Abandoned
Abandoned by Katherine Carver is a book like no other, featuring stunning photographs that capture the forgotten dogs in shelters. Each photo tells a heartfelt story of a dog's journey, from the days spent waiting for a forever home to the joy of being chosen—and, in some heartbreaking cases, being returned. Through these powerful images, the dogs' hope, resilience, and unwavering spirit shine, often with a wagging tail. It’s their eyes that will truly win you over. Katherine Carver dedicated years to this mission, creating a collection of stories and photographs that will deeply move you—as they should. A portion of the author's royalties will be donated to SPCA International - dog rescue and animal welfare causes, making this a truly beautiful and impactful book.
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BIO:
Katherine Carver was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1978. She was introduced to photography during high school. In 2011, she found herself behind a camera lens creating photographs of her first dog, a rescue Shetland Sheepdog named Biscuit, who inspired Carver’s great passion, interest, curiosity, and the study of dogs in her work.
Abandoned: Chronicling the Journeys of Once-Forsaken Dogs is Carver’s debut book, released on October 1, 2024. ABANDONED has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the Baltimore Sun, L'Oeil de la Photographie (The Eye of Photography Magazine), Psychology Today, Modern Dog Magazine, and AARP The Magazine. ABANDONED has also the subject of several podcasts and radio interviews, including NPR.
Carver's photographs have been published in international publications such as, L’Oeil de la Photographie, Four&Sons, and My Modern Met. Carver holds a Juris Doctor, with Honor, from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. She currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband, daughter, and rescue Shetland Sheepdog, Victory. To learn more, visit: www.katherinecarver.com and www.biscuitsspace.com.
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