Saving A Lab A Day

LABRADOR RETRIEVER PAINTINGS SHEILA WEDEGIS

2011-12-08T15:01:00.001-05:00

"MY LITTLE BROTHER "

SOLD

    The relationship between our 6 year old Black Lab Sammy and our newly adopted Chocolate Puppy Ozzie has been amazing to watch. He has taken him under his wing and has been teaching him all things. Only a few are bad. sigh. Counter surfing is frowned upon here.
     This is Golden Open Acrylic on RayMar 6" x 8" canvas board. We adopted Ozzie from Labs4Rescue so
25% of this sale will go to this rescue..

            $125.00

LABRADOR RETRIEVER PAINTINGS SHEILA WEDEGIS

2011-11-03T10:02:00.000-04:00

"MY FOREVER HOME"

We recently were privileged and lucky enough to adopt a new Chocolate Puppy from Labs4Rescue. The people I talked with and worked with in this journey were incredible and I know will be life long friends.

This is our Ozzie, 10 weeks, and the first painting of him. We have had him just 6 days and he has become a loving part of our family. Sophie,our oldest lab, likes him, but Sammy, our 6 year old loves him and Ozzie adores him.

This painting is a 10" x 8" Golden Open Acrylic artwork and will be framed. 25% of the sale will be of course going to Labs4Rescue!!

Thank you for helping to save a Lab today..Oh wait....WE DID!!!! :-)

$425.00 FREE SHIPPING 25% will go to LABS4RESCUE

SHEILA M.WEDEGIS ARTIST,PALM BAY. FLORIDA 32907

sophie@palm-spirit.com

LABRADOR RETRIEVER ACRYLIC ART by SHEILA WEDEGIS Stage 1

2011-10-19T17:38:00.000-04:00

Fergus sent us a new chocolate Boy . We are in the process of adopting him from Labs4Rescue and we are so excited. I knew the short version of how our soon to be Ozzie and his siblings were dropped at a shelter but now as I chat with his Foster Mum, I'm finding out more. I hope she doesn't mind me putting this in but it so needs to be heard. This is just one example of cruelty, the only word I can think of. So many other Lab Rescues and dog rescues, face similar stories.

The following is excerpts from her email.

"Another Labs4Rescue volunteer and I saw them at the shelter the day they were dumped there. They were so pitiful and sick looking. They were covered with scabs all over, and the yellow one I have now had an abscess on his head. I could clearly see that they were crawling with fleas. I'm telling you, I was absolutely horrified. The fleas on the yellow babies were the most apparent. Just on the flank of one of those guys, I could see probably 30 - 40 fleas crawling all over. We knew we would pull those babies, but I didn't want them sitting in the shelter covered in all those fleas until we could get them, so I went to the vet's office and bought 7 capstar tablets that I took back to the shelter for them to give to the puppies. I was so worried they would die from anemia.......the vet said they were just full of worms - every kind. They were wormed there and were sent home with additional worming medicine. "

Ozzie's foster Mum went on to tell me how sick our Ozzie had been and she hand fed him boiled rice and shredded chicken so that he would get food into him and gain some strength.

The 16 x 20 beginning painting above is from a photo she took at the shelter. The eyes of the pups spoke volumes to me. So, you will see daily updates of the painting and when finished I will be offering it with 100% of the proceeds going to Labs4Rescue.

Remember to spay and neuter your pets. Give to your local shelters so they can help save lives. And thank the volunteers who bring these sweetys into their homes so they have a chance to find their forever homes.

Thank you Kristi!!!!!!

FERGUS AND A NEW BOOK BY SHEILA M.WEDEGIS

2011-09-09T09:40:00.001-04:00

I WAS SICK AND NOW I'M NOT

Our Chocolate Lab Fergus went to the Bridge this past Tuesday after a two month roller coaster bout with a brain tumor. It came silently and sudden.

I spent nights on an inflatable mattress with him sleeping, then the couch with him on a chaise beside me. He hated the crate and he would walk in a circle til exhausted, or I was. Now I think, as I did then, what a wonderful gift for me to share that with him. Hearing him give a huge sigh when he knew he was safe and relaxed then rubbing his head til he slept.

In my grieving I did this simple book. Please take a peek. Proceeds from the sale, all of it will be going to Animal Medical Clinic in my home Palm Bay. I started the Emergency fund after our Sammy had emergency surgery thinking how many people have emergency's with their pets they can't afford.

Little did I know that I would be the first recipient when Fergus had to spend three days in intensive care. Now my goal is to replace the funds and raise more.

Watch your dog for signs and have them checked.. Fergus slowed a bit. He was almost 11 so we thought a natural thing like our older Sophie. He had a slight limp at times and his toe would drag. He didn't do a sit which he was meticulous at. I made an appointment to see if he had hip dysplaysia or arthritis.

From there it came on like gang busters. .He did look like he was recovering and it hit again.

This book is in his honor.

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2469154

Thanks, Sheila

LABRADOR RETRIEVER WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS SHEILA WEDEGIS Scotland Labraventure

2011-06-24T11:12:00.001-04:00

"Come On..Let's Goooo!"

SOLD

When we went to Scotland we took oddles of pictures. Besides my sheep and coos, We actually saw Labradors. This 8" square watercolor is from one of those reference photos.

They were flying across the field laughing, (I'm sure they were) and playing.

20% from the sale of this art will go to help Labrador Rescue Scotland.

It will be matted to a 12" x 12" square format ready to pop right into a frame.

$130.00 with Free Shipping

LABRADOR RETRIEVER ACRYLIC ART by SHEILA WEDEGIS

2011-05-27T10:19:00.000-04:00

"SNOW BOY"

After re-painting this image after maybe after 5-6 years for a resolution issue on Fine Art America, I decided this morning to offer it or half the price a 16 x 20 painting would be now. My next dilemma was to choose a Lab Rescue for percentage to go to.

A 16 x 20 sells for 960.00 but for this painting it will be offered for 425.00 with 50% going to the Lab rescue. Free Shipping.

To be honest I struggle daily to make a living as a professional artist but I know medical bills and food alone for Labs waiting to be re-homed can be astronomical. My Labs have a forever home but so many don't. Let's try and help sve a Lab today!!

Thanks, Sheila

sophie@palm-spirit.com

If you want go to Fine Art America

and you can purchase a print with 50% of that going to LRR Oklahoma.

$425.00 free shipping 16" x 20" Golden Open Acrylics

LABRADOR RETRIEVER ACRYLIC ART by SHEILA WEDEGIS

2011-04-03T18:13:00.001-04:00

DARCY THE FACE OF LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE SCOTLAND

from the photo by Martina Cross Photographs

I did this painting with Golden Open Acrylics and will be a gift for Carolyne L.Poulton in Caithness, Scotland. We are arriving there May 9th after spending a night in Loch Ness.

Carolyne, along with Cathy Mathews run this Rescue. Carolyne , pretty much on her own, with the help of fantastic fosters in her area. She re-homes Labs through Scotland. Recently we became sponsors for two Chocolate Labs that were mother and daughter and needed surgery and medical care. they were in terrible shape. Carolyne used her own money from her birthday to care for these sweet dogs.

My hope is to raise money to help these and others in Carolyne's care.

If you care to help please go toSheila Wedegis Fine Art America

where you will find cards, prints on canvas and on paper of this image.

100% of all purchases will go to Carolyne's Lab Rescue.

Thank you all from the bottom of my Labby heart for helping to Save A Lab Today!!

Sheila

LABR ADOR RETRIEVER ART SHEILA WEDEGIS FINISHED COMMISSION

2011-04-03T13:18:00.000-04:00

This is Ozzie. A proud boy living here in Florida and loves pine cones.

A percentage of this commission went to the Emergency fund at our local Animal Clinic. If you would like a portrait done please contact me at sophie@palm-spirit.com. A percentage of your commission price will go to your Lab Rescue or animal rescue.

Thanks, Sheila

LABRADOR RETRIEVER WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS SHEILA WEDEGIS

2011-03-21T11:30:00.001-04:00

"Marshes"

11.5" x 7" image size

I loved painting this watercolor of the Yellow Lab. Standing,watching. Do you think a tennis ball or a bird. ? If it were my Sammy it would be both!!

I'm thrilled to have on board a Rescue from my "home land"! Labrador Retriever Rescue ! This organization serves New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine as well as Massachusetts.

This watercolor is painted on 300lb Arches watercolor paper and will be matted and backed with acid free materials. Thank you helping to Save a Lab today!!

$245.00 plus S&H

20% of the sale will go to LRR

SHEILA WEDEGIS PALM BAY, FlORIDA

sophie@palm-spirit.com

http://www.labradoretrieverart.com

THE GREAT LABRAVENTURE MAY, 2011 LABRADOR RESCUE OF SCOTLAND

2011-02-22T10:56:00.001-05:00

The Great Labraventure

We have been invited by Carolyne Linda Poulton to come to the Scottish Highlands. Recently I auctioned a painting to help their Lab Rescue. Labrador Retriever Rescue Scotland.

A few years ago we did the Great Alaskan Adventure, painting,blogs, photos of our trip with people receiving fun stuff. It was a great success. This time we are offering two different packages with a percentage of the package you choose going to the Rescue. When we arrive an American Gun Dog dinner will be done where we shall be the guests. Perfect timing.

So please check out our web site for the Labraventure and see what we are offering. Thank you for helping to save a Lab today!!

Warmly, Sheila

LABRADOR RETRIEVER WATERCOLOR ART by SHEILA WEDEGIS

2011-02-08T18:17:00.001-05:00

"SHHHHH!!!"

A real tired Lab!

I really loved painting this. A white dog...on white paper. Hmmm. There are so many colors in white it's actually exciting to paint this colored Lab. he is washed with blues, a touch of pink and orange. I don't use black when I paint so I mix a pthalo blue and a crimson red to get the darkness I need.

This watercolor is painted on 300lb Arches watercolor paper and the image size is 12" x 8" .

30 % from the sale of this watercolor is going to The Lab Rescue LRCP . A beautiful watercolor and helping to save a Lab today!!!

