Adorable Adoptable CLAWbies
As often as I can, I pack up my studio setup and head to CLAW — Community Led Animal Welfare, a remarkable organisation doing life-changing work for animals in need in Johannesburg’s townships. I’ve been photographing the dogs in need of homes at CLAW since 2011 and it’s an organisation I’m incredibly passionate about supporting.
I’ve adopted 4 dogs from CLAW: Dora, Edward, Victoria and Ziggy. CLAW is an organisation that has my unwavering support because they are not just a shelter, they are a veterinary hospital that provides essential support to the surrounding communities. Without CLAW, the people and animals that live nearby (CLAW is situated in Durban Deep, Roodepoort) would suffer terribly.
CLAW’s team works tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abandoned, neglected, and injured animals. They provide veterinary care, sterilisation, and community education — often under extremely challenging conditions. The clinic runs with no electricity, no running water and skeleton staff, but the staff show up every day to assist animals in need.
How You Can Help
If you’ve been thinking about adding a new four-legged friend to your life, please consider adopting one of these incredible rescue dogs from CLAW. You won’t just be gaining a loyal companion — you’ll be changing a life.
🐾 Adopt: Visit CLAW’s Facebook page to meet the dogs and learn more about the adoption process.
🐾 Donate: If you can’t adopt right now, donations of any size go directly toward food, medical care, and supplies for animals in need.
🐾 Share: Help spread the word by sharing their posts and these portraits — your share could lead to a forever home.
Each photo I took is a small window into the heart of a dog who’s ready for a second chance. Behind every pair of eyes is a story of survival and an abundance of love waiting to be shared.
📸 Thank You
When you book a paid photoshoot with me, you help make projects like this possible — your support allows me to donate my time and skills to causes like CLAW. Contact me HERE to find out about booking your own shoot.
Together, we can make sure every dog gets their moment in the spotlight — and, hopefully, their forever home.
