Everyone there loves animals, and everyone there wants a nation where none are homeless, and none are left in a shelter to perish.
And I didn't have to look very far to see this played out before my eyes.
Saturday morning at breakfast, I sat between a fantastic foster mom, Connie of Tales from the Foster Kittens and an amazing artist, Bernadette of The Creative Cat.
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| Spunky little Odilia |
Connie was holding her differently-abled foster kitten, Odilia. Odilia has been blind from birth, but you wouldn't know it. She's adorable - and a handful!
Next thing I know, Bernadette begins to sketch her. That in itself would have been fascinating, but as she sketched, she began to talk about auctioning the sketch of Odilia off as a fundraiser for Odilia's shelter.
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| Bernadette sketching Odilia. Finished piece, inset. |
You can bid on the sketch of this adorable little girl here, on The Creative Cat's blog.
Such generosity of heart is everywhere at BlogPaws. Perhaps you should consider attending next year?
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Wasn't BlogPaws wonderful! We love the sketch, hoping that it raises lots of moolah fur the shelter too!
ReplyDeleteI love that image you created of Bernadette sketching and her sketch!
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch. Have a fabulous Friday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
That is a lovely sketch. I hope it raises lots of money for the shelter.
ReplyDeleteHope the sketch rakes in oodles!!! Odilia is such a special little angel.
ReplyDeleteI love the sketch - sorry I didn't get to see it being made. :) (oh - and I kissed Triscuit for you)
ReplyDeleteConnie - thanks! (fun with Photoshop *grin*)
ReplyDeleteRandom: message from Faraday - "not againnnnn?!?!?!"
I think pet bloggers in general are good people. They have enough room in their hearts to care about four-leggers as well as two-leggers, and they are willing to put time and effort into finding forever homes and assisting in times of need.
ReplyDeletethat is amazing.... to be with people with a cause. I do hope I get to meet people like that here in my country too.
ReplyDeleteSOOO beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWe couldn't agree more with your sentiments.
And Odilia...well that little girl stole EVERYONE'S heart!!!
xoxo
wish I had been near you so that I could have watched Bernadette sketch her. What a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lisa! It was a thrill to be able to sketch her from life. Everyone has until next Wednesday May 29 at midnight EST to bid, so let's make a big donation to the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk Maine!
ReplyDeleteA precious dear and beautiful little girl. Oh what a tiny doll baby.xxoo
ReplyDeleteAll the humans LOVED Odilia SO much! She was the hit of BlogPaws!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super story...and the new blog design is looking great
ReplyDeleteI don't know what's more beautiful: the sketch of Odilia, or the photo of Bernadette sketching her!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful kitty and talented artist. Purrfect!
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous sketch of Odilla.
ReplyDeleteWe think Odilia is a rock star now! :)
ReplyDeleteWe loved the magic of BlogPaws, too! That's a great drawing of Odilia (who is SO cute). We hope the fundraiser is a big, big success.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly is a real cutie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sketch! Our mom hopes to go to Blogpaws soon.
ReplyDeleteThe sketch is PAWSOME!
ReplyDeleteWe would love to go there, fantastic sketch and such a cute kitty :) xx00xx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
It was so wonderful to finally meet you, Lisa! Little Odilia sure was a handful and the star of the conference! I wish I could have seen Bernadette sketch her.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend - purrs from the Zee and Zoey gang
It was so wonderful to finally meet you, Lisa! Little Odilia sure was a handful and the star of the conference! I wish I could have seen Bernadette sketch her.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend - purrs from the Zee and Zoey gang
That is a lovely sketch <3
ReplyDeleteMe and mom hope it raises lots of money for the shelter !
We've seen the sketch of Odilia on The Creative cat, but it was especially fun seeing her do the sketch. Thanks for sharing that photo. Purrs and hugs from the kitties at The Cat on My Head, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette.
ReplyDeleteGreat Post!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderfur sketch and a great cause. I guess that support for all wins out over all so we now change our mind about Dad going next year
ReplyDeleteThat is really special. What a sweet girl Odilia is and everyone reported that they fell in love with her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story and a lovely picture!
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