$295.00 plus S&H

Have You Seen This Painting

2011-02-01T08:58:00.000-05:00

Someone decided, between Palm Bay, Florida,U.S.A. and Shropshere,U.K. ,that they needed this painting more. It was taken from a heavy tube, covered with duct tape. The tube was re-wrapped and delivered empty.

Was it someone on the US side? The Uk side? I do not know.

The painting is signed so it can be Googled. If someone does this they will find me here.

I could only imagine someone thinking, Monet, Cezanne, to open and see a huge Chocolate Lab face staring at them. That made me chuckle, but then, did someone throw it away?

If you are someone, please send it back anonymously. Painting is my life and painting Labs is my soul.

1848 Ardmore Street NE

Palm Bay, Florida 32907

No questions asked.

LABRADOR RETRIEVER WATERCOLOR ART BY SHEILA WEDEGIS

2010-11-13T16:42:00.002-05:00

NOT FOR SALE AT

THIS TIME

I have recently entered this watercolor into the ART SHOW at the DOG SHOW. 2011

I will keep you informed if and when ( ;-) ) it gets into the competition!!

My first watercolor for Saving A Lab A Day. My friend Ray posts pictures from the picnic held by Heart of Texas Lab Rescue in Austin. He knows I "steal" them for reference and I always loved this one.

I have been lucky here with the three Labs after going in the pool. They finally know and understand the word "shake" and will do it before they come in the house. I try and get them to do more than one shake but I'm happy with one.

This painting of the shaking ,soaking wet Lab is 10" x 8" on 300lb Fabriano watercolor paper. I have matted and framed it in a 3" wide black frame and it measures all over to 19.5" x 16.5"

30% from the sale of this framed watercolor painting will go to HotLab Rescue of Austin to help with their saved Labs!

Thanks for helping to save a Lab today!

$425.00 plus S&H

YELLOW LAB ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING BY SHEILA WEDEGIS FOR LAB RESCUE, OK

2010-10-02T15:57:00.001-04:00

Beautiful Yellow Lab with that infamous tennis ball. Can they ever be without them?? I doubt it! Our Sammy chews his non-stop, sleeps with it and wakes you up with it in his mouth. Needless to say we do not touch this ball do to the "ookies" as we call them. Sometimes it is dropped in our laps. "Ewwwww, take it back Sammy!!!" is the saying and thankfully he does to chew it some more and REALLY get it ookie.

This oil is painted on 12" x 9" gessoed masonite board. 40% of the proceeds from the sale will go help the Labs at Lab Rescue of Oklahoma! Won't you concider helping a Lab today? :-)

Thanks for coming by and checking out my artwork for Lab rescues! I am grateful for you all!

$350.00 plus S&H

LABRADOR RETRIEVER ART BY SHEILA WEDEGIS FOR LAB RESCUE, CINCINNATI

2010-09-23T17:38:00.002-04:00

Not For Sale at This Time..It has been excepted to the Art Show at The Dog Show 2011

If it sells there a portion will still go to this Rescue! Keep your fingers crossed!!!

Shhhh...he's sleeping. But are those two eyes really closed?? Labs have a way of snoozin' with one eye open so they don't miss a thing.

My model is our Fergus who turned 10 yesterday! You would never know it though. Put a tennis ball into the mix and he goes non stop.

This oil painting is 10" x 8" on acid free masonite hard panel. It fits beautifuly into a frame or lean it against a mantel wall, or a bookshelf. So many ways to add art to your home.

30% of the proceeds will go to Lab Rescue of Cincinnati. Thank you for helping to save a Lab today!

LABRADOR RETRIEVER ART by SHEILA WEDEGIS "PAYING IT FORWARD"

2010-09-17T08:27:00.001-04:00

I think you all know the story of our Sammy eating a corn cob. If I hadn't been an artist and wasn't able to offer an incredible deal for a portrait to people, Sammy would have died.

So many people are in this financial positon that an emergency with their pet would just put them over the edge. So many have had to choose to give their pets to a rescue for treatment.

So. I thought, what if a vets office had some sort of fund to help those pets. With that in mind I'm starting the Sammy's Helping Emegency Fund and starting at our own Animal Medical Clinic here in Palm Bay, Fl!

This oil painting of a Lab having the time of his life jumping the waves is 10" x 8" on masonite panel.
30% of the proceeds will go to this fund. As time goes on we'll be doing 50% to 100% of the proceeds. Dr. Thompson at the clinic, and savior of Sammy, knows of this.

At some point I'd like to extend this to other Clinics and maybe recruit other artists to join in this venture.
Thanks for helping to Save someones pet today!!
To purchase this painting please go to : http://www.sheilawedegis.blogspot.com/

LABRADOR RETRIEVER ART NEW WEBSITE

2010-09-11T14:46:00.000-04:00

Woohooo. We did it and in record time. It has been about 8 years maybe since I redisigned the site. Roger, my husband is a programmer so his help was of course incredible. Please take a peek and let me know what your thoughts are.

Thanks, Sheila

http://www.labradorretrieverart.com/

Labrador Retriever Art Sophie's Friend Blue by Sheila Wedegis

2010-09-09T17:15:00.000-04:00

Who said cats can't help Lab Rescues!! This is our cat ,"Blue KittyKitty" Better known as just Blue! Blue and Sophie get along fine. They are friends. Fergus is tolerated, but Sammy is a known enemy. So when they are ll out back Blue climbs up on top of our pool screen house and lay there watching. he squishes his face on the screen and will stay there forever it seems.

"The Watcher" is oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8" x 1". The sides are painted so it's ready to hang or frame. If you would like it framed I can also do that beautifully for you.

25% of the sale of this piece will go to Lab rescue of Oklahoma!

$280.00 plus S&H

Labrador Retriever Art Red Couch Black Lab by Sheila Wedegis

2010-09-08T15:20:00.004-04:00

The light was coming in through the windows as Sophie was laying there this morning. I had to do a painting. The color of the couch was hitting her face and her paws. I did the piece with the paw being the focal point. Most of the time that's what I am seeing , one paw close to my face at night or even on the couch. . Just an image of beauty.

This oil painting of a Black Labrador Retriever is 10" x 8" x1" on stretched canvas. 25% of the sale will go directly to Labradors and Friends in San Diego, Ca. The sides are painted so it can be hung as is but would also be beautiful in a frame.

Thanks for helping to save a Lab today!!!

$280.00 plus S&H

Chocolate Puppy Discovers The World Labrador Retriever Art

2010-08-17T15:08:00.001-04:00

How pups love to play and discover the world. This new Labbie just found grass and sticks.
Oil on stretched canvas 10" x 8" 30% of the sale will go to help this sweet baby at Heart of Texas Lab Rescue!

$280.00 plus S&H

The Kiss..The Master Series with Lab

2010-06-23T19:02:00.001-04:00

"The Kiss" Francesco Hayez (February 10, 1791 – December 21, 1882) was an Italian painter, the leading artist of Romanticism in mid-19th-century Milan, renowned for his grand historical paintings, political allegories and exceptionally fine portraits. This piece was painted in 1859 and if he had a Lab, that's where he would have sat.

This piece is oil on stretched canvas 10 x 8 inches. The original is slightly more muted but I took artistic liscense and had fun.

30% from the sale of this painting will go to Lab Rescue, Cincinnati. Thank you for help9ing to save a Lab today.

$280.00

Beautiful Framed Mixed Media Yellow Lab

2010-06-10T10:41:00.002-04:00

I have been drawing in Graphite recently. It's relaxing and I actually do it sitting in bed with the Labs at night. When I completed this piece I wondered what it would be like with a little color added. I am offering mixed media portraits, framed and matted, so please contact me for information.

This Mixed Media Drawing is overall 15" x 18" with an image size of 8" x 10". Sprayed with UV protectorant.

$225.00 plus shipping with 30% of the sale going to Heart of Texas Lab Rescue in Austin, Texas Thank you for helping to save a Lab today!

Monet In Rouen With A Black Lab Redo

2010-05-28T18:44:00.003-04:00

I had so much fun doing this piece. Wonderful colors and light in this piece and I really had to focus to recreate somewhat Monet's Cathedral at Rouen. He painted this Cathedral several times at different times of day and each piece is just wonderful. Of course the Lab is in this painting. Wouldn't you agree that all paintings look better with a Lab in it? The Lab is painted with the same palette that was used for the Cathedral. Yes, I did change the painting abit. It6 had been on my mind that the poor Lab was hardly seen. I dreamt about it, tossed and turned about it and today put in a different Lab. Hope you like it!

The painting is 10" x 8" x 1" on stretched canvas and painted on all sides so it's ready to hang.

30% from the sale of this painting will be going to Lab Rescue Oklahoma.

$280.00

Holy Cow Potter!!

2010-05-07T19:15:00.004-04:00

SOLD

That's what I was saying as I was painting this piece. Good thing I love Labs and Cows. This fit the bill totally. I did however add the Lab!

This is Paulus Potter's "Young Bull" I loved the challenge of this piece. It is a longer piece originally but I got the essentials. He was 22 when he painted this in 1647 and was known for his paintings of animals. A fantastic piece.

This painting is oil on stretched canvas 10" x 8" and 35% of the sale will go to Brookline Lab Rescue, PA. Thanks for helping to Save a Lab today!

Was I Bonnard??

2010-05-05T15:27:00.003-04:00

Could I have been?? I know he painted one Lab in his piece, "The Red Checkered Tablecloth" . So, I decided to repaint my impression of "The Red Checkered Tablecloth" with two Labs and myself as the central figure. Pierrre was alittle more careful about his checks whereas I was ready to scream counting and getting the red pattern with blues and violets. So I will say mine area bit more Impressionistic!

This piece is oil on stretched canvas, 12" x 12" x 1"

40% of the sale will go to Lab Rescue, San Diego ,California Thanks for Helping to Save a Lab Today!

Painting With Pierre

2010-04-21T15:13:00.005-04:00

SOLD

I have been doing a Series called The Masters. I feel all art looks better with a Lab in it so this is Pierre Bonnards "The Open Window" with Lab. It's oil on stretched canvas and measures 14" x 11".
As I was looking through my Bonnard's work I came across a picture called "The Red Checkered Tablecloth" . To my amazement...there is a Lab in it.!! I have been going around thinking I am channeling Bonnard!!

