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Lend a paw to a worthy cause: Pet photographer raising funds for front line veterans

A Brisbane pet photo studio is looking for furry and feathered friends to join in their quest to raise funds for Australia’s worthiest heroes. Find out how to enter.

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A Brisbane pet photography studio is offering furry or feathered friends the chance to feature in a photobook to raise funds for some of Australia’s worthiest heroes.

Paws and Reflect: Letters of Loyalty and Love is a coffee-table book being compiled by Zoo Studio, a Brisbane-based pet photography business, that will raise funds and awareness about the impacts of PTSD Dogs Australia.

The not-for-profit charity provides a support dog to front line veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Zoo Studio book to raise funds for PTSD Dogs Australia. Picture: Zoo Studios
Zoo Studio book to raise funds for PTSD Dogs Australia. Picture: Zoo Studios

“My dad was in the navy. He didn’t suffer from PTSD but I’ve seen its impacts, and I know how important these dogs are” Zoo Studio’s Lorraine Charlecrafte said
“We also know that during the pandemic lots of fundraising groups took a hit so we’re really looking to raise funds however we can.”

Pet owners have the chance to apply for a spot in a coffee-table book being created by a Brisbane pet photography studio to raise money for an organisation that trains PTSD therapy dogs for veterans. Picture: Zoo Studio
Pet owners have the chance to apply for a spot in a coffee-table book being created by a Brisbane pet photography studio to raise money for an organisation that trains PTSD therapy dogs for veterans. Picture: Zoo Studio

Place are limited to 100 entrants, with interested pet owners encouraged to fill out an application form on the Zoo Studio website.

Successful applicants will be able to purchase a full Photographic Wall Art collection featuring their animal pal, as well as the coffee table photobook.

PTSD Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit charity that provides support dogs to veterans suffering from post traumatic stress. Picture: Zoo Studio
PTSD Dogs Australia is a not-for-profit charity that provides support dogs to veterans suffering from post traumatic stress. Picture: Zoo Studio
A popular pet photography studio is putting together a book of Brisbane pets to raise money for a veteran’s charity. Picture: Zoo Studio
A popular pet photography studio is putting together a book of Brisbane pets to raise money for a veteran’s charity. Picture: Zoo Studio

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