Title: Freedom Ride

Artist: Laurie Beth Gaines

Medium: Hand drawn & watercolor

Dimensions: 4" x 6" portrait with 8" x 10" mat (this piece is not framed)

Animal Depicted: Squirtle

Squirtle was found by a Good Samaritan and brought to Stray Rescue in August 2024. He had an injury to his back leg, and he was very skinny. This poor timid guy was so scared and in a lot of pain. After spending a couple of weeks in the clinic getting all of the medical attention he needed, he began bursting with personality! Unfortunately, he was in need of an FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) surgery to correct the injury to his rear leg, so he couldn't be as free and playful as he wanted to be! His surgery was successful, and Squirtle is the happiest guy around! He thrived in our P4P (Puppies for Parole) program, and he now lives happily in his forever home!

Status: Adopted

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.