Art Paws Blog

Winners Announced, Schedule Set for Art Paws, Sun July 12, 10am to 5pm at McKinely Arts & Cultural Center Park, Reno

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:59:00 +0000

Woof Woof, You are Under Arrest!

Art Paws is proud to announce that Officer Chris Bare and his canine partner will be conducting a demonstration at Artown's 15th annual Art Paws on Sunday, July 12 at 10:30am.

"We are very happy to participate in this year's Art Paws, : stated Officer Bare.

The full schedule of events for Art Paws looks like this:

10:00am Park Opens for Pet Fun and Art Paws Doggie Bag Give-Away!

“You CAN Help” Pet Food Benefit for Pets for the Homeless, trade cans or bags of food for one free Art Paws Doggie Bag. Art Paws

Voting Begins for The People’s Choice. Your favorite local animal aid organization to win a portion of the proceeds from Art Paws! The two winners of the Underdog Grants, The US Wolf Refuge and the Palomino Valley Pet Rescue will also be on-hand to meet people and share animal rescue ideas.

Information Booth Opens All-Day, on the hour, Raffle of Prizes!

All tickets entered in the second chance Platinum Diamond Bracelet Raffle at 4pm.
Bidding Starts at the Art Paws Silent Auction.

10:30am Canine Contest Registration:
Art Paws Most Pawpular & Best Dressed Categories

Purchase Your Beer Garden Tickets Beer tickets
3/$5.00 – 1 ticket per 4oz. tasting or 3 tickets for a full beer

Commemorative Art Paws Wine Glass Sets for sale,too!

10:30--11:00 Sparks Police K9 Officer Chris Bare Demo

10:45 - Contest Registration Ends

11:00 Canine Contests! With Celebrity Judges and Pup Loving Presenters
Terri Russell – Ch 8 KOLO
Amanda Sanchez – Ch 8 KOLO
Terri Farley –American author Phantom Stallion Series
Tom Jacobs –Animal Life Radio Show

11:00 Canine Contests! Be Creative. Art Paws Prizes!
Art Paws Most Pawpular ~ Show us your pet personality or talent!
Best Dressed ~ Dress up your pup in their finest!

Noon--4pm Beer Garden Opens!

1:00--4:30pm
Agility Tires and Tunnels Bark Area Open, Courtesy of Dog Training by PJ
Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club Demonstrations

2-5pm Live Music! The “Valentine Rodeo Band” and Reno’s “Note Ables”

4pm Silent Auction and Raffle Closes
Drawing for the Platinum Diamond Bracelet People’s Choice Contest Voting Ends

4:30--5pm Pick Up Prizes and Say Your Goodbyes

5pm 15th Annual Art Paws Ends
Announcement of the winner of the 2015 People’s Choice Contest, based on voting at Art Paws.

Art Paws is "putting on the dog!"

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Tue, 26 May 2015 16:22:00 +0000

Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws Delivers 'Pooch Couture'

The highlight at this year's Art Paws will be the pets, "the pooch parade," Executive director Landess Witmer calls it. Fondly referred to as the Doggie Fashion Show, Landess says it may be the main reason to go to Art Paws.

"This is an outside dog show of all and any breed imaginable," boasts Witmer. "And, best of all, these dogs know they are the guest of honor at Art Paws; it IS their day!"

The Art Paws schedule focuses on all things doggie. Perhaps the culmination is the 11am Canine Contests! The Art Paws "Most Pawpular" and "Best Dressed" catagories will award prizes, with celebrity judges and pup loving presenters: Terri Russell – Ch 8 KOLO; Amanda Sanchez – Ch 8 KOLO; and Terri Farley –American author of the Phantom Stallion Series.

This year we are happy to announce a new canine contest celebrity judge Tom Jacobs from The Animal Life Radio Show, 1180AM. The Animal Life is a radio talk show broadcast every other Wednesday at 1pm hosted by Tom Jacobs focusing on all creatures great and small in our community.

Art Paws is an annual Artown event attracting more than 5,000 pets and their people. This event celebrates responsible pet ownership, brings together the network of animal-aid organizations, and raises money for three local pet-related grants, all in a artsy, festival-like environment with concerts, beer tastings, raffles and silent auctions.

"Dogs and animals in general have always been favorite subjects of artists, commented Michelle McHardy, event coordinator of Art Paws. "We thought an animal event featuring artists, pet rescue, and animal-related businesses would be a sure hit."

And best of all, Art Paws is "putting on the dog! Dogs get adopted, money is raised, and a doggone good time is had by all!

Participate in Artown's only bring your dog day--Art Paws! 7/12

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Sat, 16 May 2015 03:21:00 +0000

Art Paws! Thank-A-Sponsor

Join Our Art Paws Crew

Helping the Animals

1 Art Paws at a Time!

Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws

Sunday, July 15, 2015

McKinley Arts and Cultural Center

Sponsors

Aaron Brother's

ART & FRAMING

http://www.aaronbrothers.com/

Albright & Associates, Ltd.

Certified Public Accountants

http://albrightcpas.com/

The Bark House

http://thebarkhouse.us/

The City of Reno

http://www.cityofreno.com/

Dog Training by PJ

http://www.dogtrainingbypj.com/

JetKor

DYNAMIC DESIGN STUDIO

http://www.jetkor.com/

RewCrew Collaborations

All Things Pets with a Wordsmith

http://www.rewcrew.com/

Russell Mace Vacation Homes

http://rmvhomes.net/

Scraps Dog Co.

http://www.scrapsdogcompany.com/

Silver Peak Brewery

A Restaurant That Crafts Beer

http://silverpeakbrewery.com/

Sunshine Pet Care LLC

Professional Loving Care

http://www.sunshinepetcarereno.com/

For details on how you can participate, sponsor, volunteer, or donate to Art Paws, call Landess at 775.560.4242 today!

