THE RAINBOW RESCUE PROJECT: CHICAGO PET PHOTOGRAPHER

In June of 2023, the team at Candice C. Cusic Photography came together to celebrate Pride month and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim was to increase visibility and recognition for our LGBTQIA+ friends, family, and loved ones in a unique and impactful way. Thus, we embarked on a project that had never been done before.

Working in collaboration with Chicago Canine Rescue and Perfectly Posh Paws, we photographed over twenty adoptable dogs. These photos served as the foundation for a Pride flag, and we titled this special endeavor the Rainbow Rescue Project.

The Rainbow Rescue Project symbolizes unity, love, and inclusivity, paying tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community. Through this initiative, we sought to raise awareness and promote acceptance for all individuals, while simultaneously highlighting the importance of pet adoption.

By combining our passion for photography and advocacy, we hope to inspire others to embrace diversity and support LGBTQIA+ rights. The Rainbow Rescue Project stands as a testament to our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and compassionate world.

We encourage you to download and share our Pride Flag! Want to give your fur baby some Pride love? Contact us here! 

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  • Becca ReedJuly 31, 2023 - 12:36 pm

    What a wonderful project!ReplyCancel

Chicago Pet Photographer

What has your animal been trying to tell you?
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The $500 SEE HEAR LOVE Experience brings together portraits and animal communication at Candice C. Cusic Photography in Chicago. Artwork is purchased separately.
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I photograph your animal and connect with them telepathically, then share their portraits and what I received during their reading at your private reveal.
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This experience is part of The SEE HEAR LOVE Project™, which explores the bond between animals and their people. Participating animals are also considered for the upcoming book; selection is editorial and not guaranteed.
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Tell me about your animal and what you’d love to hear from them:
https://cusicphoto.com/see-hear-love-book/

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What has your animal been trying to tell you? ⠀ The $500 SEE HEAR LOVE Experience brings together portraits and animal communication at Candice C. Cusic Photography in Chicago. Artwork is purchased separately. ⠀ I photograph your animal and connect with them telepathically, then share their portraits and what I received during their reading at your private reveal. ⠀ This experience is part of The SEE HEAR LOVE Project™, which explores the bond between animals and their people. Participating animals are also considered for the upcoming book; selection is editorial and not guaranteed. ⠀ Tell me about your animal and what you’d love to hear from them: https://cusicphoto.com/see-hear-love-book/

Tootsie has been adopted! ❤️
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When I met her through Hinsdale Humane Society, she was waiting for a home. During her animal communication reading, I received this message:
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“The past isn’t a mirror. It’s not our future.”
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Her reading held humor, hope, and an appreciation for something simple: “I have a bed and a blanket now!”
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Watch Tootsie’s full SEE HEAR LOVE story—from her portrait session to the conversation about what I received during her reading.
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The SEE HEAR LOVE Project™
Photography & animal communication by Candice C. Cusic in Chicago.
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Want your own SEE HEAR LOVE Experience?
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Tootsie has been adopted! ❤️ ⠀ When I met her through Hinsdale Humane Society, she was waiting for a home. During her animal communication reading, I received this message: ⠀ “The past isn’t a mirror. It’s not our future.” ⠀ Her reading held humor, hope, and an appreciation for something simple: “I have a bed and a blanket now!” ⠀ Watch Tootsie’s full SEE HEAR LOVE story—from her portrait session to the conversation about what I received during her reading. ⠀ The SEE HEAR LOVE Project™ Photography & animal communication by Candice C. Cusic in Chicago. ⠀ Want your own SEE HEAR LOVE Experience? https://cusicphoto.com/see-hear-love-book/

Happy World Vegetarian Day! 💚🐐
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I haven’t eaten animals in 38 years.
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By one U.S. estimate, that’s the equivalent of sparing roughly 14,000–22,000 animals, including fish and shellfish. It’s an estimate, but a reminder that our everyday choices add up.
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Animals have always mattered to me. These days, I photograph them and listen to what they want to share.
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And occasionally take selfies with goats.

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Happy World Vegetarian Day! 💚🐐 ⠀ I haven’t eaten animals in 38 years. ⠀ By one U.S. estimate, that’s the equivalent of sparing roughly 14,000–22,000 animals, including fish and shellfish. It’s an estimate, but a reminder that our everyday choices add up. ⠀ Animals have always mattered to me. These days, I photograph them and listen to what they want to share. ⠀ And occasionally take selfies with goats.

