the PAWS FOR LOVE FOUNDATION!

Paws for Love Foundation
WINTER 2014
“We can’t save every animal in the world…
but we can give the world to every animal we save.”
15th Anniversary!
Art Paws—A Note from Ellyn
Paws for Love
Animal Art Sale
& Auction Gala
February 8, 2014
6-10 pm
Save the date!
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Behind the Scenes
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Sneak Peek! 2014
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Gallery
Lessons from Lucy,
Adoption Events
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Hotel La Rose, Event
Tickets, Good Bye’s
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Auction Madness!
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Cruise Raffle,
Special Thanks
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Event Calendar,
Contact Us
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Paws for Love Foundation
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Dainty paws, and big
wild, happy paws…
skinny tails and waggy
bushy tails…treats
and licks…laughter
and praise...paints and
paper…We mix it all
up and magic
happens!
Throughout the year,
our travels have taken
us all around the North
Bay and throughout
the West, meeting
shelter dogs and
cats…hearing their
stories, cherishing our
time with them. After
months of planning
and framing, we bring
to you their original
artwork - displayed in
an elegant setting
worthy of a big city
gallery…which they
deserve.
Come and ‘meet’
them through their art
and stories - some
have found homes by
now, some are still
waiting.
This one-of-kind art
exhibit takes place on
February 8th at our 15th
Anniversary “Paws for
Love” Gala. All of the
paintings will be for
sale…come early! The
paintings sell briskly!
Our big night would
not be complete
without our annual
fundraising auction!
Skip Domingos will
be with us to entertain
the Live Auction
crowd…and coax
those bids. The Silent
Auction features
something for every
interest and budget:
services, getaways,
dinners, wine and
wine tasting, jewelry,
and gift baskets for
your pet - all donated
by our kind and
generous supporters.
Special thanks goes
to our Auction
Coordinator Harry
Leonard, and to
Jeanine Leonard,
Alice Sleeth, Darla
Fairlee, and Susan
Foppinao Valera for
the countless hours
they have spent in
assembling this fine
line-up of donations to
offer our guests. And
“thank you” to Lynn
Badger for making it
all look so good on
event night!
Rounding out the
evening’s festivities
will be hors d’oeuvres
by Ulrike Steinke,
and music by
DJ Aaron Long and
guitarist Richard
Boleman.
Tarot reader Louise
Bell will be on hand as
Tarot by Louise will
offer a glimpse into
your future.
Event tickets are on
sale now for an early
admission price of
only a $40 donation,
entitling you to a
keepsake wine glass,
wine tasting provided
by Mutt Lynch,
Pedroncelli, and
Kenwood
Wineries…and an
unforgettable evening
as we join together to
help animals in need.
Put a paw print on
your calendar!
Feb. 8th
Cinnamon found a
new home through
our Silver Paws for
Love senior pet
adoption program
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Behind the scenes, artists have been
working all year to prepare for the
15th Anniversary “Paws for Love” Gala!
Lovely little masterpieces,
awaiting their frames
So many colors!
“Where do we start?”
Kickstand, of the Petaluma
Animal Shelter, smiles as he
poses proudly with his first
painting
PG of Lily’s Legacy Senior
Dog Sanctuary, paints
with his tail.
While Snickers waited for a new home
at the Petaluma Animal Shelter, she
took some art lessons with us. She
has a new home now, and in addition
to being called “adorable”, she can
also be called an “artist!”
“I like blue…blue is my
favorite color!”
Lily, CEO and greeter at
NorCal Pet Supply in
Santa Rosa, poses with
her works of art.
The Paws for Love Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation
www.pawsforlove.info
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Ssshhhhh! Here is a
sneak peek at our 2014
“Paws for Love” gallery of
of over 80 paintings by
shelter animals….
Painted by Kokomo artist
Mandy
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By adopted rescue dog
Burke, of Wyoming
Artist:
Lily Miller…abandoned,
found, adopted, loved
By Tiger the cat, waiting for a
home at Forgotten Felines of
Sonoma County
Artist: Rooster, formerly of the
Petaluma Animal Shelter - adopted!
