Conservation

"Traveling to places like The Galapagos Islands and Kenya, I became aware of the need for funds for conservation efforts in countries that don’t have the resources.  In Galapagos, I saw what happens when ocean pollution goes unchecked when we came upon a mother sea lion trying to rescue her pup, who was unable to breath well because he had a cotton hat rim stuck around his neck. In Kenya, I saw how low the cheetah numbers were as a result of loss of habitat to farming and careless smuggling of cubs to Arabian countries for the purpose of providing status symbols for the wealthy. The more I learn of all the injustices forced upon these helpless creatures, the more determined I am to use my talent and passion for painting to help the cause.

Organizations I help to fund:

 

  • World Wildlife Fund
  • Galapagos Conservancy
  • Cheetah Conservation Fund
  • Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
  • San Francisco Zoological Society
  • Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania
  • Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • English Setter Rescue

Conservation Projects & Causes

Our Neighborhood Fox Cause

In the past few years my husband and I have become aware of the foxes in our neighborhood looking quite mangy. One poor fellow had no hair on his tail and was looking weak. We were very worried that he would not survive the winter, so I talked to a friend who medicates her foxes to keep the mange away. So, we started feeding our fox hard boiled eggs with a small quantity of Ivermectin and some puppy chow or chicken. After about six weeks his tail was almost back to full fluff! We have since been treating the raccoons, who are showing signs of mite infestation as well. It's very...

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