# Heart-Wrenching Canine Portraits Traer Scott Captures the Essence of Shelter Dogs By Stephanie Ing | Published 2012-03-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-dogs References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/traer-scott-shelter-dogs-2) & [traerscott](http://www.traerscott.com/portfolios/shelter-dogs) Traer Scott, a photographer who started volunteering with a [animal shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelters-united), was entrusted with the task to take snapshots of dogs for internet adoption sites. Knowing that not all dogs leave the shelter, she wanted to memorialize these ill-fated canines and thus started her Shelter Dogs photography series and book. Her Shelter Dogs series truly captures the essence of a what it feels like to be a be shelter dog. These beautiful and proud four- legged friends are not ashamed to keep their heads held up high despite their circumstances. By looking at their eyes, they mask an untold story and a flicker of hope for a better future. The associated book, Shelter Dogs, features 50 pictures of these emotional captures. All proceeds from Traer Scott's book will go towards the non-profit organization [ASPCA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics) and can be purchased from its website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Canine Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered software that can identify the emotions and stories behind a dog's eyes, enhancing the impact of canine portraits. - **Shelter Dog Advocacy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a virtual reality experience that immerses viewers in the daily lives of shelter dogs, increasing empathy and encouraging adoption. - **Animal Welfare Fundraising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement blockchain technology to increase transparency and trust in fundraising efforts for animal welfare organizations, boosting donor participation. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced camera technology that captures the true emotions and expressiveness of shelter dogs, encouraging their adoption through powerful imagery. - **Non-profit:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize machine learning algorithms to predict the likelihood of adoption for shelter dogs based on their characteristics, allowing shelters to prioritize resources and improve adoption rates. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality applications that allow potential adopters to virtually interact with shelter dogs, facilitating better matches and reducing return rates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Dog Rescue-Supporting Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-lager.md) - [Charity Firefighter Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-australian-firefighters.md) - [Service Humans Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-humans-needed.md) - [Collaborative Domestic Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-hyland.md) - [Nationwide Pet Adoption Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedigree-shelter-sunday.md)