Paws for Love Foundation
Fall 2014
“We can’t save every animal in the world
but we can give the world to every animal we save.”
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 & Fall Event
Pictures, Treat Recipe
For Kitties!
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Lessons from Lucy,
NorCal Adoption Events,
Lilly
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Good Bye’s,Gala Tickets,
Coming Soon
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Recipe Contest!, “Sail for
Silver Raffle”,
Volunteer Roundup
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Special Thanks,
Wine Sponsors,
“Doggie Gobblers”
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Calendar, Contact Us 8
LIKE us on FACEBOOK!
Paws for Love Foundation
Here at my Love
Creek cabin, the shelter
pets’ paintings are
spread out on my
framing table –
watercolors in soft
pastels, or thick and
vibrant layers of
color.all applied with
paws or tails.or the
occasional “roll in the
paint” technique!
As I frame them, I am
taken back to the time
when I met each
artist.gently stroking
their fur and learning
their stories. These
rescued pets have so
much to tell us.so
much to teach us. From
a hopeful wag of a tail,
to an optimistic purr,
they teach us patience
and forgiveness...and
hope for their future
against all odds.
We are incredibly
proud to be celebrating
our 16th year of shelter
pets selling their own
art to help other shelter
pets.
None of it would be
possible without our
family of volunteers,
extraordinary donors,
and the support of
animal lovers in
Sonoma County and
beyond.
Over the years, we
have watched our small
one-night art show
expand into a much
anticipated Valentine
destination. We hope
you will join us for our
“Sweet 16” Paws for
Love celebration!
Returning will be DJ and
Master of Ceremonies
Aaron Long, musician
Richard Bolmen, and
Tarot by Louise. Our
popular wine bar will be
sponsored by Mutt
Lynch, Iron Horse,
Pedroncelli, and
Kenwood Vineyards.
Ulrike Steinke will be
creating her masterful
and tempting appetizers,
passed throughout the
evening for your
pleasure by our
experienced volunteers.
Auction donations are
arriving daily as our
auction coordinators
Harry Leonard and
Alice Sleeth are
preparing the best silent
and live auctions we
have ever seen!
Returning will be some
favorites – Giants
tickets, the Jackson
Hole “Wild West”
vacation, romantic local
getaways, and a stellar
selection of Wine
donations, Dinners, and
Tasting Experiences.
Our cruise raffle will be
building anticipation
throughout the evening
until the moment the
winning ticket is drawn!
Every ticket sold will
benefit our successful
“Silver Paws for Love”
senior pet adoption
program, which is
largely funded by this
special raffle.
Meet some of the
artists, who will be on
hand to receive your
compliments – and
maybe a treat! And you
won’t want to miss our
red carpet parade of
“Silver Paws for Love”
dogs following the live
auction.
Last, but not least, our
gallery of captivating
paintings by shelter pets
will remain the “heart” of
our Valentine Gala!
So grab your sweetheart
and plan to attend our
16th Annual Paws for
Love Gala –
be there when we turn
“Sixteen in ’15!”
If you missed our
event this year, put a
paw print on your
calendar and join us
on Feb. 7th, 2015
8when Paws for Love
turns Sweet Sixteen!
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Thank you
FOPPIANO VINEYARDS for
hosting
“Painting Paws & Petite Sirah!”
Happy artist!.this day was
all about dogs and their
people.and wine!
In our famous Wine Barrel
Dash, all dogs gave it their
best effort!
Judge Norman Greenbaum awards the
“Silver Paws for Love” prize to Sparky
Flats for his expert agility dash
Lindley Foss of Foppiano Vineyards falls
in love.and goes home with a new little
best friend!
Shadow Zuniga (above)
Below, Dylan – a rescued King
Pigeon – paints for us at
WOOFSTOCK
Mascot Woody
was ready for
some Peace &
Love at the
Marin Humane
Society’s
WOOFSTOCK!
The crowd rocked out to the
tunes of Wonderbread 5.
The Paws for Love Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation
www.pawsforlove.info
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Happy guests enjoy hobnobbing
at WOOFSTOCK!
The Northern CA Pet
Expo welcomed guests at
Sonoma Co. Fairgrounds
On Oct. 18th
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All of our friends were there!
Poochie and her friends try
their paws at painting
Thanksgiving Treats for Kitties
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cooked turkey; shredded finely
1 tablespoon finely grated carrots
3 tablespoons unseasoned canned
pumpkin
Directions
Place all ingredients in a food processor
or blender. Puree for 20 seconds.
No cooking needed!
Serving size is a teaspoon
for a kitten or a tablespoon for a cat.
Feed from a spoon, your finger,
or use as a training treat.
