Ron's Creation of Lucky and Lucky

The Road to Recovery

Another B'Cause Program by Artist Ron Burns
In partnership with R. Roberts Gallery

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."

In the aftermath of the tragedy Ron has partnered with local Jacksonville gallery owner Richard Roberts of R. Roberts gallery to help pave The Road to Recovery, and you are invited to help!

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.

Artist Ron Burns is hitting the road to Jacksonville to personally attend this year's Fur Ball, which benefits the Jacksonville Humane Society. Ron will begin painting portraits of both Luckys live during the event.

Here is where you get to take a ride on The Road to Recovery. Ninety-five limited edition giclees on stretched canvas will be made available for each Lucky painting. The limited edition giclees of Lucky the dog at 20" x 20" and Lucky the cat at 20" x 15" will be available at $1050.00 each. And, a larger 30" x 30" version of Lucky the dog in the fire truck will be available for $1950.00. All giclees will be signed and numbered by Ron Burns and will come with a certificate of authenticity. Until the end of September, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of these and all other Ron Burns artwork at R. Roberts Gallery, as well as a portion of the proceeds from the originals when they are sold, will be donated to the Jacksonville Humane Society as part of The Road to Recovery. Additionally, Ron Burns and R. Roberts Gallery will be hosting an event taking place on September 14, 2007 at the R. Roberts Gallery in Jacksonville where Ron will be available to personalize your purchase.


Burns Studio has alreqady designed a computer graphic version of the two Lucky's, to be included in Ron's Little Orphan Animals collection, suitable for T-shirts, tote bags, note cards and other fundraising products with a percentage of proceeds benefiting Jacksonville Humane Society. You can purchase these items at Cafe Press.

You are cordially invited to join us on our "road trip." Become the proud owner of a Ron Burns limited edition giclee and help rebuild a critical resource for homeless animals in Florida. With your help, The Road to Recovery will support the rebuilding of the Jacksonville Humane Society!