Get a unique piece of artwork of your pet!
How does it work?
Five EASY steps
- Submit a photo of your pet(s) by going to "Participate" tab - all animals welcome, not just cats! Feel free to submit your guinea pig, pot-bellied pig, or banana slug!
- Make a minimum donation of $30 (you can donate more by adding votes - the kitties thank you!)
- One of our AMAZING VOLUNTEER artists creates the artwork using the photo received of your pet
- We email/text you the artwork when its ready. You can print it, post it, frame it, use it as your screensaver, share it with friends and family… it's really up to you!
- You can also vote and hope you win an extra special prize!
Who are these volunteer artists?EVERYONE is an artist…. Our artists include seniors, schoolkids, families, shelter volunteers… as well as some very talented professional artists! Basically anyone who loves cats and likes to create art! It really is “luck of the draw” which artist’s work you get!
Where does the money go?
All the funds raised help Nine Lives to rescue at-risk cats and kittens. We are now in “kitten season” when there are more kitties than ever that need our help - every dollar we raise will help us to save even more lives! And even better, your donation is tax-deductible!
What's the fine print?
- We reserve the right to use your original photo and the artist's work in any promotional materials, on all Nine Lives Foundation platforms (website, social media, emails) and in any other print format
- You will get a tax receipt for your donation
- Please, no offensive or indecent photos, and no political statements; we reserve the right to reject any photo submitted
- You can submit photos from 8:00:00 AM (Pacific Time) on Monday, April 8, 2024 to 11:59:59 PM (Pacific Time) on Friday, April 26, 2024
- Art will be emailed to you by Tuesday May 7th and posted on our web site for all to enjoy!
Questions? Please email CatArt@ninelivesfoundation.org
Check out the art created so far in our gallery:
https://ninelivesfoundation.org/luck-of-the-draw-gallery/
Prizes
Prizes
Everyone gets a custom-made piece of art of their cat – so everyone is a winner! But in addition, the top 10 photos with the most votes will win a special prize!
The top three will have their pet's portrait done by one of our accomplished artists - see their work below - and you will get the original art! (You will also get an electronic piece of art by a randomly-assigned artist)
And the next seven winners will get a fun Nine Lives goodie-bag
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Our Artists
Lori Rutledge
Lori Rutledge specializes in acrylic paintings featuring animals, nature and abstract art. She began practicing and studying art in childhood, when she developed a passion for the natural world. Lori studied art at City College of San Francisco at Fort Mason, the San Francisco School of Art and Computer Arts Institute. Her academic syllabus included drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture, along with graphic design; she has always had a love for color. Lori’s recent artwork has been shown at the Clayton Library, the Concord Art Cottage, John Muir Hospital Walnut Creek, Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta, and Visit Concord’s Visitor Center. She also was selected to be part of the City of Concord’s Painted Utility Box project.
You can see more of her work on her Facebook page or Instagram @lorilrutledge. |  |
Athraa Awad
Athraa lives in San Francisco, and specializes in drawing in pastels. She says "As a self-taught portraiture artist, my work is a reflection of my fascination with the human experience and the stories etched into each face. I strive to capture the essence of my subjects, delving into the depths of their emotions, histories, and inner worlds".
See more of her work on her Instagram page | 
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| Kathie Bennett I’m a self taught artist whose mediums have ranged from drawing, painting and mostly was a concentration on hot furnace glass, cold glass work and jewelry making. I have dabbled in acrylic and pencil in recent years. |  |
Do I have to vote?
No, but we'd love to hear about your favorites and we hope you encourage your pet's fans to vote for them. Encourage voters by sharing on social media and helping to spread the word! Votes are $1 each (every $1 donation counts as one vote) and every dollar goes to save more cats and kittens!
Our Mission: Nine Lives Foundation proudly provides lifelines for at-risk cats and kittens and affordable, compassionate care for our feline friends and the people who love them. Let’s save lives together!
Nine Lives Foundation is a community-based not-for-profit 501c3 organization that rescues at-risk cats, provides medical care through our veterinary clinic, and finds them loving forever homes. We are committed to addressing the overpopulation of homeless cats by providing low-cost spay and neuter services for cats in our community. All donations made to Nine Lives Foundation are tax deductible. EIN # 20-2150714.
To contact us, please call (650) 368-1365 or you may email us at contact@ninelivesfoundation.org. For questions about Luck of the Draw, please email CatArt@ninelivesfoundation.org