Artist: Maddie the Mastiff of
Denver, CO
Paws for Love, Gallery 2014
All paintings will be offered for sale from
6 - 9:30 PM on Feb. 8th
at our 15th Anniversary Gala.
Each is framed and is accompanied by a
portrait of the artist and biography.
Go home with a beautiful, original work of
art by a shelter pet!
Your purchase supports the
Paws for Love Foundation
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Since February 2013,
one year ago,
homeless pets from the
following organizations have
received funding from the Paws for Love Foundation:
Puppy Lifesaver Sanctuary * One Redwood Pals Rescue *
Looziana Basset Rescue * California Animal Rescue * SNAP Cats
*California Pit Bull Rescue * Walkin’ the Bark Rescue * Bay
Area Poodle Rescue * Wags & Whiskers Rescue * Lily’s Legacy
* East Bay SPCA * Central Oklahoma Humane Society * Penn
South Pet Clinic * Marin Humane Society * A Leg Up Rescue *
Southern California Dachshund Rescue *Green Dog Rescue
Project * Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County * Best Friends
Animal Sanctuary * Petaluma Animal Shelter * Animal
Adoption Center * Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley *
Friends of the Animal Community * Animal Shelter League of
Rohnert Park * Pets Lifeline * Sonoma County Animal Shelter *
Peaceful Passing Senior Animal Rescue * Animal Alliance
Welfare League * Celia Ward * Bay Animal Hospital &
Manhattan Beach Animal Control * Sonoma Humane Society
Lessons from Lucy
 Take pride in where you come from
 Picture yourself living
the life you dream of!
 Make time for your sweet
Valentine
Many
thanks…
Special thanks to our 2014 Wine
Sponsors Mutt Lynch, Kenwood, &
Pedroncelli Wineries!
Special thanks to our wonderful
volunteers who spent a few days
during the Holidays at the Barnes &
Noble gift wrap table to raise funds
for Paws for Love in December.
Organized by Jeanine Leonard, Lynn
Badger, and Summer, we appreciate
the time our volunteers gave during
this busy time of year.
And thank you Barnes & Noble!
This is a very enjoyable way to
volunteer during the holidays to help
not only the animals, but last-minute
shoppers as well! Heartfelt thanks to
the many shoppers who visited our
gift wrap table!
ADOPTION EVENTS
at NorCal Pet Supply
Upcoming dates:
...to
Wagga-Wuffins
Barkery for
supporting our
Paws for Love
Gala!
February 22
April 5
June 7
10:00 - 3:00
1791 Marlow Rd. Ste 1-d
Santa Rosa
Welcoming Forgotten Felines
of Sonoma Co., SNAP Cats,
DOGMA Animal Rescue,
and others!
Back by popular demand! Our
“Pugs ‘n’ Kisses” collection in the
silent auction - a wonderful Giclee
print by artist Mylette Welch, with
“pugalicious” additions!
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With love and sadness,
we say good-bye…
RuthCat Fango Leonard
Pi O Paw Roberts
“Never absent from our
hearts”…
Adopted dogs
Cate & Syrah say
“Run! Skip! Hop
on over to get
your event
tickets today!”
Please check our Website often
for the latest Merchandise and Event Updates!
www.pawsforlove.info
Hotel La Rose
“Come! Sit! Stay with us!”
Hotel La Rose, Santa Rosa’s favorite historic hotel, is once again offering a special overnight package to those of
you out-of-towners who would like to experience the comfort of one of their lovely guestrooms on Paws for Love’s
event weekend. Just mention “Paws for Love” and you will receive a Queen or King room for $110 per night.
Included are free parking and all of the hotel’s amenities.
Located in Railroad Square, just minutes from our Paws for Love event, the Hotel La Rose is convenient to
wineries,
Redwood
forests,
and
the Sonoma
shortCA.
stroll
you will call
discover
antique stores,
boutiques,
Hotel
La Rose
is located
at 308
Wilson
Street inCoast.
