Since the series has been released, it has proved enormously popular and the rescue centres have reported an increase in interest. Sophie has created the hashtag #PitBullFlowerPower to invite readers and viewers to submit their own photographs of dogs in flower crowns.

The website tells the stories of all the dogs who have been shot with flower crowns, and many have been approached to be adopted. Over 1 million pitbulls are euthanised in care homes every year as they aren't chosen to rescue because of their violent reputation, and Sophie hopes the project can start to change that.

Prints of the photographs are available to buy at Sophie's website, both in the US and internationally, with all proceeds going to rescue shelters.

Pitbulls model flower crowns in amazing photography series