Are YOU ready for Art Paws 2014??? Here are some of who you will meet...

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:13:00 +0000

Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws\

Sunday July 12, 2015

McKinley Arts & Cultural Center

Keystone/Riverside Drs. Reno

Come Visit These Businesses!

BJ Designs

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

Charlie's Place

Chihuahua Rescue of Truckee Meadows

Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Fur and Feathers Works, LLC

Leaning Dog Stuffies

Nevada French Bulldog Rescue Inc.

Nevada Humane Society

Rock Envy

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo

Sierra Nevada Gems and Minerals

The Dog Park!

Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club

US Wolf Refuge

Washoe County Regional Animal Services

Raise the 'Woof' Art Paws Announces Seven Local Groups Applying for the Underdog Grant 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 01:06:00 +0000

What do these animal-aid groups have in common?

US Wolf Refuge
Shakespeare Animal Fund
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo
Palomino Valley Pet Rescue
Nevada Humane Society
Nevada French Bulldog Rescue
Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Dog Day in the Park

The above local animal rescue groups have serious needs in order to continue their charitable functions. Each group has applied for the Art Paws 2015 Underdog Pet Rescue Grant. These pet rescuers and community foundations all deserve some financial help, but the Underdog Grant will have to narrow it down to two worthy organizations.

Reno’s Art Paws is Artown’s only ‘bring your dog’ event boasts the annual canine carnival that brings thousands of dog lovers and their pets to McKinley Arts & Culture Center Park. Over the past 15 years, the private organizers have donated more than $100,000 back to the pet rescue non-profit community. This year, we will be presenting two separate grants to two well-deserving local (within 75 miles of Reno) groups, from the list above.

In keeping with tradition, one charity/non-profit also will be picked by the popular People’s Choice vote at this year’s July Art Paws event. But for the second year running, two other pet-centric organizations will take home proceeds, as well.

To involve the community, Art Paws Executive Director Landess Witmer wants your help in ‘raising the woof: more money for the animals!’

Landess invites everyone to "Attend Artown’s 15^th Annual Art Paws on Sunday, July 12. You can directly participate in the fundraising that helps animals in our community through the Art Paw silent auctions, hourly raffles, beer garden, and much more. Help us generate funds for these grants!"

All applications are given careful consideration by a special Underdog Committee. Grant beneficiaries will be chosen and announced on June 15, 2015. The period for submitting applications is now CLOSED for this year.

Past awards have been more than $3,000 each. These hardworking pet rescue groups strive to provide pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, wolves, horse, bunnies, etc) the happy, healthy lives they deserve. The 2014 recipients were Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows and Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary (CRCS).

Art Paws Contacts:

Landess Witmer/Executive Director, 775.560.4242 landess@ArtPawsReno.com

Michelle McHardy/Art Paws Coordinator, 775.722.9914 michelle@ArtPawsReno.com

Art Paws Is Awarding Money to Animal Rescue in Our Area!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:36:00 +0000

It’s a bird…it’s a plane…no…IT’S UNDERDOG!

Do you know a local underdog pet rescue group that could use some financial help?

Reno’s Art Paws is Artown’s only ‘bring your dog’ event boasts the annual canine carnival that brings thousands of dog lovers and their pets to McKinley Arts & Culture Center Park.

Over the past 14 years, the private organizers have donated more than $100,000 back to the pet rescue non-profit community. Once again this year, we need your help to present separate grants to two well-deserving local (within 75 miles of Reno) groups.

In keeping with tradition, one charity/non-profit will be picked by the popular People’s Choice vote at this year’s July event. But for the first time ever, two other pet-centric organizations will take home proceeds, as well.

To involve the community, Art Paws Executive Director Landess Witmer wants your help in ‘spreading the money out a little bit more.’

The 2015 grant application is now available. All applications will be given careful consideration, if they are completed and submitted correctly. (See our web site for the actual Underdog Grant Application.)

Past awards have been more than $3,000 each. These hardworking pet rescue groups strive to provide pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, wolves, horse, bunnies, etc) the happy, healthy lives they deserve.

Plan to attend the event on July 12^th, 2015, but grant applications are due by May 15^th, 2015. Grant beneficiaries are chosen by an unrelated event committee and will be announced on June 15, 2015.

Contacts:

Landess Witmer/Executive Director, 775.560.4242 landess@ArtPawsReno.com

Michelle McHardy/Art Paws Coordinator, 775.722.9914 michelle@ArtPawsReno.com

www.ArtPawsReno.com

Art Paw’s Underdog 2014 Grant Recipients

1. Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

CRCS is a 501©3 non-profit organization. They are a recovery center for dogs overcoming trauma such as abuse, neglect, long term confinement, lab testing, and other special cases. Their program provides rescue, recovery, socialization, training, and placement for dogs that shelters and rescue organizations cannot place. Their mission:

"To inspire, educate and motivate the human spirit. To save, nurture and love the canine spirit and to bring the two together to change the way the world views, rescues and places homeless dogs."

Beating The Odds. One Dog At A Time.

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

•Their program is dedicated to the dog that sits in a shelter for a year or longer waiting patiently for someone to come along and say "that's the one I want" only to meet the dog and then say "no thanks."

•They are dedicated to the dog that is unlucky enough to be a product of a puppy mill and live years in a cage, unaware of what it feels like to run free.