40% from the sale of this painting will go to the Lab Rescue of Cinncinati. Thanks for helping to save a Lab today!!

CJ from Labrador and Friends, San Diego

2010-03-25T15:58:00.003-04:00

"Here is CJ, a sweet boy who was an unfortunate victim of the economy. His family surrendered him to us when they lost their home due to foreclosure. CJ has terribly ear infections that his family was sadly unable to afford to take care of and they faced the sad conclusion that CJ would be better off in rescue. His previous family misses him terribly but are comforted by the fact that CJ now has a new comfortable and happy home with a clean bill of health."

I enjoyed painting CJ. You can feel his sweet energy! This painting is oil on 10" x 8" stretched canvas. 40% percent from the sale of this art will go to help Labrador and Friends. Thanks for helping to save a Lab today, or any dog that needs a forever home.

"Let's Play"

2010-03-13T17:06:00.003-05:00

Ok..this is a very special painting for me. I'll do the whole story on http://sheilawedegis.blogspot.com/

Today's piece is going for Labradors and Friends in San Diego. Oh yes..you know this pose. It's play time. That arm over the head and the "look". They'll wrestle like thgis for a bit making the growl noise then jump up, finally turning into a catch me quick around the house then out hopefully to the back yard. Just a day in the life!!!

This piece is 10 x 8 x 1 , oil on stretcherd canvas. The background was permanent green and then glazed with a "no color" of white and pale yellow.

40% of the sale will be going to Labradors and Friends!! Thank you for helping to Save a Lab today!

"Diving In"

2010-03-06T16:13:00.005-05:00

SOLD

Oh splashing into the water..a little bit of heaven..especially if there's a tennis ball to be retrieved! Is that a smile on his face??

This is 8" x 8" oil on stretched canvas. 40% of this sale will go to Brookline Lab rescue in Pa.

Sides are painted so can be hung as is.

Thanks for helping to save a Lab today!! Sheila

$224.00

"Play Time"

2010-02-23T17:08:00.004-05:00

SOLD

to a Collector. Thank you. Remember my Collectors recieve now 20% discount.

Well this Chocolate Boy can't decide whether to playwith the stick or the ball. Hmmm..probably both.

This oil on stretched canvas is 6" x 6" x 1". The 35% from the sale of this piece will go to Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P. Thank you helping to Save a Lab today. Sheila

$175.00

"Quiet Moment" For Lab Rescue of Oklahoma

2010-02-14T15:46:00.003-05:00

"Quiet Moment" . Usually in the afternoon, Sam and me cuddled on the couch together. I know he's resting up so he can run amok at 5pm when Roger comes home. He steala pots and pans, Licks compulsively , chews non stop on tennis balls and takes up half the bed on my side. These are the moments I treasue.

6" x 6" oil on stretched Canvas. $150.00 with 25% of sale going to the Lab Rescue of Oklahoma.

Sweet Pals

2010-02-11T17:13:00.004-05:00

SOLD to a Collector!! Thank you!!

Oh look at these sweet Pals!!! This painting was a joy to do. It;s oil on 8" x 8" x 1" on stretched canvas and 40% of the sale will go to Lab Rescue of Cinncinati. The organization has just joined our Help Save a Lab a day list. We welcome them.

This painting can be framed or hung as is since I have painted the sides!

2010 First Painting for Lab Rescue

2010-01-16T17:09:00.004-05:00

SOLD

"I Love You" How can you not love this painting.The love in that Puppy's eyes. Or...is it devilishness!!! Hmmm.
THis painting is oil on 6" x 6" x 1" stretched canvas. 20% of the sale will go to Rudy's Rescue in upstate NY.

The Story Of The Flying Painting

2009-11-01T11:21:00.002-05:00

10% of the sale will go to Lab Rescuers, CA
Well if you have been on my web site you know I have this as SOLD but offer Giclee's. It's Comfortable Love. The center painting for alot of my shows.
About a year ago maybe I did an outdoor dog show where other vendors/artists were showing their work. Friends that I went with were also showing in this event.
The day was so slow it was almost unbearable but we smiled and had fun amoung ourselves. Then the wind came. Out of no where, ah Florida, it hit the 40 x40 painting and the whole display started to fall. My friends say I went into slow motion leaping for the painting, I tripped over something and now was airborne. Comfortable Love and me!! The canvas hit the corner of my painting box and put a "T" shapped cut in the canvas, I landed on top of the whole display with knees and arms scrapped... Needless to say we packed up the truck and headed home, only to find I had Red oil paint on my hand and it got on my firends seats. (He did get it off) They also re-enacted the slow-mo event quite often after that since they never saw anyone and a huge painting in air before!! LOL.
I couldn't even look at the painting til a few days ago. My husband Roger has found he has serious heart damage plus blockage and will be having stints put in. I know he will be fine but if by any chance he has to leave his job I'm the breadwinner. I'm trained in Art so I need to be more business like. (Oh no I have to get organized..LOL..a Pisces with ADHD..LOL..)
I'm listing this piece, 40 " X 40" for $1200.00 or best offer on Ebay. If you are intersted in this painting please email me or search for sophie316 on ebay. It is oil on Gallerywrap and offered way below the original price. I will concider any offer. Free shipping for anything over $600.00.
Thank you...and Prayers will be accepted also. Warmly, Sheila sophie@palm-spirit.com

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2009-10-28T07:41:00.000-04:00

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Ray and Shaq

2009-10-20T10:21:00.004-04:00

This is our dear friend Ray and his beloved Shaq. Mr. Shaq as we refered to him. He was a regular visitor and Sophie's boyfriend, and she doesn't take to male Labs. Her eyes sparkled when he came through the door. The largest, tallest Lab I ever met, gentle, sweet, a champion field trial dog and now 16 years old. Shaq went to the Rainbow Brige this morning.
Shaq was the subject of many of my Lab paintings. His face was beautiful. I'm attaching Ray's Obituary that he posted on HotLab Rescue awhile ago. He will be in our hearts also. Our sweet Shaq.

Shaq Obituary

Dear Friends of Shaq,

It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that Shaq, my best friend over the last 16 years, has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. He joins my beloved Shasta, Zoe and Nanda waiting for me to join them.

Over the past few days Shaq had trouble lying down and it was clearly painful for him to get down. He had more trouble with his balance and would run into things. Rather then prolong the agony I decided to do what I hope others will do for me one day and help him over the rainbow bridge.

Shaq was born in Montana, He lived an amazing life having been a champion field trial and big air dog. He traveled everywhere with me, including each time I went home to Montana. He loved going to Montana, when we would go over Bozeman Pass he would perk up and get excited. He also loved visiting the cabin in Polaris. Here is a link to his stories. www.shaqtails.blogspot.com

I have known that this day was coming. I had hoped that he could last until after the upcoming Heart of Texas Lab Rescue Fundraiser at The Fairmount Hotel on Nov 7th and make an appearance. But it was not to be. So many were looking forward to seeing him.

I have many wonderful paintings and pictures of my dear Shaq to remember him by. He will live forever in my heart. I will always remember the days he and Shasta would spend swimming at Red Bud Isle.

If you could make a donation to Heart of Texas Lab Rescue in his name he would appreciate it. www.hotlabrescue.org.

Goodbye Dear Friend

Please Meet Royal

2009-10-15T16:57:00.003-04:00

Meet Royal:

On July 25th a young black Labrador was picked up by Animal Control in San Bernardino. He was taken to the shelter hoping his family would come and get him. Sadly they never came, but Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue did and we pulled him. I know this story sounds all too familiar, but for Royal it truly was life saving. You see Royal had been hit by a car. His rear legs were paralyzed, hip was dislocated, he was emaciated and had cuts all over his body. Even with all of this he was happy to see the rescue ladies and gave kisses the whole time.

Royal was taken to the vet immediately, the initial assessment wasn’t good. Royal wasn’t moving his rear legs, he couldn’t stand and he didn’t have control of his bodily functions. X-rays didn’t show anything definitive and it was suggested he should be euthanized. Thankfully, for Royal, the volunteer (now his foster mom) who transported him to the vet wasn’t ready to give up; you see Royal could wag his tail; that was a sign!

Royal was put on steroid therapy and was picked up by his foster mom to see if he could regain some mobility in his rear, if he could then we would get him the surgery he needed to repair his hip. After 2 days there was improvement and by the 4th day Royal had regained bowel control and was slowly starting to get up and walk around. During this time trying to get Royal to eat was a big challenge. It seems Royal was deathly afraid of his food bowel. He would turn his head away and not eat. He was already down to 51 pounds (he should be about 70-75) and was skin and bones. I would sit and hand feed him out of the bowl telling him he was a good boy and finally he regained my trust and started to eat on his own. By the end of the week he was eating and walking so we set up his surgery.

The following Friday Royal had his FHO surgery. For the first week he was on crate rest and then we slowly started walking him around a little. After 2 weeks his sutures were taken out and we increased the walks. At 3 weeks post op Royal began swim therapy to strengthen his leg. As you can see, Royal loves the water and is slowly beginning to regain strength and well on his way to recovery.

This is a painting of love. What a story. This is oil on stretched Gallerywrap and painted on all sides. The size is 12" x 9" x 1 1/2" 40% of this sale will go to Labradors and Friends rescue in San Diego. They are truly saving a Lab a day!! Thank you.

$350.00

Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P.

2009-10-14T16:31:00.001-04:00

Lab Rescue of the LRCP is selling its annual Yellow Lab Raffle tickets for $10 each or 6 for $50 and that our goal is to sell 1700 tickets before December 5th? Tickets are for sale at our Lab Rescue E-store at http://www.lab-rescue.org/. We have some great prizes, including a custom portrait by Sheila Wedegis. Not bad ....helping Labs and maybe winning a free Portrait!!!

Thanks for helping Save a Lab a Day!!!

Please Meet Chance

2009-10-11T13:55:00.004-04:00

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Chance is a 7-year old yellow neutered male. He weighs 83 lbs, but should be about 90. He's up to date on shots and heartworm negative. According to his foster, he's good with the neighbor's kids. He's good with other dogs, knows commands, is good on lead and crate trained. He loves to have his belly scratched! He has a very acute sense of where all the tennis balls are in his fosters house and backyard. He does not care about any other toys. He is a sweet dog. He had to have an Entropion operation on his eyelids and he has an old injury to his front left leg, which does not seem to bother him but it gives him a rolling walk.