*Store in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to a week.
~ From The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbook
by Liz Palika
Green Dog
Rescue Project
brought many
adorable dogs to
the Expo
MANY WAYS TO DONATE!
If your workplace has a “giving” program, please
consider adding the Paws for Love Foundation as your
choice this year. Your donation will be a lifesaving
choice for homeless animals at risk.
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It’s Your Night to be a STAR!
Lilly, Spayed Female, 9 years-old, Deaf
.a very special girl! She first came to
Have you been accused of having a flair for the
dramatic?...well, GOOD! We want you!
We are looking for a few outgoing, fun-loving raffle
sales people to sell tickets during the night of our
Gala. You will receive free admission to one of the
best charity events around! And every ticket sold
will go toward helping another senior pet move out
of the shelter and into a loving home.
Are you up to the task??? Just call Jeanine at
(707)899-4046 or email [email protected]
SNAP Cats in 2006 when she was rescued
from a bad situation. Lilly was found in an
abandoned home with many other animals.
Our vet found three BB pellets in her as well.
Lilly was soon adopted, but after 7 years her
parents had to surrender her, so now she is
looking for a new home. Lilly must be an
indoor cat, with her white fur and pink skin
she is susceptible to skin cancer from the
sun. She has two different colored eyes one green and one blue. And Lilly is deaf.
Because she wants to be heard and cannot
hear herself, she does have a loud voice. We
believe Lilly would like to be an only cat. She
was doing fine around our office, but is
currently showing some dominant cat signs.
Even so, Lilly is such a sweet, sweet girl and
just wants to be loved. If interested, please
email SNAP Cats at: [email protected].
ADOPTION EVENTS
at NorCal Pet Supply
Lessons from Lucy
Upcoming dates:
Nov. 1, 15, 29th
& Dec. 13th
Dogma Animal Rescue
&
Nov. 8th
Forgotten Felines
& SNAP Cats
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1791 Marlow Rd. Ste 1-d
Santa Rosa
Please remember Paws for Love when
making your holiday shopping
list…and checking it twice!
www.pawsforlove,info
• Share your toys (well, It’s Ok
to hide one that’s special!)
• Try something new today
• Make time for hugs
Stella is 8 years old and
was worried that she had
lost her youthful
appeal.would she never
find love again? But thanks
to the patience of Sonoma
Co. Animal Services and
the “Silver Paws for
Love” senior adoption
program, Stella has her
forever new home!
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We’d love to meet you!
With love and sadness,
we say goodgood-bye…
The Paws for Love Foundation is looking for more volunteers!
Scout Egger
We have a variety of jobs to offer as the Big Event approaches!
“Never absent from our hearts”…
To volunteer, please contact Jeanine at:
(707) 889-4046
[email protected],
or [email protected]
A special “THANK YOU” to the
Treasure House
for their generous grant and continued support.
support.
Please stop in and see them!
Selling antiques,
antiques, collectibles, & vintage jewelry
700 Wilson St., Santa Rosa, CA
Please check our Website often
for the latest Merchandise and Event
Updates! www.pawsforlove.info
Coming soon!
Our friends at the Animal Adoption
Center of Jackson Hole will be
moving into their new home on
Broadway by summer – after years
occupying tiny storefronts in
downtown Jackson, WY, they will
soon have their own home. During
construction a few weeks ago, AAC
staff and residents left their paw
prints in the wet cement for all time.
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
EVENT TICKETS will go on sale early in December! Watch for more information
on our website and on Facebook.
Tickets are a $40 donation in advance & include
admission to one of the BEST charity events in
Wine Country, a keepsake wine glass, and an
unforgettable evening of fun!
..& at the same time, saving the lives of pets in need.
“Paws for Love” tickets make super stocking stuffers!
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CONTEST!
Send us your favorite
Holiday Treat RECIPE
for CAT or DOG…
HURRY! Email entries to
[email protected]
by Nov. 25th…enter today!
WIN a “Paws for Love”
Gift Collection!
SAIL FOR SILVER!
Annual “Silver Paws for Love”
CRUISE RAFFLE!
Tickets are $5 ea/ 5 for $20
GRAND PRIZE!
Enter for your chance to win!
7-day Norwegian Cruise to Mexico for Two!
2nd PRIZE – Hot Air Balloon Ride for 2
3rd Prize – Valentine Gift Package
** Raffle tickets on sale now at our events, or by mail: [email protected]
AUCTION DONATIONS
WANTED!
Volunteer
Roundup!
EVENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
The 16th Annual
PAWS FOR LOVE Gala will be held February 7th
~ Sale of original paintings created by talented shelter & rescue
animals, Auction, Food, Wine, & Entertainment! We offer a variety of
volunteer jobs: greeters & ticket takers, food assistants & servers, art
sales, & cashiers. Auction assistants are needed to monitor the
auction tables, and to “spot” bids in the live auction. Volunteer
positions will be explained at a short meeting, choice of 2 dates!
Sign-ups for specific jobs will take place on these dates:
Wed., NOVEMBER 12th, 6-7 pm
Sat., DECEMBER 13th, 10-11 am
** See locations on page 8
Our upcoming February “gala” fundraiser
not only features the sale of wonderful
art created by shelter and rescue
animals, but we also host one of the most
extraordinary auctions in Wine Country!
We are searching for quality donations,
from unique to practical: trips and getaways, wine, gift certificates,
services, and merchandise.
Pet-related gift baskets are always
in demand - you might put one together
with your co-workers!
Gift cards for Michael’s, JoAnn’s or
Aaron Bros. are also welcome to offset
framing and event costs. For donations
valued at $250 or more and
turned in by Dec. 31st,
you will receive
TWO complimentary event tickets!
For donor forms and more information,
please contact
[email protected]
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The Paws for Love
Foundation
wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude
to some amazing folks who help us in
so many ways ~
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Meet our
Wine Sponsors
for the
2015
“Paws for Love” Gala!
Mutt Lynch Winery
Iron Horse Vineyards
Pedroncelli Winery
Kenwood Vineyards
We’ll be 16 in ’15!
Join us at the gala!
Feb. 7 th, 2015
Some special surprises are in store for you!
Blue Dog Bakery
Robin Ferguson
Korbel California Champagnes
Debbie McGauley
Darla Fairlee
Ulrike Steinke
Sonoma Co. Animal Services
Green Dog Rescue Project
Marin Humane Society
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma Co.
SNAP Cats
Michele Anna Jordan
Framing Arts of Healdsburg
Foppiano Vineyards
Lindley Foss
Fitch View B&B
Portraits for Pits
NorCal Pet Supply
& our many dedicated Volunteers and
generous donors!
Doggie Gobblers!
Homemade Thanksgiving Treats
5-6 ounces cooked boneless, skinless turkey breast
(may substitute chicken, fish or other lean meat)
1 large baking potato (or averageaverage-sized sweet potato)
cut into quarters, skin on
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups oats
1 large egg
AllAll-natural cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350° Add ingredients to a food processor or blender one at a time, stirring by hand and then pulsing
well with each addition. When thoroughly mixed, the batter will be thick & slightly pasty. Lightly coat the
the cups of
regularregular-sized or mini muffin pan(s) with cooking spray. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each evenly.
Bake at 350° for 4040-45 minutes until firm. Place on a wire
wire rack to cool, then flip pan to release treats. Makes 12 regular or
24 mini Doggie
Doggie Gobblers. Gobblers will keep refrigerated for a week or frozen for a month. Serve straight from
refrigerator, or warm for 1010-15 seconds in microwave. Cool before serving!
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Paws for Love
Foundation
Board of Directors
Ellyn Boone – President
Alice Sleeth – Secretary
Harry Leonard – Treasurer
Robin Ferguson - Director
Jeanine Leonard Director
We met sweet Ollie at
WOOFSTOCK in Marin last
month. A handsome
ambassador for his folks’
portrait business – Portraits
for Pits – he has a lot of
artistic talent himself!
Paw Prints on
the Calendar!
Check out our upcoming
EVENTS:
Volunteer Recruitment Meetings!
Wed., Nov. 12th, 6-7 PM
Sat., Dec.13th, 10-11 AM
** NEW meeting location:
Do you believe in magic?
magic?
Well, Rosco
Rosco does! The magic of
Sonoma Co. Volunteer Center
Classroom A
153 Stoney Circle, Ste. 100
Santa Rosa
our Silver Paws for Love senior
pet adoption program and
Sign up as a ’15 Gala Volunteer!
***
Sonoma Co. Animal Ser
Services
brought this 14 year old senior
boy together with his forever
home. Congratulations, Rosco!
Rosco!
Be sure to LIKE us on
FACEBOOK!
Paws for Love Foundation
Fetch ‘n’ Find us!
Ellyn Jaques Boone
Jeanine Leonard
Executive Director
Volunteer Coordinator
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
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!
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
WILL BE HERE SOON!
.
Watch for us! We’ll be giftwrapping at the
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
in Santa Rosa on several dates in
December – dates TBA –
visit our Facebook page!
And if you would like to assist, please
contact Jeanine: 707-889-4046 or
[email protected]
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