Grace Wears Fur
Real People doing Real Work
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Oliver (A.K.A.  Grampa Piggy)

Do you ever wonder about the human faces behind Animal Rescue? Over the last several months I have had the opportunity to meet some of the compassionate staff members at Save-A-Pet Adoption Center in Grayslake, IL, one of Northern Illinois' largest No-Kill rescue facilities. They are the true faces of hope for the hundreds of animals in need who arrive at the Shelter each year with heartbreaking stories of neglect, abuse, abandonment and surrender.  Many of these animals have never felt a kind touch or heard a gentle, encouraging voice until they arrive at Save-A-Pet. Dedicated caregivers work 24/7, 365 days a year to soothe the countless untold traumas endured by these noble souls and ...

Lost on an Autumn Afternoon
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Oliver (A.K.A.  Grampa Piggy)

Lost on an Autumn afternoon with Mimi + Cici + Oreo.  No place I would rather be.  We packed the camera, our frisbees, tennis balls, and treats and off we went to capture some late Autumn splendor. Mimi is my Rock.  Sometimes she gives me "That Look" and I wonder if she ever misses the Beach!!?? Someone actually asked me what I found so interesting to photograph "down there".  The Jewels of Autumn, of course. Grace Wears Fur is a division of Embracing Grace Photography, with a passionate focus on our companion animals.