True Essence of The Lab-General

2009-09-22T14:34:00.005-04:00

"General here, a fine gentleman and quite handsome young boy. The rescue folks tell me I have a great temperament and am an all-around nice dog. I’ve got just the right energy level, am friendly with everyone and a great car traveler. I know some basic doggie skills, but I sure hope my new family takes me to a basic obedience refresher course so I can hone in on my skills. You won't find a better frisbee player though"

This oil painting of the frisbee Lab is on 6" square Archival RayMar canvas board. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will be going to Labradors and Friends, San Diego. Thanks for helping to save a Lab today!!!

Meet Sugar

2009-09-10T16:44:00.003-04:00

Hi, my name is Sugar. I just arrived in foster care, having lost my family due to the economy. My foster mom says my name fits me well as she thinks I’m a really sweet, almost 5 year old girl. As you can imagine, I’m pretty stressed right now, but I think it won’t take long for me to get comfortable. My fur-sister has the best toy box I’ve ever seen. I’ve been picking through the toys to choose my favorites -- mostly balls. My foster mom says I’m totally ball obsessed as I’m rarely without one in my mouth. I’m even pretty good at entertaining myself if no humans are available to play. I know all the basic commands and am pretty trustworthy in the house, although my foster mom suspects I might be a counter surfer if given the opportunity. All I need now to make my life perfect is my new furever family. Could it be you? Great news..Sugar found her forever home!!!

Meet Polly

2009-09-09T17:08:00.004-04:00

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Polly is one of 54 Labrador Retrievers that were taken in by Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P., Inc. after a breeder in Southern Virginia was raided by a team of Animal Control Officers and his dogs were seized for neglect. The dogs were lacking proper water, food, shelter and vet care. They were kept in pens, dog houses and crates, the conditions of which were run down and dirty. The defendant was taken to court and had 72 dogs seized; among them were 54 Labs ranging in age from 5 weeks to 8 years of age.
Although most of the dogs were fairly healthy, their temperaments ranged from friendly to scared. One dog had a broken leg and one had a broken jaw. Because they’d never been socialized, many were understandably cautious around humans. Lab Rescue volunteers spent weeks visiting and socializing the rescue dogs while they were receiving veterinary care. Many of the dogs made rapid progress, going from scared to the trusting, loving labs we all know the breed to be. Others are progressing more slowly, and are not quite ready for adoption.
Polly has been with her foster just shy of two weeks and is making remarkable progress. Her foster thinks she’s definitely ready to find her forever home. Polly is
18-months old, in good health, good with cats and weighs 42 lbs. Her foster says she’s a doll…cute, very cuddly and well behaved in the house. She loves to play with other dogs. She’s got puppy energy, but loves to have a lie down and nap in between her romps. Polly’s playfulness is able to bring out the runner in even the biggest couch potato pup. She also loves the kiddie pool and will spin joyously in circles when she's in there.

Over the past couple of weeks her foster mom has been exposing her to more and more new experiences and as a result, Polly’s much less anxious. She now walks on a leash 3 or 4 times a day and loves her outings. This is such a contrast to when she first came to her foster mom and could barely brave a one block walk. Polly now comes to her foster mom’s side as soon as the leash appears and sits politely so they can go for a walk. She walks beautifully on a leash.

She shows no anxiety when they encounter people on their walks but will stand behind her foster mom if her foster mom talks to another person during their walk and will shy away if that person tries to touch her. Polly’s foster mom has very nice neighbors that are helping to socialize Polly, giving her treats and taking her leash for times during their walks.

Polly seems to like kids. Whenever she encounters a youngster during a walk, she pulls at the leash as if to say ‘hello’. She still can't bring herself to be petted by the youngsters, but it's clear she likes them. Her foster mom thinks a family situation might be better for Polly than she originally thought. Polly’s still not a big fan of men – she’ll bark at them and hide behind her foster mom.

Polly’s ready for a home that will continue to expose her to new situations and help her face her fears. If we don’t find Polly her forever home soon, she may have just found it with her foster mom.
Polly is now Rosie!!!! and has her forever home!!!
This painting in in oil on a 6" x 6" Archival RayMar canvas panel. It will last a lifetime. Proceeds from this sale will go to Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P.

Nemo Again

2009-09-02T17:33:00.005-04:00

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Well I thought I was painting Bear from Lab Rescuers in CA and then realized Bear is a Chocolate Lab. Yes, I get a little crazed in the studio at times..Labs stealing my crocs, my towel, getting their tail in my paint but I usually know what dog I am painting. After doing search I found it was Nemo. If you go back to the post of August 8th you can read his story. He has megaesophagus. Simply put, Nemo's esophagus does not work. If he eats and drinks like a normal dog, the food/water sits in his esophagus and never reaches his stomach. Eventually, the esophagus will reject the food/water and he regurgitates mostly everything back up.

I'm thinking it made a huge impact. He's doing great now in spite of his eating issues. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P in Maryland.

Oil on Archival RayMar canvas panel 8" x 6"

$140.00

Deisel

2009-08-16T18:35:00.003-04:00

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Diesel
For a year prior to completing our new house on 10 acres, we periodically scoured the labs 4 rescue website for a needy homeless lab. In these bad economic times, we thought we could help another lab, not that we needed a 3rd lab to complete our already happy pack.
While most of those sweet faces quickly found homes, others seemed to linger. Diesel, for nearly the entire year we were "looking", was one of those who seemed to linger. Why no one had seriously inquired about adopting him was beyond me. His heartfelt story was that he had been starved and near death, at the end of chain at a drug house in the heat of Tennessee. A soft hearted police officer, after arresting the owners, managed to get Diesel into the labs 4 rescue system. His body ravished from starvation, but with an unwavering spirit for life, took a long tedious time to heal with the dedication of his third foster mom, Sara.
When it came time for us to proceed with an adoption, Diesel was actually at the bottom of our list of older doggies. We had our share of dogs with serious medical problems and were not up to that; assuming that Diesel may have medical issues due to his past neglect. But we felt so bad that he was “unwanted”. As all the other potential doggies fell through, there we were talking with Sara about Mr. "D".
We met Sara in Massachusetts to bring him home and the first time in the car he urinated-just great, what is next?-he did the same thing in the house. He bears the battle scars of survival all over his body. The emotional scars are obvious as this sweet soul takes his own time blending into his new pack. His security blanket is a tennis ball in his mouth for at least 12 of 24 hours. His food and water obsession is excessive for even a lab, but clearly understandable. His loving personality is slowly unraveling as he gains trust. We love the hugs and kisses that he lavishes on us, which speak a thousand words of "thanks". Mr. "D" was rescued by guardian angles, who lifted him from his life of "hell on earth" into the arms of love, where he will be cherished and protected from harm, for always.

Stetson

2009-08-13T17:49:00.005-04:00

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Stets After loosing our second beloved lab Ryan-our second of three lab puppies from breeders, we had had a strong desire to give back to the breed we loved so dearly. After much googling we came across Labs4rescue. Since we only had females, that is what we were looking for. Our curiosity got the best of us and we looked at all their labs for adoption-"Stetson" stood out among them, mostly because our beloved deceased cat's name was "Stetson".
His story, although largely unknown, is heartbreaking since it is clear he had been severely abused. He still, after 3 years in his forever home, is so fearful of strangers that I believe it is insurmountable. He had gone through at least three Labs4rescue approved homes, but was never there very long. They did not know how to handle this fearful boy. By the time he entered our life, he was in a kennel in Massachusetts. We went to pick him up without our other lab, Libby. Somehow he and the caretaker's dogs got out the gate, his fear over took him and he ran. We questioned our sanity for picking him. Once home, he was hard to extract from the protection of the crate. Eventually we got him out, opened the mudroom door and there stood Libby. Stetson had the biggest smile on those floppy hound lips when he saw her, it just melted our hearts. From that moment on, we knew he was ours to protect and love for eternity.
Although everyone else wanted to change his name, we loved his name, especially after finding out how he came to be "Stetson". Nancy, who rescued him from a high kill shelter in the south realized how fearful his soul was and named him "Stetson". She hoped that his name would transcend him to be the fearless, assertive handsome cowboy that he should have been all along. He has come a very long way in trusting. We love to see his spirit fly, especially when he plays; that is when his fears mostly disappear and is replaced by happiness and security But the "stranger" still elicits a fear reaction so strong that it overtakes him. He has finally found the place where he can rest his fearful soul, forever and a day. I will be donating a portion to Labs4Rescue.

Thanks for helping save a Lab today. Sheila

I'm Coming Back..Honest

2009-08-12T18:44:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone,
Those of you that get my newsletter know that my Sophie has had a flea allergy that we've been dealing with. She also has lost weight. Our friend Ray was here this week and I know after listening to me worry for the past few days he was happy to go home today. (lol he knows me). My poor Roger had to stay. LOL

I'm taking her in the morning to the vets. She is on Thyroid meds and I'm hoping beyond hope that the dosage may have become off while we were on vacation. Too much would cause a reverse reaction being weight loss. So please say a little pray tonight for her. I will add she is loving the extra attention she is getting from me. My pleasure.

