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For reservations, contact Shirley at Omni Nashville and mention Dog Art to receive a discount. But hurry, rooms sell out fast!
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Be one of the first to see our collection & bid online! Join us Friday, May 1, 6-8pm for our Kick-off Party hosted by our friends, Lexus of Nashville at I-65 and Rosa Parks Blvd.
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There's no charge, but please RSVP to [email protected] and don't forget to mention Dog Art!
If you missed last year's kick-off party, see what you missed here.
If you missed last year's kick-off party, see what you missed here.
www.marathonvillage.com
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Don't miss our exhibition at Marathon Village in Nashville on Saturday, Sep 26! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Marathon Village is a must-see for anyone visiting Nashville. This historic landmark housed the former Marathon Motor Car factory, and the first building was built circa 1881. Today, the space has been renovated into commercial spaces, galleries, and studios. Here you'll find Antique Archeology, the retail space of American Picker Mike Wolfe, a returning artist for Dog Art. Additionally, new Dog Art artists James A. Willis, Leigh Ann Agee, and Maggie Arnold have studios in the space; you'll also find Leigh Ann's Moon Bound Girl retail space here. |
Have you always wanted to visit the sanctuary?
Make plans to attend our open house on Saturday, Oct 17, 1-4pm. Don't miss this opportunity to meet your favorite Old Friends and see our new cabin made possible through Dog Art! Tickets are available here for $25. |
And we have a special surpise this year!
You will have the opportunity to create your own dog art under the guidance of artist Tracy Wisehart-Plaisance at the sanctuary on Saturday, Oct 17, 9am-noon. A limited number of tickets are available here for $100 (includes a small fiberglass dog statue, paint, & brush). You are welcome to bring your own paint & other decorations. For beginnrs or anyone who wants to create their own dog statue! |
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We are so pleased to welcome muralist and author Leigh Ann Agee to Dog Art 2015!
Her book Moon Bound Girl "Melody's Music" is the inspirational tale of a little girl named Melody who discovers she has the power to make big dreams come true.... We are now selling this special Old Friends/Moon Bound Girl poster for just $15.00 plus shipping and 50% of all proceeds will be donated to OFSDS. Buy this special poster now by clicking the link below or visit her store at Marathon Village in Nashville. Check out those red sparkly boots and dog collar (this photo does not do them justice)! Learn more about Leigh Ann and Moon Bound Girl at www.moonboundgirl.com. |
The common saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” holds a negative connotation. Perhaps like society’s degrading attitudes toward aging humans, there is a common dismissiveness toward senior dogs. What we at Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary believe is that maybe the “old dog” doesn’t need new tricks. Just maybe the “old dog” needs someone to love him or her just the way they are.
With that sentiment in mind, we are excited to announce our 2nd Annual “Dog Art For Old Friends” fundraiser. The event will take place on October 16, 2015 at Omni Nashville. Artists have volunteered to design one-of-a-kind dog statues that will be auctioned off at the end of the evening; all proceeds will benefit Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary. The giving spirits and inspired talents of each artist will surely illuminate the beauty and worth of the senior dogs that we serve.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event , click here for more details. Email Karen at [email protected] if you have questions.
For those of you who want to contribute but cannot attend the October 16 benefit, online bidding for the dog statues and most of the silent auction items will be available later in 2015.
With that sentiment in mind, we are excited to announce our 2nd Annual “Dog Art For Old Friends” fundraiser. The event will take place on October 16, 2015 at Omni Nashville. Artists have volunteered to design one-of-a-kind dog statues that will be auctioned off at the end of the evening; all proceeds will benefit Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary. The giving spirits and inspired talents of each artist will surely illuminate the beauty and worth of the senior dogs that we serve.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event , click here for more details. Email Karen at [email protected] if you have questions.
For those of you who want to contribute but cannot attend the October 16 benefit, online bidding for the dog statues and most of the silent auction items will be available later in 2015.
Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary is a Forever Foster Home based Sanctuary in beautiful Mount Juliet TN, generally housing approximately 30-35 senior dogs at the Sanctuary and many more in temporary and Forever Foster Homes. While providing lifetime homes for senior dogs, OFSDS strives to raise awareness of the joys and challenges of living with older dogs. We are an all volunteer run, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. Learn more about us at ofsds.org and like us on Facebook!
Senior dogs, especially those with medical problems or disabilities, face a much greater chance of euthanasia at shelters than younger dogs because it is difficult to find adopters for them due to their shorter additional life expectancy and unknown veterinary costs. Most of these wonderful senior dogs will be able to live happily with a good quality of life if given a chance. They make wonderful companions because they are mature, calm and loving. It is more difficult for them to settle in, and once they do, it is difficult for them to move again. For this reason we strive to find them forever foster or adoptive homes where they can live out their retirement years as a loved family member.
Our mission is to (1) provide a loving home, good food, high quality vet care, compassion and comfort to senior dogs for the remainder of their lives,
(2) build a Forever Foster Home network to enable us to place more senior dogs in loving, home settings for the duration of their lives, (3) provide education on the joys and challenges of caring for aging dogs, and (4) work with other dog rescue groups to promote the adoption of senior dogs.
"We do not concern ourselves with the quantity of time that they have left, rather the quality of the life that we can provide them for that time."
Senior dogs, especially those with medical problems or disabilities, face a much greater chance of euthanasia at shelters than younger dogs because it is difficult to find adopters for them due to their shorter additional life expectancy and unknown veterinary costs. Most of these wonderful senior dogs will be able to live happily with a good quality of life if given a chance. They make wonderful companions because they are mature, calm and loving. It is more difficult for them to settle in, and once they do, it is difficult for them to move again. For this reason we strive to find them forever foster or adoptive homes where they can live out their retirement years as a loved family member.
Our mission is to (1) provide a loving home, good food, high quality vet care, compassion and comfort to senior dogs for the remainder of their lives,
(2) build a Forever Foster Home network to enable us to place more senior dogs in loving, home settings for the duration of their lives, (3) provide education on the joys and challenges of caring for aging dogs, and (4) work with other dog rescue groups to promote the adoption of senior dogs.
"We do not concern ourselves with the quantity of time that they have left, rather the quality of the life that we can provide them for that time."
Please thank and support our special friends:
Omni Nashville
Venue Sponsor |
Lexus of Cool Springs
Kick-off Party Host Exhibition Sponsor |
Marathon Village - Exhibition Sponsor
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Blog
www.iamfriday.me |
www.moonboundgirl.com
by Leigh Ann Agee
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Nashville Arts Magazine
Media Sponsor Event MC |
Jerry Vandiver
Event Entertainer jerryvandiver.com |
Elaina Ryan, Realtor
Re/Max Carriage House 615-566-4897 2014 OLD FRIENDS SPONSOR |
