Tails of the Hills Country - A Dogs’ Adventure Guide
The Why…
This video was filmed on May 24, 2023, with former Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) multi-purpose canine handler SSgt Alex Schnell with his partner, retired military working dog Bass, at his side. On August 8, 2023, Bass passed under the shaded oak tree in Alex & Maddie’s backyard. You can read his Facebook Tribute here. The video explains the importance of the United States War Dogs Organization for military working dogs, handlers, and retired military working dogs. Alex is a US War Dogs Board Member and San Antonio, Texas resident.
The What…
To Raise $100,000.00 for the US War Dogs!
The How…
With The Book Project - The 2nd in a Series!
Tails of the Hill Country - A Dogs' Adventure Guide is a photographic project by Ares & Emzy Pet Photography and three incredible Hill Country Professional Pet Photographers. The project will photograph dogs in iconic, dog-friendly areas of the Texas Hill Country to guide visitors traveling with their dogs. The book features our sponsors and locations in the categories that spell P E T S for P - places to play, E - places to eat, T - places to tour, and S- places to stay, shop, or places of safety; obtain care while traveling with your dog.
This book is dedicated to one extraordinary K9 Veteran, Bass. In 2023, Bass was awarded England’s 75th PDSA Dickin Award for displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with his handler, SSgt Alex Schnell. The PDSA Medal is considered the animal’s “Victoria Cross.”
The first book in the series, The Tails of the Alamo City - A Dogs’ Adventure Guide, was published in October 2021. It featured 35 dogs, only 250 books were printed, and 100% of all proceeds after book costs were donated to two K9 charities. With so few books published, the project raised an astonishing $9,000! $8000. was presented to the United States War Dogs and $1000. was donated to a local rescue.
This time, I aim to photograph 100 dogs, print 1000 books, and donate $100,000 exclusively to the United States War Dogs. As of December 2023, I have earned $11,000. in sponsorships. In January 2024, two amazing professional pet photographers joined the team (meet the team here ). This project is sure to succeed! However, I can not do this alone. I need business sponsors to be part of the book, individual sponsors from all corners of the country to donate, and dog owners across the Hill Country to sign up for photo sessions!
Tails of the Hill Country - A Dogs’ Adventure Guide
is a
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Key Sponsor
Thank you, Javelina Harley Davidson, Boerne, Texas, for your generous support of the Tails of the Hill Country Book Project
