Dimensions: 11.5" x 34"

This piece was generously donated by a Friend of Stray Rescue.

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Title: La Conversation (Framed Print)

Original Artist: Henri Matisse

Medium: Framed Print

Dimensions: 34.5" x 31"

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Title: George, Judy, & Elroy Jetson

Artist: Pat Viamontes Drone

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions: 36" x 48"

Animals Depicted: George, Judy, & Elroy Jetson

George, Judy, and Elroy Jetson were rescued from a horrible place in July 2024. As part of an active abuse case, they were found LOCKED in an abandoned house. It was so hot the day we discovered them. Left without food and water, their bellies were full of drywall, as they tried to eat anything to ease the hunger pains of starvation. They were all emaciated when they arrived to our clinic, but poor Elroy was in the worst condition of them all. He fought anemia, pneumonia, and parvo, but several weeks later, he was finally cleared for foster.

Today, George, Judy, and Elroy are all living peacefully in their forever homes, and we are so glad that we were able to rescue them.

Status: Adopted

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Title: Stray Rescue Auction

Artist: Pat Viamontes Drone

Medium: Acrylic on canvas, framed

Dimensions: 18" x 22"

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Title: Dreamy Girl

Artist: Laurie Rowlett

Medium: Mixed media collage in floating frame

Dimensions: 16" x 20"

Animal Depicted: Sherbet

Sherbet showed up at a scrap yard during an excessive heat wave in July 2024. The workers gave her water but realized she was in poor condition and needed rescue. We picked her up and fell in love with this gentle girl! She stayed in the clinic for a few days to be treated for dehydration and malnourishment. Sherbet - just like her name - melts into you when you're petting her. All she wants are hugs and belly rubs. She is a little particular about other dogs, so she is a member of our One Love Club, but we promise that Sherbet has more enough love in that heart of hers to give to her future family. Shelter life is hard on Sherbet, but she has some great friends that make sure to spoil her whenever they can.

Status: Sherbet is a member of the One Love Club, and she is available for foster or adoption.

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Title: Beautiful Beckham

Artist: Laurie Rowlett

Medium: Mixed media collage in floating frame

Dimensions: 24" x 18"

Animal Depicted: Beckham

Beckham came to Stray Rescue on a freezing cold day in February 2025. He was hiding under trucks in a parking lot, trying to shield himself from the whipping winds. The moment he was in the rescue Jeep, he didn't know his size and climbed in our laps, on our heads...he just couldn't get close enough! He wanted hugs and kisses and treats and love - all the things he's been denied for so long. Beckham did not know a stranger, and staff and volunteers ADORED him. We were so excited when he found his forever home.

Status: Adopted

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Title: I Choose

Artist: Laurie Rowlett

Medium: Mixed media collage in floating frame

Dimensions: 30" x 30"

Animal Depicted: Spartacus

We'll never forget the horrifying day we met this brave boy. He had infected bite wounds on his face and legs, but the most shocking injury was to the skin around his jaw and chin. It had been completely degloved, almost looking like his jaw was missing! He had been tied to a dumpster - discarded like trash. Thankfully he was found by a compassionate woman who took him home and called for help. His rescuers rushed to pick him up and bring him back to the safety of Stray Rescue. When he laid down in the back of the Jeep and gave a deep sigh, he knew he was finally safe.

The world rallied around Spartacus throughout his healing journey, confident in Stray Rescue's ability to save his life. After extensive reconstructive surgery and consistent wound care by our skilled surgeon, Spartacus made a miraculous recovery, and now he's the happiest and strongest boy! He's grateful for his second chance and is loved by ALL who meet him.

Status: Available for Adoption

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Title: A Moment in Time

Artist: Rae Baker

Medium: Digital art print, framed

Dimensions: 12" x 12"

Animal Depicted: Big Ben

We received a call from the National Park Service Ground Maintenance about a large, injured dog under the Poplar Street Bridge. When we arrived, we could see he was not able to use his right front leg . In pain and so scared, he kept snarling and curling his lip. We know to respect an animal and give them space, especially when they're in pain. So, we used the biggest trap we had to ensure he had enough space to walk in without tripping and further injuring his swollen leg. Once in the trap, it look 6 guys to help us load this BIG boy in the Jeep! We named him Big Ben, after one of the Ground Maintenance crew members who had called us.

