Paws for Love Foundation
Summer 2014
Art Paws—A Note from Ellyn
16th Annual
Paws for Love
Animal Art Sale
& Auction Gala
February 7, 2015
6-10 pm
Save the date!
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Summer in Pictures 2 - 3
How We Help, Lessons
from Lucy, Yappy Hour,
Adoption Events,
T-Rex in the News!
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Good Bye’s, “Time”
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Annual Cruise Raffle,
WOOFSTOCK!, “Painting
Paws & Petite Sirah”,
Groups We Help
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Special Thanks,
Nui’s Big Rescue
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Scamp Wins 3rd! Event
Calendar, Contact Us
“We can’t save every animal in the world
but we can give the world to every animal we save.”
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There’s no doubt about
it – the days have grown
shorter, mornings are
decidedly chilly, and
there is some ‘pink’
appearing in our
dogwood forest. Cats
and dogs may have
been napping away the
“dog days” of our hot
California summer, but
the Paws for Love
volunteers kept a busy
pace with fundraising,
promoting adoptions,
and assisting with
emergency medical
expenses on the West
Coast and beyond.
As we bid farewell to a
productive summer, we
share with you some of
our favorite stories: a
“thank you” reception for
our family of outstanding
volunteers; a Wizard of
Oz themed night of
Bingo; Dog-a-Palooza
day in Petaluma;
adventures in Wyoming,
meeting and painting
with shelter pets rescued
in the Old West; proving
that dogs are indeed
artsy at “Artsy Dogs of
Kokomo”; mixing pints
and paws at Lagunitas
Brewing Co.’s “Beers &
Barks”; a thoroughly
enjoyable evening
operating the bar at the
Pride & Joy concert in
Montgomery Village;
and, finally, “Yappy
Hour” at the Tasting
Room on the Green
in Windsor.
As we sail into fall,
tickets are available for
our annual Cruise
Raffle! This exciting
raffle funds our important
Silver Paws for Love
senior pet adoption
program. Every ticket
sold will assist in finding
homes for older pets
who would not otherwise
have a chance. (You
might almost say that
every ticket sold is a
“winning” ticket because
there are no losers
here!)
In the weeks ahead,
we welcome you to join
us at Foppiano
Vineyards for “Painting
Paws & Petite Sirah” in
Healdsburg, at
WOOFSTOCK! in Marin
County, and at the Pet
Expo in Santa Rosa. So,
if your dog has not yet
painted to support the
Paws for Love
Foundation, you have
plenty of chances to dip
the paws in the paint this
fall! You will go home
with a one-of-kind
masterpiece created by
your best friend, while
saving the lives of some
at-risk homeless pets.
What could be a better
way to spend the day?
Check out our Events in
the newsletter, on our
website, or follow us on
Facebook.
The homeless pets we
meet are a constant
source of inspiration for
the work we do, as are
the extraordinary people
who rescue them. In this
issue read about the
incredible rescue of the
little dog Nui. The
following is a quote by
her new mom, Mary Ann
Weber – she says it all:
“Nui has a great
outlook on life – ‘start
each day with a belly
rub, you don’t need a
reason to eat a special
treat, and always be
happy – today could be
your lucky day’”!
If you missed the gala
this year, put a paw
print on your calendar
for
Feb. 7th, 2015
4when Paws for Love
turns Sweet Sixteen!
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Summer Memories
Or volunteers enjoy a glorious spring
afternoon during a picnic given in their
honor. Special thanks to Harry &
Jeanne Leonard for sharing their
beautiful yard for this occasion!
We love our volunteers!
Alice & Bill Sleeth find a shady
spot at our annual Volunteer Party.
Ricky, of the Rohnert Park
Animal Shelter, tries his paws
at art.
THANK YOU Dairydell Canine of
Petaluma for hosting another great
DOG-A-PALOOZA!
Wyoming dog Mable poses
with her first paintings
At the Animal Adoption Center in
Jackson, WY, orphaned kittens rescued in
Idaho paint together for Paws for Love –
all have been adopted!
Lollipop (left) came to Dog-APalooza with the Milo
Foundation>she was adopted
that day!
When Fred is not leading hikes
for his mom’s business, Chasing
Tails in Jackson, WY, he relaxes
in his outdoor studio!
