Kim Hardy                                                                  My Gallery 

When I look through the camera lens and see into the hope of the animals at the shelter I am constantly reminded of why I continue to volunteer as a photographer. How it came to be was a morning just like this one, sitting in front of the computer watching the weekend facebook status roll by and then there was this request for a photographer with the Roanoke Valley SPCA. My love for animals and photography rolled into one.
I jumped at the chance and have been enjoying the break from a normal work week ever since. I still keep my day job but just take a long lunch once a week to do jeans and a t-shirt to spend time with the animals. It is the best part of my week.                                                              All the dogs of my childhood and now my own as an adult have always been rescue dogs.  Currently, we have a mixed breed Schnerrier (Miniature Schnauzer and Irish Terrier – we think) named Zoe that keeps us on our toes. 
Seeing the hope and love in the animals at the Shelter gives me so much in return. My payment comes when I see the animals find their forever homes.