One Lucky Cat
In the early morning hours of April 7, 2007, the Jacksonville Humane Society suffered a stunning loss, soon witnessed by a disbelieving news audience across the nation. A fire that started in the laundry area engulfed the animal shelter leaving it in ruin, and claiming the lives of 67 cats or kittens and 18 dogs or puppies.
"When I saw the news images of that shelter in flames, my heart just broke - for the animals and for the volunteers and staff who give so much of themselves," says Burns. "I feel honored to be able to use my artwork to help rebuild this special place for the dogs and cats of Jacksonville."
The staff and volunteers of the Jacksonville Humane Society have chosen two of the surviving animals, one cat and one dog, as their muses. Ironically, both are quite appropriately named Lucky.
Lucky the canine is a puppy who was rescued by local fire fighters combing through debris the morning of the blaze, and has since been adopted by those fire fighters at station #28.
Lucky the feline is a cat who was found in the debris two days after the fire. She was hungry and confused, but otherwise healthy.
Limited Edition Giclee on Stretched Canvas
Image Size: 20" X 15"
Edition Size: 95
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Price: $1050*
*a portion of proceeds to benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society.
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