I'll be back painting tommorrow and putting new work on for Lab Rescue! Thanks, Sheila

Meet Nemo

2009-08-08T18:44:00.008-04:00

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Meet Nemo.
Nemo is a wonderful, handsome, affectionate, playful and smart 8 month old yellow male puppy who was born with a disease called megaesophagus. Simply put, Nemo's esophagus does not work. If he eats and drinks like a normal dog, the food/water sits in his esophagus and never reaches his stomach. Eventually, the esophagus will reject the food/water and he regurgitates mostly everything back up. This was his life for the first 7 months, starving, eating and regurgitating. There is no surgery to correct this condition and he will not improve over time. The risk of the constant regurgitation, if the megaesophagus dog is not fed properly, is that the dog will eventually aspirate food into its lungs and die of aspiration pneumonia.
After being sold and then returned, the breeder dropped him off at the shelter. The shelter adopted him out and that family understandably returned him. They finally called Lab Rescue and he has been fostered with us for 1 month now. When we picked him up from the shelter, he was so weak that he slept around the clock. He was constantly drooling, burping and regurgitating, up to 20 times a day. He could not even walk a block.
Through the help of others that are raising megaesophagus dogs, Nemo is now thriving. He has gained 5 lbs. and is finally acting like a puppy. Nemo eats his food in a special feeding chair that holds him in a vertical "beg" position. This position allows gravity to move the food through the esophagus and into the stomach. He must stay in this position for 15 minutes after he eats to allow all the food to get into the stomach. He can also not eat normal dry dog food. He must eat soft food that is blended with his water into milkshake consistency and then thickened with rice cereal. He needs to eat smaller frequent meals during the day (4 times a day) and can never eat or drink anything horizontal. He gets all his water requirements in his special mixture so although the water bowl is down on the ground, he will not and can not drink water. He will be on two types of medicine for the rest of his life, Pepcid to reduce acid production because of the reflux and Reglan which helps empty his stomach of the food.
Other than the way he has to eat, Nemo is now a normal Lab puppy. He is great with kids, loves other dogs but is not obnoxious, fine on a leash, housetrained and does not need to be crated because he never chews anything. He still needs to gain weight but will probably be a lean dog his whole life. He weighs 55 lbs. but should weigh about 70 lbs. We know it is a challenge but let's find this special guy a special home.
25% from the sale of this painting will go to Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P. It's painted on 8" x 6" archival RayMar canvas panel. You will love Nemo.
Thanks, Sheila

Kela

2009-08-01T17:54:00.002-04:00

Kela is your typical goofy-easy-going-Lab. She is incredibly happy to just take what the day has to offer her. She is a special needs dog. She might need a cruciate ligament surgery in the future (she would need water therapy for recovery and 6-8 weeks of reduced activity). But Kela could care less, she gets around just fine with a happy face and her ears are like pinwheels in the wind. Humans should be this adaptable!

Beauregard

2009-07-29T15:46:00.002-04:00

Beauregard was a stray to rescue in South Boston, VA. He’s a 3-year old yellow lab intact male (he will be neutered Tuesday 7/28). He weights 101 lbs, is up to date on his shots and is HW/L/E/A negative. Good with other dogs, getting along with his foster dogs without any problems. He did well with their puppies, laid down and the puppies crawled all over him until one bit him on the ear, he yelped and ran away. Cats unknown but he was not interested in a cat that was sitting on her owners lap in the vets waiting room. Knows some commands. Pulls some on lead when you first take him out but is fine after that. Takes treats gently. Seems to be crate trained. The kennel says he is a big lovable Teddy Bear.
This painting is 8" x 6" oil on Archival RayMar canvas board. $140.00 Plus S&H Proceeds from the sale of this piece will go to Lab Rescue L.R.C.P. Md.

Please Meet Sandy

2009-07-28T15:09:00.009-04:00

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cMeet Sandy. Sandy is a beautiful yellow lab. She’s an owner give back because the owner thought she should play with their two-year old son, not walk away from him. When her new foster met her, she greeted her like a long lost friend with a big wag and she gave both paws and looked up at her adoringly. She loves people. She walks very nicely on leash and settles happily at her fosters feet.

Her owners said she couldn’t be crated, but she trotted into the crate for her foster and only gave a few whimpers. She’s only been left in the crate for a couple of minutes, but her foster will further test her crate tolerance. She’s got the English blocky head and stocky body. She could stand to lose a few pounds. Sandy is house trained and doesn’t get up on the furniture. She’s pretty mellow. Sandy is hoping to find her forever home.

25% of the Proceeds from this sale will go to Lab Rescue, Md. The painting is oil on archival RayMar canvas board.8" x 6" $140.00 plus s&h.
I'm painting three Labs from Lab Rescue, Md. this week so I can put them in my new book that's coming out "Lab Rescue and the Art of Sheila Wedegis" Just doing the finishing touches. If you would like updates please join our weekly mailings "Not On The Blog" Thanks, Sheila.

$140.00

Meet Brandy

2009-07-27T14:43:00.003-04:00

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"Brandy is a 6-year old chocolate lab. He loves his tennis ball and he loves to lay in the grass and lounge. He retrieves, comes when called and sits when asked. He is a very handsome boy! He is 120 lbs because he is a real guy – tall and manly. He’s well mannered on leash – you have to be when you are that big! Settles nicely in his crate and likes lounging on the back deck too. Brandy was a give back to Lab Rescue because his owner lost their job. He lived with kids. Help find Brandy a forever home"

This painting of Brandy is oil on a 7" x 5" fine art canvas panel. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P. For more info go to http://www.lab-rescue.org/

I Really DID Find It First

2009-07-25T19:37:00.005-04:00

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Oh it happens all the time here. Sophie gets a ball, a stick and Sammy grabs it right away. I do hear her dive that little "grr" , more of a
"Saaaammmyyyyyy" . It mut be aggravating sometimes to have a little brother who always gets his way.

This piece was painted in oils on canvas board. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to my local Lab Rescue.
8" x 6" Free Shipping $140.00

Back From Vacation

2009-07-21T14:50:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone,
Well last week we went to SC to visit relatives and go to Roger's Navy Sub Reunion. Needless to say I'm recouperating. LOL Not too bad though.

Yesterday I found that it finally happened, I squeezed every tube of paint that I owned. How can an artist be out of paint you say? Well, one who didn't take inventory before she left for vacation. I ordered a full order of Gamblin oils yesterday and it should be here Thursday Im hoping. The order is chock full of new colors so you will be seeing some fun new pieces.

So as I do paperwork til then please look at all the other paintings of Labs that need help. I wish you could all see the paintings in person, well when I finish the Lab Rescue Art book you will see them page after page. Hmmm, paperwork, do book....Hmmmm. Book won!!!

Taking orders for commissions for the Holiday season. If you are on the mailing list you know they are good deals.

Chat tommorrow, Sheila

Lacy From Rudy's Rescue Upstate NY

2009-07-11T18:15:00.003-04:00

Lacy was recently taken from a life as a breeder dog. She has spent all of her life raising beautiful pups and being a good Mom. Lacy is 4-5 years old and aims to please. She does not jump for attention and know come and sit.
Homes with children over 8 years old are recommended.
Update - 7/7/09 -

After just five days with us it is clear that Lacy lives to please her person. She follows closely and stays nearby at all times when inside. She comes whenever she's called and sits nicely for treats. She has not had any accidents in the home. While Lacy does have a fair amount of energy she is just as content to curl up at your feet and snooze. When she's ready for affection she'll let you know by nosing at your hand. Lacy understands 'no' very well and does her best to behave. However, anything that smells good to Lacy won't last long if it's left unattended for too long on the counter. She's tolerating the year-old puppy she's bunking with and seems generally uninterested in other dogs. We'll see if she comes out of her shell more as she adjusts to these new surroundings. Lacy would love to be the only dog and get all your attention, or to have a dog friend to hang out with.

McKenzie from SPCA Sacramento

2009-07-10T17:23:00.002-04:00

Well going through the rotation of rescues, then being under the weather I finally painted McKenzie today. I went to the SPCA Sacramento site and couldn't find McKenzie's profile so I think we may have a success story here and McKennzie has a forever home!!!! Very excited!!!

This painting is oil on 6" sq fine art canvas panel. Proceeds from this sale will go to help others at the SPCA in Sacramento!

Hunter From LabRescuers, San Diego

2009-07-08T17:08:00.003-04:00

Hunter is a wonderfully loveable senior lab. He is mellow but loves his tennis balls as well as a splash in the water. He is extremely sweet, great with the other dogs, and he's good with the cats. He is very gentle and patient with kids. Hunter loves to be with people and spends part of his day snoozing on his foster mom's feet under her desk. But he doesn't mind nudging her when it is time to chase a tennis ball. He promises to bring you lots of laughs and happiness . Please contact: doginfo@labrescuers.org or visit www.labrescuers.org to support or adopt Hunter!

Hunter is painted in oils on Archival RayMar canvas board. 7' x 5" . I'm spending more time on the Lab Art now hense the higher amount. You are always getting my best. Along with this painting, you will also get a surprise gift from me. If you sign up for our newsletter I will be having "Not on the Blog" art each week with more specials.

Thanks for helping to save a Lab today.
$140.00 Proceeds from this sale will go to Lab Rescuers, San Diego.

Laila..Got Me On My Knees .Laila

2009-07-07T17:23:00.007-04:00

Laila is an18 month old lab mix. Laila was found as a stray on a mountain in rural Pennsylvania, and she was still nursing her 3 month old yellow puppy. Both she and her puppy, Cassie, are now in foster homes with Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue. Laila is the sweetest dog. She wags her tail whenever she looks at her foster family, and loves to roll over for belly rubs. She enjoys going on long walks, but when she sees her house, she pulls all the way to the front door and sticks her nose into the crack of the door, waiting to get back inside. She is so excited to be back home again.
For more information on Laila and other great Labs, please visit http://www.brooklinelabrescue.org/.

$140.00

Angelica From Lab Rescue, Oklahoma

2009-07-03T17:34:00.003-04:00

Angelica is a sweet 6 year who certainly does not act her age. She loves to play with her foster brother who is 5 months old and play fetch. Having a ball is her 2nd joy in life - 1st, of course, is FOOD! She hasn't met a dog or person she didn't like. She'll keep your coffee table clean with that wagging tail of hers. She's been though obedience class because she knows sit, down, shake and I'm sure stay. She's house broke and crate trained. If you want a dog that's out of the chewing puppy stage - Angelica is your girl.

Angelica has tested positive for Heartworms. Heartworms are preventable, all it takes is a pill given by the human caretaker once a month to the dog. The treatment to clear the dog of the worms is costly and hard on the dogs. Lab Rescue does not feel this is a reason to euthanize a dog and chooses to treat them, any donations would be appreciated.

