Title: Bright Future

Artist: Ruth Barlow

Medium: Painting - Acrylic

Dimensions: 20.5" x 24.5" framed

Animal Depicted: Boa

Boa was brought to Stray Rescue in September 2024. At first, we thought she was just a skinny little puppy coming to us with cherry eye. When we actually met her, we were astounded. This little girl was actually about 5 years old, and she had been through some terrible abuse. After a veterinary exam and x-rays, we found ourselves asking "What hasn't been broken?" Her list of old, neglected injuries continued to grow, and her mouth was full of broken teeth. The amount of abuse that Boa had endured was unfathomable, and she was left to recover on her own with no medical attention, no pain medication, and no love. After weeks in our care and in a foster home, Boa began to gain weight and heal. She learned how to play with toys and other dogs, and she finally has the chance to be a dog herself and experience love and safety. Boa is currently enrolled in our P4P (Puppies for Parole) program, and she is thriving!

Status: Available for Adoption

Shipping Available:

*If you are the winning bidder and are not in attendance to pick up your item(s) the night of the event at the Four Seasons Hotel artwork will be available for pick up from the Pine Street Shelter starting Wednesday, August 13th. Artwork will NOT be available to pick up before this (unless you are notified otherwise via email). If you are not local to the St. Louis Area, shipping is available for this item upon request (for an additional cost which will be calculated for each piece individually). All winning bidders will receive an email with more information once the auction has closed.