I have always loved taking pictures. Up until a few years ago, I only shot 35mm film, preferring to develop it myself in a darkroom. Ron and I invested in a digital SLR to jump into the 21st century. I didn’t use it for a number of years. However, since I started volunteering, the camera hasn’t left my side. Don’t get me wrong – my Minolta T-102 isn’t collecting dust. I still use that when Ron and I go on photoshoots touring NJ’s oddities and abandoned places. When photographing animals, it’s convenient to be able to see the image quality immediately, rather than waiting a few days for film to develop. And hoping you got a prized shot with the correct f-stop and shutter speed.
When I photograph our adoptable animals at START II, I refuse to use a flash. It causes unnecessary squinting, blinking, and just makes the animals look unflattering. Overall, the photos look unprofessional. However, shooting manually gives me some control. Here are this week’s newest additions to our Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet page.
Farah
Farah
Farah is a pint-sized two-year-old domestic long hair tuxedo. She has a huge vocabulary, often surprising me with new sounds. I enjoy chatting with her. When I was taking her pictures, all she wanted to do was hang out on my lap. I know she’ll make someone very happy when she gets adopted.
Millie
Millie
Millie is FIV positive. Even though she has an immunodeficiency, she is one of the most playful cats at START II. Millie gets so excited to be around people. When I make my rounds in the morning, she’s at the front of her cage, chirping away. Millie loves looking out windows. Sometimes she talks to the birds and squirrels outside. She goes absolutely bonkers over num nums, preferring pate over shreds or meaty bits.
Gidget
Gidget
Gidget is a gorgeous domestic long hair. She was rescued out of the Paterson Pound. Apparently, someone thought she was a stray, trapped and spayed her, and had her ear tipped. Gidget does not display any sort of feral behavior. She is quite friendly and loves human affection. Gidget doesn’t really care for other cats – or at least at the shelter she doesn’t. It could be she is simply overwhelmed by everyone’s scent.
Jetson
Jetson
Jetson was also left at the Paterson Pound. She was turned in by her previous owner. Jetson is extremely large (we suspect she’s a Maine Coon mix) and super-duper friendly. This girl’s definitely a talker. She chats with her feline neighbors. Sometimes they talk back. Most of all, Jetson just loves to be around people. She craves human affection and doesn’t stop talking until her demands are satisfied.
All of these kitties are available for adoption off of START II’s website.
We brought in more kitties this week that were on the PTS list at Paterson. I’ll be taking their pictures next week (if they’re comfortable in our shelter) and post.
Meows and Purrs 