An x-ray revealed that Big Ben's injury was the result of a gunshot. His shoulder was completely shattered. His injuries were so severe that he required an amputation which can be so difficult on a dog that weighs more than 100 lbs. Big Ben was a member of our One Love Club and enjoyed spending time with his volunteer and staff friends at the shelter. With an amputated front leg combined with his large size, it became increasingly difficult over time for Big Ben to walk since he had to put so much weight on one front leg. We did everything medically possible to keep him strong and comfortable, but over time, it became too difficult for him to even stand up. We made the difficult decision to help him cross the rainbow bridge with dignity and respect, after being adopted by one of our compassionate staff members. We miss our friend, but we were happy to give him the second chance he needed for a happy life filled with love.

Status: Deceased

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Title: Nany

Artist: Natalie Welborn

Medium: Paper cutting print

Dimensions: 8" x 10"

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Title: Wag-nificent Splashes

Artist: Tillie

Medium: Snout-to-canvas collaboration, 2025

Dimensions: 17.5" x 14.5"

This tail-wagging tour de force showcases Tillie's revolutionary "splatter-and-sniff" technique. With whiskers twitching in artistic concentration, the furry virtuoso created this whimsical explosion of color through a combination of strategic pouncing, enthusiastic tail swishing, and the occasional artistic nose-boop. The result is a delightfully bonkers composition that radiates pure puppy pandemonium-proving that true artistry comes from the heart, four paws, and possibly a tennis ball rolling through wet paint.

About Tillie:

Tillie came to us in March 2025. Her rescue video was absolutely gut wrenching. She was hit by a car and left in the middle of a very big, very busy street. Police officers were driving by when they saw her body flopping. They pulled over and got her to the sidewalk but were scared to lift her - they thought she had spinal damage because she could barely move. We picked her up and rushed her to our clinic. She was in shock and her body temperature was rising dangerously high. We placed ice packs on her pulse points to cool her down. She still couldn't walk, but thankfully her x-rays did not show signs of serious injury or broken bones. Tillie spent the night at a 24 hour emergency clinic to make sure she would receive care all night long. Six year old Tillie stole our hearts. She was weak and sore, but she was alive and adorable. After spending some time in our clinic being monitored, Tillie was ready to go to a medical foster home. We knew that a nice, quiet home would be just what she needed. Her foster family says that she is the sweetest girl who barely makes a noise. She is gentle, loyal, friendly, and loving towards everyone she meets. We are so glad that we were able to save this sweet girl, and now we are all patiently waiting for her to find her forever family.

Status: Available for Adoption

*Tillie's Art was professionally framed and generously donated by The Artery in Olivette, MO

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Title: My Heart

Artist: Karen Otten Schneider / Gray Edge Art

Medium: Mixed Media

Dimensions: 16" x 20"

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Title: "Dinosaurs Roam" Greeting Card with Envelope

Artist: Helena Czosnyka

Medium: Nail polish, archival pen

Dimensions: 6.5" x 5.5"

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Title: Comfy and Free

Artist: Lauren Foust

Medium: Charcoal & pastel

Dimensions: 8.5" x 10.5"

Animal Depicted: Tapioca

Tapioca got her freedom ride on July 4, 2024. She was covered head to toe in old scars and appeared to be just about a year and a half old. She had a large wound full of pus on her face, conjunctivitis, and fly strikes on her horribly cropped ears (suggesting she had been outside for a while). She was very much underweight, and she had some hair loss. This girl was the sweetest angel despite what she had been through. Our veterinary staff got her cleaned up and gave her the medical attention she so desperately needed. Tapioca quickly found her forever home, and she is still the happiest girl in the world.

Status: Adopted

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Title: From Fractures to Freedom

Artist: Laura White

Medium: Glass & Wood

Dimensions: 12" x 12"

Animal Depicted: Prairie

Prairie was transported to Stray Rescue three days after being hit by a car on a busy St. Louis highway. Good Samaritans saw it, jumped out of their car, and helped her. She was in so much pain, they had a hard time getting her in their car, but those heroes weren't going to leave her. They fundraised like crazy and got her into an emergency clinic for the weekend. The emergency clinic determined she had not one, not two, but THREE broken legs. She also had pulmonary contusions, which is fluid around her lungs. The clinic was able to get her stable and her legs splinted. Because of the intensity and cost of her anticipated recovery, the clinic recommended euthanasia. The Good Samaritans reached out to us to see if we could take her, and we said yes.

Despite what she had gone through, her spirit was so bright! She had to have many surgeries and was able to keep three of her legs. By the end of the year, she had found her forever family. She is happier than ever, and she is living her very best life.

