Art for the Animals

An article just began circulating that talks about this new "Art for the Animals" initiative happening at Riverside County Animal Services in Riverside, California. Of course, the animals, themselves, aren't creating any art, but the people in the area certainly are. The organization is accepting donations of original art from both children and adults that will later be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to improving the living conditions of the animals at the local pet shelter.

Pet shelter conditions are obviously not always optimal, but the people of Riverside value these little animals and want them to be comfortable until they can each find a suitable home. The money facilitate in providing special care for the pets at the shelter, as well as enrichment activities.

The organization is even accepting short films and literary submissions for the auction; none of the art submitted is required to be pet-themed...

...though I'm sure the pets don't mind.

Photo attribution: Eckhart Public Library