Artown's only bring your dog day--Art Paws Welcomes Vendors Galore!

Art Paws 2015 Vendor List 

as of 6/3 9pm

America Matters Radio “Animal Life Radio Show” 

Baubles, Trinkets & Treasures 

BJ Designs 

Bombdigiddy Creations 

Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary 

Charlie's Place 

Chihuahua Rescue of Truckee Meadows 

Feeding Pets of the Homeless 

For Pets' Sake 

Fur and Feathers Works, LLC 

Heart’s Companion 

Leaning Dog Stuffies 

Nevada French Bulldog Rescue Inc. 

Nevada Humane Society 

Paws-4-Love 

Rock Envy 

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo 

Shakespeare Animal Fund 

Shelter Insurance 

Sierra Nevada Gems and Minerals 

Tasters' Paradise Mobile Café & Bakery Inc 

The Dog Park! 

Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club 

US Wolf Refuge 

Washoe County Regional Animal Services 

Artown's 15th Annual Art Paws "Underdog Grant" Application 2015!

Artown’s 15th Annual Art Paws

Sunday, July 12

10am-5pm

McKinley Arts & Cultural Center

www.ArtPawsReno.com 

art paws UNDERDOG GRANT APPLICATIOn

animal aid organization _________________________________________________________

ORGANIZATION WEBSITE__________________________________________________

EIN ~ 501©3 designation___________________________________________________ 

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________

contact name____________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE____________________________________________________

Contact phone number___________________________________________________

ADDRESS (if different)_____________________________________________________

CONTACT EMAIL (IF DIFFERENT)______________________________________________

You are applying for one third of the proceeds from this year’s Annual Art Paws event, to be held the second Sunday in July at McKinley Arts and Cultural Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503 from 10am to 5pm. In the past, grant awards have amounted to more than $3,000 each. 

A complete Art Paws Grant Application must include all of the below numbered criteria, in order, with headings for each. Applications need to be typed in Times Roman 12 pt. font with 1 1/2 line-spacing, except the cover page which can be handwritten. Submit with four (4) additional copies (5 total) by the due date. No exceptions will be allowed.  All applications are required to be postdated on or before April 15, 2015.

The proceeds from Art Paws will be divided into three grants. One of which will be the Art Paws People’s Choice Award, which is decided by the voting public at the actual Art Paws event. 

The other two Art Paws Grants, of which you are applying for one, will be given on the basis of need to two local animal aid organizations.

ART PAWS UNDERDOG GRANT CRITERIA 

1. Mission Statement (up to one paragraph)                                       

2. Financial Statement (up to one-page explanation of last year’s income & expenses that shows fiscal responsibility)                       

3. Yearly Budget (all expected income for this year & anticipated expenses including a breakdown and explanation of overhead expenses)                                                           

4. Wish List (up to a half-page of desired and feasible items, continuing education, or organization “expansions”)

5. Volunteer Involvement (up to a half-page detailing numbers and hours of last year’s volunteers, emphasis on increasing volunteer involvement this year)

6. Biggest Success Story (up to a half-page explanation)                                           

7. Plan for Growth (up to a half-page explanation defining how our grant would help)

8. Non-profit designation

The Art Paws Underdog Grant will be awarded on the basis of need to two local animal aid organizations, emphasis given to groups that quantify their animal aid.  The organization must have been in operation for a minimum of three years.

For the purposes of this grant, LOCAL is defined as a Nevada organization within 75 miles of Reno.  Furthermore, for the purposes of this grant, ANIMAL AID is defined as “animal welfare” as the primary organizational focus.

If you are granted funds from this Art Paws Grant, we will include: 

1. Event Participation: 

      One FREE booth vendor space at Artown’s Annual Art Paws event to be held the second Sunday in July.

2. Cross Marketing:

      Art Paws’ press release and logo for event cross-marketing use in your organization’s e-blasts, newsletters, website, blogs, and other social media outlets; Art Paws will reciprocate with you in all        promotion materials, social media, and event day announcements.

Submit your typed grant application with 4 copies of your application by April 15^th, 2015 to:

Artown’s 15^th Annual Art Paws

P.O. Box 8997

Reno, NV 89507

For more information about Artown’s 15th Annual Art Paws and special non-profit vendor options, visit www.ArtPawsReno.com.