Meet Peanut. 🐾
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Michelle is fostering Peanut through @sayvanimalorg. When I photographed him and listened to what he wanted to share, Peanut told me what it felt like to be alone and what changed when Michelle took a chance on him.
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He also shared his love of green grass, frothy ice cream, and warm hands on his back. And he explained what he means when he licks someone’s ankles.
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This is Peanut’s full SEE HEAR LOVE film: his portrait, his words, and his story. Which part stayed with you?
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Learn about the SEE HEAR LOVE Experience: https://cusicphoto.com/see-hear-love-book/

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Meet Peanut. 🐾 ⠀ Michelle is fostering Peanut through @sayvanimalorg. When I photographed him and listened to what he wanted to share, Peanut told me what it felt like to be alone and what changed when Michelle took a chance on him. ⠀ He also shared his love of green grass, frothy ice cream, and warm hands on his back. And he explained what he means when he licks someone’s ankles. ⠀ This is Peanut’s full SEE HEAR LOVE film: his portrait, his words, and his story. Which part stayed with you? ⠀ Learn about the SEE HEAR LOVE Experience: https://cusicphoto.com/see-hear-love-book/

Did you know your animal can have their own SEE HEAR LOVE Experience?
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I photograph your animal and connect with them intuitively to learn what they want you to know. Later that same day, you see their portraits and hear their words together at a private reveal.
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The Experience is $500 at Candice C. Cusic Photography in Chicago. Finished artwork is purchased separately.
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Learn more: https://cusicphoto.com/see-hear-love-book/

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Did you know your animal can have their own SEE HEAR LOVE Experience? ⠀ I photograph your animal and connect with them intuitively to learn what they want you to know. Later that same day, you see their portraits and hear their words together at a private reveal. ⠀ The Experience is $500 at Candice C. Cusic Photography in Chicago. Finished artwork is purchased separately. ⠀ Learn more: https://cusicphoto.com/see-hear-love-book/

“I’m small but mighty. I have feelings too. I’m important too.” — Peanut
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Before Peanut met his foster, he says he felt alone and unneeded.
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Then Michelle took a chance on him.
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“I feel so much healthier. It doesn’t hurt every day. I have a new life now and I’m forever grateful. I won’t take this life for granted.”
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🐾 Peanut is available for adoption through SAYv Animal Organization. If Peanut feels like your kind of little guy, reach out to SAYv to learn more about adopting him.
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Peanut is part of THE SEE HEAR LOVE PROJECT™.
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SEEN · HEARD · LOVED.
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@sayvanimalorg
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#SeeHearLoveProject #SAYvAnimalOrganization #AdoptPeanut #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #ChicagoDogs #AnimalCommunication

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“I’m small but mighty. I have feelings too. I’m important too.” — Peanut ⠀ Before Peanut met his foster, he says he felt alone and unneeded. ⠀ Then Michelle took a chance on him. ⠀ “I feel so much healthier. It doesn’t hurt every day. I have a new life now and I’m forever grateful. I won’t take this life for granted.” ⠀ 🐾 Peanut is available for adoption through SAYv Animal Organization. If Peanut feels like your kind of little guy, reach out to SAYv to learn more about adopting him. ⠀ Peanut is part of THE SEE HEAR LOVE PROJECT™. ⠀ SEEN · HEARD · LOVED. ⠀ @sayvanimalorg ⠀ #SeeHearLoveProject #SAYvAnimalOrganization #AdoptPeanut #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #ChicagoDogs #AnimalCommunication

THE FIRST FULL-LENGTH FILM FROM THE SEE HEAR LOVE PROJECT™ IS HERE. ❤️
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Meet Nori and Wasabi, a bonded mother and son looking for their forever home together.
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I connected with them telepathically to hear their thoughts, feelings and what they wanted people to know.
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During his communication, Wasabi told me he would give Gabriella, the woman caring for him, all of his toys to make her smile.
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Then he wondered if she needed a ribbon or a string—because those are the things that cheer him up.
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And Nori had her own story to tell.
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This is what The See Hear Love Project™ was created to do: combine animal communication, portraiture and documentary film so animals can participate in telling their own stories.
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We don`t simply tell a story about an animal.
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We tell it with them.
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Nori and Wasabi are available for adoption through SAYv Animal Organization. If their story speaks to you, please share it. Somewhere out there is the person who is supposed to find them.
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One animal. One story. One film created to help them find a home.
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SEEN. HEARD. LOVED.
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#SeeHearLove #TheSeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #AnimalCommunicator #CatAdoption #RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #SAYvAnimalOrganization

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THE FIRST FULL-LENGTH FILM FROM THE SEE HEAR LOVE PROJECT™ IS HERE. ❤️ ⠀ Meet Nori and Wasabi, a bonded mother and son looking for their forever home together. ⠀ I connected with them telepathically to hear their thoughts, feelings and what they wanted people to know. ⠀ During his communication, Wasabi told me he would give Gabriella, the woman caring for him, all of his toys to make her smile. ⠀ Then he wondered if she needed a ribbon or a string—because those are the things that cheer him up. ⠀ And Nori had her own story to tell. ⠀ This is what The See Hear Love Project™ was created to do: combine animal communication, portraiture and documentary film so animals can participate in telling their own stories. ⠀ We don't simply tell a story about an animal. ⠀ We tell it with them. ⠀ Nori and Wasabi are available for adoption through SAYv Animal Organization. If their story speaks to you, please share it. Somewhere out there is the person who is supposed to find them. ⠀ One animal. One story. One film created to help them find a home. ⠀ SEEN. HEARD. LOVED. ⠀ #SeeHearLove #TheSeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #AnimalCommunicator #CatAdoption #RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #SAYvAnimalOrganization

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