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Humane Society Promises To Make A Bad Original Drawing Of Your Pet For A $15 Donation And Here’s The Results (35 Pics)
The Wisconsin Humane Society attends to 40,000 abandoned animals each year and relies on donations to make all of that work possible. To make sure it reaches its goals, the organization launched a new fundraiser campaign on the 25th of February.
"It's time to put the 'fun' back in fundraising... if you donate $15 to the animals at WHS, we'll make a portrait drawing of your pet," its Facebook post said. "We have a pool of staff and volunteers standing by, eager to turn your animal into a timeless work of art (or at least make you laugh). You might get one of our extremely talented artists, but we'll be honest... you'll probably get someone who can't draw their way out of a paper bag."
The submissions for pet portraits -- and donations -- immediately started pouring in. Continue scrolling to check out how the Humane Society dealt with them!
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Angela Speed, the Vice President of Communications at the Wisconsin Humane Society told Bored Panda that the inspiration for this unique fundraiser came from a similar campaign done by an animal shelter group in Baltimore, BARCS. "We reached out to them about borrowing their idea, and also to learn more about how they made their campaign successful; we really appreciated their support and guidance!" Speed said.
Eventually, the flood of requests for these funny drawings got so big, the organization couldn't keep up with them anymore. So, it stopped accepting new submissions just one day in. But that's a good thing. "You all are truly incredible and surpassed our wildest expectations," The Wisconsin Humane Society wrote. "Our artists are working tirelessly to get the masterpieces of your adorable pets back to you as soon as possible, though it may take a few days at this point. Thank you all so much for your outpouring of support for the animals!"
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"The volunteers who wielded crayons and colored pencils have been working tirelessly to get them finished. We had to close the campaign about 36 hours after we launched it, as we were so flooded with pet pics."
In total, the Wisconsin Humane Society raised about $12,000, which is truly fantastic. In addition, the campaign reached thousands of animal lovers, and engaged people with WHS in a unique and fun way. "February in Wisconsin can be a dreary month to get through, and we hope it brought a little bit of unexpected joy with our bad drawings into the hearts of our supporters."
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Molly Block 5 years ago
Is this one digital? I love it. HOW did they do it? Which app?? I really like this one, even if it's not drawn with pen/paper, it's still very cool! Can someone please tell me which app they used?
Tania Huycke-Phillips 5 years ago
I used Autodesk Sketchbook - it's a free app that I only started using last night, lol!
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Priscilla Ballou 5 years ago
"I applied to be a Kliban cat, but then I learned he was dead." *le sigh*
Paige Holliman 5 years ago
I would need this in a black frame above the bookshelf in my book corner. It's wonderful.
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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 5 years ago
You're my boy, Blue! Sorry I had to. Haven't seen that movie in forever!
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Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
Love how the drawing has the dog looking like they'd like some privacy.
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Turnip and a Frog 5 years ago
In the drawing she looks as if she might have some problems with maths at school 🤓
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Daria B 5 years ago
These drawings are really not as bad as expected. They're just amateur, except maybe for a few of them. And these people do show off some nice skills.
Rissie 5 years ago
When made with love every drawing is awesome if you ask me! They all tried very hard and made great drawings!
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Pamela24 5 years ago
I love this idea so much! And the slogan too "Let's put fun back in fundraising"! I'd donate in a heartbeat. (I won't, I support my own local shelter.)
yethica 5 years ago
I want this to be in a gallery. I would 100% pay to see this, especially if the money was going to a good cause.
Kaseylulu 5 years ago
Great idea! They can have an art gallery fundraiser, how fun!
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kathryn stretton 5 years ago
Wish I could upvote this pist more than once. Brilliant idea. Love it.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
All that compassion they (the artists) shown is an art in itself.
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Brandy Grote 5 years ago
Aw, they're all doggos and kitties! Wish I could have gotten my snek drawn, he is quite handsome!
Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)
There's also a hamster there but yeah, dogs and cats. You should still try to send a picture of your snake to see if they accept and how it turns out. I say go for it (if you want to)
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LittleMissLotus 5 years ago
Some of theses are actually pretty good! Better than I could do at least lol
Danielle Renee 5 years ago
i love the fundraiser, i love the pictures, i love the pups/kitties... i love it all!
Lizzie Ross 5 years ago
Excellent! If you have ever tried to draw a pet you will know exactly how tricky it is! These are excellent. I love the inventive ways to show the structure of the face and bodies.
Nicole Saadeh Tentoni 5 years ago
I would like to volunteer to be an artist. bluedaisylover@yahoo.com
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
Go for it, Nicole, there are many animal shelters in need of funds. Thank you for your kind offer.
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Marlene Downing 5 years ago
very cute - have to fit it in the budget====soon could this be done? 13987434_1...d99148.jpg 
Daria B 5 years ago
These drawings are really not as bad as expected. They're just amateur, except maybe for a few of them. And these people do show off some nice skills.
Rissie 5 years ago
When made with love every drawing is awesome if you ask me! They all tried very hard and made great drawings!
Load More Replies... Pamela24 5 years ago
I love this idea so much! And the slogan too "Let's put fun back in fundraising"! I'd donate in a heartbeat. (I won't, I support my own local shelter.)
yethica 5 years ago
I want this to be in a gallery. I would 100% pay to see this, especially if the money was going to a good cause.
Kaseylulu 5 years ago
Great idea! They can have an art gallery fundraiser, how fun!
Load More Replies... kathryn stretton 5 years ago
Wish I could upvote this pist more than once. Brilliant idea. Love it.
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
All that compassion they (the artists) shown is an art in itself.
Load More Replies... Brandy Grote 5 years ago
Aw, they're all doggos and kitties! Wish I could have gotten my snek drawn, he is quite handsome!
Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)
There's also a hamster there but yeah, dogs and cats. You should still try to send a picture of your snake to see if they accept and how it turns out. I say go for it (if you want to)
Load More Replies... LittleMissLotus 5 years ago
Some of theses are actually pretty good! Better than I could do at least lol
Danielle Renee 5 years ago
i love the fundraiser, i love the pictures, i love the pups/kitties... i love it all!
Lizzie Ross 5 years ago
Excellent! If you have ever tried to draw a pet you will know exactly how tricky it is! These are excellent. I love the inventive ways to show the structure of the face and bodies.
Nicole Saadeh Tentoni 5 years ago
I would like to volunteer to be an artist. bluedaisylover@yahoo.com
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
Go for it, Nicole, there are many animal shelters in need of funds. Thank you for your kind offer.
Load More Replies... Marlene Downing 5 years ago
very cute - have to fit it in the budget====soon could this be done? 13987434_1...d99148.jpg
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