•They are dedicated to the dog whose owner isolated her in a yard for years and forgot to socialize her, stimulate her, and offer guidance.

•They are dedicated to the dog that is ill due to environment or age and doesn't have a family or home to call their own.

•They are dedicated to the dog that, because someone forgot to take the time to work with them, ended up in a shelter, adopted then returned, then adopted, then returned.

To learn more about what we do, see our success stories, request a tour, or visit a dog, contact us at 775-313-8621 or CRCSReno@att.net or visit our website at www.CRCSGivesLife.org .

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2. Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows, Inc.

Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows Inc (CRTM) is a Nevada corporation and non-profit organization. CRTM is dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals for the Number Two Euthanized Breed in the United States.

By way of their committed officers, volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, and professional trainers, we seek to match dogs with carefully screened forever homes. CRTM provides education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, adoptions, positive behavior training, socialization and a good nutritional program.

Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows, Inc. (CRTM) is blessed with committed officers and volunteers. Everyone helps with fostering the dogs, transportation, works at adoption events, and provides in-kind (mileage and gas expenses) for home-checks. Additionally, their web page and other social media, fundraising is done in-kind.

CRTM will utilize the funds from the Underdog Grant to potentially increase foster homes through social media, word-of-mouth, PSA’s and adoption event opportunities. They will continue to seek other fundraising endeavors with various raffles upcoming so we will have a "small bank" for any emergencies that may arise.

Additionally, they will make improvements to the small Chi Haven "foster area" by improving the insulation and increasing the yard size for them to play. Funds will also repair the cooler and repair the leak in roof before winter.

To learn more about what we do, play a part in our success stories, safe-house a needy dog, or adopt a pet, contact us at 775-742-7317 pjtrainer@sbcglobal.net or visit http://www.chirescuetruckeemeadows.com

The time to VOTE for your favorite local animal-aid agency at ART PAWS is

Sunday July 12^th, 10am to 5pm.

The People's Choice Winner will be awarded the final one-third of all this year's

Art Paws proceeds!

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws Silent Auction and Hourly Raffles--ASTOUNDING!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:14:00 +0000

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws

Silent Auction starts at 10am

Hourly Raffles, on the hour

from 10am to 5pm

All raffle tickets entered in a drawing

for a DIAMOND BRACELET

at 5pm

Jerry Taylor antiques, vintage linens, artwork, and paintings

John Ascuga’s Nugget FREE Dinner at Gilly’s $25, mailed 5/22

Peppermill Hotel Casino--A two night stay in the towers, plus $100 dining credit

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa— A one night stay in the towers--$100

Boomtown Casino and Hotel—Champagne brunch for two!!!

The Black Bear Diner--Donated (2) $100 gc for dinner for four

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe/Caesar’s Entertainment---Donated $350 value gc

Qdoba-- (2) parties for 10 people

Savvy Boutique—--bracelet and gift certificate

SUP—gave a gift card for soups and more!

Cane’s Community Request System— (2) tailgate certificates for big meals

Wiley.com—$350 bike

Nappa Sonoma—$85 gift certificate for Saturday night pasta dinner for four and a bottle of house wine

Five Guys Burgers and Fries—one $10 gift card

Whispering Vine—Curtis—two bottles, value $24

The Spicy Pickle— $10 gift card

Kimmie’s Candy Company—Donating giant gift basket of candy

Port of Subs—big donation!  10 gift certificates for lunch for two plus

"coupon fans" for 500 doggie bags

Gold Dust West—an Overnight Stay Package valued at $215 from the

Gold Dust West

Christy Cranmer—Diggin It--$65 Diggin It  basket of supplements and

treats

Yogurt Beach— 4 cards worth $26.88 total

Wild West Off Road Racing Series—$400 value, for admission tickets

with total access to the VIP tent

The Patagonia Outlet—$138 in Patagonia premium shirts

The Bead Shop--$15 gift certificate

Cabella’s— Fluffy Dog bed and collar $55 value

Flowers By Patti— (2)  DOZEN ROSES $85 each gift certificates

Deli Towne— Two Gift certificates/tshirts and car washes

Barb Harmon—$45 handmade necklace

Sue Halliburton—3 portrait gift certificates for full portrait sessions

Animal Ark—Animal Ark VIP passes

D Bar M—Handmade leather dog collar

Reno Aces--four in-field tickets

Wendi Dennis—Charisma--(2) $75 facial gift certificates

Labels—$50 gift certificate

Creme--(2) $10 gift cards

Stone House Restaurant—(2) $15 gift certificates and one $50 one

BJ’s Nevada BBQ--$15 gift cert plus bbq sauce

Bobbi Metzker—two $70 stone necklaces, plus a raffle keychain

Traci Bayton—(2) $45 Spa Manicure gift certificates

Polyesters— gave $18 handmade mask

Adlington Eye—a pair of doggie embellished sunglasses, with a basket with goodies

Sierra Feed—$50 Gift card

Cat Kindsfather—four wild mustang prints--$20 each

Nevada Auto Diagnostics— four smog and registration certs,

$28.95 each

 Kimmie’s-- $25 gift certificate

Red Rock Hounds— $250 gift certificate

Rock Sport-- (2) $20 gift certificates for one-day climb and gear

Woody's Grill and Spirits--(2) $25 Woody's gift cards

Rock to Riches--(2) books by Andrew Chapman and Lee Silber

Kings Row Veterinary Hospital--(2) $25 gift certificates and vet books

JAZZ—a Louisiana Restaurant--  (2) $10 Jazz Dollars gift certificates

Western Nevada Supply--a Milwaukee Job Saw Kit, value $50

Goldilocks Jewelry— $500 gift certificate

Great Skin by Cyn—Full Moon Spa Package and Facial Gift certificates

Ari Sizemore--Full Session of equine Assisted Life Coaching gift

certificate for Equusynced

JAZZ—a Louisiana Restaurant-- YES, they gave (2) $10 Jazz Dollars gift certificates
 
