Abandoned

Abandoned: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs uses fine art photography to chronicle the lives of abandoned dogs. Striking, emotionally charged images document each dog's journey from a shelter or rescue to a loving, permanent home. The photographs illustrate the profound benefits of animal adoption for both dogs and owners. Katherine Carver pursued Abandoned: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs for over a decade. She was inspired to examine the lives of shelter and rescue dogs after learning that Biscuit, a Shetland sheepdog she and her husband adopted, had been abandoned on a rural highway. Biscuit's transition from a sickly, emaciated shell to a beloved family member inspired Carver to examine the profound transformation abandoned dogs experience when given a second chance. In this book, Carver has documented similar transitions for approximately sixty abandoned dogs. She presents poignant fine art photographs of her subjects as they navigate shelter and