As a passionate animal advocate, my mission is raising awareness - and funds - through my art for those who can’t speak for themselves, namely the precious creatures who share this earth with us. Each month I’ll be donating a portion of the proceeds from my online shop to a designated animal advocacy organization or organizations. The monthly beneficiaries will be featured here, so please check back often!
Blessings, Melissa
10% of all sales in March and April will be donated to a variety of animal advocacy groups and rescues assisting the animals and their people in Ukraine.
Because this is a fluid situation and the needs are urgent, I’ll be making weekly donations as sales come in. Some of the recipients include: War Paws, Underdog International, Dogbus (an organization out of the UK that is in Ukraine assisting pets and their people get to safety), Humane Society International as well as other smaller rescues. Peace Love and Light to all those in Ukraine - both 2 legged and 4 pawed. Dog Bless all the helpers!
10% of all February sales will be donated to k9.5 Rescue and Sanctuary to assist in providing urgently needed medical funds for RooRoo, a delightful, affectionate and comical girl who needs two surgeries on her knee so that she can thrive and find the loving forever home she deserves.
Based out of Greenville, SC, k9.5 is a foster home based rescue and sanctuary dedicated to helping Great Pyrenees, other giant breeds, senior and special needs canines. With a focus on helping those most often overlooked in shelters due to size, age or need, k9.5 provides the animals with medical, physical, behavioral, and emotional support. From extreme fears to grey muzzles, and wheelchairs to 100lbs plus, k9.5 Rescue is committed to proving that all dogs deserve a chance.
Mission Statement k9.5 Rescue and Sanctuary is committed to saving and protecting canines facing euthanasia, abandonment, disaster, or life as a stray, offering a chance for those most often ignored due to size, breed, health, age or appearance. We’re fervent in promoting awareness of their undeserved bias, while affording the animals a renewed life in dedicated, permanent homes or the k9.5 Sanctuary. k9.5 Rescue is devoted to overall wellness, granting proper veterinary, behavioral and emotional support. Additionally, we strive to provide public education, end overpopulation, and diminish unacceptable care or abuse in the lives of animals.
In memory of Betty White, a lifelong animal lover and advocate, a portion of the proceeds in January will be donated to the animal organization of buyer’s choice. Update: Donations were made to Lucky Lab Rescue, Libby and Mace’s Place Animal Rescue, Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary and Cat Smart Coalition.