Western Nevada Supply-- YES, they gave a Milwaukee Job Saw Kit, value $50
 
Great Skin by Cyn—Full Moon Spa Package & Facial Gift certificates
 
Woody’s Grill and Spirits—(2) $25 gift cards
 
Goldilocks Jewelry--$500 gift certificate


Dancin--$350 gift certificate for an Unlimited Month of Family Dance
 
Spanish Springs Grooming Salon——(2) $50 Full Groom certificates
 
Fur and Feather Works--a gift certificate:  Intro to K9 Nose Work class, 
Value $150.


Chase McKenna, CHt,----one therapeutic hypnotherapy session, $125


Popeyes—five gift cards

More donations are being fetched daily this week! And,

generous support from Art Paws vendors is still being

accepted all the way to Sunday, July 20 at ART PAWS!

My apologies to anyone missed on this list.  We

appreciate your donation very, very much and every

attempt to recognize ALL donors is being made by me!

Putting on the DOG! You can bring a dirty dog to Art Paws this year!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:35:00 +0000

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws

announces on-site Grooming

at this year's Art Paws

Sunday, July 20, 10am to 5pm,

at McKinley Arts and Cultural Park.

The Spanish Springs Grooming Salon will be on hand for pet fluff and buffs at Art Paws! Now your little Rover can look his best at the doggie social of the summer!

The Spanish Springs Grooming Salon is very excited to be the grooming stop at Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws for the several thousand dogs expected this year. There will be Art Paws $5 nail trims and full-service grooming options at Art Paws!

Known for their Grooming Goddesses, this salon truly caters to canines. They offer specials for dogs several times a week, including Senior Dog Day, Handi-Cap Dog day, and Matted Mutt Makeovers. The Spanish Springs Grooming Salon grooming divas love their pets!

A full-service grooming salon, the Spanish Springs Grooming Salon is the original "Spanish Springs Grooming Salon." "Durty dogs done durt cheap!" Owner Elsa Acosta tells us, "No longer on the hill, no more long up hill driveway or long wait at the intersection to make that darn U-turn. We have been at our new location for a year now, and we're loving it!"

The Spanish Springs Grooming Salon promises our Art Paws attendees, "If you don't know how to do it, they'll show you how to 'Wash the Dog!'"

http://www.yelp.com/biz/spanish-springs-grooming-salon-sparks

Record Number of New Artists, Pet Businesses, and Great Food Involved in Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws, Sun July 20

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 06:08:00 +0000

2014 Art Paws Vendors

As of June 15

B J Designs

Boxers and Buddies

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

Chihuahua Rescue of Truckee Meadows

Cynthia Lu for Judge

Dancing Willow Design

Dog Training by PJ

Fetch! Pet Care

For Pets' Sake

From My Hands

Fur and Feathers Works, LLC

Heart's Companion

J & J Italian Ices

Lakeside Animal Hospital

Leaning Dog Stuffies

Like Your Junk

Nevada French Bulldog Rescue Inc.

Nevada Humane Society

Northern Nevada Bulldog Rescue

Northern Nevada Hopes

Paws-4-Love

Pets of the Homeless

Rock Envy

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo

Sam's Club

Scraps

Shakespeare Animal Fund

Spanish Springs Grooming Salon

SPCA of Northern Nevada

The Bark House

The Battle Born Bonanza Jack Russell Terrier Trial

The Dog Park!

The Vintage at South Meadows

Trail Safe Nevada

US Wolf Refuge

Washoe County Regional Animal Services

Holistic care, traditional, and urgent care for small animals on Summit Ridge in Reno

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 13:46:00 +0000

LAKESIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FOUR VETERINARIANS OFFERING MULTIPLE SERVICES

(Reno, NV) – Lakeside Animal Hospital (LAH) recently relocated from their original site on Lakeside Drive to a larger, state-of-the-art facility on Summit Ridge in Reno and now offers seven days a week veterinary care to the community. The staff increased to four full-time veterinarians and seven assistants, and is the only fully equipped veterinary practice in the Reno-Sparks area to offer traditional as well as holistic veterinary care. At LAH their veterinarians bring the best from their advanced training in a wide variety of veterinary medical disciplines to help individuals keep their pet healthy. The facility offers integrative therapies ranging from full conventional diagnostics, surgery, sophisticated dentistry, urgent care internal medicine, and microchipping to alternative and holistic therapies including veterinary acupuncture, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, traditional Chinese veterinary herbal medicine, laser therapy, stem cell therapy, ozone therapy, and food therapy. They also carry a range of high quality foods for your dog or cat.

Appointments can be made by calling 775-827-8866 or by visiting their website at www.LakesideAnimalHospital.com.

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About Lakeside Animal Hospital

Lakeside is located at 4871 Summit Ridge Drive in Reno. Dr. Elisa Bandelin took over the practice in 2008. It is the goal and vision of Lakeside’s staff to broaden the scope of veterinary care for our companion animals and provide clients with additional choices in veterinary care to help heal our four-legged friends.

New Artists, Old Favorites--Highlight Upcoming Art Paws, Sun July 20

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:06:00 +0000

2014 Art Paws Vendors

B J Designs

Boxers and Buddies

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

Chihuahua Rescue of Truckee Meadows

Cynthia Lu for Judge

Dancing Willow Design

Dog Training by PJ

Fetch! Pet Care

For Pets' Sake

Fur and Feathers Works, LLC

Heart's Companion

J & J Italian Ices

Lakeside Animal Hospital

Leaning Dog Stuffies

Like Your Junk

Nevada French Bulldog Rescue Inc.

