FINDING SHELTER: PORTRAITS OF LOVE, HEALING AND SURVIVAL
Published by Lyons Press, 2016
About the Project:
Finding Shelter is a story about the symbiotic relationship animal shelter volunteers share with their canine dependents, and the beautiful care taking that happens between the two species. More importantly, it is an opportunity to rebrand our nation’s animal shelters and unveil the truth: that shelters are a place of love, warmth and healing full of animals who are ready and willing to fill your life with joy.
Without volunteers, our nation's animal shelter system simply would not exist. Volunteers speak for those that cannot speak, pick up the pieces for abandoned animals that have been let down by previous owners or unfortunate circumstances, and do whatever it takes to heal the deepest of wounds.
Finding Shelter is award-winning photographer Jesse Freidin’s tribute to the softer side of the shelter system story, told through its volunteers and the animals they have saved.
"I truly believe that dog photography is simply a study of the human condition, and that animal shelters are a place where humanity thrives." - Jesse Freidin
About the Book:
After photographing shelter volunteers in California for an entire year on his own dime, Jesse launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2015 to fund the creation of a book and support a cross-country expedition for the project. Kickstarter chose it as a 'Staff Pick' on its first day live, the project went viral, the fundraising goal was exceeded and Lyons Press offered a book deal.
The beautiful hardcover Finding Shelter book was published by Lyons Press in April 2017, with proceeds going to all shelters involved. It features 100 black and white portraits of volunteers and shelter dogs across the country, as well as their heartwarming stories of love and survival. A national book tour and traveling exhibit happened in 2017. The book was a #1 New Release on Amazon, and has 38 five-star reviews.