Status: Adopted

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Title: Out of the Levy

Artist: Rachel Tomlinson

Medium: Painting - Acrylic

Dimensions: 4' x 3'

Animal Depicted: Levey

Levey came to Stray Rescue in February 2025. She was found tied up to a fence at an abandoned school, and she was horribly emaciated. It was a miracle that someone even saw her. She was so scared when she arrived, and you could see every bone in her body. The clinic staff made her feel safe right away, and despite her fears, she climbed into their laps for warmth and comfort. We estimated her to be about 2 years old, and she only weighed 23 pounds. We put her on a refeeding schedule, so that her frail, weak body didn't go into shock, and we tended to her medical needs. Once she was at a safe weight, she went to a foster home. Within two weeks, she had gained 14 pounds and was having so much fun with the resident dogs and cats. Her foster family took such great care of her, and now she is happily living in her forever home!

Status: Adopted

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Title: Full Throttle Finger-Painting (No Fingers Required)

Artist: Scooter

Medium: Turbo-powered technique, 2025

Dimensions: 11.75" x 9.75"

This high-octane masterpiece was created when Scooter discovered that sliding across wet paint produces the most spectacular streaks. The speedy artist treated the canvas like a slip-n-slide, leaving behind a trail of artistic skid marks and one very confused expression. Warning: viewing this piece may cause sudden urges to wax your floors.

Status: Available for Foster or Adoption

*Scooter's Art was professionally framed and generously donated by Grafica Fine Arts in Webster Groves, MO

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Title: Four-Leaf Clover Catastrophe

Artist: LOTI (Luck of the Irish)

Medium: Shamrock-powered shenanigans, 2025

Dimensions: 10" x 12"

This magically messy creation proves that even the luckiest pup can't avoid paint disasters. LOTI's "chase-the-rainbow" technique involved enthusiastic leaping, strategic pot-of-gold hunting, and at least seven attempts to catch leprechauns hiding in the paint tubes. The result? Pure Irish charm with a side of beautiful bedlam - slainte to that!

Status: Available for Foster or Adoption

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Title: Bumper

Artist: Tom Koerper

Medium: Framed painting on board

Dimensions: 20.5" x 24.5"

Animal Depicted: Bumper

We were overly full and on a rescue freeze, but when we got the call about Bumper, we had to try to get him before he was killed. He was weaving in between cars in oncoming traffic, too scared to get himself over to the side of the road. We didn't even film this rescue because we were sure he was going to get hit. Thankfully, the traffic let up and we were able to get him! Once he was safe and warm in the shelter, he quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite. He was a happy, affectionate ball of energy. He made many friends, and he went on all kinds of adventures with volunteers. After a few months of waiting, Bumper found his forever family.

Status: Adopted

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Title: Dogs in Hats - Visor

Artist: Marian Hood

Medium: Acrylic

Dimensions: 24" x 24"

Animal Depicted: Visor

In December 2024, we were called by police to help remove dogs from a property being busted for drugs. The house was in horrendous condition, with dogs EVERYWHERE. Two out back were covered in scars all over their faces and legs. One dog was literally giving birth in the front room. And in the basement, four more dogs were living in absolute filth. We had to get in and out as quickly as possible. They were so scared and shaken up when they arrived at Stray Rescue, but they quickly turned into happy cuddly, loving dogs. They all needed medical care and showed some signs of inbreeding, but overall, they were the most grateful babies in the world.

Status: Adopted

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Title: Dogs in Hats - Trilby

Artist: Marian Hood

Medium: Acrylic

Dimensions: 24" x 24"

Animal Depicted: Trilby

In December 2024, we were called by police to help remove dogs from a property being busted for drugs. The house was in horrendous condition, with dogs EVERYWHERE. Two out back were covered in scars all over their faces and legs. One dog was literally giving birth in the front room. And in the basement, four more dogs were living in absolute filth. We had to get in and out as quickly as possible. They were so scared and shaken up when they arrived at Stray Rescue, but they quickly turned into happy cuddly, loving dogs. They all needed medical care and showed some signs of inbreeding, but overall, they were the most grateful babies in the world.