Nevada Humane Society

Northern Nevada Bulldog Rescue

Northern Nevada Hopes

Paws-4-Love

Pets of the Homeless

Rock Envy

Scraps

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo

Sam's Club

SPCA of Northern Nevada

The Bark House

The Battle Born Bonanza Jack Russell Terrier Trial

The Dog Park!

The Vintage at South Meadows

Trail Safe Nevada

US Wolf Refuge

Washoe County Regional Animal Services

If you want to sign up now to be a vendor or a volunteer at Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws, Sunday, July 20, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno, call Michelle at 775.722.9914 TODAY!

Bark If You Love Artown!!!?!?! "Cheers to the Canines" Fri 6/13 Pet Party at Ben's Lakeside Dr, Reno

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 04:55:00 +0000

Bark if you love Artown!

You ARE INVITED to:

Artown’s 14^th Annual Art Paws Wine Pet Party

Fri, June 13, 4:30 to 7pm

Ben’s Fine Wine & Spirits

3480 Lakeside Drive, Reno

One of the biggest wine, beer, and spirit tastings of the year, this party benefits the animals.

A ten dollar donation at the door gets you the premium tastings, tasty appetizers, from La Cucina Italian Restaurant, and live music.

Fetch a great buy from the Bow Wow Silent Auction while you are there!

Visit www.ArtPawsReno.com for more details and invite your dog-loving friends--Fri June 13th!

All the funds go toward the Art Paws Underdog Grants.

Reno News& Review Article On Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws Draws A Bow Wow Audience!!!! Read This--SHARE this please!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Fri, 16 May 2014 23:18:00 +0000

Dog lady

Landess Witmer

By Sage Leehey

This article was published on 05.15.14.

PHOTO/SAGE LEEHEY

July 20 is the 14th annual Art Paws event. It's tailored to people with pets and is a dog-friendly Artown event. Landess Witmer is the host and has recently added two Underdog Grants to her event. All proceeds from the event are split between the beneficiaries of these two grants and the people's choice award. The application can be found atwww.artpawsreno.com and is due by May 20.
You’ve been doing Art Paws for a while now?
Yes, yes. This will be our 14th year, and it is set for Sunday, July 20. We’re very excited because in our 15th year we have a goal of $15,000 to give back to the community. So that’s going to be a big goal. So we’re trying to rev up to it next year.

What’s your favorite part of Art Paws?
Probably the people’s choice. I think we’re the only event that I know of that you can vote, and your vote helps determine who gets the money. And I think that’s really cool. We’ve done that for many years, and this is the first year that we’ve decided that we’ll award one people’s choice grant from the popular votes at our event and we would award two needy, what we call the Underdog Grant to non-profits that apply online. … I thought it was interesting because I wanted to name this the Underdog Grant, but underdog means different things to different people. If you look it up, it has many different meanings, and one of them is perfect to somebody who is almost disenfranchised. And what we thought is that the people’s choice went for bigger groups, and there are lots of little groups that are doing amazing things. So now two-thirds of all the money from Art Paws will go to the little groups. It will go to two different groups within a 75-mile radius of Reno that help animals, and then we’ll still have the people’s choice.

What prompted that change?
Well, I guess just knowing some really great little groups and wanting to help them but not knowing how to. I am not on the grant committee. Neither is Michelle, our event coordinator. No one that’s affiliated [is], not even one of our volunteers. We have a separate group that’s being set up just for the grant committee. But yeah, I did have some non-profits in mind when I was making this, and I’ve made sure that they get to apply. And it’s the first year. Next year we’ll promote it more and give them more time to do it. But we wanted to not skip this year. It was that important.

How are you determining who gets the grants?
We’re really looking at need. We’re looking at how they’ll actually use the money. And we also have one of our grading categories as which one do you feel the most for, which I think is really cool because they may not be able to put things in words as well as somebody else, but they will be given points on having a great idea and doing good things with their money. Also, one of the things that’s important is do they use volunteers? … Volunteers are extremely valuable, and the more you use, the more your cause or event can grow. So I’d like to remind people that you’re not alone. There’s a lot of good people out there who want to help you. … We’re really looking at new groups, too. It doesn’t have to be a group that’s been doing it for years.

Art Paws Underdog Grant Is Accepting Applications from Local NonProfit Pet Groups--NOW!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Sun, 11 May 2014 05:52:00 +0000

14^th ANNUAL ART PAWS CELEBRATION announcing

the 1^st ANNUAL UNDERDOG GRANT

Event: Sunday, July 20th ~ 10am to 5pm

Location: McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno

www.artpawsreno.com

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RENO, NV –

It’s a bird…it’s a plane…no…IT’S UNDERDOG!

Do you know an Underdog Pet Rescue Group that could use some financial help?

Reno’s Art Paws is Artown’s only ‘bring your dog’ event boasts the annual canine carnival that brings thousands of dog lovers and their pets to McKinley Arts & Culture Center Park. Over the past 14 years, the private organizers have donated more than $100,000 back to the pet rescue non-profit community. This year, we need your help to present separate grants to two well-deserving local (within 75 miles of Reno) groups.

To involve the community, Art Paws Executive Director Landess Witmer wants your help in ‘spreading the money out a little bit more.’

The 2014 inaugural grant application is available. All applications will be given careful consideration, if they are completed correctly.

