Bonesey
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How many dogs?Can anyone tell me how many dogs Rescue Remedies have in to rehome annually? I am hatching a little plan to raise awareness and which will ultimately raise a few funds... Will reveal more later. (this only needs to be an approximation!!)
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xxlynne
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220 -250 per year
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Bonesey
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That many makes me well up  especially when my dogs are lying sunbathing in the garden without a care in the world.
I thought I could do a small canvas of a different rescue dog every day of the week for a year. The project would take a year (I would do one a day but I need to br realistic) These little american canvases I get from the US have space on the back so I can write details of each dog and it's Rescue on the back. I could put an exhibition together to raise awareness , asking for a donation for entry. I would at the end auction them off (I would need to cover some costs here) but 60% could go into the Rescue? I know several auctioneers so could negotiate their fee and I think we could highlight the plight of a dog a week in Rescue being just a tip of the iceberg etc by getting some press coverage.
If I were rich I would do one a day, but needs must and it is my work and sadly work I must. Just would like to contribute!
I did run this past members on DP and discussed doing all different Rescue but the admin would be a nightmare an the proceeds would not go very far! Just kicking some ideas around.
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Tina D
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That sounds like an excellent idea! there are dog magazines etc that would hopefully cover it too, to give it publicity?
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Bonesey
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This is a mini canvas - except I have cropped the bottom off by mistake. They only measure 6" X 4" but I think 53 of them could have an impact?
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xxlynne
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Does he need rescuing?
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Bonesey
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He has been rescued by another rescue but sadly is a bit poorly so currently being cared for until he is better and then will be homed.
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Bonesey
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Oooops!!!  I put every day of the week for a year in my first post - I DO NOT MEAN THAT!!!! I can't work that fast!! I meant one a week for a year - ie: 52 dogs.
Shall I get started - and where do I start - what dog shall I start with? Is it ok to use ones off the site if the photos are ok or should I liaise with one of the mods??? Help!
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reclaimingrebus
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were you intending to do any RR dog, or just those waiting to be homed?
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Bonesey
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Hi there. Just those waiting for a permanent home this time.
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Sharonr - Admin
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Hi there - thanks for the initiative Sam 
I don't know much about art exhibitions and that's very much your world, but if you are going to organise an event to raise rescue awareness and RR's profile then TinaD & I will help you as much as we can - both in spreading the word beforehand across the dog forums, our members, adopters and on the actual day/night.
I guess in choosing the 52 dogs to draw you should perhaps consider a good mix/variety of different colours, sizes, textured coats, characters and breeds so that they are all represented. People don't often realise that sadly you can find any breed you seek in rescue.
I am sure you will have the best eye to identify from the threads which photos give you the better material to work with. It would be nice if we featured some of our longer term rescue dogs and we could highlight at the exhibition the length of time in kennels waiting for forever homes and perhaps even what that cost financially to rescue actually is. Many do not realise how much it truly costs to process a dog through rescue.
We could also put the history of each dog under each picture at the exhibition with the date they arrived in rescue and the date they found their forever home.
Then again ... do you want to highlight the plight of the Staffies alone and make it a campaign for them?!!!!
Please drop me a p.m. if you need further input and I can help you in any way.
Does anyone else have any suggestions?
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karen
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I think a selection of breeds, sizes and colours would be best for this purpose. Perhaps the best way to choose would be to look at the mff gallery - now I am moving way out of my technical comfort zone so someone more knowledgable might need to come in here!
I think the starting point would have to be the best pictures to work from and then work back from there? Presumably if the pictures are in the public domain there is no copyright issue and if any of the chosen ones are dogs that have been rehomed, it would certainly add extra interest in any auction to follow.
Bonesey, this is such a fantastic thing to do - thank you 
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Bonesey
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| Quote: | I think a selection of breeds, sizes and colours would be best for this purpose. Perhaps the best way to choose would be to look at the mff gallery - now I am moving way out of my technical comfort zone so someone more knowledgable might need to come in here!
I think the starting point would have to be the best pictures to work from and then work back from there? Presumably if the pictures are in the public domain there is no copyright issue and if any of the chosen ones are dogs that have been rehomed, it would certainly add extra interest in any auction to follow.
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There are copyright laws on any photograph even in the public domain, you cannot take a photo and publish it elsewhere. However I will not be "copying" these photos - they are for reference only, the composition etc will be my own... I will also have asked permission to use them even for reference as it is polite to do so!! So will need to liaise with the mods. on here. (A very interesting point too - copyright remains with the artist/ or photographer wherever it is displayed)
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Sharonr - Admin
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[quote="Bonesey"] | Quote: | | There are copyright laws on any photograph even in the public domain, you cannot take a photo and publish it elsewhere. However I will not be "copying" these photos - they are for reference only, the composition etc will be my own... I will also have asked permission to use them even for reference as it is polite to do so!! So will need to liaise with the mods. on here. (A very interesting point too - copyright remains with the artist/ or photographer wherever it is displayed) |
That's fine, I am happy to contact the person/s who took the photographs where possible to get their permission to use them and log/track the permissions. Plus I am sure a lot of our walkers would be happy to agree to theirs being used. We also regularly take photos for the dog ads and these can be used.
Sam, you just need to identify the material you want to work from and let me know which photos they are and I let you know when I have the all clear. We should work to get 6 at a times so you are not held up and always have the next one ready to do.
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Tina D
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Fantastic idea and as Sharon said, i am more than happy to help out with whatever is needed.
You can use my Lucie for one of them if you want cos she is very beautiful and is a lovely colour and texture all of her own!! 
(i am a very proud, boastful Mummy but i don't care cos i love her!!! )
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Bonesey
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Ok can I start with the little terrier Chleo "Gatwick 2 years" ? - just reading this thread has makes me boo - I have a lakeland /pattie X and I don't know what it is - she gets ignored. She is sweet and loyal and a bit complicated - she stands patiently whilst the white teriorist is tickled and cuddled but she rarely gets a tickle. Is this Chleo's problem? So sweet yet still to find a home yet would be a loyal friend? Anyway I digress she deserves to have her portrait painted. Can I use the photos Sharon?(bit fuzzy - sorry not a criticism - I'll manage!!) S x
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karen
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Fab choice and will be a very popular one - she is a stunner
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