Local Artist Inspires Corporate Donations to the SPCA

Portrait of Nanny by Wall Wishes

My girlfriend Michelle is an excellent artist. She painted a picture of my Grandmother that truly captured the essence of a remarkable 95 year old life in one 8X12 portrait. That is Michelle's day job; accomplished, talented artist. (www.WallWishes.com/portraits.htm) While paint is drying on another beautiful project, Michelle volunteers her time and love at a local New Jersey animal shelter a few hours a week...


She holds the very important role of socializing the dogs and cats to ease their fear when interacting with humans. It is not an easy voluntary role, as the current economy has left animal shelters overcrowded and under resourced. One cannot help leaving the shelter each visit with a heavy heart. I was so inspired by Michelle's weekly act of selflessness that I simply had to pitch in somehow too.

This is what we at Blue Paw Nation came up with...

• Each month Blue Paw Nation will team up with a local school or business and sponsor a pet shelter donation drive.
• The December, 2009 nonprofit recipient is the Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown, NJ. They are currently sheltering 600 cats and 60 dogs solely fueled by donations.
• Until January 1, 2010 the drop off location is ITM, 213 Highway 35 North, Middletown, NJ. The drop box is located just in the front door of the building marked "SPCA". Building unlocked from 8-6 Monday-Thursday.
• WISH LIST ITEMS ARE: 9 Lives or Fancy Feast Cat Food, Scoopable Litter, Pedigree or Mighty Dog Canned Food, and clean Blankets or Towels
• Out of State donations can be made directly to the SPCA. Visit www.monmouthcountyspca.org for details.

Email any questions to angela@bluepawnation.com, subject line "Monthly Pet Drive"