Past awards have been more than $2,000 each. These hardworking pet rescue groups strive to provide pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, wolves, horse, bunnies, etc) the happy, healthy lives they deserve.

Plan to attend the event in July, but grant applications are due by May 20, 2014. Grant beneficiaries will be chosen by a committee and announced on June 15, 2014.

Contacts:

Landess Witmer/Executive Director, 775.560.4242 landess@ArtPawsReno.com

Michelle McHardy/Art Paws Coordinator, 775.722.9914 michelle@ArtPawsReno.com

www.ArtPawsReno.com

Artown's Biggest Bring Your Dog Day! Get ready...

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:39:00 +0000


            You and Your Dog Are Invited to the

          14^th Annual Art Paws

Sunday, July 20, 2014  *  10am to 5pm

McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive

FREE ADMISSION!

RENO, Nev. – Artown has gone to the dogs!

Come July 20, thousands of revelers and their best friends will trek to Art Paws, Artown’s biggest dog-friendly event, to enjoy food, libations, great live music and a silent auction — and that’s just the two-legged set. The real treat, of course, is for those who loved the car ride.

From portraitists and jewelers to pet psychics, more than 80 unique vendors are coming to the McKinley Arts & Culture Center this year to dote on canine guests. And they’re not the only ones. Celebrity judges will be on hand to judge contests (think “best trick” and “owner lookalike”), and Reno’s many animal lovers can hobnob and relax in each other’s company, too. Even dog-inspired art projects are part of the fun.

A popular free one involves pups’ paw-prints tracked across paper.

“It sounds really silly,” says event host Landess Witmer, who took the helm at Art Paws more than a decade ago, “but it’s absolutely adorable, and people frame this. Sometimes even a tail will get in there. It just celebrates how fun animals are, and how they really are a member of the family to a lot of us.”

As for the stars of the show, “it’s every breed you’ve ever seen,” she says. “They’re all there.”

“We do not have dog fights,” she adds with a chuckle. “We have people battles.”

Actually, that only happened once.  “And it was related to our silent auctions,” Witmer explains, “because our items are too good.”

The 14^th annual “canine carnival” turned sniff-worthy social hour is also a fundraiser; all proceeds go to nonprofits for pets, with one of three beneficiaries to be picked this year by audience vote. In 2013, the US Wolf Refuge, Boxers and Buddies, and Shakespeare Animal Fund were awarded $6,000, thanks to Art Paws.

Art Paws during the month of July is part of the 19th annual Artown festival, July 2014. The month-long summer arts festival features more than 400 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide, with major funding provided by the City of Reno.

Contact: Landess Witmer, Executive Director, 775.560.4242, landess@ArtPawsReno.com

Michelle McHardy, Art Paws Coordinator, 775.722.9914, michelle@ArtPawsReno.com

The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 05:44:00 +0000

MAN’S BEST FRIEND SUPPORTS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

THROUGH BARK FOR LIFE

Dog lovers will bring out their furry friends Sunday, May 4^th, in Sparks to honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to loved ones lost and remember those who are still fighting. The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life event is a noncompetitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

WHO: Dogs large and small, from Great Dane guard dogs to little Chihuahuas lap dogs, dog owners, volunteers, families, individuals, teams, and the American Cancer Society.

WHAT: The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life is a noncompetitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Even though walking might be your canine companion’s favorite thing to do, Bark for Life participants will also enjoy contests, games and demonstrations.

WHERE: Sparks Marina

WHEN: May 4 – registration begins 9am, Walk 10am-1pm

HOW: For more information about Bark for Life in your community,

visit www.relayforlife.org/barkrenosparksnv or call 1-800-227-2345.

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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Look Who's Coming To Art Paws!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 05:51:00 +0000

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws

Is Gearing Up for Greatness!!!!

Vendors Already Committed:

Chihuahua Rescue of Truckee Meadows

Fur and Feathers Works, LLC

Northern Nevada Hopes

Paws-4-Love

For Pets' Sake

US Wolf Refuge

B J Designs

J & J Italian Ices

Boxers and Buddies

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

Fetch! Pet Care

Nevada Humane Society

The Battle Born Bonanza Jack Russell Terrier Trial

Pets of the Homeless

Dancing Willow Design

Leaning Dog Stuffies

Northern Nevada Bulldog Rescue

2014 Sponsors:

Scraps

The Bark House

Dog Training by PJ

Art Paws is Sunday, July 20, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno
775.560.4242

ArtPawsReno.com

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 05:03:00 +0000

Artown’s 14^th Annual Art Paws

Sunday, July 20    *    10am-5pm

McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno

www.ArtPawsReno.com

Vendors to Date: 3/14/2014

Chihuahua Rescue of Truckee Meadows

Fur and Feathers Works, LLC

Northern Nevada Hopes

Paws-4-Love

For Pets' Sake

US Wolf Refuge

B J Designs

J & J Italian Ices

Boxers and Buddies

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary

Fetch! Pet Care

Nevada Humane Society

Sponsors:

L’uva Bella Wine Gallery

Dog Training by PJ

Scraps

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws Pricing

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:28:00 +0000

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws

Sunday, July 20, 2014

10am-5pm

McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno

(at Riverside/Keystone Drives)

Art Paws is a FREE event for the entire family!

As Artown's only bring your dog day, we offer animal art, pet psychics, pet food and treat tastings, dog agility, live music,

and wine & beer tastings, courtesy of L'uva Bella.

We are now accepting a limited number of animal related vendors!

