Monday, June 14, 2010
LASPCA/George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) - Online Auction
George Rodrigue's Blue Dog is obviously a perfect fit to encourage donations to animal welfare organizations. This month, the GRFA is introducing a brand new print available only to animal welfare organizations for fundraising purposes. The LA/SPCA is excited to partner with the GRFA to unveil this incredible new print. In addition to having the print available for silent auction at each participating Pause 4 Dinner restaurant, Mr. Rodrigue created a one-of-a-kind mixed media version to be auctioned off onCharityBuzz.com. Proceeds will benefit the GRFA and the LA/SPCA. Check out the mixed media version here, or visit a participating restaurant June 17 for your chance to own The Three Amigos. Founded by "Blue Dog" artist George Rodrigue, the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) advocates the importance of the visual arts in the development of our youth. GRFA encourages the use of art within all curriculums and supports a variety of art educational programs.
Student success at any age depends on self-confidence. Research proves that personal growth benefits from creative expression and that artistic accomplishment provides students the self-esteem needed for success in all areas of life. However, due to budget shortfalls and misperceptions, schools find it increasingly difficult to incorporate art in education. George Rodrigue wants to reverse this trend. As a young boy he dreamed of being an artist, and as an adult he credits the support of his parents and teachers with helping him realize that dream. Over the years, Rodrigue has assisted numerous non-profits, not only in the arts, but also humanitarian organizations, disaster relief, animal welfare and others. Proceeds from the auction a one-of-a-kind remarqued print of The Three Amigos will benefit the George Rodrigue Foundation and the Louisiana Society for the Prevent of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA). LA/SPCA is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of animal suffering. Chartered in 1888, they are the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, providing care and basic medical services for thousands of homeless and unwanted animals each year.
Student success at any age depends on self-confidence. Research proves that personal growth benefits from creative expression and that artistic accomplishment provides students the self-esteem needed for success in all areas of life. However, due to budget shortfalls and misperceptions, schools find it increasingly difficult to incorporate art in education. George Rodrigue wants to reverse this trend. As a young boy he dreamed of being an artist, and as an adult he credits the support of his parents and teachers with helping him realize that dream. Over the years, Rodrigue has assisted numerous non-profits, not only in the arts, but also humanitarian organizations, disaster relief, animal welfare and others. Proceeds from the auction a one-of-a-kind remarqued print of The Three Amigos will benefit the George Rodrigue Foundation and the Louisiana Society for the Prevent of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA). LA/SPCA is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of animal suffering. Chartered in 1888, they are the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, providing care and basic medical services for thousands of homeless and unwanted animals each year.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The need is still great! Let our food help stock the "pantry" going forward!
Plaquemines animal shelter helps those left unemployed by Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Published: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 2:45 PM Updated: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 2:51 PM
It's not just wild animals that have been affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Plaquemines Parish coastal zone director P.J. Hahn was photographed June 5 lifting his boot out of thick beached oil at Queen Bess Island in Barataria Bay.Sue Sampey, president of the Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society, says some three dozen animals have been turned in to the parish shelter since the oil spill -- which is more than usual. On Saturday, officials are holding a pet food giveaway.
The shelter received a donation of 12 tons of dog and cat food, and Sampey hopes the kibble will help folks who were unemployed because of the spill keep their pets.
In the weeks after the spill, one person left three dogs tied to a post at the shelter one night. The dogs were accompanied by a note saying that owner couldn't afford to care for the animals.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Pet Food & Supplies Drive
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." ~Dr. Seuss
All hands on deck to help our fishermen in need!
We are collecting food and supplies to take to Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Belle Chasse. We are also in discussion with the Plaquemines Health Department and Billy Nungesser's office to determine who else may need some help...
This weekend and next week, we will be collecting items for donation… The immediate need is pet food and litter. PAWS also needs additional items (listed here). It sounds like cleaning supplies would also be very helpful at this point.
Please let us know if you can help. We will come by and pick up whatever you can give or you can drop off at 3101 Prytania Street.
Thanks so much and thanks Sarah, Shirley, Del and Lisa (our wonderful clients) for helping drive this effort as well!
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