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

Dama arrived at the studio in a wheelchair.
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That was the first thing I noticed.
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It was also the least interesting thing about her.
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What I remember is her determination.
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Her curiosity.
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Her joy.
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Please visit my page to see Dama`s full story.
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"Maybe I`m not a misfit.
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I just have more to love."
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— Dama
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

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Dama arrived at the studio in a wheelchair. ⠀ That was the first thing I noticed. ⠀ It was also the least interesting thing about her. ⠀ What I remember is her determination. ⠀ Her curiosity. ⠀ Her joy. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Dama's full story. ⠀ "Maybe I'm not a misfit. ⠀ I just have more to love." ⠀ — Dama ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

I created The See Hear Love Project to help animals like Blanca.
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Painfully shy. Dumped on a road before the rain came. Nervous around strangers. Ears down. Tail tucked.
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For those new to the project, these are not carefree, well-adjusted animals. Many have experienced neglect, abandonment, fear, or loss.
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Sometimes we only get one photograph when they truly relax.
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Thankfully, we only need one.
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Please visit my page to see Blanca`s full story.
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Special thanks to @sayvanimalorg for bringing Blanca to The See Hear Love Project.
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"All I want
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is to feel loved and safe."
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— Blanca
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

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I created The See Hear Love Project to help animals like Blanca. ⠀ Painfully shy. Dumped on a road before the rain came. Nervous around strangers. Ears down. Tail tucked. ⠀ For those new to the project, these are not carefree, well-adjusted animals. Many have experienced neglect, abandonment, fear, or loss. ⠀ Sometimes we only get one photograph when they truly relax. ⠀ Thankfully, we only need one. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Blanca's full story. ⠀ Special thanks to @sayvanimalorg for bringing Blanca to The See Hear Love Project. ⠀ "All I want ⠀ is to feel loved and safe." ⠀ — Blanca ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

One of the best things about photographing Ramona is watching everyone react to a pig in the building.

People stopped.

They smiled.

They took selfies.

One gentleman asked if I could wait so he could FaceTime his girlfriend because she loves pigs.

The hardest thing about photographing a pig is that pigs don`t stop moving.

Ever.

This portrait worked because Ramona kept walking in circles, allowing us to see her body and face at the same time.

Not shown: Ramona chewed up the paper backdrop on set. Her pig squeal echoed through the studio—loud, proud, and impossible to ignore, just like Ramona herself.

"Thank you

for saving my life."

— Ramona

The See Hear Love Project combines professional photography and animal communication. Each portrait is paired with one of the most powerful messages the animal shared during their communication session.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

@chicagolandpigrescue

#TheSeeHearLoveProject #RescuePig #SeenHeardLoved

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One of the best things about photographing Ramona is watching everyone react to a pig in the building. People stopped. They smiled. They took selfies. One gentleman asked if I could wait so he could FaceTime his girlfriend because she loves pigs. The hardest thing about photographing a pig is that pigs don't stop moving. Ever. This portrait worked because Ramona kept walking in circles, allowing us to see her body and face at the same time. Not shown: Ramona chewed up the paper backdrop on set. Her pig squeal echoed through the studio—loud, proud, and impossible to ignore, just like Ramona herself. "Thank you for saving my life." — Ramona The See Hear Love Project combines professional photography and animal communication. Each portrait is paired with one of the most powerful messages the animal shared during their communication session. Seen. Heard. Loved. @chicagolandpigrescue #TheSeeHearLoveProject #RescuePig #SeenHeardLoved

Some dogs don’t just fit into a family — they become part of its heartbeat.
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Eddie was pure joy to photograph with his two favorite people. The connection between them was effortless, loving, and completely real.
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These are the moments worth remembering.

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Some dogs don’t just fit into a family — they become part of its heartbeat. ⠀ Eddie was pure joy to photograph with his two favorite people. The connection between them was effortless, loving, and completely real. ⠀ These are the moments worth remembering.

Meet Zeno.

After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him.

And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful.

Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

📍 Red Door Animal Shelter

🐾 Available for adoption

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Meet Zeno. After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him. And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful. Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them. Seen. Heard. Loved. 📍 Red Door Animal Shelter 🐾 Available for adoption

Meet Zeno.

After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him.

And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful.

Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them.

Seen. Heard. Loved.

📍 Red Door Animal Shelter

🐾 Available for adoption

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Meet Zeno. After being surrendered by his owner, Zeno has spent more than a year waiting at Red Door Animal Shelter for someone to choose him. And somehow, after all this time, he’s still soft. Still trusting. Still hopeful. Cats like Zeno don’t need perfection. They just need someone willing to see them. Seen. Heard. Loved. 📍 Red Door Animal Shelter 🐾 Available for adoption

Welcome to The See Hear Love Project™.
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Created by Chicago photographer and animal communicator Candice C. Cusic, this one-of-a-kind project combines animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted.
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Each story begins with connection.
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Seen. Heard. Loved.

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Welcome to The See Hear Love Project™. ⠀ Created by Chicago photographer and animal communicator Candice C. Cusic, this one-of-a-kind project combines animal communication and fine-art portraiture to help foster animals be seen, heard, and adopted. ⠀ Each story begins with connection. ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved.

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