Santa ARosa,
Foraway,
reservations,
707-579-3200
or Naira
at 925-4571939.
sure
to .mention "Paws for Love Special Price" (midweek special honored for this weekend).
and Be
cozy
cafes
For reservations, call 707-579-3200 or Naira at 925-457-1939. Be sure to
mention "Paws for Love Special Price"
www.hotellarose.com
(midweek special honored for this weekend).
Event tickets are available online
until 5 PM Feb. 7th at
EVENT TICKETS are on sale NOW!
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, you are saving the lives of
pets in need.
See www.pawsforlove.info for details
www.pawsforlove.info
Advance tickets may also be
purchased at the following
locations:
Western Farm Center, 21 West 7th St.,
Santa Rosa - (707) 545-0721
Bennett Valley Pets, 2700 Yulupa Ave.,
Santa Rosa - (707) 577-0663
NorCal Pet Supply, 1791 Marlow Rd Ste 1-d,
Santa Rosa - (707) 595-1722
Fideaux, 43 North St.,
Healdsburg - (707) 433-9935
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PAWS FOR LOVE
Auction Madness!
Your Paws for Love Event Committee volunteers
have spent the year gathering some exciting and
eclectic auction packages for your bidding pleasure in
our annual Live Auction. Choose from twelve auction
lots offering “something for everyone.” We have a petfriendly mini-vacation to Stanford Inn by the Sea in
Mendocino County, and a two-night stay at the luxury
retreat Mayacamas Ranch in the Calistoga foothills.
For our sports enthusiasts, we have a terrific Golf
Package featuring three beautiful courses, and don’t
miss our truly special GIANTS package offering tickets
in the first row for 4 GIANTS games on Orange Night!
Sommelier William Sleeth returns with his Wine &
Food Experience, and our “Heavenly Healdsburg”
getaway spells R-O-M-A-N-C-E with an overnight stay
at the charming Camellia Inn and plenty to do in the
bucolic Wine Country town. Our annual Jackson Hole
getaway offers a stay at dog-friendly Snow King
Resort, with jackets and backpack by Marmot - and
even a doggy backpack from NorCal Pet Supply! - add
an annual National Parks Pass to be used in
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park to
expand your Wild West travels.
And while you are packing for travel and adventure,
we have a 3-night stay at the lovely Danville Inn in
Vermont…with wine tasting (yes! Vermont has a
winery!). Here at home, a day of wine tasting by limo, an
excursion on the Napa Valley Wine Train, and a tour
by air all add up to “Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.”
Christopher Creek Winery offers a full day of wine &
food & beer tastings for a large group of twelve; and a
nostalgic dining experience for eight is the highlight of
“Dinner Through the Decades” -- featuring food and
music of the ’50’s, ‘60’s, and ‘70’s.
For you art collectors and animal lovers, we have an
extraordinary original painting by Taylor Jain Page in
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honor of our 15 Anniversary!
Our last auction lot will be a very special chance for
you to become a hero to homeless senior pets by
supporting our Silver Paws for Love program! Magic
awaits…
Join in the auction fun!
“Going once! Going twice!...”
“Hike the King” with your
dog at Snow King Resort,
Jackson Hole
A wine & food
pairing experience
for six with
wine expert
William Sleeth
“Planes, Trains &
Automobiles” will be
featured all in one
fabulous Wine Country
package!
Or, relax at
the famed
Mayacamas Ranch
near Calistoga…
If you are the Lucky
Winner of “Orange
Night with the
Giants”, you will
hold a pair of front
row tickets to 4
Giants’ games!
Plan to attend the 15th ANNIVERSARY
PAWS FOR LOVE Gala and view 85 paintings
You may bid on
a stay at a
charming
Vermont
Country Inn,
donated by the
Danville Inn,
Danville, VT
created by shelter and rescue pets! All paintings
will be offered for sale in this most unusual and
heartfelt exhibit.
