Babe- From the Darkness to the Light

"Adoration"
5" x 7"
oil on linen

I was recently asked if I would take on the challenge of painting
Babe- a longhaired Dachshund who was rescued by
Dachshund Rescue of North America.

It seems she was a breeding dog- and
spent her entire life in a cage in a basement
of a home producing litter after litter of puppies
for her owner to sell.

When her health declined and she no longer could
produce puppies she no longer held value to her owner
and DRNA took her in.

For the first time in her life Babe was able to live in daylight and fresh air.
It took time for her to adjust- and then revel in her newfound life.

Babe has now found a forever home with the foster mother who
taught her to love and trust. Many others are not so lucky.
I painted her to benefit the Dachshund Rescue of North
America Medical fund which desperately needs help
after an influx of dogs in need.

DEO VOLENTE!
Stella Violano
http://smvstudio.com

Indiana and Magic

Indiana is a Rottwieler. He and his buddy, Magic were recently
dumped in a city animal shelter by the family they had known all
of their lives.

They are older dogs and have been hoping that thier family will return for them
but they have not....

Last night I finished up a small study of Indiana (above) titled "The Gift"

Here is his previous study
SOLD


Indiana and Magic are now getting over Kennel Cough. Soon they will be back up for adoption and the clock will begin to tick....

They love tennis balls and to play...

they are very mellow and sweet dogs!

Please consider going and playing ball with them!
They are at the Agoura Animal Shelter
29525 Agoura Rd.
Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 991-0071

THE BOYS JUST FOUND A LOVING FOREVER HOME TOGETHER!!!

HOORRAAYYY!

Sadie- a dog with unforgettable eyes.

Sadie is one of those Dals with dark eyes that can see the depths of the human soul.


Here is her painting-
"Please Let me Love you!"
Oil on linen
5" x 7"

She is a lucky gal- she ended up in a high-kill animal shelter and was labeled as
a 2 year old Dalmatian.

Closer examination showed her to be in fact a senior! When she greets you she is so happy that
her tail spins like a helicopter and she does a happy dance for treats.
But it is her expression- the loving demeanor that immediately captures the heart and makes you wish you had room for yet one more homeless creature in your home.

She was rescued in the nick of time by Save the Dalmatians and Others Canine rescue.
And she resides there in hopes of finding a master to adore.


I painted her while moving to a larger studio. Using any time I could get
I would work the linen- chosing my colors carefully and being certain not to lose the
"Please Let me Love You" look from her face.


Sadie is hoping to find the love she seeks


I have just learned that a wonderful woman is flying down just to see her this weekend!

Dreams may just come true! I will keep you all posted!

Indeed- Sadie has beat all the odds and has found a soul- mate and loving master to adore!

Stella Violano
DEO VOLENTE!

http://smvstudio.com

Captain Jack- The Pirate Dog

February 2005

JACK- Los Angeles County Animal Control

"Captain Jack "

A Painting of a Very Special Dog...

They say every painting has a story to tell- and this one is the story of Jack- and the story is true.

Jack lived in poor conditions with three other sweet and loving pit-bulls.

At some point in his short life he broke his front leg badly. His owners cared enough at that time to take him in to a Veterinarian and have his leg re-set with a metal plate and screws. Unfortunately his treatment and that of his fellow dogs spiraled downward from there.

As his leg was healing it was again horribly shattered. For reasons unknown his owners no longer felt he deserved to be given veterinary care. Without the humane veterinary care he needed his painfully twisted leg fused as his body attempted to heal itself. His suffering was compounded when infection later set in.

To make matters worse he and his fellow dogs became malnourished as meals became scarce- they all quickly lost weight but through all the neglect they still loved people unconditionally.

Some weeks later Animal Control was alerted to the condition of the four dogs and immediatly impounded them- taking them to the Los Angeles County Animal Shelter in Agoura Hills where they were fed and given preliminary medical care. Jack is now comfortable and on antibiotics.

His roomates were soon adopted but Jack's leg is too badly damaged to repair. He desperately needs surgery to amputate his leg so that he can lead a normal life and hopefully be adopted out like his fellow roomates were.

To credit his sweet and loving nature- shortly after his rescue he went to a special Christmas Adoption Clinic and gave out kisses to anyone willing to pay him attention.

He really is a special boy who deserves a chance.

Please consider helping him via donation or bidding on his painting when it is offered for auction.

Thank you for caring!

Please Consider Visiting him or donating to his urgently needed surgery.

He is at the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter in Agoura CA - his impound number is A3263298

The shelter is located at:

29525 Agoura Rd.

Agoura, CA 91301

(818) 991-0071

If you wish to inquire about Jack or his painting please e-mail me.