised platform and you are sitting on the floor pointing the camera up at the pet), your subject will appear to have a grand pose.

Pets are part of the family. Pets grow up so fast! The pictures you take will give you memories that will last a lifetime!