This very important fundraiser benefits animals
in need. Get your tickets NOW!
www.pawsforlove.info
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The Paws for Love
Foundation
wishes to extend our heartfelt
gratitude to some very special folks ~
Sail for “Silver Paws for Love”
Our Sponsors
Help us support our “Silver Paws for Love” senior-to-senior pet
adoption program, by purchasing tickets for our CRUISE RAFFLE!
Kenwood Vineyards
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The raffle drawing will take place at the 15 Annual “Paws for
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Love” gala on February 8 2014 and supports our Senior
Adoption program, “Silver Paws for Love”, a partnership with
Sonoma County Animal Care & Control, Green Dog Rescue
Project, and Petaluma Animal Services Foundation to promote
the adoptions of senior pets to seniors by offering financial
assistance. Proceeds from our Raffle will sustain this special
program by providing necessary funding for
Silver Paws for Love!
GRAND PRIZE – Royal Caribbean Cruise to Alaska!
Departing May 30, 2014
2nd PRIZE - Hot air balloon ride for two with Champagne
Brunch in Napa Valley
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3 PRIZE - Valentine Gift Package
Raffle tickets are on sale now! Please check our website for
ticket locations and descriptions of all of our exciting prizes!
Tickets are only $5 ea or 5 for $20…
but you can’t put a price
on saving the life
of a senior pet!
Drawing takes place at our
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Feb. 8 Gala…
need not be present to win.
Look for this necklace in our
Wine Cave Auction - designed
by Suzzana Mountain
Silverworks
Mutt Lynch Winery
Pedroncelli Winery
Ulrike Steinke
Best Friends
Blue Dog Bakery
Hotel La Rose
And Special Thanks to:
Big Al's Art Gallery ~ Alison Whalen
Fideaux
Bennett Valley Pet Center
Western Farm Center
ALSCO – American Linen Div.
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Aaron Long
Robin Ferguson
Alice Sleeth
Jeanine Pendergrass
Harry Leonard
Richard Bolmen
Darla Fairlee
Taylor Jain Page
Susan Foppiano Valera
Tarot by Louise
NorCal Pet Supply & Samantha Miller
Petaluma Animal Shelter Foundation
Sonoma Co. Animal Care & Control
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma Co.
Green Dog Rescue Project
Michele Anna Jordan
Framing Arts of Healdsburg
Friends of Paws for Love
& to our many dedicated Volunteers!
“Nap often, snore loudly, and
twitch with wild abandon…”
~ Old Friends, by Mark J. Asher
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Come ’n’ Fetch Some Tickets!
Get your tickets now for the 15th Anniversary
PAWS FOR LOVE gala on February 8th!
Art by Animals ~ Auctions
~ Food & Wine ~ Music ~ FUN!
$40 advance donation ($50 at the door),
online* at www.pawsforlove.info until 5 PM
Friday, Feb. 7th* Tickets are also available
at various locations throughout the County
until event night…
See location list in this newsletter.
It is in their eyes that their magic
resides - Arthur Symons
Paws for Love
THANK YOU Blue Dog Bakery
for your generous donation
of treats for our
15th Anniversary
“Paws for Love” gala!
Foundation
Board of Directors
Ellyn Boone – President
Alice Sleeth – Secretary
Harry Leonard – Treasurer
Robin Ferguson - Director
Jeanine Leonard - Director
Miller found a loving home
through our “Silver Paws
for Love” senior to senior
pet adoption partnership
with the Sonoma Co.
Animal Shelter
Fetch ‘n’ Find us!
Ellyn Jaques Boone
Jeanine Leonard
209-795-4575
707-799-6151
[email protected]
707-889-4046
[email protected]
Executive Director
Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 9004, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
PAWS FOR LOVE was created by artist Ellyn Jaques Boone of
Northern California. This event, held annually in February, raises
funds for animals in need.
Paw Prints on the
Calendar!
Check out our upcoming events:
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ANNIVERSARY!
PAWS FOR LOVE
The Gala!
Saturday, Feb. 8th, 2014
6 to 10 pm
Finley Community Center
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
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