Art for Critters Special Home for the Holidays Project

I am sure you have heard me mention Art for Critters many times in the past. We are a worldwide group of artists (I am now co-leader of this outstanding group) who donate a portion of our art sales to animal charity. We have raised over $39,048.54 since 2006! This month we are hosting a special project titled Home for the Holidays. The participating members of Art for Critters feature a homeless animal or an animal in need of permanent refuge from one of our charities. We then paint something inspired by that animal, put it up for auction on eBay to raise awareness and funds for that critter We use both pictures of the special animal and their stories to inspire us. The art will then be auctioned with a portion of the proceeds donated to the charity where the animal resides. H4TH will run through the end of the year.


My special critter is an old dog named Dawson (right) and the special charity is Old Dog Haven. Here is what Judith at Old Dog Haven writes about Dawson:
"Dawson came into a big shelter as a "stray" but we guess he was put outside when he wasn't wanted anymore - he has obviously been well cared or and used to being part of the family. He didn't move from his bed at the shelter for 5 days, didn't get a vet exam or behavior assessment and they thought he was too old and crippled to move. That made him an ODH candidate, but he pranced out of the shelter and into the volunteer's car with great relief. He's very healthy for his advanced age, though he has arthritis in his back and hips that limits his activity, but he's completely deaf and has that "old dog bark" when he wants to communicate. Dawson clearly is drawn to gentle school-age kids, will slowly march alongside with his head under their hand and a big smile on his face. We would love for him to have a "job" being a child's best friend but he is most welcome here for the rest of his life."

I have a really unique piece on my table for Dawson and ODHN. The moment it is completely I will post the miniature here!


Thanks so much!