Duck Family 5x7 Photograph by sue8261

We saw this lovely duck family gliding on a local lake a few weeks ago. Once it was safe for the ducks and the other aquatic birds on the lake, my grand-dog Sam jumped in for swim. Early summer fun!

I support animal causes and charities through advocacy, volunteer work, and donations. I donate proceeds from my Etsy sales from sue8261 to Animal Rescue Corps, as well as to our team's charity of the month. I also donate jewelry and note cards to our local humane society for sale in their gift shop.

Gazania flower: 5 x 7 photograph by sue8261

This entry by sue8261 is a photograph of a brilliant Gazania that bloomed in my garden last Spring.

My work for animals includes advocacy, adoption, donations and fund-raising. About half the items in my Esty shop are humane charity donations for Animal Rescue Corps or our team's charity of the month.

Unfurling, Agapanthus: 5 x 7 photograph by sue8261

A photo of a flower unfurling in early spring by sue8261 makes a wonderful contribution to the "green earth" theme. It's literally green and just one small example of the diverse beauty that surrounds us.

I support animal charities through sales on Etsy, advocacy, monetary donations, volunteer work, and donations of jewelry and photographs to humane organization gift shops and fund raising events.

Mama Bird 8x10 Photograph by sue8261

This lovely piece, "Mama Bird" is by sue8261. Two years ago, this sweet curious dark-eyed junco, along with her loyal mate, built a nest in my backyard and raised an adorable baby. The devoted parents cared for their baby until it was mature enough to fly off on its own. It was a joy to follow the progress of this loving family with my camera.

I help animals through donations and advocacy. I'm always open to new opportunities to use my art for humane causes.

Ice Flake Quartz Peace Bracelet by sue8261

This bracelet from EFA newcomer sue8261 is both icy and winter white, and guaranteed to chase away the blues. The bracelet features sparkling nuggets of ice flake quartz, opalescent Swarovski crystals, a sterling silver squiggle and a sterling silver peace symbol. I hope this bracelet conveys a message of joy and peace for the new year. As is the case for all bracelets in my Etsy shop, 100% of the sales proceeds from this bracelet will benefit a wonderful organization called Animal Rescue Corps (ARC).

I have been helping animals most of my life through advocacy, adoption, monetary donations and volunteer work. As a jewelry artist, my goal is to help animals by donating a portion of my sales revenue to humane charities. Approximately half of the items in my Etsy shop are 100% charity donations (to our team’s charity of the month or ARC). In addition, I donate jewelry and my original nature photography note cards to humane organizations for sale in their gift shops and at fundraisers and charity raffles. I work especially closely in this regard with my local humane society, the Palo Alto Humane Society, but am always looking for new opportunities to partner with organizations that work to benefit animals.