Status: Adopted

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Title: Dogs in Hats - Fedora

Artist: Marian Hood

Medium: Acrylic

Dimensions: 24" x 24"

Animal Depicted: Fedora

In December 2024, we were called by police to help remove dogs from a property being busted for drugs. The house was in horrendous condition, with dogs EVERYWHERE. Two out back were covered in scars all over their faces and legs. One dog was literally giving birth in the front room. And in the basement, four more dogs were living in absolute filth. We had to get in and out as quickly as possible. They were so scared and shaken up when they arrived at Stray Rescue, but they quickly turned into happy cuddly, loving dogs. They all needed medical care and showed some signs of inbreeding, but overall, they were the most grateful babies in the world.

Status: Adopted

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Title: Saving Miz Lotto and Her Babies!

Artist: Janette Barber

Medium: Watercolor and marker on canvas

Dimensions: 18" x 24"

Animal Depicted: Miz Lotto

After the May 16th tornado, calls flooded in. North St. Louis City suffered a lot of damage. While we were out responding to a call about a dog, we could hear another dog barking frantically in the abandoned house next door. We crawled in a broken window to assess the situation, but the dog got spooked and ran out of the house. A car pulled up just then. "Are you with Stray Rescue? There's a dog we have seen before that ran out of that house, and it looked like she could be nursing puppies!" Game on.

We slowly navigated through the trash filled rooms to the stairway which was COVERED with Missouri Lottery tickets. Did the previous inhabitants hit the jackpot and move away? Up the stairs we went, and sure enough, on the top floor, we counted at least six puppies - silent and scared and scattering into the rooms they have called "home" up until now. No wonder the mama dog was barking so frantically. She's a good mom and very protective of her babies! We devised a plan to safely rescue this little family, and we were able to get seven puppies out of the house - Winner, Scratch Off, Powerball, Mega Million, Lucky Draw, Lottery, and Jackpot.

The abandoned house was so full of hiding spots, junk, and trash, we were worried we may have missed a puppy. The only way to be sure was to leave mom there overnight to care for any missed puppies. We set up trail cams and watched intently. It absolutely broke our heart seeing her looking for her puppies and bringing food for them, but it let us know for sure that we had all of them. Now, it was time to go get mama! Once we got her, we were smitten. She was the sweetest, most beautiful mama we could have imagined! She went into a foster home where she gets to be the center of attention (as she deserves!), and her babies went to foster homes as well. The whole family is now safe, and they will only know love from here on out.

Status: Adopted

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Title: New Beginnings

Artist: Sissy Heumann / Phoenix Fluid Designs

Medium: Acrylic Fluid Art

Dimensions: 10" x 10"

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Title: Spring in Bloom

Artist: Sissy Heumann / Phoenix Fluid Designs

Medium: Mixed Media - Acrylic & Decal

Dimensions: 10" x 10"

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Title: Beach Pawty with Puma

Artist: Lisa Graf Photography

Medium: Photography

Dimensions: 11" x 14"

Animal Depicted: Puma

About Puma:
2.5 years old, Female, 60 pounds
This striking gal, Puma, is ready for her forever home! Puma is strong, friendly, and smart. She has quickly become a volunteer favorite at the shelter. Puma walks well with other dogs but may be more comfortable being the only dog in the home.

Status: Available for Foster or Adoption

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Title: Beach Pawty with Paisley

Artist: Lisa Graf Photography

Medium: Photography

Dimensions: 11" x 14"

Animal Depicted: Paisley

About Paisley:
3 years old, Female, 50 pounds

This beautiful baby looking for her forever home is Paisley! She came to us from the Virgin Islands in 2024 to find the perfect family. Paisley likes dogs, playing with toys, snacking, and working on her training cues. Paisley is very smart and walks great on leash. She does well in a crate and loves comfy beds. Paisley would do best in an adult-only home.

Status: Available for Foster or Adoption

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Title: Beach Pawty with Heron

Artist: Lisa Graf Photography

Medium: Photography

Dimensions: 11" x 14"

Animal Depicted: Heron

About Heron:
3 years old, Male, 60 pounds

Introducing handsome Heron! Heron came to STL all the way from the Virgin Islands just to find his forever home. Heron loves toys and exploring. He has made friends with lots of humans during his stay at Stray and has loved everyone. Heron needs a home as the only animal in your home, so he can soak up all of your attention.

Status: Heron is a member of our One Love Club, and he is available for foster or adoption.

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Title: Wilderness with Kenzie

Artist: Lisa Graf Photography

Medium: Photography

Dimensions: 11" x 14"

Animal Depicted: Kenzie

About Kenzie:
5 years old, Female, 55 pounds

This is Kenzie. She's been waiting and waiting for a chance to be someone's baby! All of our staff and volunteers adore her.

