There are so many animals of different kinds that end up in Rescue due to abandonment or abuse, not to mention the huge number of wild animal species affected by human behaviour and destruction of habitats. Most of the Rescue and Charity Organizations that help theses animals depend solely on donations to help them continue with their work.
Like most animal lovers, I support various animal charities, but Ive always wanted to be able to do more to help more of these organizations continue with their wonderful (and desparately needed) work. The problem of course is that there are so many worthwhile animal charities that need help, from dogs and cats to native Australian animals, tigers, pandas, wolves and endangered wildlife worldwide, how is it possible to help all those in need of financial assistance?
While I am happy to create and donate artwork for fundraising purposes, unfortunately there is a limit to how many paintings I have time to fit into my schedule. Also, rather than donate to just couple of organizations I would like to help as many as possible, and so I recently came up with the idea of an ‘Art for Animal Rescue’ Program in which a percentage of each paid portrait commission referred to me by any organization in the program will be donated back to that organization. Hopefull a “win-win’ situaton for all concerned!
If any RedBubblers are a part of an animal charity/rescue group that would like to be involved, please contact me by email ( michelle @ pencilportraits.com.au just remove the spaces)
International organizations/rescue groups are welcome to join my art referal program.
Michelle
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Natalie Manuel, about 1 year ago
Great idea Michelle. I’ll let my Collie (Rough) rescue group know.
I’ve also used some of my animal portraits to raise money for conservation efforts – it’s a wonderful thing to do with your photography or art.
botanicfanatic, about 1 year ago
good on you, Michelle. Every effort helps :)