Sweet Isabel

2009-07-02T18:04:00.003-04:00

Given away at a garage sale like an old shoe..Isabel here. Then I was abandoned at a warehouse. Unwanted and scared, I wound up at a shelter. How could this happen to an AKC beauty with a lovely temperament, housebroken, friendly with other dogs, lover of toys and a good game of fetch? In spite of what people have done, I crave human affection and love to love you. I think I was tossed aside, unwanted, because I need surgery. Please read my full story on the Paw Up page and help fund my operation. http://www.labradorsandfriends.org/

This painting is in oils on acid free RayMar medium canvas wood panel. Proceeds from the sale of this piece will go to help Isabel at Labradors and Friends in San Diego. Thanks for helping save a Lab today!!

Meet Bob Marley

2009-06-27T16:41:00.003-04:00

Hi! My name is Bob Marley. I’m a one year old black Lab. Me and my brother, Jimmy Buffet, lived together with our family until recently. But then the family decided two dogs was too much for them to handle so I came to Brookline to find my forever family. The Brookline folks say I’m a great dog. I love to play with other dogs, but I settle and back off if the other dog isn’t in the mood to play. I like to hang out with my people. I won’t pester you. I’ll be happy just laying at your feet. In fact, I’m told I’m quite laid back for a 1 year old! I’m also told that I’m very handsome with the most gorgeous eyes. I don’t like to brag, but that’s what everyone tells me! So if you’re looking for a handsome guy with eyes that will melt your heart, I’m your man! Check me out at Brookline Lab Rescue (www.BrooklineLabRescue.org). Love, Bob Marley

Bob is painted in Oil on Raymar wood panel. proceeds from the sale of this piece will go to Brookline Lab Rescue in Pa. Thanks you. Sheila
$110.00

Still Under The Weather

2009-06-24T14:49:00.002-04:00

Sorry Labs...Im still under the weather here. The heat really got to me this time. My Christmas wish list this year is a new A/C for the studio.

So the couch and I have become one and the Labs think it's great I'm hanging with the pack. Last night I crawled into bed at 7:30 and had one furry Lab at my head and one furry Lab on my feet and one furry cat on the other side of me. I memtioned to them I was really hot and not feeling well and they said.."we know..that's why we are here" . I should be back by Saturday, Friday I hope. Please come back. Thanks, Sheila

Florida Heat Wave

2009-06-22T17:04:00.002-04:00

Believe it or not I have a small a/c in my studio. I went out to work earlier and can't even bare to stay there for 10 minutes. Today the temp broke a record, 99 degrees feeling like 110. My back porch thermometer said 100 even not mentioning the "feels like" part. It's the humidity here that gets to you.

Sammy, our youngest Black Lab wanted to lay out on the chaise. I had to bribe him with cookies and then locked the door. Silly boy.

I turned our Thermastat down to get it cooler, ugh, the bill, but at 70 degrees it was only 80 in the house. So it's back to regular 78 and maybe I'll loose weight. LOL. Sharing my Gatorade with the kids and we're all drinking tons of water.

I remember years ago when I was expecting my first child it was almost like this in Boston for days on end. Living in an appartment on the third floor, sitting in front of a fan with a bucket of ice. LOL.. It finally rained and everyone on the block was out in the street getting soaked. LOL.

It said it may rain at 3am...the Labs and I will be dancing.

Tommorrow Bob Marley from Brookline Rescue will be here, Stay cool everyone. Sheila

Meet Tank

2009-06-18T15:37:00.004-04:00

“Tank is a wonderful 7-year-old, Flat Coat Retriever mix. He is well-mannered, affectionate, and always wears a smile on his face. He is currently available for adoption at the Sacramento SPCA.”

Hopefully that changes real soon. This painting is an oil on an 8" x 8" stretched canvas. 40% of the proceeds from this sale will go the SPCA in Sacramento, Ca.

Please Meet Utah from Oklahoma

2009-06-17T17:18:00.002-04:00

Utah is a blocky-headed, amber-eyed, 2 year old, 86 lbs, dark yellow male (fox red) with a beautiful otter tail. He is a calm, friendly, good-natured dog. He has a unique cowlick on his forehead in the shape of a question mark. He has a gentle mouth when it comes to treats. He knows sit and down and walks well on a leash. With mild encouragement (tossing a treat in his crate) he crates fine. He enjoys water, balls, and throwing toys in the air. He is eager to please and would do well in obedience classes. He is dog friendly and with some training should be okay with cats (he is okay with cats unless they streak by him). He does exhibit mild food aggression with other dogs when they approach his bowl but he is working on fixing that. He is currently recovering from a case of kennel cough and a nasty gash on his leg. He should be available for adoption in the next week or so.

Asher

2009-06-16T18:07:00.002-04:00

This is Asher.

"When we rescued him he had been in the shelter past his time. He had kennel cough and was going down hill and we knew they would put him down.

When he went to the vet he had pneumonia and one lung was so full of fluid it was tearing away from the wall. We didn't know if he would live. I was even told "he is suffering. You should put effort into one less costly". He was at the vet for over a week. Then went to his foster home.

Now he is a healthy, beautiful boy and happy and loving life.

His spirit to live was strong and I knew he wanted another chance. His happiness is amazing. He loves to watch birds and his favorite thing to do at daycare when not wrestling is chasing butterflies. It can occupy him for a long time. He is amazed by them."

Now to tell you the background story of why he is on Saving a Lab a Day. The story started on Twitter last week when a call for help for two older Labs and 4 Lab pups in Franklin, Ga. They were found and brought to a shelter and were to be euthenized this past Friday. Tammara, of Canine Hope Rescue called out for help. She was able to postpone their doom til Monday at 4pm. However, I would have to say 100,s maybe even more people on Twitter, reached out to their followers, to their followers and the miracle happened.

One woman picked up the Labs at the shelter, drove half way to meet the man who was coming down from SC to drive to Tennesse to meet Tamara. They are now at her Rescue being cared for and loved til they can adjust and find foster homes.

So..I decided I wanted to do something for her Rescue. This is the first of a series of dogs at Canine Hope Rescue and/or in foster care.

This painting is oil on canvas panel. 40% of the sale of this painting will go directly to Canine Hope Rescue

$270.00

Shyanne

2009-06-13T18:29:00.006-04:00

SOLD

This is Shyanne. Please go to her site on Labrador and friends Rescue to read about her. http://tinyurl.com/n4brls

She's sweet and shy and needs a forever home. This painting is oils on stretched 8" x 8" canvas,

$195.00
Proceeds from the sale of this piece will go to Labradors and Friends ,San Diego

Charlie Brown

2009-06-10T18:21:00.004-04:00

SOLD

This is Charlie Brown from Lab Rescuers in San Diego. This is what captured me today when I saw his face.

My Laptop isn't copying and pasting for me so I'll have to say go right to http://www.labrescuers.org/ to read all about him. I'll be painting his entire face this week so please come back.

This painting is an oil on 7" x 5" canvas panel. Proceeds from this sale will go to Lab Rescuers to help them with the work they do with Labs like Charlie. Amazing!!

Candy

2009-06-09T15:13:00.004-04:00

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This is Candy. Her Mum Beth sent me her picture a few weeks ago and I fell in love. Beth and her family adopted Candy from Lab Rescue, Oklahoma and said she was the most sensitive and sweetest soul she ever knew. Candy went to the Bridge from cancer this past January and I know she's there having a great time. I have to tell you though, I cried through most of this painting. Everything about her was coming through and I'm sure she was sitting right there in the studio helping me along.

This painting is a 12" x 9" Fine artist canvas panel done in oils. 40% of the sale of this piece will go to Lab Rescue, Oklahoma.

Oh and some happy news?.Beth and her family just adopted another 8 week old Chocolate female, Zoi, from Oklahoma Lab Rescue. Oh I smell puppy breath!!!

Ebony and Her Pups from Rudy's Rescue

2009-06-06T19:08:00.004-04:00

Ebony and Her Pups
This was a delight to paint knowing she was safe because of Rudy's Rescue. I can smell the puppy breath from here.

This painting is a 12" x 9" oil on fine art canvas panel. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Rudy's Rescue Up State NY. Pupies need alot of food and care.

Thanks for stopping by, Sheila

Bubba From Oklahoma

2009-06-05T18:14:00.003-04:00

"BUBBA"

I was asked this morning if I could paint Bubba for the Lab Rescue of Oklahoma. They are working on a t-shirt design , which I am proud to say, using my artwork.

Surrounded by everyone who ever loved him, Bubba went the the Bridge on August 22, 2008 at 5pm. He was a very special Lab and was loved dearly! I love you too Bubba!! Sheila

Oil on Fine art canvas panel 12" x 9" $270.00 with proceeds from the sale going to Lab rescue, Oklahoma

Jacob

2009-06-04T18:40:00.003-04:00

Hi. My name is Jacob. I am a 7-year-old Fox Red (yellow) Labrador. I LOVE to go for walks, but sometimes I pull when I am excited. My buddies at my foster home are another Lab, 2 grown children and a cat. Overall, I am a pretty calm, even-tempered guy. I am happy to lie in my dog bed or will lie on the sofa with you if you let me. I listen to 'sit', 'come', and 'no' commands. Sometimes I beg for food and counter surf, but will stop when asked to. Also, I love to play in the snow. I do not bark much either. I let the other Lab protect the house. I usually hang out in the living room by the wood stove. My foster mom says I am a very good boy. She calls me 'Shakey Jake' because I wiggle when I see her. I hope I find a family that loves me like they do. Please check out www.BrooklineLabRescue.org to learn more about me!

Oil on Fine Art Canvas panel 12" x 9" $270.00 proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Brookline Lab Rescue, Pa.

Remember Sophie Smiling???

2009-06-03T14:34:00.004-04:00

We were out by the pool last night and I said."Sophie..we're having sammies for supper!!" You know I meant a sandwich, she heard "Sammy" and started to smile and jump up on me to kiss me thinking what I said was funny. The toothy grim missed my lips but caught the bridge of my nose. I was laughing and moaning with the pain then Roger said.."EEEEK" (A manly eek) LOL.

She put a hole in the skin and with napkins and ice I sat for a half hour. She woofed to go eat.

So I've tried to paint today but the headache behind my eyes just won't quit. I guess you could call this an "On the job" injury.

Please come by tommorrow, Jacob from Brookline Lab Rescue will be here, Ebony from Rudy's Rescue on Friday and on Saturday I am doing a beautiful Chocolate lab a woman sent me a photo of. I'll be putting that one on for Lab Rescuers.