2014 Art Paws Vendor Pricing is:

$75 Non-Profit

$125 Artists

$175 Business

Call Michelle at 775.722.9914 for even more details.

www.artpawsreno.com

See you at Art Paws!

Art Paws Volunteer Party--This Thurs July 18th--Let's Get This Party Started!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:55:00 +0000

Hello Our Dear Art Paws Volunteers and Friends:

Thank you for your interest in helping with Artown's 13^th Annual Art Paws, Sun July 21, 10am to 5pm, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno. With your help, this year promises to be the biggest, best fundraising pet event ever.

Please join us for our annual “Doggie Bag” stuffing event: Thursday July 18^th 6:30-8:30pm at the Bark House, 860 E Greg St., Sparks. We will be discussing Art Paws event activities after the bag stuffing, sponsored by Whole Foods and the Bark House!

Please feel free to share all the information about Art Paws with you friends on FaceBook, Twitter or any other social media!

Like us on Facebook @ Art Paws Reno. If you would like to distribute hard copies our Art Paws poster in your local area retail establishments and social areas, please call Michelle @722-9914 or Landess at 560.4242.

Thank you for your help with Artown's 13th Annual Art Paws!

Sincerely,

Michelle McHardy

and Landess Witmer,

Art Paws Coordiantors and Hosts

Artown's 13th Annual Art Paws is Artown's "Only Bring Your Dog Day!"

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:28:00 +0000

Watch this! A tail-wagging good time.

At Art Paws your pet has FUN! "Pawprint" this date for our canine carnival-like event at this year's art Paws, Sun July 21st, 10am to 5pm, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno, NV.

All the proceeds fetched go to The People's Choice local pet-related non-porfit, as voted on all day at Art Paws on Sun July 21st.

Come enjoy the animal art, pet people, wine and beer tastings, canine contests and demos.

Special guest is Hollywood animal trainer and author Joel Silverman, best known for his television show Good Dog U on Animal Planet and 15 years working with IAMS.

Art Paws also features a free concert by The Smokin' Bulldogs Band!
Accepting donors, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors RIGHT NOW!

Artown's 13th Annual Art Paws, 775-722-9914, 775-560-4242.

ArtPawsReno.com

Don't Miss ALL this fun! Donations, Sponsors, Volunteers, Vendors and more...for Artown's 13th Annual Art Paws

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:06:00 +0000

Art Paws Is Going to the DOGS!!!!!!

Artown’s 13^th annual Art Paws

Sunday, July 21^st, 2013

at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno

Vendors Thus Far:

1. Fur and Feather Works, LLC

2. Mug Studios Custom Pet Portraits

3. Casey D. Sibley Art and Illustration

4. Washoe County Animal Services

5. Animal Rescue Group of Northern Nevada

6. Boxers and Buddies

7. Matthew R. bailey Photography

8. My Nona’s Country Boutique

9. Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada

10. U.S. Wolf Refuge

11. My Heart’s Companion

12. The Dog Park!

13. Mug studios Custom Pet Portraits

14. Personality Plus…the Divas

15. Frankie’s Goldmine

16. The Wild Horse Preservation League

17. Paws 4 Love

Food Courtesy of:

The Mellow Yellow Food Truck

Kenji’s

Mount Mogrit Gourmet

Music by:

The Smokin’ Bulldogs

Photography by:

Pixella Photography and Media

Community Volunteers:

Sarah Kidd & the senior Girl Scout Award Project

Community Sponsors:

Dog Training by PJ * JetKor * L’uva Bella Wine Gallery * Russell Mace Vacation Homes * Flowers by Patti * Michael & Sons Jewelers * Scraps Dog Co., * Camelot Party Rentals * The Bark House

Art Paws is Fetching Donors, Sponsors, Vendors, and Excitement RIGHT NOW!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:54:00 +0000

          Artown's 13^th Annual Art Paws

Sun. July 21

10am--5pm

McKinley Arts & Cultural Center

FREE ADMISSION!

Who Let the Dogs Out!?

Artown’s Only “Bring Your Dog Day”

RENO, NV – Artown’s 13^th Annual Art Paws is the only summer fest focused on your dog!  Pets will frolic along the Truckee River, get their paws read by pet psychics, and admire their own animal art at, Sun July 21, 10am to 5pm. This year’s festival includes a specialty wine tasting, courtesy of l’uva Bella Wine Gallery, the “bone-a-fide beer garden,” pet contests, and live music from Reno’s Smokin Bulldogs Band.

Art Paws is Artown’s “Only Bring Your Dog Day!” Have doggie fun with your best furry friend!  Experience the wind behind their fur. Savor the joy of gourmet everything in the company of friends. Imprint their immortal soul on canvas. Gaze into a crystal ball with the aid of a psychic.   More than 100 local vendors will come together to celebrate all that is canine at Artown’s 13^th Annual Art Paws.

As the only canine-friendly festival in Artown, Art Paws features products and services designed to uplift the canine mind, body, and soul – and help animals in need.  All proceeds from the event will benefit local non-profit pet organizations.   Attendees are invited to vote at Art Paws to determine which three local animal-aid agencies will fetch all this year’s money.

 In 2012, the US Wolf Refuge, Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada, and SPCA of Northern Nevada were granted nearly $10,000.

Artown is one of the nation’s most comprehensive arts and culture festivals, which takes place annually during the entire month of July in Reno, Nevada. In 2012, the festival featured more than 500 events - with over 66 percent offered free to the public - and attracted more than 300,000 people. With more than 160 partners, the month-long festival takes place at venues citywide. Artown receives major funding from the City of Reno, and is sponsored by U.S. Bank, NV Energy, Waste Management, Grand Sierra Resort, JLH Inc., Wild River Grille, KOLO 8 News Now, RGJ Media, KNPB-TV, KTHX-FM, KUNR-FM, with additional support from the Nevada Arts Council.

