Tonkadale Foster Photo event. Free photos of fosters!

Every year, thousands of foster pets wait for their forever homes, and in today’s digital age, a great photo can make all the difference. With so many pets looking for homes, potential adopters often scroll through listings quickly. A high-quality, eye-catching image can stop the scroll and make a pet stand out. Capturing a pet’s unique personality in a photo not only increases their chances of adoption but also helps tell their story in a way that resonates with potential families. That’s why our annual foster pet photography event at Tonkadale Greenhouse in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is so important. This event, held in March each year was another fantastic success!

A Beautiful Setting: Tonkadale Greenhouse

Tonkadale Greenhouse is not only a paradise for plant lovers but also a pet-friendly space year-round. They welcome pets to explore their lush surroundings alongside their owners, making it a truly inclusive community hub. We are incredibly grateful that Tonkadale graciously allowed us to use their beautiful space for free to help showcase foster pets and increase their chances of finding loving homes. Their generosity and commitment to animals make a significant impact in our efforts to support local rescues.

Photographers Making a Difference

This year’s event featured talented photographers, including Kelly from K Schulz Photography, Kirsten from KME Photography, and Lauren from Scruff Life Photography. Their skills in capturing each pet’s personality play a crucial role in improving adoption prospects.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A huge thank you to NutriSource Pet Foods for their generous contributions! Their tasty treats helped grab the attention of our furry (and not-so-furry) models and ensured each adoptable pet went home with a special goodie bag.

Meet the Adoptable Pets

We were thrilled to photograph a wonderful group of adoptable pets from various rescue organizations:

Guinea Pigs & Pocket Pets – Minnesota Pocket Pet Rescue

Bombur & Gimli – bonded guinea pigs
Napoleon & Lafayette – bonded guinea pigs
Peppercorn- Bunny
Three bonded guinea pigs: Edith, Margo, and Agnes
Two bonded ferrets

Dogs & Other Pets

Violet (cat) – Rescue Crew
Jimmy – Rescue Network
Moriarty (Morty) – Healing Hearts Rescue
Capita – Healing Hearts Rescue
Maggie – The Bond Between
Marshall – The Bond Between
Spilo – The Bond Between
Bailey – Save A Bull Rescue
Cinder – New Leash Rescue
Kevlar – New Leash Rescue
Owen – Safe Hands Rescue
Gabby – Forever Loved Animal Rescue
Levi – Forever Loved Animal Rescue
Peter – Underdog Rescue
Russet – Underdog Rescue
Kennebec – Underdog Rescue
Keisha (cat)- Ruff Start Rescue
Tulane – No Dog Left Behind

Great Danes: Luna, Cosmo, Gordy and Kota- Great Dane Rescue of Minnesota & Wisconsin

A Fun & Meaningful Event

The day was filled with laughter, love, and many wagging tails. Our photographers used their skills (and plenty of treats!) to capture the best portraits of these adoptable pets. Volunteers ensured that each pet felt comfortable and loved throughout the process.

Supporting Foster Pets Year-Round

While this annual event is a major highlight, our commitment to helping foster pets find homes continues all year. Photographers like Kirsten, Lauren and myself are available to capture beautiful images for rescue organizations and foster parents, helping to boost adoption chances. If you have a foster that needs updated pictures feel free to reach out for a free one on one session

Together, we can create lasting memories and help more adoptable pets find their forever homes! Photos below by K Schulz Photography, Scrufflife Photography and KME Photography