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FROM TOP: "Spaniel Study," 4" x 5", King Charles Cavalier Spaniel dog portrait, $114, SOLD. "Sheepdog Top-Knot," 4" square, sheepdog pet portrait, $99, SOLD. "Wrinkles," 4" x 6", mastiff dog portrait. Inquiries may always come to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com .

Today's paintings are another benefit for Animal Friends of the Valley Shelter in Lake Elsinore, California. Last week I shared their plight - their kennel building, a temporary home to 39 dogs and cats, burned to the ground, taking with it the lives of those little ones awaiting adoption. The shelter has about150 animals remaining in their care, and is in need of assistance as they work towards rebuilding and continuing their efforts for the homeless animals in their area.

Many dog-a-day readers stepped up last week and contributed on their own - thank you so much for your generousity.

The shelter can be reached at 951-674-0618. Individual contributions may be sent to the Animal Friends of the Valley Shelter Relief Fund, Guaranty Bank, 31740 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, California, 92587.

A warm welcome and thank you to new dog-a-day collector Elin Pendleton for her purchase of "Winter Sunlight #1" from last Tuesday, a purchase which benefitted this shelter as well. There is one painting remaining from last Tuesday, "Winter Sunlight #2," that will also result in a contribution made to Animal Friends of the Valley Shelter's relief fund.

20% of the sales from these three paintings (or Winter Sunlight #2) will go to the shelter in the purchaser's name. Inquiries may always come to me at ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com .

Thanks as always for sharing these paintings with your friends and family,
See you tomorrow,
Kim

Kimberly Kelly Santini
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