Rescue Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dogs and cats photography for adoption at the animal control shelter.
Large Rottweiler dog lying down outside in the grass. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales support animal adoption website.
"Rio" was a handsome Rottweiler mix that was surrendered to the animal shelter by his owner on September 14, 2020. He was a little shy at first, but once he got used to us, he became a real sweetheart. His happy video got him some quick attention and he was rescued by MLR Georgia Rescue on September 17, 2020. Anne, Becky, Jason, Nancy, Heidi and Lorraine all made donations to the rescue for saving him!
Black and Tan Male Rottweiler dog with collar, curious head tilt. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales support animal adoption website.
Rottweiler mix breed dog with long tail, green collar and leash standing outside. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales support animal adoption website.
Rottweiler dog portrait with negative copy space on right.
Handsome Rottweiler dog with sad brown eyes looking up at camera
Rottweiler dog outside on leash sitting down and panting tongue. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales support animal adoption website.
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 Rescue Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dogs and cats for adoption at the animal control shelter.  Light blue brindle silver female Lab Weimaraner mix breed dog outside on leash wagging tail. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales support animal adoption website. “Fawn” was an adorably happy and playful girl that came into the animal shelter on September 8, 2020. I’ve heard talk of the new “Silver Lab” designer breed, but not sure if Fawn was one or not. She had some features of a Lab, and perhaps of a bulldog or mastiff. She had a beautiful blue nose and gray coat with a light tan brindle pattern. Truly a unique girl. She was impounded during a week of many dogs coming into the shelter. Although she was posted on lost/found websites and multiple adoption websites and social media outlets, no owner came to claim her. She was rescued by Barkville Dog Rescue on September 15, 2020. She was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Anne, Becky, Jason, Nancy and Lorraine.  Light blue brindle silver female Lab Weimaraner mix breed dog outside on leash wagging tail. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales support animal adoption website.  Light blue brindle silver female Lab Weimaraner mix breed dog outside on leash wagging tail. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales support animal adoption website.  Rescue Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dogs and cats for adoption at the animal control shelter.  Happy female black pitbull dog with erect ears and panting tongue outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website. I know Pitbulls have gotten a bad reputation in the media, but sweet “Allie” didn’t fit the stereotype at all (as is usually the case with most prejudices). The girl was always calm, quiet and submissive in her kennel. And in the outdoor pens she turned into a real love bug, crawling up into your lap and snuggling your chest! She was picked up stray by an animal control officer on September 8, 2020. I was afraid that being a week of insanely high impounds, this sweet little girl wouldn’t make it because she was a black pitbull; probably the most overlooked breed and color. So she got her Furtography Session the day after she was impounded. Although she had a spay tattoo, she didn’t have a tag or microchip to find her owner, and no owner came to look for her. Thankfully, there was a run on rescue pick-ups following the week of high intake. But was Allie going to get left behind? No! On September 15, 2020, Barkville Dog Rescue came back to the shelter and picked her up. After pulling three other dogs, they couldn’t leave her behind. Allie’s freedom was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Anne, Becky, Jason, nancy, Cynthia, Maria and Lorraine.  Happy female black pitbull dog with erect ears and panting tongue outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message I was flattered to be contacted directly and asked to join the Backyard Bio Project on iNaturalist. The project is "run by Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants encouraging the public, and especially classrooms to get out in nature observing and documenting the amazing wildlife near them!" I was excited to be a part of getting kids outdoors and educated so I wanted to participate as much as I could.  Dead White-tailed Deer skull laying in pine needles in a dark forest. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia. Odocoileus virginianus are often killed by coyote or hit by vehicles. I managed to sneak in a short morning walk by the ponds behind the animal shelter in Walton County, Georgia. As I entered the small patch of woods, I saw a very thin White-tailed Deer doe in the shadows of the tall trees. And not far from her was the remnants of another deer. Sometimes we are reminded how tough life can be in the wild. We should appreciate our safe homes and constant supply of food.  Dead White-tailed Deer skull laying in pine needles in a dark forest. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia. Odocoileus virginianus are often killed by coyote or hit by vehicles.  Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog photography and cat photography at the Walton County Animal Control Shelter in Monroe, Georgia.  Unneutered male senior tan Bulldog and Mastiff dog mix breed outdoors on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website. I’m not always happy to go into the animal shelter and see all the new abandoned pets each day. But it does brighten me up when the dogs are happy to see me! “Boss” was one of those happy dogs. "Boss" was an older male Lab and Bulldog mix breed that was found running the neighborhood a police officer and brought to the animal shelter on September 7, 2020. His personality truly matched his happy appearance. He was always happy to see me come in to the kennel each day and get his morning walk. Not only did he love the staff, but seemed to enjoy other dogs as well. No owner came to look for him, but happily he was saved by Barkville Dog Rescue on September 14, 2020! He was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Nancy, Anne, Jason and Becky. Happy ending for a happy boy!  