Art for Animals, the ninth annual spring benefit for the Animal Welfare Alliance (AWA) Tail End party was held Friday at Holiday Inn in Poplar Bluff for final bidding in the silent auction. Area artists donated 5x7 original artwork to raise money for AWA. The non-profit provides $50 vouchers for qualifying pet owners to help with spay/neuter costs and has spent more than $70,000 on that project since 2009. With the cooperation of Poplar Bluff’s Animal Control officers, AWA also helps provide vaccinations for puppies and kittens in the city’s shelter. The organization sets aside half of all income toward construction of a no-kill shelter to serve this area.