Paws & Protect: A Year of Heroes & Hope

Join us in April for a special month-long portrait event celebrating the heroes who save lives—both human and furry! During this limited-time fundraiser, Tangerine House of Design will be offering studio pet portrait sessions featuring props from various rescue departments.

In lieu of a session fee, we ask you to bring a donation to MACC Pack, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the life-saving work of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control. Every dollar raised helps provide care, medical treatment, and second chances for animals in need.

Your pet’s portrait will be included in our 2026 Paws & Protect Calendar, featuring rescue animals alongside the brave first responders who protect them and us. Together, we can make a difference—one paw, one portrait, and one hero at a time.

📅 Dates: April 1-30, 2025

📍 Location: Tangerine House of Design

💙 Book your session & support rescue pets!

SCHEDULE A SESSION

STEP 1

SESSION APPOINTMENT: Make an appointment in April, 2025 for your "Paws and Protect" portrait session online. Sessions will be limited, so be sure to reserve your appointment time now. Your session donation (recommended donation of $75) will be given in full to MACC Pack.

STEP 2

VIEW & CHOOSE YOUR PORTRAITS: At the end of your session, we'll schedule a time for you to come back in to view the images, choose the one you want in the calendar, and place an order for any portraits you love.

STEP 3

CALENDAR RELEASE PARTY: Watch for additional information about the calendar release party later this year! This party will include a gallery opening and the first time anyone will have the opportunity to purchase a calendar.

Meet MACC-Pack President Kristen Kimsey

All pets are welcome! You do NOT need to have a rescue to participate. If you have special props that fit the theme (or even some that don't), you're welcome to bring those in. Also, your pet's two-legged counterparts (i.e. YOU) are welcome to be a part of the session as well.

Ready to reserve your "Paws & Protect" session? Click HERE to grab your session time.

Special packages and products will be available for ordering – product information will be mailed to you with your session confirmation.

Photographer Lisa Asp of Tangerine House of Design believes in giving back

Tangerine House of Design owner and Master Photographer Lisa Asp began a calendar fundraiser with an animal rescue organization in Connecticut while living on the east coast. Her Connecticut studio was able to raise more than $50,000 for charity over the six years the fundraiser took place. When Lisa decided to close her east coast studio and relocate to Minnesota in 2011, she knew this fundraiser had to continue. She found another photographer to continue working with the Connecticut organization and teamed up with Minnesota rescues to continue her philanthropy in the Minneapolis area. In addition to calendars, Lisa created her "Tails of MSP" coffee table book offers "Headshots for Hounds" session. She has raised somewhere in the neighborhood of $200,000 for rescues over the years.

Lisa Asp has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Her journey into animal rescue began in 2001 after adopting a retired racing greyhound. Combining her passion for photography with her love for animals, Lisa has dedicated herself to raising much needed funds for rescue organizations. "

"Shelters are overflowing and challenged with decreased donations and volunteer support. We can do better. We NEED to do better. Fundraising programs offer a win-win situation, and I'm eager to unite people in making a positive impact together." -Lisa Asp

PAWS & PROTECT INFO

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Paws & Protect: A Year of Heroes & Hope