Thanks, Sheila
PS, For all of you with Labs I KNOW you know how Im feeling...for big goofs they sure do move fast!! LOL

Joey From Labradors and Friends Rescue

2009-06-02T17:01:00.004-04:00

Lonely lover boy here - Joey, a young boy who spent my first 2 years of life in a backyard. Life is a strange new journey for me in rescue. While I love people and grew up with children, I haven’t had much experience outside my back yard. So I am looking for a patient new family who can lead me through life with consistency and praise. I do know sit and other basic stuff. Taking me to doggie school to learn to walk on leash like a gentleman, to socialize and meet new adventures, would help this lonely, sheltered boy grow to be a proud and confident young man!

Brutus From Rudy's Rescue, NY

2009-05-30T18:40:00.004-04:00

Brutus is a beautiful yellow male that is approximately 4-5 year old. Brutus was saved from his life at a puppy mill and now needs our help. We are asking for donations to cover a full work up for Brutus to have blood work and see an eye specialist. It appears that Brutus has trouble seeing and may have other medical issues. He bumps into walls and is obviously confused. If you can help with a donation towards Brutus please do. http://www.rudysrescue.org/

This is an oil on 12" square cradled gessoed Masonite. It has 3/4" sides which are painted

40% of the sale of this painting will go to Rudy's Rescue.

Two Paintings Tonight. First..Meet Tailer

2009-05-30T18:34:00.004-04:00

Talk about luck, this little Tailer just had a stroke of great luck when our LR volunteer pulled him from a shelter where he was out of time - he'd been found as a stray. He is as cute-as-can-be, loves other dogs, loves to play and knows sit. While at the shelter, he was walked by a toddler and very gentle and mellow with him. He hasn't been crate trained yet, and showed a little interest in cats, so could easily be trained to live with cats. Being a puppy, he'll need a family that is patient and willing to spend the time to train him. If you'd like to meet this jet-black, handsome boy, you may email us at doginfo@labrescuers.org

Sophie Speaks Again

2009-05-29T16:33:00.002-04:00

Well I can't believe it. Sheila started out good then had to and ship two pieces, had Taco Friday instead of Taco Tuesday with our friend Vickie, went to Office Depot to get card stock then came home only to have this gigantic thunder and lightning storm with huge booms.

She sits with us on the couch saying" everythings fine" but I think we're protecting her. woof. Tailer from Labrador Rescuers was supposed to be here today. woof...now he has to wait to get on til tommorrow.

I'm going to shut myself in the bathroom now so she knows I'm hungry so please come back tommorrow and meet Tailer. Veeery cute. I saw his photo!!! WooWoof! Two Paws up!

Thanks , Sophie

Rain, Rain

2009-05-28T17:51:00.003-04:00

Rain is 2-3 years old, is sweet, likes to sleep on her back and is in love with my male dog Jake. She currently has an oblique fracture of the tibia and fibular and is healing. She is due for an x-ray in a month. Despite her heavy cast she can get around well. She will make a GREAT pet for someone! The more the merrier for her!

This painting in oil is a 7" x 5" stretched canvas Proceeds from this sale will go to Brookline Lab rescue in Pa.

www.sophie316.etsy.com
Thanks for looking come back to see who we have tommorow. Sheila

Jake Found A forever Home

2009-05-27T18:41:00.006-04:00

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This is Jake from Rudy's Rescue Upstate NY.
Here is one of a 6 yr old black boy named Jake - he was rescued from a kill shelter in Kentucky after his elderly owner surrendered him because he felt he could not longer care for him. It was a shame because Jake was in great shape- very fit, shiny coat, clean teeth, ears, etc. and a very nice dog . And wonderfully, Jake is adopted in in his forever home. I love success stories!!
This painting is 6" square and can be purchased here. Proceeds will go to Rustys Rescue. http://www.rudysrescue.org/

Meet Enzo

2009-05-26T16:03:00.003-04:00

Meet Enzo. He is a gorgeous big black male lab. He loves water, loves to retrieve and is great with other dogs and even cats. He is 3-4 years old. He hasn't had any accidents since he has been here so I think he's house broken. He was even okay with my 2 yr old daughter although he might accidentally knock the little ones over, but he didn't try to jump on her or anything. When I bring him in the house he trots around checking on everything and then settles down for a nap by my feet. If I get up, he follows. When we took him he was heartworm positive so he has been undergoing treatment at one of our vets. He has been given a clean bill of health and is ready to be adopted. He's perfect because he loves to go outside and fetch and play but is calm inside--doesn't chew on stuff like younger dogs and puppies. Get your app in and come meet him. He is as close to perfect as they come!

Request From A new Foster Mum

2009-05-24T16:34:00.003-04:00

This is Nala. An older girl from Lab Rescuers in San Diego. Her foster Mum asked me to paint her so she could be seen. She loves her!
Please go to www.sophie316.etsy.com to read the beautiful words she had to say about Nala.

oil on stretched 14" x 11" canvas

email me for your pets portrait to be done. sophie@palm-spirit.com I guarantee you will love it!!

Sindy from Best friends Animal Society

2009-05-23T17:29:00.003-04:00

Please go to http://onelabatatime.blogspot.com to read Sindy's profile. What a sweet heart.
Tommorrow I will have a reaaly sweet yellow Lab on here from Lab rescue inSan Diego. Im still woring on it. (Got up late) So please come back.

Going to see Star Trek!! very excited.

See you tommorrow.
Sheila

Arnold

2009-05-22T17:06:00.005-04:00

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Haste la vista, baby. I’m Arnold, a 10 year old 90lb hunk that almost got ‘terminated’ at a high kill shelter. I'm now in a foster home and I am told I am a doll and a true gentleman. I have excellent house manners, know basic commands, walk well on a leash and have good energy for an older gent. I get along splendidly with the other canines in my home - big and small, young and old. Basically, I am just a sweet, gentle old sole who is happy to hang out on my dog bed, follow you around a bit and romp with the other dogs.

How can you not love this face!! Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Labradors and Friends in San Diego. 10 is still young for a Lab. My Sophie will be 10 this year and she's still going strong. Oh my is she!!!

Kiwi..The Heart of a Lab

2009-05-16T17:39:00.005-04:00

This is what Kiwi's Foster Mum has to say about her.

Hey dog lovers,I am fostering a special needs dog. She is about 1 year old, and weighs about 35 pounds. Kiwi is from a shelter in Texas. I was told Kiwi is a terrier mix, but I don't know for sure. She has black spots on her togue, but I don't see Chow in her. Her coat is very much like a lab's. Kiwi's problem is she is afraid of new people and new dogs. She made up to my husband and I right away, and now is very loving and playful with us. (within an hour). It took a couple of days for her to be comfo rtable in her new home, she kept going back to her crate for comfort. Kiwi is 100% housetrained. She is invisible fence trained, and does well on a leash. Kiwi is very playful, and gets along well with our pack of three geriatrics. I am working with taking her to new places and meeting new people. Kiwi needs a home with people who really understand positive-reinforement dog training, and are not afraid of fear responses. She will sometimes growl at new people and dogs. I have attempted full disclosure here. I think Kiwi will make a great pet for the right home. If you are interested in adopting Kiwi please contact KAREN MCCLURE kmckiwi@hotmail.com Thank you, Sheila

Help Kiwi find her forever home. This painting is an 10" x 8" oil on stretched canvas peiced at $240.00. 40% of the sale will go directly to Kiwi's rescue.

Meet Lawrence!!!

2009-05-14T16:38:00.002-04:00

Looking for a beautiful black boy? This hunk is Lawrence we think he is approx 2 - 3 years old. This darling guy boy somehow found himself stuck in an awful shelter, so is happy to be out of harms way. He is a lovely, polite boy, he gets along great with other dogs, he does not jump up, and is very well mannered and polite. We will post more info on Lawrence as we learn more about him. If you would like to know more about him look him up at b>doginfo@labrescuers.org

6" x 6" oil on fine canvas panel. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Lab Rescuers, Ca. Don't miss this sweet face!! You can buy right now here: $100.00

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Nanny 4" x 6" oil on canvas board

2009-05-13T16:43:00.003-04:00

Sometimes miracles come dressed in black fur. That’s me Nanny about 9 years old. Sadly, I was left at a high kill shelter by my owners, temporarily blind and terrified. I don't understand why as I am such a good girl. But I am now safe in a foster home, doing “happy lab" dances. My foster mom tells me what a special girl I am. She whispers sweet nothings in my ear and I smile like a puppy. While I await cataract surgery so I can see again, I get along quite well being blind and navigate everything like a pro. I am also housebroken and get along with other dogs and cats. Truth be told, being your one and only to spend our days adoring each other would be my dream come true.

Proceeds from this sale will go to Labradors and Friends, San Diego Ca.
www.sophie316.etsy.com

Please meet Miss May

2009-05-12T16:45:00.003-04:00

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Miss May's foster Mum writes:

Miss May was rescued from Marshall, Texas back in February. Prior to that time, she had been living in a duplex with 10 other dogs. No one knows for sure if there was an actual human in residence. Animal Control was notified when complaints came in about 3-4 dogs incessantly barking. When Animal Control arrived at the dulplex, they discovered not 3 or 4 dogs but 10 living in squalor, the floor of the duplex was used as both their food bowl and their toilet. Three of the dogs had to be put down due to asocial behavior with humans, one went into immediate vet care for severe lacerations and wounds on his ankles, a few were immediately adopted and Heart of Texas got three females. April - a sweet yellow just adopted this past weekend, June - adopted from us several weeks ago and Miss May, my foster who has undergone sugery for a spay, heartworm treatment, and now a second surgery due to a complication from her spay surgery. She is initally shy, but warms up quickly. She is instantly attached to whatever woman she is living with and is learning that men are not such bad people either. She loves to carry stuffed animals in her mouth, loves belly rubs, and loves to counter surf mostly for bread or bread related products. She also loves investigating the contents of a refrigerator whenever the door is opened. She is a wonderful companion and lives under my desk whenever I am at my computer, which is typically several hours a day. She is exactly what we love about Labs, a fun-loving, big-hearted, gentle soul who wants to give love and be loved more than anything.