Unneutered male senior tan Bulldog and Mastiff dog mix breed outdoors on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message I was flattered to be contacted directly and asked to join the Backyard Bio Project on iNaturalist. The project is "run by Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants encouraging the public, and especially classrooms to get out in nature observing and documenting the amazing wildlife near them!" I was excited to be a part of getting kids outdoors and educated so I wanted to participate as much as I could.  Eastern Gray Squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, with bushy tail hopping on fire wood in the forest in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia USA. Backyard wildlife photography. A busy life often leaves us little time to get away for exploring or camping. But even with a little time, we can still enjoy the little things like our own backyards. My backyard persimmon tree is dropping lots of fruit this year. I need to set out my trail camera as the freshly fallen fruit attracts raccoons, oppossums, deer and foxes.  Persimmon Tree Fruit hanging on a tree Georgia in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia USA. Edible fruit often made into jelly. Very attractive to foraging wildlife like raccoon, fox, opossum and deer.  Persimmon Tree Fruit Georgia in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia USA. Edible fruit often made into jelly. Very attractive to foraging wildlife like raccoon, fox, opossum and deer. 
Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog and cat rescues and adoptions.
Spayed female blue nose gray Pitbull outside on leash with wide blue collar and ID tag. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website.
"Koda" was picked up by an animal control officer on September 7, 2020. When the shelter tracked down her owner through the microchip, they said they had adopted her from a friend that couldn't take care of her. They too could no longer care for her and surrendered her to the shelter. Would that be her fate, to be bounced around home to home? Thankfully, on September 11, 2020 she was adopted into a new home... hopefully for good this time!
Spayed female blue nose gray Pitbull outside on leash with wide blue collar and ID tag. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website.
Spayed female blue nose gray Pitbull outside on leash with wide blue collar and ID tag. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website.
William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  and yellow legs. Nephila clavata, the East Asian Joro spider has been introduced to the United States. First found in Georgia in 2014. Photographed in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. Although it didn’t cause national hysteria like the beetle invasion of 1964 (or was it the Beatles and the British Invasion???), I did happen to hear about the Jorō Spider invasion of 2014. There were a few articles and blogs as this East Asian species was first discovered in Madison County, Georgia, not far from my home town of Athens. A University of Georgia article wrote, "The Jorō spider, native Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan, belongs to a group of large spiders known as golden orb-web weavers that make enormous, multi-layered webs of gold-colored silk. [Researchers] suspect the Jorō spider arrived accidentally as a hitchhiker either in shipping containers or among shipped packing materials such as pallets and crates or even on live plant material."  Female Joro Spider ventral view haning in a web. Long black and yellow legs. Nephila clavata, the East Asian Joro spider has been introduced to the United States. First found in Georgia in 2014. Photographed in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. Introduced and invasive species often impact the native species and can even upset the balance of an entire ecosystem, such as the pythons in the Everglades. While Jorō Spider pose no threat to humans, it is unknown if they will adversely affect the native Yellow Garden Spider by competing in the same niche.  The native Yellow Garden Spider, Argiope aurantia, spinning prey in a web. Large spider with long legs, black and yellow abdomen. Common in the United States. Photographed in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. In 2018 I began to see them pop up regularly in iNaturalist observations in Georgia. But it wasn’t until today that I found one in my own backyard. It was nearly impossible to miss. A strand of the thick web extended from the top of my backyard cypress, and about 15 to 20 feet at a downward angle and anchored to another lower bush. In the middle, suspended in a tangled web just above a Yucca, hung the ornately patterned female. A few days later I noticed a smaller spider “hanging out” with her. It was identified by other iNat users as the male of the species.  Large female and small male Joro Spider hanging in a web. Long black and yellow legs. Nephila clavata, the East Asian Joro spider has been introduced to the United States. First found in Georgia in 2014. Photographed in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. There are now over 300 sightings of the Jorō Spider posted on iNaturalist in Georgia, and two in South Carolina. Who knows how far and wide this invasion will sweep, or if it will have as long lasting an impact as the British Invasion that forever changed the music landscape of the world! ONE MONTH LATER...October 8, 2020 - A month has passed and the Joro has weathered several storms, windy days and heavy downpours. She is more plump, and her network of webs is even more extensive.
 Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog photography and cat photography at the Walton County Animal Control Shelter in Monroe, Georgia.  Sad looking brindle and white female Pitbull Terrier and Boxer mix breed dog outdoors on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for humane society animal shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support animal adoption website. “Brook” was a super-sweet stray that was picked up by an animal control officer on September 3, 2019. Although she had a lovable personality, it was quite hard to get a good photograph showing that tender personality. She had such a horrible ear infection that she was constantly shaking her head during the photo session. Thankfully, Atlanta Lab Rescue overnighted some ear medications to get her on the mend. Then, when no owner or adopters came for her, ALR came and rescued her on September 10, 2020!
William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message I was flattered to be contacted directly and asked to join the Backyard Bio Project on iNaturalist. The project is "run by Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants encouraging the public, and especially classrooms to get out in nature observing and documenting the amazing wildlife near them!" I was excited to be a part of getting kids outdoors and educated so I wanted to participate as much as I could.  Tufted Titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor, songbird from North America perched in a tree. Birding photography in Walton County, Georgia USA. Before dawn, after a full moon, the day starts with an eerie observation of a Black Widow Spider under a window sill in Clarke County. Later in the morning, I went on a short birding walk near the animal shelter in Walton County, Georgia. - Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message I was flattered to be contacted directly and asked to join the Backyard Bio Project on iNaturalist. The project is "run by Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants encouraging the public, and especially classrooms to get out in nature observing and documenting the amazing wildlife near them!" I was excited to be a part of getting kids outdoors and educated so I wanted to participate as much as I could. DAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 1 Black snake slithering across a gravel road. Eastern Ratsnake, Pantherophis alleghaniensis, is found in the eastern United States. Wildlife reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia on September 1, 2020. On my first short walk I came across some surprises. The morning sun was already warm. Quite quickly my shirt became damp with sweat in the Georgia humidity. I picked a spot in the shade and watched a tall tree and tangle of shrubs. Within just a few minutes, several species already appeared. The American Redstart was a nice sight that I wasn't really expecting. And walking back toward my office, there just so happened to be an Eastern Ratsnake crossing the gravel road. Great start to project! Can't wait to see what I'll find on day two! Walton County, Georgia SEPTEMBER 4, 5It was a busy Friday at work, so I didn't get any breaks. In the evening, I shot a couple birds in my Clarke County backyard. On Saturday I got a shot of the frog that has taken up residence in my outdoor koi pond. SEPTEMBER 9Had to pull over when I spotted this Common Nighthawk along the side of the road, as I’ve never seen one up close, only circling overhead. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Wood-boring Beetle, Genus Chalcophora, crawling on fingers. Chalcophora virginiensis is the Sculptured Pine Borer. Chalcophora georgiana, is the Southern Sculptured Pine Borer. Nature Photography hike in Walton County, Georgia USA. Wednesday, 1:58 PM - Stealth and stillness - two essential skills of the wildlife photographer. The ability to sneak up on a subject, or sit in perfectly patient stillness will often reap the reward of a beautiful photograph. How often a good opportunity is blown by the crack of a twig underfoot or a quick jerk of the hand. The wildlife photographer must at least rival his wild quarry in stillness. But what do you do, when sitting perfectly still in your wildlife blind, and you get that feeling of a bug crawling on your skin? It will make your skin crawl! Instantly, and without thought, your hand flies to the spot to brush away whatever bee, tick, spider, fly or louse it might be in order to avoid a sting, bite or envenomation.  