Hi there!

My name is Anna Marie and I wanted to say how much I admire the work that K9's for Warriors does for our community. As a dog owner myself, I know the value of companionship these incredible dogs provide for a family and a person in need. I am often stopped by a veteran when I am with Sofia (my 8 month old German Shepherd), who begins to share their experience with their own dogs in the service of our country. These animals live to serve us and will do anything, including lay down their life, to save ours. We owe them so much. 

I know this season has been especially hard for charities and I thought of a way I could raise $1,100 for K9's for Warriors that I wanted to share. My business partner and I have raised money for local charities throughout the years and I'd love to help out.

With March Madness coming up and as a professional photographer who loves pets, I thought it would be fun to play off the excitement that everyone is talking about this time of year.

My idea is to host a small competition for the Ulti-Mutt Cutest Pup in Jacksonville, FL. At the competition, the ‘Pooch Playoff’s’ I would create portraits of 16 dogs during mini-photography sessions that take place through February at Julington Creek Animal Walk.

Each pup owner would donate $99, and in exchange for their donation would receive a mini-session with me, a metal 5 x 7 print and a goodie bag of treats. They would be entered into a bracket-style competition with a chance to earn exciting prizes from local sponsors. Each week, 2 dogs will face off in an online vote. Each week’s winner advances with the goal to be voted the Ulti-mutt Cutie of Jacksonville, FL.

These Mini-Sessions will take place the last 2 weeks in February so that voting can take place through out the month of March to coincide with March Madness.