Week 6: Day 1

In my own words, animal overpopulation is when we have so many animals present in an area and we can not keep the area sanitary and safe due to the population. Animal overpopulation occurs when animals are not altered, and reproduce unexpectedly. The Wake County Animal Center is a product of animal overpopulation. Animal overpopulation occurs at the animal shelter when there are too many animals coming in, and not enough animals going out [to new homes]. Animal overpopulation can even result in animals having to be 'put to sleep'. It means we have too many animals, and not enough caring homes for them.
Animal overpopulation means not having the proper facility to care for the amount of animals we have in our county.
Animal overpopulation also means that there is not enough education in the community about the importance of spaying and neutering.
I feel that our society really just overlooks animal overpopulation, and feels that because they aren't in the situation then they don't have to worry about it. I am not referring to our area specifically, but just the United States as a whole. The most important thing I feel that needs to be done is the continuing education of what animal overpopulation does.

These are my 10 favorite photos from the course!

 Cosma

 This was a favorite of mine because it was the first clear 'little critter' photo that I took!

 Riley

This is a favorite of mine because this cat showed so much personality while I was taking her photo. It was so hard to say that just one of Riley was my favorite!

 Donald Duck

 This puppy was so sweet and cuddly, this was a favorite of mine because it was a photo shoot of a puppy (that I did alone) and I was able to get a clear picture from it!

 Anastasia

This photo really stood out to me because she was so engaged in what was going on above me, but when I shot the picture it turned out to be A LOT better then I thought it would be.

 Felipe

This puppy's eyes were so neat to me. I chose this as a 'Top Ten' because of th contrast that his different colored eyes created!

 

 Sam Taylor

This was such a calm and cuddly dog!! He was great to interact with. I chose this as a 'Top Ten' because it was such a capture of his personality!

 

 Buster

Buster was a dog with plenty of kissees, for EVERYONE. He reminded me so much of my neighbors dog when I was growing up. This was a 'Top Ten' for me because I feel as if he is smiling, which makes him seem like such and adoptable dog!

 

Tigeress

This was one of the first 'Strong Photos' that I felt I took and I chose it as a 'Top Ten' because it is a good comparision of what I was capable up before and what I am capable of now!

 

Maui

The colors were very defined in this picture, which made me want to use it as a 'Top Ten' photo. Maui was purring the entire time I was taking photos!

 

Trevor

He was a 'Top Ten' because he actually just returned to WCAC after being in foster. He was ready to find a forever home, and was actually the only dog not barking in the room he was in!