For more information about Artown’s 13th Annual Art Paws, visit www.ArtPawsReno.com

Or contact: Landess Witmer, Art Paws Host, 775.560.4242, landess@ArtPawsReno.com

Michelle McHardy, Art Paws Coordinator, 775.722.9914, michelle@ArtPawsReno.com

Artown's Art Paws Gives Money to Reno's Only Feline Sanctuary

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:41:00 +0000

At Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada, we are honored to have been selected as one of the Winners of

PetFolio Magazine's 2012 People's Choice Award!

"The grant we received from PetFolio Magazine's ArtPaws Event last summer will be used in two ways.

Half of the funds will be used to provide medical care for our geriatric and disabled residents who live at our Feline Sanctuary. The remaining funds will be used for our Cats in Crisis program. This program helps people in transition who want to keep their cats as part of their family."

"FRONN provides boarding, medical care, grooming, vaccinations, food, litter and other needed services so these cats can stay out of area shelters and return to their families when they get back on their feet."

"We want to thank all of you who voted for us at ArtPaws and PetFolio Magazine for giving us the opportunity to help more cats in need."

As a cat rescue organization at an event mainly for dogs, we are thrilled to receive this grant and will immediately put it to work in our community."

Look for FRONN at THIS YEAR'S Art Paws, Sun., July 21st.

To learn more about FRONN, please visit

www.FRONN.org. ~ Susan Cesarini, Director

Artown is Going to the Dogs! Art Paws, this Sun, 10am to 5pm, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Has Everything Pet!

noreply@blogger.com (Landess) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:41:00 +0000

Even more pet folks are participating at Artown's 12th Annual Art Paws!!!!!!

Meet our newest vendor: Mats 4 Mutts

They have handcrafted mats for your favorite 4-legged friends, whether they be a cat or a dog or anything in between. These mats are highly durable, machine washable and come in a large variety of colors, patterns and sizes.

Mats 4 Mutts products are usually, but not always one of a kind. That is, once someone purchases it off this site it may be gone in that particular pattern or material. However, we have a huge variety of patterns and colors. There will surely be something to please every pet.

extra small bones (xs) 18" x 12"
small bones(s) 22" x 17"
medium bones (m) 29" x 24"
large bones (l) 40" x 28"
extra large bones (xl) 44" x 35"
dog heads 10" x 17"

http://mats4mutts.com/about.html

Check them out and meet our other 70 vendors at Art Paws, this Sun! Call 722-9914 if you need to fetch some answers to your questions about our event!

Art Paws Blog

Winners Announced, Schedule Set for Art Paws, Sun July 12, 10am to 5pm at McKinely Arts & Cultural Center Park, Reno

Art Paws is "putting on the dog!"

Participate in Artown's only bring your dog day--Art Paws! 7/12

Are YOU ready for Art Paws 2014??? Here are some of who you will meet...

Raise the 'Woof' Art Paws Announces Seven Local Groups Applying for the Underdog Grant 2015

Art Paws Is Awarding Money to Animal Rescue in Our Area!

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws Silent Auction and Hourly Raffles--ASTOUNDING!!!

Putting on the DOG! You can bring a dirty dog to Art Paws this year!

Record Number of New Artists, Pet Businesses, and Great Food Involved in Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws, Sun July 20

Holistic care, traditional, and urgent care for small animals on Summit Ridge in Reno

New Artists, Old Favorites--Highlight Upcoming Art Paws, Sun July 20

Bark If You Love Artown!!!?!?! "Cheers to the Canines" Fri 6/13 Pet Party at Ben's Lakeside Dr, Reno

Reno News& Review Article On Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws Draws A Bow Wow Audience!!!! Read This--SHARE this please!

Dog lady

Art Paws Underdog Grant Is Accepting Applications from Local NonProfit Pet Groups--NOW!!!

Artown's Biggest Bring Your Dog Day! Get ready...

The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers

Look Who's Coming To Art Paws!!!

Artown's 14th Annual Art Paws Pricing

Art Paws Volunteer Party--This Thurs July 18th--Let's Get This Party Started!!!!!

Artown's 13th Annual Art Paws is Artown's "Only Bring Your Dog Day!"

Watch this! A tail-wagging good time.

At Art Paws your pet has FUN! "Pawprint" this date for our canine carnival-like event at this year's art Paws, Sun July 21st, 10am to 5pm, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Reno, NV.

All the proceeds fetched go to The People's Choice local pet-related non-porfit, as voted on all day at Art Paws on Sun July 21st.

Come enjoy the animal art, pet people, wine and beer tastings, canine contests and demos.

Special guest is Hollywood animal trainer and author Joel Silverman, best known for his television show Good Dog U on Animal Planet and 15 years working with IAMS.

Art Paws also features a free concert by The Smokin' Bulldogs Band!Accepting donors, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors RIGHT NOW!

Don't Miss ALL this fun! Donations, Sponsors, Volunteers, Vendors and more...for Artown's 13th Annual Art Paws

Art Paws Is Going to the DOGS!!!!!!

Art Paws is Fetching Donors, Sponsors, Vendors, and Excitement RIGHT NOW!

Artown's Art Paws Gives Money to Reno's Only Feline Sanctuary

Artown is Going to the Dogs! Art Paws, this Sun, 10am to 5pm, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Has Everything Pet!

Art Paws also features a free concert by The Smokin' Bulldogs Band!
Accepting donors, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors RIGHT NOW!