Kenzie is a beauty with a personality to match. She's a lot of fun and ready for a fun family of her own. Once she's comfy at home, she will be the loviest of love bugs! Seeing dogs out and about around the shelter is stressful for her. She would love someone to take her home and she'll finally know she's safe and at peace.

Status: Kenzie is a member of our One Love Club, and she is available for foster or adoption.

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Title: Wilderness with Howdy Doody

Artist: Lisa Graf Photography

Medium: Photography

Dimensions: 11" x 14"

Animal Depicted: Howdy Doody

About Howdy Doody:
7.5 years old, Male, 70 pounds
We know what you're thinking... "WHO IS THIS HANDSOME GUY?"
His name is Howdy Dowdy, and he is a such sweet and playful gentleman! He loves to take long walks and play fetch in the yard. He's the perfect adventure buddy. After the adventure, he knows how to snuggle like a pro. He even knows his commands! He's just a smart, gentle boy who loves every human he meets. Howdy Doody is patiently waiting for that special someone to scoop him up! He has such a photogenic face, we love him!

Status: Available for Foster or Adoption

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Title: That's A Winner

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph with Repurposed Wooden Window Frame

Dimensions: 40" x 21"

After the tornado struck North City St. Louis, Stray Rescue received numerous calls about dogs needing help. While responding to one of these calls, we heard a dog barking inside one of the houses. I tried to get a look through a broken window, but a large cabinet was blocking the window. As I went around to the side, I caught a glimpse of a dog bolting through the weeds.

We made our way around the front and were stopped by a couple saying they had seen that dog coming from the house and she looked to be nursing puppies. We certainly were not leaving without checking for puppies!

The first floor was covered in filthy, discarded items that had belonged to the previous owner. There was no sign of puppies on the first floor, so I headed up the steps. As I went up, I noticed the steps were covered with old lottery tickets. There were hundreds of them! But the real "winners" were the puppies standing at the top of the steps. Of course they scattered, but over the next hour we searched and grabbed puppies as we found them. The puppy in the photo was the last of seven puppies rescued that day. I thought we had them all but did one last look around and this little one was under a mattress.

We left a camera set up in the house. We knew if there happened to be another puppy hiding that mom would be back, and the puppy would come out with her. When we were absolutely certain the pups had all been rescued, we picked up mom.

In the end, this family was definitely a winner!

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Title: The Window On The Right

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph with Repurposed Wooden Window Frame

Dimensions: 20" x 28"

This tan pittie called this house "home." This call was not unlike the others we have received in the past. An abandoned house with an animal living inside. Most times we find an open door or window that the dog is able to go in/out. But this time, the dog truly seemed stuck on the second floor. It seemed like he had the entire floor to move around based on the window that he would pop up in.

As we tried to figure out how to get him out, a neighbor informed us that he did have an owner that actually came by every day to check on him and make sure he had food & water. This house had burned and while the owner was figuring out where to go, he wasn't able to have his dog with him, so he kept him here. Although it definitely was not an ideal situation for the dog, he didn't end up being surrendered to an already overcrowded shelter.

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Title: Empty Expression

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph with Repurposed Wooden Window Frame

Dimensions: 32.5" x 18.5"

The expression captured on this stray's face is one we see way too often. There is a sad, empty, lifelessness in his eyes. He shows no joy, no tail wags, no pittie "smile." It truly seems as though the only thing he has to look forward to is seeing the jeep and knowing there will be food.

This handsome boy started to stay with a beautiful, female Pyrenees along with a couple other males. I had been trying to get the female for months with no luck. Now that she had these new friends, they started to stay in an abandoned store with only one way out. I knew this would be my chance to get her since she had completely avoided my traps in the past. I was finally lucky enough to get her and started working on rescuing the males. Unfortunately, before I was able to get this handsome boy he disappeared, and I have not seen him since. I still look for him when I am over feeding in the hopes that he will surface again.

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Title: Patterns & Textures

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph with Repurposed Wooden Window Frame

Dimensions: 18" x 24"

This pup ended up being very elusive, apparently not wanting to be rescued. I spotted him early one morning while out feeding. He was very interested in the Vienna sausages but never got close. I set a trap, but he would not come anywhere near it. He took off behind an abandoned building and went into some thick weeds where I completely lost track of him. I drove around and checked as many areas as I could see that he might be able to go with no luck at all. I pass by the area frequently and still keep an eye out for him, but I have never seen him since that day.

