Amateur photographer volunteers at local shelter to give cats a glow-up to help them get adopted, and the results are simply pawdorable

There's nothing more fulfilling than spending time at an animal shelter. We've all seen those tearjerking Humane Society commercials showing animals sitting in cages, just waiting for someone to take them home. And while not everyone is in a place to adopt, just spending time with shelter pets can make a world of difference. Even a little playtime lifts their spirits during a tough time.

Volunteering at a shelter isn't just about cleaning up after animals, either. There are plenty of fun and rewarding ways to help. Trust us, shelters need all the volunteers they can get. Just look at Terry Lauerman, a 75-year-old retiree who walks to his local shelter almost every day just to nap and cuddle with the cats. He's become the official catnapper at Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary (@safehavengb), a rescue for disabled cats at risk of euthanasia. How can I make this my full-time job?

Then, there's this dedicated amateur photographer who donates his free time to photographing shelter pets, giving them a black-tie glow-up to help them find forever homes. Keep reading to hear his story of how he got started, and of course, see the most adorable cats from his latest themed photoshoot. 

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