Pets by Christina

10/15/2026

🐻 Meet Pooh! A sweet boy with a big heart who deserves a home of his own! 🐾

Pooh has been waiting for his forever family at Five Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles, MO, since JANUARY!

💔 That's far too long for such a sweet boy to be overlooked!

Originally from Louisiana, Missouri, Pooh is currently thriving in foster care. He's crate trained, loves going on adventures, enjoys exploring, and is an absolute volunteer favorite!

The scoop on Pooh: He's what we call "dog social." He enjoys playing and socializing with other dogs, but when it comes to his forever home, he'd prefer to be your one and only four-legged roommate.

A huge THANK YOU to Carey Maynard, the wonderful foster/volunteer who brought Pooh to my studio today! People like Carey are the heart of animal rescue, giving these deserving dogs the love, time, and attention they need while waiting for their forever families.

Pooh has been waiting nine months for someone to choose him. Maybe that someone is YOU!

➡️ Please SHARE Pooh's story! Even if you aren't looking to adopt, your share might reach the person who is.

📍 https://fiveacresanimalshelter.org/adoptable-pets-st-charles-mo/adopt-a-pet/canine-house/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1577924806898%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FFAAS-A-103294

📸 Pets by Christina | Giving shelter dogs their moment in the spotlight.

10/06/2026

🐾 FOUR PUPPIES. FOUR LITTLE PERSONALITIES. FOUR CHANCES TO HELP. ❤️

Last week I had Zephyr, Ghon, Rovos & Simplon in front of my camera — four 5-month-old Boxer mix puppies with quite a story.

These babies were rescued alongside their mama, Melanie, after being found living near the train tracks in Carthage, Missouri. They’re safe now thanks to Boxer Paws Rescue, but they could really use our help with their next chapter.

Right now, all four puppies are together in one foster home. And as you can imagine… they move through life as one giant puppy mob. 😂 They play together, sleep together, explore together and look to each other for everything.

Their foster ( Rachel Rodgers ) would LOVE to find a few additional foster homes so the puppies can be split up and get something they really need right now: one-on-one attention, individual training, confidence building and the chance to bond with people instead of only with their brothers.

And, of course, the ultimate dream would be for a couple of adopters to come out of the woodwork. ❤️

They’re about 5 months old, ridiculously cute, and ready to start learning what life is like outside of their little puppy pack.

If you’ve ever considered fostering, this might be your sign. Even opening your home to ONE of these babies could make such a difference in helping them grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs.

And if you’re looking to adopt? Take a good look at these faces. 📸🥹 One of them just might be yours.

🐾 Interested in fostering or adopting? Learn more and contact Boxer Paws Rescue!

And PLEASE SHARE! Even if you can’t foster or adopt, a share could put one of these boys in front of exactly the person he needs. ❤️🐾

10/02/2026

🐾 Calling all local animal shelters, rescues & fosters!

I recently had sweet Haven from SOAR in my studio, and it reminded me just how much a great photo can help an adoptable dog get noticed.

I’m donating professional photography sessions to local rescues and fosters at no charge to help their dogs stand out, get shared, and hopefully find their forever homes.

If you have an adoptable dog who needs some extra attention, please reach out — I’d love to help. 📸🐾

I’m sharing more about Haven and this project on the blog:

Learn how fostering, volunteering and professional pet photography help Missouri rescue dogs find forever homes.

10/02/2026

St. Louis - Meet Haven!

She came into my studio this week for a very special reason - she’s looking for her forever family.
This sweet 1-year-old pittie mix was found on the streets of St. Louis with puppies only days old.

Today, Haven and all of her babies are doing great, and Haven is ready for the next chapter of her story.

She’s currently being fostered through SOAR and has the sweetest 16-year-old foster, Zoey, helping her learn obedience and prepare for her forever home.

Please share Haven. One share could put her in front of the person she’s been waiting for. 🐾

And to my local animal shelters, rescues and fosters: I donate professional studio photography for adoptable dogs. If you have a dog who needs beautiful images to help them get noticed, please reach out to Pets by Christina.

06/05/2026

🍭🐾 Steely Dan has one question...

Who said lollipops were just for humans?

This handsome foster boy from SOAR stopped by the studio and quickly became his own sweet summer photoshoot.

Now all he needs is a forever family to call his own.

✨ Available for adoption through SOAR
✨ Expert treat tester
✨ Professional heart thief

Help us find Steely Dan the loving home he deserves by sharing this post!

06/05/2026

☕🐾 **Steely Dan runs on pup cups and good vibes.** 🐾☕

Some dogs dream of tennis balls. Some dream of squeaky toys. Steely Dan? He dreams of a fresh pup cup from 7 Brew!

This handsome boy stopped by the Pets by Christina studio and made quick work of his treat, proving he's equal parts adorable, sweet, and just a little bit goofy. His expressions had us laughing the entire session!

The best part? Steely Dan is currently being fostered through SOAR and is looking for his forever family.

If you're searching for a loyal companion who enjoys treats, attention, and making people smile, he might just be your perfect match.

📸: Pets by Christina
🏡 Available for adoption through SOAR - Stray & Orphaned Animal Rescue
🐾 Meet Steely Dan and help us share his story by liking, commenting, and sharing this post!
☕️ 7 Brew Coffee

03/27/2026

🩶 Meet Molly 🤍

She has the softest grey + silver coat, the sweetest brown eyes, and those *perfect little ears* that will melt you the second she looks your way.

But here’s the thing…
Molly doesn’t know she’s still waiting.
• Waiting for someone to choose her.
• Waiting for a couch to curl up on.
• Waiting for a home that’s hers forever.

She’s not just beautiful—she’s full of love, loyalty, and that quiet kind of sweetness that makes a house feel like home.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a dog to your life… this is your sign.

✨ Reach out to S.O.A.R. Dogs to learn more about Molly and how to meet her. ✨

https://soardogs.org

And if you can’t adopt right now, you can still help her find her people:
👉 **Share this post**
👉 **Tag someone who needs a Molly in their life**

Let’s get this girl home 🐾

01/26/2026

♥️ Valentines Session at No Time To Spare Animal Rescue & Sanctuary ♥️