Your Pet’s Story Can Help Save Another

We’re inviting pet families to be photographed and featured in a beautiful coffee table book celebrating the animals of Franklin — with every $150 session fee donated to Friends of Williamson County Animal Center.

Your pet is more than just an animal — they’re family.


They’ve brought joy, comfort, companionship, and countless memories into your life.

Now, you can honor that bond in a beautiful way — while helping other pets still waiting for a second chance.

We're creating a limited-edition book called

Tails of Franklin,

featuring portraits and stories of fur-babies who are deeply loved by their families.

Every session helps animals in need.

$150 session fee is donated to Friends of WCAC.

Here’s How to Join the Project:

  • Apply to Be One of our featured Pet Families
    Submit your application below to reserve a spot in the book.

  • Donate Your $150 Session Fee
    Your full session fee is a direct donation to Friends of WCAC and helps animals still waiting for a home.

  • Enjoy a Full Portrait Experience
    We’ll create beautiful images of your pet (and you, if you'd like to join in!) at our studio, outdoor garden spaces or in a Historical Franklin location.

  • Be Featured in the Published Book
    You’ll be included in this one-of-a-kind keepsake — and have the chance to order artwork you’ll treasure forever.

What’s Included With Your Session:

✅ A professional portrait session for your pet


✅ A full feature in the

Tails of Franklin

coffee table book


✅ The chance to purchase printed artwork, wall pieces, or albums


✅ The joy of giving back — 100% of your session fee goes to charity



About Friends of WCAC

MISSION

Our mission is to promote quality of life for all animals and the humans who care about them by supporting a compassionate environment and humane treatment for the animals of Williamson County and to advocate for animals throughout our region. We are committed to maintaining a best-in-class Animal Center and a community where animals are valued and live in harmony with an enlightened and responsive government and citizenry.

Our mission focuses on three general areas:

Provide support to Williamson County Animal CenterIncrease awareness and educate the community regarding animal welfare support policies that provide for compassionate treatment of animals and educate community leaders and state and local officials regarding animal welfare initiatives and best practices

Williamson County is recognized as a progressive community where animals are valued and live in harmony with humans. This is achieved through the enlightened support and responsiveness of both its citizens and its government. Our Animal Center program is the best-in-class and known throughout the state and the nation as a model for its high save rate, proactive programs, and exemplary staff and animal care.

What We Do

CONTINUOUS SUPPORT OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER

Friends collaborates with WCAC daily so we can understand and meet the needs of our communities’ animals in real time. We are blessed to be able to provide financial support and volunteer time that helps to ensure WCAC remains a best in class animal shelter and a place where animals are valued and loved.

  • Extraordinary Medical and Behavioral Assistance.

  • Dogs Playing for Life to ensure dogs in our care are happy and given the best training available to transition seamlessly from our shelter to their new home.

  • Cat enrichment elements and programs.

  • Pet Food Bank provides food for at-risk dogs and cats by collaborating with Mars Petcare, local food pantries that distribute the pet food in Williamson, Rutherford, and Perry counties.

  • Microchip and rabies clinic for community and shelter animals.

Meet Bruce and Misty Westebbe!

Together, 14 years ago, we started our photography studio in lovely Franklin Tn. We have focused on families and all the photography needs that surround that.

In 2024 we decided to start photographing pets and have fell in love with this new addition.

Misty is the photographer and Bruce is the man behind the curtain building new sets and keeping everything going.

Our household is the hustle and bustle of running a business and taking care of our 2 dogs! As grandparents and as a dog family we can relate to so many stages of life and we use that to create the best experience for you and your family.

Thanks,

Bruce and Misty

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: When do I pay application fee?

Once you are chosen for the book we will take your application fee.

Question 2: I have multiple pets, how does that work?

You will pay one fee per family and have one spread in the book.

Question 3: What photo goes in the book?

We will choose the photos to be used together after your portrait experience. This will include one of each pet and one of your pet and family members together.

Question 4: How do I get a copy of the book?

We will be offering pre-sales of Tails of Franklin coffee table book for around $135 (final price details are being confirmed with the publisher) when you come in to select your photographs. The fee covers the production of this beautiful book, and all profits will be donated to Friends of WCAC

Question 5: What if I want to display my portraits on my wall?

We are a full-service portrait studio dedicated to creating beautiful, finished photographic artwork that’s ready to hang. Our team will guide you through selecting your favorite images and designing a custom piece that perfectly complements your home.

Question 6: What about digital images?

While we live in a digital age, we believe in the value of both timeless prints and modern sharing. That’s why with every purchased portrait, we provide a digital version as well—allowing you to easily share your beautiful images on social media or with loved ones near and far.


If your pet is part of your story — they belong in this book.


Let’s create something meaningful together.


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Misty Westebbe Photography 2025. All Rights Reserved.

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