The Paws for Love Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation
www.pawsforlove.info
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Green Dog Project’s senior pooch
Annie charms admirers while proving
she’s an “artsy dog”
(Annie has been adopted!)
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THANK YOU Kokomo Winery
for hosting the everever-fun
“ARTSY DOGS OF KOKOMO”
KOKOMO”
in July!!!
July!!!
Little Sparky Flats, rescued by
the Green Dog Project, enjoys a
day in Wine Country!
Shy little boy Diesel paints for us at the
Animal Adoption Center in Wyoming
– he is now living with his forever family
and known around town as “Buddy.”
Kokomo Winery Dog Tucker
smiles as he poses
with his painting.
Nice job, Tucker!
Katelynn Maguire gives a little
encouragement to artist Tressa.
And Charlie SF, below right, is
pleased with his canvas.
BEERS & BARKS
in July brought
together “pints &
paws” at Lagunitas
Brewing Co.!
Thank you to
our friends at
Lagunitas!!
Beer & Beagles?
Charlie & Minnie,
veteran Paws for
Love artists, put
the finishing
touches on their
painting at
Beers & Barks
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HOW WE HELP
Paws for Love provides a vital safety net
for shelter and rescue animals who need
assistance in finding a permanent home –
whether it be an injured homeless pet who needs surgery,
reimbursement of adoption fees for seniors, or other
rescue-related expenses. Many of these pets would not
make it without the funding we provide. They come to us
frightened, traumatized, and homeless through no fault of
their own. We believe they deserve a second chance. Our
annual gala is only one of our fundraising efforts throughout the year we participate in smaller events, and
with your support we can do even more! Fund more
surgeries, expand our senior-to-senior adoption program,
save the lives of more pets. You may help us by: donating,
volunteering, or by attending one of our events!
WWW.PAWSFORLOVE.INFO
Yappy Hour at “Tasting Room on
the Green” in Windsor – thank
you Mutt Lynch & Deux Amis!
ADOPTION EVENTS
at NorCal Pet Supply
Lessons from Lucy
Upcoming dates:
Aug. 30 Sept. 6
Sept. 20 Oct. 4
Oct. 18 Nov. 1
• Always keep your ‘woofs’
soft & sweet
• Nobody cares if your
“happy dance
dance”
ance” isn’t graceful...
Just dance!
dance!
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1791 Marlow Rd. Ste 1-d
Santa Rosa
Welcoming Forgotten Felines of
Sonoma Co., SNAPCats, DOGMA
Animal Rescue, and others!
T-Rex is in the NEWS!
In case you didn’t catch it,
the Press Democrat had a
wonderful article in their
Sunday, Aug. 3rd edition
about one of our
favorite artists,
T-Rex>his rescue,
surgeries, recovery>and
how he stole the heart of
his foster mom Karen
Rogers. This tale about
the throw-away puppy
has the kind of happy
ending we love!
T-Rex
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With love and sadness,
we say goodgood-bye…
TIME…
When does it become PRICELESS?
Rosie Leonard
Boomer
Boomer Donnelly
Rooster of Petaluma
Gretna Meinke
Koda Egger
Syrah valera
…when you share it with “Paws for Love!”
Whether you can give a little or a lot, giving your time means the
world to us and to the animals whose lives are saved by the
funding resources we provide. We need volunteers all year! To
volunteer, please contact Jeanine at:
(707) 889-4046 [email protected],
or [email protected]
“Never absent from our hearts”…
“THANK YOU” to the
Treasure House in Santa Rosa for
their generous grant and
continued support
Please check our Website often
for the latest Merchandise and Event
Updates! www.pawsforlove.info
“And Your Little Dog, Too…”
The room erupts in laughter as the
Sisters raffle a Paws for Love
gift basket!
An evening of BINGO!...
to benefit the
Paws for Love Foundation,
was hosted by
The Russian River Sisters of
Perpetual Indulgence in April.
Thank you, Sisters, and to all
who came out to support us!
Bingo winners Traci Long
& Robin Ferguson
Auction winner Larry,
and his friend Larry,
enjoying a dinner
menu spanning the
‘50’s, ‘60’s, and ‘70’s –
complimented by a 6
liter bottle of Cabernet
donated by Kenwood
“Dinner Through the Decades”
A unique auction package featuring peace, love,
and Spam!Kfrom Jello-concoctions, to recipes
from “new” celebrity chef Julia Child. The best (and
worst?) food of the 3 decades was the highlight of
an evening of food, music, laughter, and friendship
hosted by auction winners Lorrie O’Toole and Larry
Filipak.