Large white Great Egret, Ardea alba, is a long-legged wading heron with long yellow beak in a marsh pond in Georgia USA. Nature Photography hike in Walton County, Georgia USA. As I was slowly approaching a Great Egret, I had that sensation on the back of my neck. Forget the photograph! Instinct prevailed and I jerked my arm up, sweeping my hand across the back of my neck. Seeing my rapid motion, the Egret flew off to the other side of the pond. And when I flung the little critter down, it was just a silly little beetle. Since I had blown my Egret photo session, I decided to make one of my creepy crawly beetle friend crawling across my skin. I uploaded the armored little thing for identification on iNaturalist and discovered it was a Pine Borer beetle of the genus Chalcophora, native to the eastern United States. After learning more about the species, it no longer made my skin crawl!  Wood-boring Beetle, Genus Chalcophora. Walton County, Georgia USA.  Wood-boring Beetle, Genus Chalcophora. Walton County, Georgia USA.  Wood-boring Beetle, Genus Chalcophora, crawling on fingers. Chalcophora virginiensis is the Sculptured Pine Borer. Chalcophora georgiana, is the Southern Sculptured Pine Borer. Nature Photography hike in Walton County, Georgia USA. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Large white Great Egret, Ardea alba, is a long-legged wading heron with long yellow beak in a marsh pond in Georgia USA. Nature Photography hike in Walton County, Georgia USA. Wednesday, 9:20 AM - it is literally the first time in weeks that I've been able to saunter in nature with my camera. First it was COVID affecting my family, then an emergency trip to Illinois to move my father to assisted living (where, unfortunately I had no time for photography). It was nice to be back on a stroll. The cloud cover is keeping the temperature down, but the humidity was unbearable. Waiting for the condensation to uncover my lens, I began to wonder if it wouldn't start raining if I poured out a cup of water! Without the blazing sun, many of my avian and insect friends were about. And the annual Great Egret was once again fishing on the main retention pond.  Female dark morph Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio glaucus, with ragged torn wings. Nature Photography hike in Walton County, Georgia USA.  Silver Spotted Skipper Butterfly, Epargyreus clarus, on wildlflower garden in Georgia USA. Found in fields and gardens throughout the United States. Nature Photography hike in Walton County, Georgia USA. 
Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog and cat rescues and adoptions.
Neutered male Pitbull Bulldog Mastiff mix dog outside with red collar and leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for animal control humane society shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support the pet adoption website.
"River" was a handsome Bulldog and Mastiff mix that was surrendered to the animal shelter on August 25, 2020 when his owner lost his job because of the COVID19 pandemic. When the rain stopped later that afternoon, he went outside for his photographs and adoption video. That evening, the folks at Pound Puppies N Kittens Rescue recognized him as a pup they had rescued from another shelter. They came first thing the next morning and saved him! He was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Anne and Jason.
Neutered male Pitbull Bulldog Mastiff mix dog outside with red collar and leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for animal control humane society shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support the pet adoption website.
Neutered male Pitbull Bulldog Mastiff mix dog outside with red collar and leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for animal control humane society shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support the pet adoption website.
Neutered male Pitbull Bulldog Mastiff mix dog outside with red collar and leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for animal control humane society shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support the pet adoption website.
Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog and cat rescues and adoptions.
White female Pitbull Terrier mix dog. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for animal control humane society shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support the pet adoption website.
“Jezebel” was a white Pitbull Terrier mix breed dog that was picked up stray by an animal control officer on August 18, 2020. Her owner didn’t come to claim her and she was rescued by Royal Animal Refuge on August 28, 2020. Anne sponsored Jezebel with a donation to the rescue.
White female Pitbull Terrier mix dog. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for animal control humane society shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support the pet adoption website.
White female Pitbull Terrier mix dog. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for animal control humane society shelter. ©www.williamwisephoto.com. Stock sales support the pet adoption website.
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