This is an 11" x 14" oil on canvas..pale green background which I feel just accentuates May's beautiful face. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Hot Lab rescue, Austin, Texas

http://www.sophie316.etsy.com/

Meet Promise.. Framed Oil on Gessoed Masonite

2009-05-08T14:45:00.005-04:00

I have to tell you first that when I saw Promise's face I fell in love. I needed to paint the action, the exuberance, the joy this Lab possessed. Looking around the studio there were 11 x 14 canvases, 16 x20, but that just woudn't do it. Finally found a 12" x 12" gessoed masonite panel and Voila'!! When I finished I had to put it in a frame. The background is a stronger yellow making the image just glow.

Promise is a 2 yr old chocolate female who came from a local shelter. That blur you see in all her pictures is her tail. I don't think it stopped wagging all day! She is a sweet dog who loves life and is very happy to have a second chance at it. Her coat is not in the best shape, probably due to a poor diet and too much sun. She is on good quality food now and her new coat will soon be coming in as the rich chocolate it was meant to be.Promise is up to date on shots, spayed, and on heartworm preventative so she can stay healthy. If you're looking for a girl who loves life, look no further. Promise is your gal. Come meet her at the next adoption event. Her smile will melt your heart.

Proceeds from this sale will go to Lab rescue, Oklahoma
$450.00 framed If you prefer it unframed please email me: $395.00
http://www.sophie316.etsy.com/

I do commission work, email me at sophie@palm-spirit.com Thanks, Sheila

Bam Bam

2009-05-06T18:29:00.004-04:00

This young lad is Bam Bam, a spunky 8 month old boy who needs lots of love, exercise and training! He was turned into us by his previous owner who didn't have any time for him.
He is very sweet and is picking up come, sit, stay, down, and leave it. He has tried counter surfing twice and corrected easily. He doesn't chew or mouth anything and has no destructive behavior. Potty training is coming along, with no night accidents at all. He doesn't bolt out the door and doesn't play the "you can't catch me" game. He is good with kids, and don't know about cats. We are still learning more about him so stay tuned!!

6" x 6" on canvas panel Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Lab rescuers, Ca

http://www.sophie315.etsy.com/

Sigh..be back Tommorrow

2009-05-05T18:40:00.003-04:00

What a day. Go over to http://sheilawedegis.blogspot.com to read about our goofup of the day.
Having a glass of wine and kicking back for the night. Everyone be safe and give your Labbies extra hugs...just because.

One of my Lab Spirit Paintings

2009-05-04T17:43:00.004-04:00

I decided to do Spirit Lab Paintings. They are on 6" x 6" square canvas panels extra fine canvas so the paint just goes on just beautifully. Labs run and play so fast and so quietly they become blurs. This is how I capture them.

Proceeds from the sale of this piece will go to my Lab Rescue here in Florida.

Buy Now $60.00 plus S&H

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Marshall

2009-05-02T15:13:00.003-04:00

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Marshall is a 3-4 year old lab mix. He and his brother, Franklin, came into foster care together. Franklin has already found his forever family, but Marshall had to deal with some other issues first. When Marshall came into foster care, he had heartworm, Lyme disease, mites and ear infections. Thanks to his wonderful foster home, he is now healthy and ready to find his very own family. Marshall loves to be with people and will sleep right by your bed. He’ll let you know he’s hungry by bringing his bowl to you. Marshall is a gentle dog who is great with people and with other dogs. He’s hoping to find a great family just like his brother, Franklin! For more information about Marshall, please visit www.BrooklineLabRescue.org.
Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Brookline Lab rescue ,Pa.
http://www.sophie316.etsy.com/

If you are interested in a 5" x 7" portrait see my site http://www.swedegisfunart.blogspot.com/

Mamma Mia My My

2009-05-01T14:50:00.006-04:00

Hi! Mamma Mia here...and my name truly fits me, because I'm a real-life mama!! I made it into rescue just in time, so that my babies and I are safe. I'm resting comfortably in my loving foster home with my six puppies. There are 5 black and one chocolate(oops..I need to change that Labbies color) puppies all are happy and healthy and I am so blessed to be in a warm loving place to keep my babies safe. We will all be looking for our forever homes in about 6-8 weeks so please keep us in mind!

Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Labradors and Friends Rescue San Diego,

http://www.sophie316.etsy.com/ 11' x 14"oil on stretched canvas

Tipper

2009-04-28T17:46:00.003-04:00

This is Tipper. An older girl who is loking for a forever home. How can you not love her!!!

Please see her story on http://onelabatatime.blogspot.com Helping Labs at Best Friends Animal Society find homes!!!

Thanks, Sheila

Wouldn't you love your own Lab or favorite pals portrait done in oils?? Email me at sophie@palm-spirit.com A deposit and your name on the calendar will secure your painting .

Lydia..Oh Have You Seen Lydia...

2009-04-27T17:49:00.003-04:00

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Hi, I am Lydia and was saved by the Shelter, yes believe it or not, they liked me so much that they treated my heartworms and let Lab Rescue take me to find a new home. What's not to like, I am housebroken, love other dogs and people. I can stay out because I am not a chewer and don't jump fences. I would do good with children because I just want to love and be loved. Oh yeah, I am between 4 & 5 years old, around 60 lbs not a big girl. I am a little shy at first because I have had so many changes in my life but settle in once I know you really like me. People I am ready to go find my new forever family!!!

Proceeds from the sale of this piece go to lab Rescuers, Oklahoma
http://www.sophie316.etsy.com/

Vinnie

2009-04-26T18:39:00.002-04:00

Hi, It's Sophie speaking.. I've got Mum (Sheila) back on track..she took a few days off with Dad. Gardening, and they filled the hole back up..what's that about...painting furniture out back and going to the beach without us! But we got to play keep away in the pool with them tonight so all is good. Here's Vinnie's story.

Vinny is big love, he just wants to hang out by your side. You will find that Vinny is really calm and mild mannered around kids so he would make a great family dog.
He is a wonderful dog, good with kids, cats, dogs, fully housetrained, knows his manners, and loves his walks. If you really want to find out his weak spot, it’s tennis balls and he would love to play a game of fetch with you. Email doginfo@labrescuers.org for more information!

Proeeds from the sale of this piece will go to Lab Rescuers, Ca. 11" x 14"
www.sophie316.etsy.com

Meet Bonnie and Clyde

2009-04-23T16:26:00.004-04:00

Bonnie and Clyde
A couple of 8 year old Hollywood characters just joined the rescue set! Bonnie and Clyde who just lost the only home they’ve ever known. The only constant in their lives is each other. They so badly want to stay together. Besides, they are a great catch for some lucky family. Clyde is a big boy, but a true gentleman on leash. He is a goofy, mellow fellow that takes life in stride. Bonnie will quickly steal anyone’s heart. Her favorite past time is to just hang out and stare at you with a big goofy "love me" grin. They come to us with fabulous temperaments, good with kids and other dogs, but not the felines, so No cats please! If you’re looking for a pair of smooth smooching, life loving, canine companions, you’ve found them!

11' X 14" oil on stretched canvas Proceeds from the sale of this piece will go to Labradors and Friends Rescue, San Diego

www.sophie316.etsy.com

Mara

2009-04-22T17:01:00.002-04:00

Meet Mara. She's a 4 yr old fox red labbie who was saved from the shelter when her time was up. She's as sweet as she can be. Mara is a dudley and just beautiful. She's in great shape.Mara is up to date on shots, spayed, and on preventatives so she can stay healthy. She gets along with other dogs. She's always up for a good belly rub or ear scratching.Come see Mara for yourself at our next adoption event. You'll love her as much as we do.

Proceeds from th sale of this piece will go to Lab Rescue, Oklahoma

www.sophie316.etsy.com 7" x 5" on canvas board

Meet Sweet Evelyn

2009-04-20T17:17:00.002-04:00

Meet Evelyn. She was pulled from the shelter when her time was up. She's about 3 yrs old, spayed, UTD on vaccinations and ready to go. She hasn't had any accidents but I think she was mostly an outside dog because I have to coax her to come inside but once she's in she's fine. She's very happy and playful but not hyper. She likes to retrieve and play with toys and is quite a lover--give her a good rub and she's good to go! She gets along with other dogs (males and females). She is 80 lbs and is about at her ideal weight. Come out and meet her--she's a sweetheart. Dogs like her don't come around often!

10" x 8" oil on canvas Proceeds from the sale of this art will go to Lab Rescue of Oklahoma

www.sophie316.etsy.com

My Sophie Had to Share

2009-04-18T19:39:00.002-04:00

I tell everyone my Lab Sophie smiles. And she does. Today was the first day I got her doing it after 9 years of trying. The key?? Don't hold the camera to your face. I started saying.."well that was silly of me" and she started smiling away. She thinks I'm the best thing around!!! She even laughs at my crummy jokes.
She'll smile at the vets because she knows everyone, some people jump...lol...on the worse day imaginable she will smile and I will roll with laughter so needless to say, there are no bad days here.
What a face!!!!!

Jackie

2009-04-18T14:41:00.002-04:00

Hi! My name is a Jackie and I’m a1 year old beautiful female yellow lab. My prior owners turned me into the shelter and I didn’t handle the shelter atmosphere too well… I was really afraid!! The shelter staff thought it would be best to put me in rescue where my true personality could come out… and where I could learn to be housebroken – you see, I lived in a barn for the first year or so of my life so I never really learned that!! I didn’t learn much about interacting with people either. But thanks to my great foster family, I’ve learned about human interaction and I absolutely LOVE it!! I am the BEST snuggler – I try to get as close as possible to my foster parents as I can. Sometimes, I even climb on their lap. I’m great in the crate while no one is home, but if someone is home, I really prefer to be with my people. For the first week or so, my foster parents tried to crate me at night… but I barked and they eventually folded. They let me sleep in their bedroom. It was a win/win for everyone – they got sleep and I got to be with them!! Last week I met a family that wants to adopt me. How great is that? I’m in my pre-adoptive period with them right now and things are going great so far. Keep your fingers crossed for me! And check out all the other dogs on Brookline’s web site (www.BrooklineLabRescue.org) that are still waiting for their forever homes!

Prceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Brookline Lab Rescue, Pa 5" x 7" oil on stretched canvas $125.00