Dogs, Guinea Pigs, and Other Rescue Pets Get a Fancy Hotel Photoshoot to Help Them Find Homes

• Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and Fairmont Copley Plaza collaborated on an adorable photo shoot for adoptable animals
• The shoot, which took place in a luxury Boston hotel, was done in celebration of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20.
• The stunning photos will be used in the adoption profiles of ARL’s available animals

A premium pet hotel is helping shelter animals celebrate National Rescue Dog Day in style – and find their homes!

The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston—known for employing canine ambassadors to represent the hotel—has partnered with a local shelter, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), to help rescue dogs, cats, rabbits and other critters find homes for National Rescue Dog Day on Monday, May 20.

Using some of the hotel’s historic ballrooms as stunning backdrops, Fairmont Copley Plaza and the shelter worked alongside photographer Jen Hillenga of @thewaysofthedog to capture stunning new portraits of many of ARL’s adoptable animals. The classy photos were taken in hopes of helping pets find forever families.

Akiro, 4 year old male pit bull mix for adoption.

Jen Hillenga/@thewaysofthedog

“As one of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in the country, our team is constantly thinking of ways to extend our hospitality not only to our human guests, but also to the animal community,” Fairmont Copley Plaza General Manager Tabish Siddiquie wrote in a press release. . rid. “Our magnificent ballrooms provide the perfect backdrop for them to pose, and we’re thrilled to open up our gilded spaces to literally shine the spotlight on these animals who deserve a forever home.”

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Pet photographer Hillenga worked to capture many adoptable pets (which also include a bearded dragon and several guinea pigs) against the hotel’s over 100-year-old interior, rich carpets, crystal chandeliers and Italian marble columns.

Drawn a guinea pig.

Jen Hillenga/@thewaysofthedog

“I know firsthand that a great portrait of a rescue dog goes a long way toward helping them find their home,” Hillenga said in a press release. “Part of my mission as a dog photographer is to volunteer my time and talent to help these dogs get homes by showing their personalities and how they can be the best friends.”

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Among the many pets ARL has up for adoption are Akiro, a 4-year-old male dog who the shelter says is exempt from adoption fees and is considered “very sweet but selective,” and Corndog, a 9-year-old male Chihuahua who is “friendly , simple and very pleasant” and gets along with other dogs. There are also two 10-week-old Golden Retriever mix puppies, Goose and Poppy, and Bo Bo, a 4-month-old Plott Hound.

Steven Spielberg, rabbit for adoption.

Jen Hillenga/@thewaysofthedog

Two cats with names inspired by Marvel superheroes, Tony Stark and Steve Rodgers, and two “unbelievably handsome” 11-year-old male Bengals are up for adoption. The Bengal pair were bonded, and the ARL said the cats were surrendered due to allergies.

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Guinea pigs Drew and Luke, both 9-month-old males, are also ready for adoption and are both looking for a home with another guinea pig companion. Rabbits Steven Spielberg — a 1-year-old male shorthair rabbit — and Persil — an 8-month-old male shorthair rabbit — are looking for a home, and bearded dragon Crikey rounded out the photo shoot. The ARL said he was found as a stray and is perfect for “any exotic animal lover”.

Tony Stark, an adoptable cat.

Jen Hillenga/@thewaysofthedog

“ARL is extremely grateful to Fairmont Copley Plaza and Jen Hillenga for donating their time, facilities and talents to highlight these wonderful rescue animals,” ARL President and CEO Edward Schettino wrote in a statement. “Fairmont Copley Plaza is known for being pet-friendly, and this is an incredible opportunity to showcase the beauty and highlight the variety of animals ARL offers to potential adopters.”

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Those in Boston interested in adopting one of ARL’s animals can visit the rescue’s website for an adoption application and more information.

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