This matted mess is a Komondor and it's supposed to look like this! My latest ACEO (2.5" x 3.5") is a graphite pencil drawing. Komondors are sheep dogs, but not in the traditional sense. Instead of herding the flock, they guard it by living with the flock to protect it from predators. Their dreadlocked (technically called "corded") coat of hair helps protect the dogs from the elements but it also has the added benefit of allowing them to look quite a bit like a sheep so they blend in with the flock. Komondors originated in Hungary. Click here to learn more about this interesting breed.
Click on the Komondor to see the eBay auction for this detailed miniature drawing. A portion of the final sale price will benefit Greyhound Friends for Life.
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary is a wonderful organization that rescues, gives sanctuary to wolves and wolf-dog mixes. They educate the public about wolves and wolf hybrids using some of the rescued wolves as ambassadors. I am offerring a 2o% donation from sale of this painting to them. Please check out their website at http://www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org/.
The starting bid for this painting is only $24.95, Buy it Now for $45.00. Not a bad price to have an original piece of miniature art and help for the wolves.
Please feel free to pass along this message to anyone who you think maybe interested in helping the wolves by donating to Wild Spirit directly or by purchasing some of my art. Enter the acronym WSWS in eBay's search bar to see more art being sold on their behalf.
Another ACEO that's part of the the "Home for the Holidays" promotion. This graphite pencil ACEO of a cheetah's eyes & face is titled "Eyes of Africa". I will donate 20% of the final sale price to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), There are many cheetahs in the care of CCF, but we chose "Klein" as the recipient of our CCF auction donations. Klein is looking for a sponsor as he was taken from his mother at a young age and will probably not be released back into the wild.
Click on the image to see the auction listing and read Klein's story.
Art for Critters was founded in 2006 by a group of artists from around the world who came together on the internet with a shared desire to help animals in need through an ongoing commitment of donating a portion of their art sales to help animal charities.
Every little bit helps as each donation brings another day of food, medical care or just a peaceful, safe night of sleep for some needy critter.
Thank you for your support!
FUNDS NEEDED TO REBUILD
CAST-A-WAY CATS SUSTAINED FLOOD
For many years, Cast-A-Way Cats (CAWC) has been one of numerous animal rescue charities that Art for Critters (A4C) supports with donations from art sales. Recently, we received a plea for more help than usual as their facility was just stricken with a devastating flood which displaced countless cats.
Rescue workers had been pushed to their limits with an overburdened facility as it was when the flood hit forcing the workers to attempt to house the cats in their own homes and apartments. It's become an enormous undertaking while they await funds to rebuild. Currently, they need $10,000 to rebuild and have requested assistance from A4C to not only spread the word but to make a concerted effort on their behalf. A4C members will rise to the occasion by offering more artwork for sale on eBay that will benefit CAWC directly.
We request that you too, kindly offer whatever financial help you can spare so that they can help save their cats. You can help by either purchasing some of the artwork offered by A4C members or by donating directly to them at Cast-A-Way Cats. We have requested photos of their facility to show the extent of the damage sustained in the flood and will be posting them here, although there may be a delay in receiving these images due to their circumstances but hopefully that won't hinder your willingness to help. On behalf of A4C and CAWC thank you for any support you can provide.
The Happy Act
WHAT'S THE "HAPPY" ACT ?
Families all over the U.S. have been forced to give up their pets because of financial hardship. H.R. 3501, known as the HAPPY Act (Humanity And Pets Partnered through the Years) would help Americans provide their pets with the medical attention and quality of life they deserve by making up to $3,500 of qualifying pet care expenses, including veterinary care costs, tax-deductible. This way, pets get to remain in their loving homes and don't wind up on the streets or in the already overburdened shelter system.
CLICK HEREto email Congress asking them to support the HAPPY Act.
$42,504 On behalf of all the animals who have been rescued, received a meal, urgent medical care, and a safe, warm place to rest their heads, we THANK YOU!
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