Description

VITE NEGATE – An intimate visual journey into the unseen lives of abandoned dogs in Italian shelters.

It begins in silence. A steel gate, the bark of a dog behind a wall, the scent of disinfectant and rust. The kind of place one passes by without a glance, and where time itself seems reluctant to linger.

This is where the story of VITE NEGATE takes root: in the quiet spaces of Italy’s dog shelters, where abandoned animals live out their days largely unseen. With patience and a deeply respectful gaze, the photographer enters this hidden world—not as an intruder, but as a witness. The result is a photographic series that does not shout, but compels. A book that lays bare a neglected reality—one that most choose not to confront. These are not portraits of pity, but testimonies to life: a paw pressed to wire mesh, a head lowered in waiting, a glimmer of trust in a passing hand.

In this work, every scar tells a story, every glance demands attention. There are no captions to explain or simplify, only raw encounters—each frame a meditation on abandonment, hope, and the bond between humans and the lives they choose to forget. The images are devoid of theatrics. They confront us gently, yet with force. We are not asked to turn the page, but to remain. To look, again. And perhaps, to see not just dogs in cages, but the society that allowed them to end up there. Like any work of reportage that matters, VITE NEGATE refuses distance. It draws us in, asks us to feel the weight of neglect, and reminds us—sometimes painfully—that every life counts, even those spent in the shadows.

Supporting a Cause:
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Rifugio Rocky in Reggio Emilia—a shelter dedicated to the care and rehoming of stray and abandoned dogs. Your purchase not only brings these poignant images into your hands but also contributes directly to the welfare of the animals depicted within.