The charity that will benefit from the EFA/To Happy Vegans Tombola is...

It's the Year of the Tiger;
The charity that will benefit from the EFA/To Happy Vegans Tombola is;
Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary http://cedrhill.org


"Better to light a candle for one lost animal than to curse the darkness of man's indifference. Saving just one animal won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one animal. Without us, they have no voice. REMEMBER PLEASE, deep inside the heart and soul of every stray is the ultimate desire to be loved."

"Until there are none....rescue one"

C. Kay McElroy, Executive Director of Cedarhill


From http://sharonfosterart.etsy.com, who submitted this charity to benefit;


Over 300 animals claim Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary in Caledonia, MS as their forever home. Kay McElroy started the sanctuary when she rescued her first big cat at age 42. Now 65 , Kay has built a beautiful secluded sanctuary for little cats, big cats, pigs, horses, dogs, wolves and about every animal that you can imagine and some that you probably can't even think of.


Kay has been on dialysis herself for over 18 months and her personal struggles with pain only make her more empathic to the animals that she rescues. Cedarhill is a big lovely place with large open air enclosures. One of my favorite things about Cedarhill is that Kay and her staff provide toys (big toys) for even the tigers. She cares for the animals' overall well-being with items that stimulate their mind and bodies. There are lovely ponds, swing sets, room to roam, and other animal pals for them to live out their lives in safety and peace. Mississippi State University has a veterinary school only about 40 miles away and the soon to be vets get hands on training with the huge variety of animals. This is not a zoo - it is a sanctuary in the truest sense of the word. Local Boy Scouts have built wolf enclosures.


Arthur the pot-bellied pig is one of my favorites. He has no idea that he is a pig. He is quite the character. Please visit him and all the other animals on the Cedarhill website.. http://cedrhill.org


~ Sharon Foster

Q: When is a pig not a pig?

A: When it's a pug!

Hope your holidays where wonderful.
Here are a few things to start your New Year out right!

This little piggie....

Flower Smeller Print by artchiz is an adorable art print from an original oil from Stephanie Chisholm of artchiz.

The image is 8" x 10" on 8-1/2" x 11" and is centered on the paper leaving a white border for framing. Printed on 100% cotton, high quality archival Ultra Premium Semi-Gloss Professional Photo Paper, free of acid and optical brightener, neutral Ph.

Print will be signed and dated on the front.

Thank you Stephanie!

Next, we have a little puggie! (or two)

Sharonfosterart and Portlypug have donated these wonderful items. A limited edition print of a Pug wearing a flowered hat inspired by portlypug. Art is signed and dated on the back. The print is a 5 X 7 but the image is only 4 inches by 4 inches. I made it this size so you could easily find a frame.

And also available in a limited edition ACEO print.
Measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches in size.

Whatever the size, this is a unique and marvelous pug!
Sharon of http://www.sharonfosterart.etsy.com/ is the artist. Inspiration and photo for painting from http://www.portlypug.etsy.com/.

Next we have a postcard sampler from Glittergirlgalleries.

You will receive one of each:

Ostap and Pig: B&W photograph of a Ukrainian man and his pig emerging from a shed.
Myrka: B&W photograph of a Ukrainian village cat sitting on the edge of a bench.
Romchyk: B&W photograph of a young Ukrainian boy with a flower wreath.
Solonkan chicken: a color photograph of a Ukrainian chicken


Be sure to stop by Glittergirlgalleries and see all her photographic and mixed media items.


One piggy for you and one to share!


Loveinvintage has donated these cute Piggy Sakura gift tags.
You will receive a pair of tags with matching pink ribbon. Loveinvintage can also print a custom stamp on these gift tags.



And finally we have Pug Mosaic Snack Feeder by ethelcat. This is an iconic pop-art style mosaic feeder that is sure to please. Glazed ceramic tiles and contrasting black high grade epoxy grout that is easy to clean.

The two stainless steel bowls carry a half pint each of your pet's favorite food, and can be removed for clean up. Weighing in at 20 lbs, it won't travel across the floor as quickly as a stand alone bowl. It is 13" wide, 22" high and 7.5" deep.



Stop by ethelcat's shop for more animal inspired pieces.


These items and dozens more are available at the etsyforanimals shop. Be sure to add us to your favorites!


Have a Safe and Happy New Year!

Even Cow Girls Get the Blues Card by sharonfosterart

The etsyforanimals shop is like an art gallery in miniature, featuring an eclectic range of styles.

In sharonforsterart we have a quirky and witty portrait of cow girls. The card features a print of her painting "Even Cow Girls Get the Blues". The cows are navy blue on a blue background and the girly girls flutter their eyelashes! The card are also embellished by the artist, giving them an extra-special touch.



You can either frame this fun card, or send it in the pristine white envelope that it comes with, (protected by a cellophane sleeve).

Her by-line is "Affordable Art for Fabulous People - that means US, you and me - so check her out and EFA thanks sharonfosterart for her generous contribtutions to etsyforanimals store.

Even Cow Girls Get the Blues Card by sharonfosterart

Even Cow Girls Get the Blues Card by sharonfosterart is a fun card and features a print of one of the artists original paintings of navy blue cows on a blue background. As she says "These girls sport some lovely long lashes". The card is also embellished with further painted decoration by the artist, and is suitable for framing.

Description :- The card is blank on the inside so you can add your own message. Card measures 5 x 7 ins. (12.7 x 17.78 cms). There is a small white border around the print on the center, and the card comes with a white envelope inside a cellophane sleeve.

EFA thanks sharonfosterart for her donation to the EFA cause!

Sharon Foster Art: A Friend of the Animals

Sharon Foster Art is a proud member of Etsy For Animals and has recently become A Friend of the Animals by purchasing an item from the EFA shop. Sharon Foster Art specializes in "Affordable Art for Fabulous People." This artist has been selling her water color paintings since Spring 2006 and has an online gallery at her website.