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9th Annual Art for Animals

Thursday, April 25, 2019
DAR/Caleb H. Swallows

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.

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    DAR/Caleb H. Swallows Ted Long of Poplar Bluff holding Riley and Grace Blaich of Poplar Bluff chat before the beginning of the Art for Animals event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows )
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    Les Kingery with his wife, Holly Kingery of Poplar Bluff point out their favorite pieces at the Art for Animals event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows )
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    Dave Alders of Poplar Bluff looks at the different pieces in the photography section of the Art for Animals event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows )
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    Supporting artist, Cheryl Allen, looks at the art provided by the junior-level students during the Art for Animals event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows )