Adoptable Puppies Instead of Flower Bouquets!
Adoptable Puppies > Flower Bouquets
That’s how Joelle & Kyle felt about their wedding details, at least. Instead of having their bridesmaids walk down the aisle with bouquets, they chose something much more unique - & adorable! They invited adoptable puppies to their wedding & included them in the ceremony & cocktail hour.
All photos by: Lifelong Photography Studios
Adoptable Puppies > Flower Bouquets
That’s how Joelle & Kyle felt about their wedding details, at least.
Instead of having their bridesmaids walk down the aisle with bouquets, they chose something much more unique - & adorable! They invited adoptable puppies to their wedding & included them in the ceremony & cocktail hour.
FairyTail Pet Care, in partnership with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, brought their Yappily Ever After program to Sarasota. The couple made a donation to the shelter & we took care of the rest. We brought volunteers to assist with each puppy & provided transportation to & from the shelter.
Including adoptables in a wedding is not just for the cute factor. It’s much more than that, in fact.
Socialization is incredibly important for any puppy, but especially for one that is looking for their forever home. Providing them with new experiences at a young age helps them lead much happier & healthier lives. It also raises awareness for not only their specific needs, but for adoption in general.
Just imagine knowing that YOUR wedding actually saved a life!
This program is such a great way for socially-conscious, animal-loving couples to really showcase their personalities. A wedding can be about more than just a couple’s love for each other, but about the way they will show up to the world as a couple.
After the ceremony, we had some fun taking photos & then the guests were able to mingle around with the puppies while the couple took their portraits. It was so fun to see faces light up over the opportunity for some puppy snuggles. The puppies also enjoyed giving kisses & finding new ways to fall asleep in someone’s arms.
One lucky pup even found his forever home that night - & with the bride’s sister no less! It was such an incredible night filled with so much love & pawsitivity!
We took the puppies back to the shelter after the wedding for a well earned dinner & nap.
They seriously had the BEST DAY EVER!
Get a closer look at all the puppy lovin’ with our Dog of Honor Video!
Want to include adoptable puppies or kittens in your wedding?
Learn More About Yappily Ever After!
Your wedding can be their hope,
Your big day can be their big chance!
How Two Pitbulls Found Their Forever Home - Seamus & Jolene - Rescue Stories
Learn how these two pitbulls became a part of their family! Help us raise awareness by submitting your pet’s rescue story for a chance to be featured!
Rescue Stories: Seamus & Jolene
Tell Us About Your Rescue Pet(s) & How They Became a Part of the Family!
We have two amazing pups! Our oldest is Seamus, he is 4 years old and the Jon Snow of the family (dark, moody, adventurous and always watching). He is a pitbull-pug so he is energetic and smart but never turns down a nap.
We adopted him as a baby from Home at Last and his blue steel looks will melt your heart.
Jolene is our second pup. She is a burst of energy and demands intense cuddling sessions and kisses.
We stumbled upon her at the SPCA in Conshohocken PA and we just knew she was meant to be in our family.
We were told she was a stray and when she was found she wasn’t using her front arm. Upon examination they realized along the way she broke her elbow and she was a stray so long it healed improperly (which is so painful!), so they removed it. Being a tripod has yet to slow her down!
She is a full pitbull and she has the muscles to boot. Which come in handy when she plays her favorite game of keep away with her older brother Seamus. 💕
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Bridget
& even more thanks for choosing to adopt & save a life!
Want to share your pet’s rescue story with us & help us raise awareness?!
Submit your story here!
Every month we help our friends at AGoldPhoto bring their studio to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay in order to bring extra exposure to animals who need it the most.. Meet the 9 shelter dogs that are all available for adoption from Humane Society of Tampa Bay!