Regina, Ellyn, and
Jeanine - the 3 “chefettes”
who donated and prepared
this dinner - posing with
music cd’s of the era
Regina Levison shows off
her creative
Spam appetizers!
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Join us at the 6th Annual WOOFSTOCK!
“Thank you again for the generous
grant from Paws for Love. It has been
four months since Tina's surgery and I
now feel she is fully recovered and
ready for her forever home. She runs,
plays, climbs steep hills and uses her
leg fully. No one would ever know that
she has had major surgery. She has
been a complete joy during her
recovery!” ~ Barbara Davids
The following groups have
received funding from the
Paws for Love Foundation
this year:
Sonoma County Animal Services
Green Dog Rescue Project
Sonoma Humane Society
SNAP Cats
The Cat Posse of Pasadena
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County
Home at Last Rescue – Fergie
Milo Foundation – Lucy
Little Travers Bay Humane Society
Greythounds of Eastern Michigan
Animal Advocates of Moore County, WV
ASAP Rescue – Coco
Golden Retriever Acres Senior
Sanctuary – Buddy
Animal Adoption Center
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
California Animal Rescue – Nikki
“SOS” Save Our Strays Association –
Zombie
No Boundaries Animal Rescue – Two
Buck Chuck
Animal Alliance Welfare League
The Little Red Dog Rescue
Calaveras Humane Society
Dogma Animal Rescue - Kirby
…and with your support, we can do
so much more!
Sunday, Sept. 21 - Noon- 5, at Marin Humane Society, Novato.
Dogs welcome! Paw painting, many vendors, food & drinks,
and BOOGIE to the tunes of Wonder Bread 5!
For tickets & information: www.marinhumanesociety.org
Annual “Silver Paws for Love” CRUISE RAFFLE!
Enter for your chance to win!
7-day Norwegian Cruise to Mexico for Two
Tickets are $5 ea/ 5 for $20 – on sale now at our events
2nd PRIZE – Hot Air Balloon
Ride for 2
rd
3 Prize – Valentine
Gift Package
(Avail. soon on our website)
Please join us!
You & your dog are
invited to…
“Painting Paws & Petite Sirah!”
at Foppiano Vineyards
12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
Saturday, Sept. 6th
11 am – 4 pm
$25 admission donation includes:
Keepsake Wineglass * Wine tasting * 30% off Wines
Prizes * Raffle * Treats for your Dog
Entry into the famous
“Wine Barrel Dash!” un-agility course - all in fun!
(Cheating encouraged!)
And…an ORIGINAL MASTERPIECE
painted by your dog!
Lunch available by donation
&
ADOPTIONS by Green Dog Rescue Project!
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Fifteen year old Teddy finds his
forever new home thanks to
Sonoma Co. Animal Services and
our Silver Paws for Love senior-tosenior adoption program.
Congratulations, Teddy!
Nui’s Big Rescue
Mary Ann Weber had
just spent a week in
Santiago and was still
very distressed at seeing
the numerous homeless
dogs roaming the streets, when she continued her journey to Easter
Island>hoping to escape the sadness and the constant reminder of
the human disregard for these poor dogs living in such deplorable
conditions. But alas, Easter Island proved not much better. Stray
dogs roamed the streets of the town and camped outside of
restaurants, hoping for scraps of food to ease the pain of their
hunger. A little tan dog caught her attention – she was shy, dirty,
skinny, and injured. Someone had obviously cast her aside, as well
as mistreated and abused her severely – she was hobbling on only
three of her legs – the back right rear leg hanging uselessly in the
air. She was hungry, thirsty, and in need of some love, affection,
and basic care. It was highly doubtful she would survive much
longer on her own. But it was her lucky day>she’d met Mary Ann.
A friend offered her a bowl of food and she seemed so grateful,
politely soaking up all the affection they bestowed on her. When
Mary Ann awoke the next morning, the little dog was sleeping in
front of their door. Something about the look in her eyes broke her
heart and she knew she had to do something to help her.
