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These rescue dapper dogs dressed up will make you want to adopt them immediately

Photographer Tammy Swarek decided to put pooches in their festive outfits to help draw attention to them and potentially get them an owner

THE dapper dogs in clothes are back with a second series - and this time they're feeling very festive.

Earlier this year we were introduced to UCAPS' well dressed canines available for adoption.

These adorable rescue dogs will have you rushing down to the adoption centre
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These adorable rescue dogs will have you rushing down to the adoption centreCredit: Barcroft Media

Photographer Tammy Swarek came up with the idea of dressing up rescue dogs to draw attention to their stories and help potential owners personally connect with them.

Tammy, from Arkansas, drew her inspiration from Facebook after spotting another portrait project for sheltered animals.

Photographer Tammy Swarek snapped the cute pooches to try and help get them adopted
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Photographer Tammy Swarek snapped the cute pooches to try and help get them adoptedCredit: Barcroft Media
Tammy was inspired to dress them in outfits after so saw other portraits of pooches
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Tammy was inspired to dress them in outfits after so saw other portraits of poochesCredit: Barcroft Media

So she contacted her local dog shelter, the Union County Animal Protection Society (UCAPS) and has worked closely with shelter manager Tanja Jackson ever since.

Since the preened pooches went viral, the local council have even got involved to support the cause.

Since she embarked on her project, the local council has also started helping with the cause
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Since she embarked on her project, the local council has also started helping with the causeCredit: Barcroft Media

Tammy said: “Now we get a weekly column in the newspaper that highlights one of the animals that’s up for adoption.

That’s worked out really well because a lot of people still don’t look online and need to see it in print.

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"It’s definitely helped up up adoption rates and awareness”

Top designers donated their creations for this new seasonal shoot, including Anthony Rubio, Joan Kelly and Tiemart.

Now the dogs get a spot in the weekly paper to try and get adopted
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Now the dogs get a spot in the weekly paper to try and get adoptedCredit: Barcroft Media
And they weren't dressed in just anything, top designers created their outfits
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And they weren't dressed in just anything, top designers created their outfitsCredit: Barcroft Media

From a doe-eyed dog donning a Christmas hat, to a Jack Russell in a shirt and tie and a labrador dressed in a novelty shirt and sequinned top hat.

Tammy said: "A goal we have is to get all the dogs photographed by Christmas and in homes."

The dog breeds range from Jack Russell to a labrador
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The dog breeds range from Jack Russell to a labradorCredit: Barcroft Media
You can make a donation to UCAPS for their amazing work by visitng www.ocddesigns1.net/ucaps/
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You can make a donation to UCAPS for their amazing work by visitng www.ocddesigns1.net/ucaps/Credit: Barcroft Media

To make a donation to UCAPS for their amazing work or to give an animal their forever home, visit: //www.ocddesigns1.net/ucaps/

This little dog was wearing an intricate neck collar as it posed for the pictures
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This little dog was wearing an intricate neck collar as it posed for the picturesCredit: Barcroft Media
Others were more suited and booted because dressed in a shirt, waistcoat and a blazer
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Others were more suited and booted because dressed in a shirt, waistcoat and a blazerCredit: Barcroft Media
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