# Handicapped Canine Captures The Pets with Disabilities Project Shows Them as Happy Companions By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pets-with-disabilities References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/pets-with-disabilities) & [carlidavidson.photoshelter](http://carlidavidson.photoshelter.com/) Award-winning photographer Carli Davidson clearly loves animals of all shapes and sizes, as the Pets with Disabilities photo project shows. Although known for her adorable [Shake](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carli-davidson-shake)series in which she shot dogs in motion, this series will surely capture people's hearts yet again, if in a more heart-wrenching way. Yet the Pets with Disabilities photo project doesn't focus on the sad aspect of these handicapped canines. Instead, it is a stark representation of their situation that manages to demonstrate what these dogs are capable of more than what they are not. Interestingly, Davidson is able to convey this through [basic portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom). By doing so, she shows the world that "They are happy, thriving companions. They are not sad, they are not in pain." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disability Empowerment:** Capturing the joy and abilities of handicapped canines, this trend showcases opportunities for businesses to empower and support individuals with disabilities. - **Inclusive Representation:** The Pets with Disabilities photo project highlights the importance of inclusive representation, offering businesses a chance to promote diversity and inclusivity in their products or services. - **Storytelling Through Portraits:** Using basic portraits to convey powerful messages, this trend opens up opportunities for businesses to use visual storytelling to connect with their audience. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The Pets with Disabilities project presents opportunities for photographers to use their skills to capture meaningful moments of empowerment and representation. - **Pet Care:** Businesses in the pet care industry can leverage the trend to develop products and services that cater to the unique needs of handicapped pets. - **Community Support:** Organizations and businesses can provide support to pet owners and caretakers through initiatives that promote inclusivity and create a sense of community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-dogs.md) - [AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics.md) - [Parametric 3D-Printed Dog Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-for-dogs.md) - [Intelligent Canine Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive-exoskeleton.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-dogs.md) - [Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-representation.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md) - [Canine Rehab Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive.md)