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Title: Second Story Window

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph with Repurposed Wooden Window Frame

Dimensions: 20" x 24"

This squishy face was just hanging out of the second story of this big brick building. The building is owned, and according to the small shop next door, the owner comes by every day to check on the dog and spend time with him. We have driven by multiple times and have never seen the dog back up in the window.

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Title: Junk Food

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph with Repurposed Wooden Window Frame

Dimensions: 19" x 24"

When I first started seeing this boy, he was in the yard of a corner house in Washington Park. There were other dogs in the yard with him, and I wouldn't always see him, so I assumed the people that lived there would periodically let the dog inside. But pretty soon I started seeing him by this trash can going through the trash, then he would sneak back in the gate. He was the only one I would see now, and he started to roam farther away. I felt bad that he was always by himself and was too nervous to come up to me. He would always come running when he saw the jeep though, so I quickly set a trap one day and waited for him to go in. Thankfully he was hungrier than he was scared to go in, and he got his freedom ride. I named him Odin, and he is happy in his new home.

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Title: Uno, Dos, Tres

Artist: Donna Lochmann

Medium: Digital Photograph with Repurposed Wooden Window Frame

Dimensions: 24" x 21"

"Home" to this trio was an abandoned, dilapidated old store. They found shelter here, and it's where I finally found a way to rescue the white Pyrenees. She originally stayed by herself on a run down, overgrown property. When I would pull up in my jeep, she would come running to eat, but when a trap was set, she went nowhere near it.

I was happy to see her move around the corner to that abandoned store, but I knew there were males now hanging out with her, and she was in heat. I needed to figure out a way to rescue her before she had puppies.

I started feeding them inside the building, so they were comfortable with me being in there too. I scoped out the building to make sure there was only one exit and when the time was right, I blocked the door with them inside and was able to rescue her.

By this time though, the tan pup had already moved on and the spotted dog disappeared soon after I got the female. I still watch for both of them, and it bothers me that I wasn't able to rescue them as well.

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Title: Rider on the Storm

Artist: Loren Herold (2025)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 14" x 17"

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Title: Little Bay

Artist: Loren Herold (2013)

Medium: Gouache painting

Dimensions: 14" x 17"

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Title: Dawn

Artist: Loren Herold (2013)

Medium: Gouache painting

Dimensions: 14" x 17"

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Title: Loren Herold Horse Photo #1

Artist: Loren Herold

Medium: Photography

Dimensions: 8" x 10"

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Title: Gravity's Trace

Artist: Monument

Medium: Mud, bark pigment, and paw on stretched burlap 2025

Dimensions: 12.25" x 15.25"

Monument, a canine artist of formidable presence, brings a grounded, earthen energy to this tactile composition. With deliberate weight and organic rhythm, her work captures the physicality of being - the press of paw, the drag of claw, the tremor of motion made visible. "Gravity's Trace" is less an image than an imprint: a temporal echo embedded in natural matter. Monument invites us to witness a form of mark-making rooted not in vision, but in presence, pressure, and place.

Status: After 5 years in the shelter, Monument found his forever home.

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Title: The Quiet Howl

Artist: Boo Bear (nka Sam Winchester)

Medium: Dog safe acrylic on canvas, 2025

Dimensions: 11.25" x 9.25"

In this hauntingly textural piece, Sam Winchester-a contemplative canine with a nose for nuance-treads the line between play and poignancy. His marks are deliberate yet primal, evoking a narrative that feels both personal and mythic. Using unconventional materials and a deeply instinctual process, Sam crafts an atmosphere rich with mystery, memory, and motion. This work asks us to listen-not just with eyes, but with empathy-to the silent stories animals tell through creation. Sam thought of his mother Quinn for inspiration while creating this piece.

Status: After 4 years of shelter life, Boo Bear (nka Sam Winchester) found his forever home.

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Title: LOVE. | Love series |

Artist: Zack Smithey

Medium: Premium Quality Giclee Print on Acid Free Fine Art Paper

Dimensions: 24" x 24"

LOVE - it's not a new message, but it's one of the most important messages. It seems so obvious that we take it for granted and sometimes that message gets lost in the chaos of life. Out of sight, out of mind; sometimes we need a visual reminder- to spread love, to love yourself, love your family and friends, love your life.

-Zack Smithey

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Title: Life with Fritz

Artist: Diane Adamek

Medium: Handmade necklace & earring set: Hand-poured acrylic set on surgical steel backings

Dimensions: 18" necklace, 1.5" hook earrings

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