My name is Melissa and I am the owner of Bella-Reed Photography. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been out of work with photography sessions. I am following the 'shelter-in-place' order and staying home to flatten the curve in the Philadelphia area. Also housebound with me are my 4 pitties: Bella Blue, Hershey, Pesto, and Nova Layne. Since we can't travel, I decided to bring the world to my dogs!
From Australia to NYC to Paris and India, my dogs have seen more landmarks in the last month than some people do in their lifetime!
I am also the founder of Bella-Reed Pit Bull Rescue in Southeastern PA and my organization has saved more than 450 pit bulls since we started in 2013. What better way to raise pit bull awareness than to see them in a positive light!
By putting my pups in these photos, I hope to not only spread a little laughter and happiness in these grim times but also to show the world that pitties aren't half as bad as the media portrays.
Visit Bella-Reed Photography on Facebook to see the series or check out the series on Instagram using the hashtag: #PitBullGlobeTrotters.
#1 USA
The crew does Six Flags!
39points
#2 USA
L to R: Nova Layne, Hershey, Bella Blue, Pesto re-creating Mount Rushmore!
35points
#3 Italy
Nova Layne enjoying a gondola ride through the "streets" of Venice, Italy.
27points
#4 Australia
Bella Blue's first visit was to Australia!
26points
#5 USA
Hershey catching snowflakes on his tongue while enjoying the Northern Light show in Alaska.
24points
#6 Northern Italy
Nova enjoying yet ANOTHER boat ride in Italy! This time at Lake Braies, South Tyrol in Northern Italy.
23points
#7 USA
Pesto decided to bring some water to the desert of Joshua Tree National Park, Cali!
23points
#8 Italy
Walking around exploring was Nova's favorite thing to do in Italy!
23points
#9 France
Hershey loved the Eiffel Tower so much, that he went back for seconds, but a few natives ruined the photo op for him.
23points
#10 India
Bella posing for an image at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
21points
#11 Africa
Hershey smiling after seeing some zebras at Kruger National Park in Africa!
20points
#12 USA
The rain doesn't stop Bella from posing for photos! Here she is at Times Square in NYC.
20points
#13 UK
Bella photobombing Big Ben in London!
19points
#14 The North Pole
Pesto freezing for a photo op at the North Pole!
19points
#15 Australia
Bella finished her trip with some of Australia's native wildlife!
19points
#16 Italy
Well, it looks like it was Nova's turn to travel today. As you can see, he was super excited to try out the local cuisine.
19points
#17 Italy
Bella at the Leaning Tower of Pizza.
18points
#18 France
Today was going to be the last day for my dogs' virtual travels around the world, but of course, Bella wants to go to London tomorrow, so there's that.
But today, Hershey got to have some fun!
But today, Hershey got to have some fun!
17points
#19 Egypt
Bella making friends during her trip to Egypt.
17points
#20 Caves
Bella continues to social distance.
16points