FINE PRINT:

Handwritten applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Decisions regarding awarded grants will be made by the Art Paws Grant Committee.  All decisions are final. Two Art Paws Grants will be announced by May 15^th 2015. Additionally, The People’s Choice Art Paws Grant will be decided by the voting public of this year’s 15^th Annual Art Paws, on Sunday, July 12, 2015. The winning animal aid organizations are only eligible to receive one grant per year, with NO consecutive yearly awards.

Art Paws Helps Pets of the Homeless in a BIG Way

“The Pets of the Homeless volunteers and I certainly enjoyed our day at Art Paws!  It was so fun to see all the breeds and talk with folks who had not heard about Pets of the Homeless.  Art Paws attendees on Sunday, July 20, donated 30 pounds of dog food, 14 pounds of treats, and 7 leashes to Pets of the Homeless.  We received $378 in donations from many compassionate people.”

 --Genevieve Frederick, Founder/President

 

 Art Paws and Pets for the Homeless:

 http://www.mynews4.com/news/story/Carson-based-Pets-of-the-Homeless-helping-people/AK9aWGN-FUuTghvks6gG5g.cspx

 

If you would like to contact Pets of the Homeless, simply write to:

206 S. Division St.

Carson City, NV 89703

Call:  775-841-7463

Or use their social media outlets:

GF@petsofthehomeless.org

www.petsofthehomeless.org

And, of course, "Like" them on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPetsoftheHomeless

This Year's Standout Organizations Awarded Art Paws Grants

Art Paws Underdog Grant Recipients 2014

Canine Rehabilitation Center 

and Sanctuary

(CRCS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are a
recovery center for dogs overcoming trauma such as abuse,neglect, long term confinement, lab testing, and other special cases. Our program provides rescue, recovery,socialization, training, and placement for dogs that shelters and rescue organizations cannot place. 

Our mission is "To inspire, educate and motivate the human spirit.  To save, nurture and love the canine spirit and to bring the two together to change the way the world views, rescues and
places homeless dogs."


Beating The Odds.
One Dog At A Time. 

 •Our program is dedicated to the dog that sits in a shelter for a year or longer waiting patiently for someone to come along and say "that's the one I want" only to meet the dog and then say "no thanks."

•We are dedicated to the dog that is unlucky enough to be a product of a puppy mill and live years in a cage, unaware of what it feels like to run free.

•We are dedicated to the dog whose owner isolated her in a yard for years and forgot to socialize her, stimulate her, and offer guidance.

•We are dedicated to the dog that is ill due to environment or age and doesn't have a family or home to call their own.
 

•We are dedicated to the dog that, because someone forgot to take the time to work with them,ended up in a shelter, adopted then returned then adopted then returned.


This program is for you and your precious doggie soul. We know you can do it, someone just forgot to show you how. We don't care about your size, your age, your breed, your past, or your condition. We just care about you. This is your chance to learn. This is your
chance to look up and say "hello world". Only we
think you should enjoy it this time around. And you will, we just know it. God speed my sweet friend. God speed.

To learn more about what we do, see our success stories, request a tour, or visit a dog, contact us at 775-313-8621 or CRCSReno@att.net
or visit our website at www.CRCSGivesLife.org. 

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Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows, Inc.

Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows Inc (CRTM) is a Nevada corporation and non-profit organization. CRTM is dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals for the Number Two Euthanized Breed in the United States. 




By way of our committed officers, volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, and professional trainers, we seek to match dogs with carefully screened forever homes. CRTM provides education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, adoptions, positive behavior training, socialization and a good nutritional program.



Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows, Inc. (CRTM) is blessed with committed officers and volunteers.  Everyone helps with fostering the dogs, transportation, works at adoption events, and provides in-kind (mileage and gas expenses) for home-checks.  Additionally, all of our web page and other social media, fundraising is done in-kind.






CRTM will utilize the funds from the Underdog Grant to potentially increase foster homes through social media, word-of-mouth, PSA’s and adoption event opportunities .  We will continue to seek other fundraising endeavors with various raffles upcoming so we will have a "small bank" for any emergencies that may arise.  Additionally, we will make improvements to the small Chi Haven "foster area" by improving the insulation and  increasing the yard size for them to play.  We will also repair the cooler and repair the leak in roof before winter.  




To learn more about what we do, play a part in our success stories, safe-house a needy dog, or adopt a pet, contact us at 775-742-7317 or pjtrainer@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at http://www.chirescuetruckeemeadows.com/. 

There is still time to VOTE for your favorite local animal-aid agency AT ART PAWS, Sunday July 20, 10am to 5pm.  The People's Choice Winner will be awarded the final one-third of all this year's 
Art Paws proceeds!

