Chuck Krouse with the picture he painted of Bo the dog for the Grandpaws Initiative.Photo:Courtesy of Draw For Paws
Courtesy of Draw For Paws
Senior dogs waiting to find homes are getting help from a different community of seniors.
Residents ofThe Virginian Senior Living Communityin Fairfax, Virginia, were the first to participate in the Grandpaws Initiative, enthusiastically painting pictures of three elderly dogs fromHomeward Tails, an animal shelter in Fairfax.
George and Page Gilliam with their paintings of Pippa the dog.Courtesy of Draw For Paws
The talented residents carefully worked to highlight each dog’s winning personality and adorable appearance in their portraits and were all smiles while working on the feel-good project.
The three lucky dogs chosen to be the first models for the Grandpaws Initiative were 11-year-old Pippa, a white dog with black markings who loves to be doted on; Bo, a 9-year-old canine who appreciates a short walk and a long snuggle session; and Cali, an 8-year-old relaxed and friendly pooch who loves spending time with kids. All of the dog muses are available for adoption at Homeward Tails.
Hilda Shaffer painting a portrait of Cali the dog.Courtesy of Draw For Paws
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Chwatko died from cancer in 2019, and her supporters, who call themselvesthe scarlysquad, took over Draw for Paws. Today, the project includes over 75 artists who create pet portraits for animal rescue donations. Their work has generated tens of thousands of dollars for shelter animals and has helped Draw for Paws grow even bigger, expanding to include projects like the Grandpaws Initiative.
source: people.com