She sought the help of a vet who assisted with the necessary
health certificate for transport to Santiago. Hours spent researching
the regulations to fly her to the US – using slow internet and
navigating Spanish-only websites – proved frustrating. The clock
was ticking>time was running out for the little dog and her only
hope of rescue.
Only one day away from her departure date, Mary Ann felt
disappointment and despair. She needed a leash and a crate, none
of which were readily available! A leash was finally fashioned from
the shoe string of a hiking boot; at the last minute, a rusty and filthy
crate was purchased for about $54 (US). And thanks to the
kindness of strangers, fellow travelers, and veterinarians near and
far – the little dog began her long journey “home.”
And she became known as “Nui”, meaning “big” in Rapa Nuian,
the language of the islanders on Easter Island -- or Rapa Nui, as it
is known locally. “Big” suits her just fine – Mary Ann says “she is
just a big dog in a little body, although she has grown from a skinny
18 pounds to a healthy 30 pounds!”
Nui handled the journey extremely well – from Santiago to Miami
to San Francisco! She was calm, settled and comfortable in her
crate. Upon their arrival at SFO, they were met by her new
extended family – and they were off to home in Sonoma County!
*** We met Nui at “Yappy Hour” at the Tasting Room on the Green,
where she created her first piece of art! Look for her painting in our
2015 “Paws for Love” art exhibit.
The Paws for Love
Foundation
wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude
to some amazing folks who help us in
so many ways ~
Mutt Lynch Winery, Deux Amis
& Tasting Room on the Green
Blue Dog Bakery
Robin Ferguson
Kokomo Winery
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Russian River Sisters
of Perpetual Indulgence
Foppiano Vineyards
& Lindley Foss
Dairy Dell Canine
Montgomery Village Concert Series
& Cherie Granzotto
Eagle Distributing
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Korbel California Champagnes
Debbie McGauley
Sonoma Co. Animal Services
Animal Adoption Center
Green Dog Rescue Project
Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary
Michele Anna Jordan
Framing Arts of Healdsburg
& our many dedicated Volunteers and
generous donors!
“THANK YOU!”
YOU!”
Montgomery
Village Summer
Concert Series, for
an enjoyable
evening of music
and fun! And
special thanks to
our sponsors and
volunteers –
and to everyone
who came out to
support Paws for
Love and dance to
the tunes of
Pride & Joy!
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Paw Prints on
the Calendar!
Paws for Love
Foundation
Check out our upcoming
EVENTS:
Board of Directors
Ellyn Boone – President
Alice Sleeth – Secretary
Harry Leonard – Treasurer
Robin Ferguson - Director
Jeanine Leonard Director
Be sure to LIKE us on
FACEBOOK!
Paws for Love Foundation
IN THE NEWS!
Paws for Love artist
Scamp was awarded a
prestigious 3rd place in
the World’s Ugliest Dog
Contest, reports his
mom, Yvonne Morones.
(But his dreadlocks and
goatee are nothing short
of beautiful to her!)
Soxy finds a home!!! >thanks to our
“Silver Paws for Love” senior-tosenior pet adoption program and our
partnership with Sonoma County
Animal Services. PLEASE support
this important life-saving adoption
program for senior pets by donating,
buying raffle tickets, or attending our
events. >OR by adopting a senior pet!
Details on our website www.pawsforlove.info
SEPT 6th
“Painting Paws & Petite Sirah!”
Saturday, 11AM – 4 PM
Foppiano Vineyards
12707 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg
SEPT 21st
WOOFSTOCK!
Sunday, Noon – 5
Marin Humane Society, Novato
OCTOBER 18th
Northern California Pet Expo
Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM
Sonoma Co. Fairgrounds
Santa Rosa
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16
th
ANNUAL
PAWS FOR LOVE
The “SWEET 16” Gala!
Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2015
6 to 10 pm
Finley Community Center
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
Save the date!
Fetch ‘n’ Find us!
Ellyn Jaques Boone
Jeanine Leonard
Executive Director
Volunteer Coordinator
209-795-4575
707-799-6151
[email protected]
707-889-4046
[email protected]
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Paws for Love Foundation
PO Box 9004, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
See you at Foppiano Vineyards
on Sept. 6th for
“Painting Paws & Petite Sirah!”
Sirah!”
www.foppiano.com
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