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YELLOW Has a Home!!


 
 

"YELLOW," 8" x 10", portrait of a sunshiney yellow lab, valued at $469US.

 
I knew I could count on you!

 
On Monday of this week I announced a fundraiser for my local shelter, with the grand prize being the above painting or a gift certificate for a commissioned pet portrait. The event ran through noon today.

 
I just wrote a check to the Oakland Pet Adoption Center for $860! I can't wait to deliver it - I am filled with gladness, as this is a gift of pure compassion. Thank you to all who participated in the promotion!!

 
And earlier this afternoon I sent a congradulatory email to our lucky winner - I am imaging great rejoicing at their end, too. **UPDATE: The winner is torn between choosing YELLOW or a portrait of her orange tabby..... stay tuned for future developments!!

 
As a thank you, I have set up YELLOW for reproductions at cost through FineArtAmerica. Prints on paper start at $13. Grab a mess of them and spread the smiles!

 
Happy Friday!!
Kim, who's happy it's Friday

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  1. Tracy Barnett5:48 PM

    Thanks so much for donating the money from the raffle to Oakland Pet Adoption Center. Words cannot express how much this means to us all ath the shelter!

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    1. Kimberly Kelly Santini5:51 PM

      Tracy, I am going to try to make it over there tomorrow!! It feels incredible to be able to help out in this fashion! So glad I could do it!! :)

      and thank YOU for all that you do - including caring for our kitty and bunnies when they were homeless - we are grateful for their little personalities and all they add to our lives, and that would not have happened without the OPAC!!!

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