The United States faces an overpopulation problem--we have too many companion animals. Thousands of these animals languish in shelters and thousands of others are euthanized. If these cats and dogs had better photographs, more people could see them as the lovable and charming animals they are.

Novelist Angela Hunt shares her experiences, photos, and tips about how to photograph shelter animals without lighting, a studio, or loads of professional equipment.She also shares links to sites where professional animal photographers give examples to inspire and teach others who want to help save the lives of animals.