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If you would like more information on the Art Paws Underdog Grant Program, please contact Landess Witmer, Art Paws Executive Director, 775.560.4242, Landess@ArtPawsReno.com

Now's the Time to Adopt a Doggie or Kittie--for FREE!!!

Adopt a Dog or Cat for FREE This Weekend 

May 31 and June 1

Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days, a Community-Wide Adoption Event at

Nevada Humane Society, SPCA of Northern Nevada,

and Pet Network Humane Society

If you’ve been thinking about adding to your family, now is the time! Attend the Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days event this weekend only, May 31 and June 1, and you can adopt an adorable dog or cat for FREE! Known as America’s biggest free pet adoption event, you can visit Nevada Humane Society, SPCA of Northern Nevada, or Pet Network Humane Society, as well as a variety of other locations to find your new best friend. Every dog or cat will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

When you adopt during Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days, you can feel proud knowing you made a difference, because for every dog or cat that is adopted,Maddie’s^® Fund will make a generous donation to the adopting shelter to help save even more lives.

As a community-wide effort, Nevada Humane Society, SPCA of Northern Nevada, and Pet Network Humane Society hope to find loving homes for 500 animals. Nationwide, more than 200 shelters and rescue groups are participating in Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days with a goal of finding loving homes for 10,000 homeless pets.

For a complete list of pet adoption locations and times throughout the community, visit Adopt.MaddiesFund.org.

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Maddie's Fund®, The Pet Rescue Foundation, is a family foundation which is funded by the founder of Workday and PeopleSoft, Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl. Maddie's Fund is helping to create a no-kill nation where all healthy and treatable shelter dogs and cats are guaranteed a loving home. Maddie's Fund is named after the family's beloved Miniature Schnauzer who passed away in 1997.

Nevada Humane Society is a charitable non-profit organization founded in 1932. NHS is a no-kill organization with the goal of sustaining a no-kill community. NHS provides shelter to approximately 10,000 homeless pets each year, pet adoption services, low-cost spay/neuter assistance, and a free Animal Help Desk.

SPCA of Northern Nevada, founded in 1998, is Reno's original no-kill animal shelter. Our mission is to be an innovative regional leader in responsible treatment of homeless dogs and cats, primarily through their rescue and placement in forever loving homes and by promoting spaying and neutering to control pet overpopulation. We accomplish our mission with dedication to our core values and a lifetime commitment to our animals.

Pet Network Humane Society is a charitable non-profit organization founded in 1991 located in Incline Village serving Nevada and California, including the Lake Tahoe area. Pet Network’s mission is to save healthy and adoptable animals from needless euthanasia through rescue, rehabilitation and humane education.

Reno's Nevada Humane Society Recognized As A Great Charity

Nevada Humane Society Receives Inaugural

Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Seal

Nevada Humane Society was recently awarded the inaugural Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited charity seal, which carries vital importance for both donors and charities. Only organizations that come through a BBB review with a “meets all standards” conclusion are eligible to participate in the seal program.

“Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal can do so with pride,” says Timothy Johnston, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Northern Nevada. “Not only are they attesting to their organizations’ adherence to sound standards, they are helping to increase donor confidence and strengthen public trust in giving.”

According to the BBB, when this seal is present, it represents that Nevada Humane Society has met the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. This process involved rigorous scrutiny of a Nevada Humane Society’s governance, effectiveness, finances and solicitations and informational materials—standards that go beyond what government regulators require. A visual of the seal is below.

“Nevada Humane Society is proud to have been awarded this prestigious and important accreditation from the BBB,” said Kevin Ryan, Chief Executive Officer for Nevada Humane Society. “It is demonstrative of NHS’ dedication to our cause and our open, honest relationship with our donors. NHS spends donor dollars incredibly shrewdly and we work diligently, daily to continue to prove to our community that NHS is a sound investment. Another feather in our cap, NHS is quickly becoming one of Northern Nevada’s most honored charities.”

Nevada Humane Society is open for adoptions seven days a week, from 11:00am to 6:30pm and an hour earlier at 10:00am on Saturdays. The shelter is located at 2825 Longley Lane in Reno.

For more information, visit www.nevadahumanesociety.org or call 775-856-2000.

About Nevada Humane Society: Nevada Humane Society is a non-profit, charitable, no-kill shelter creating a no-kill community. We work to find homes and provide care for homeless animals. Our work is made possible by donations.