Wednesday, September 10, 2008 BoW WOW!!! Dogs RULE!!! The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, The wise man grows it under his feet. -James Oppenheim The picture of me in the field was taken last summer, unbeknown to me.. How time flies.... But with every year, we move forward and continue to do more. Can you believe it has been 8 years now I have been doing resue... Check out the current issue of "Bark Magazine", page 18, for an art project auction that will benefit "A Place To Bark" in November on the 15Th, 2008. I have always been a huge fan of "The Bark", this is a very special honor for us here!!! Hoping the small feature will bring more awareness to "A Place To Bark", and our ongoing efforts to be part of the movement to become a, no kill nation. Web page to advertise our art auctions will be up soon!!! BoW WOW!!! If you go to the website and click current issue, you can click on "Artists unite to help a great rescue group" the link will bring you to our website !!! I know I am rambling on about this, I'm just thrilled!!! This fabulous video featured below was created by: Rebecca Lansdowne of Art Paw. It showcases the artwork up close and personal. Also included is a very fun interview with artist Jill Beninato of "Sit Stay Smile Photography", who hosted the art collaboration & put the books together painstakingly by hand. She is a non stop work horse, donating time to the animals in need, doing her art and being a full time wife, mother and dog mom on top of all of that!! An AmAZing art book project, 13 artists were asked to create 14 pages for this book project. These were the very talented ladies that participated: Jill Beninato of "Sit Stay Smile Photography" Linda O'Neill of Abby Creek Studios Jamie Pflughoeft of "Cowbelly Photography" Leigh Jackson of "Noisy Dog Studio" Anne Leuck Feldhaus of Anne Leuck Feldhaus Studio Ltd. Manon Doyle of "Hoochie Poochie Studios" Moira McLaughlin of "Dream Dogs Art" Melissa Langer of "Pug Notes" Rebecca Lansdowne of Art Paw Nicole Mlakar-Livingston of Nicole Mlakar-Livingston Photography Wendy Crumbley of 2 Dog Studio Kathy Weller Wellerwishes Pet Portraiture & Me:) Bernie Berlin of "The Cre8tive Eye Studio" (not as talented but humbled to be asked:) Each artist received their copy of the book and an extra will be auctioned off on e-bay November 15, 2008. Web page coming soon!! Each artist did their interpretation of the theme "Dogs Rule" in the media of their choice. The book is 8x10 inches in size, with canvas board covers to protect the artwork enclosed. These a few pictures of the many pages in the book. Photography by Jill Beninato, because Bernie is always too busy taking care of the dogs and othewise wouldn't post as much, if not for her wonderful friends helping her out:) A very special "Thank YOU" to Jill & the Amazing artists who created this book, Bark Magazine and to all of you that read this.. If you haven't been to "A Place To Bark's" You Tube channel, please check it out HERE Many of the videos are older but you can get a feel for what my life is like with the animals. P.S. If you have art and would like to join the auction festivities to help us raise money in November, it is easy to do on e-bay via Mission Fish. Whatever percentage you would like to donate, you specify & they will get the funds to us and you will get a tax deductible receipt right away. See what is listed now to benefit "A Place To Bark" If you want to learn more click the little tab that says sell and it will tell you "How it Works". :: posted @ 3:27 PM by Bernie Berlin:: COMMENTS: This is great, The Bark has a huge readership that will appreciate all you're doing for the fur kids! We're so excited to see all the progress you've experienced. # posted by  popartpet.com : September 10, 2008 6:33 PM   Hi, I got my magazine a few days ago and was so happy to see you in it! Thanks is great!!! Terra # posted by  Anonymous : September 10, 2008 9:13 PM   hi bernie! what a great post. how wonderful that jill got the book published in the bark. i know that will help to sell the 14th copy to help you with your amazing work. xo melissa # posted by  Archie and Melissa : September 11, 2008 8:54 AM   Wow, that's great! I am still (very) patiently waiting for the ATC book from you I won many months ago. I know you are busy,,,,, Christmas present? # posted by  Tara's Art Camp : September 11, 2008 6:49 PM   Thats a great picture of you at the top of this post. I hope you know how much appreciated it is - all that you do for our four-legged friends. jaime # posted by  Thoughts : September 12, 2008 11:23 AM   The quilt donation is almost ready, how should I proceed? Jen # posted by  Meg : September 12, 2008 12:28 PM   Congratulations on your feature in The Bark - that's great news. I've just discovered your site and am enjoying reading all the posts. You're doing a fantastic job! I wish you all the best with the Art Auction. # posted by  Anonymous : September 13, 2008 8:25 AM   What a lovely work! # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : September 13, 2008 5:02 PM   Wow - what an amazing book! # posted by  Unknown : September 13, 2008 8:00 PM   Your blog is always so inspiring and wonderful, I nominated you for an award! I know how busy you are so I won't be surprised if you don't play along. Your work in rescue is so important and I just want to thank you! # posted by  photoholly : September 13, 2008 9:02 PM   That's awesome, I'd be excited too! The artwork is wonderful. # posted by  DARE to Rescue! : September 16, 2008 9:37 PM   Hi Bernie-Beautiful book! Guess what! Arte du Blythe auction is live now for you too!!! Here: http://sbrauctions.blogspot.com/2008/09/auction-for-place-to-bark-bid-here.html Give yourself some publicity about this one too, please, if you can, and if you need the artist list, let me know. Also, if you still have something we can enclose for the winner from you, let me know. # posted by  Gina M Smith : September 16, 2008 11:11 PM   Looks great Bernie....Thanks for posting everyones info! I hope we earn some $$ for a Place to Bark... # posted by  Jill Beninato : September 17, 2008 10:26 PM   Post a Comment << Home

about me Name:Bernie Berlin From:Tennessee, United States I'm a mixed media artist specializing in Faberge Style Eggs, Author of "Artist Trading Card Workshop" and am currently working on 2 new books. I run a full-time dog rescue, taking in the dogs that have been abandoned, abused or police confiscated. I quarantine, foster, retrain, transport & adopt. Cats are also welcome at my rescue. I am drawn to the unwanted, unloved and misunderstood. Hoping to educate and effect change for the animals that do not have a voice of their own. Visit my web site at www.aplacetobark.com View my complete profile SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!   what i'm doing right now follow A Place to Bark on Twitter how you can help latest videos Loading... more ways to help START USING GOOD SEARCH: A Place to Bark earns a penny every time you search the Internet using Good Search! So next time you want to search for something, click the link above! Thank you! ITEMS WE ARE IN NEED OF: Towels, blankets, toys, collars, leashes, crates, food, treats, very small baby bottles, milk replacement, bleach, 1 microscope, 1 baby scale, 1 stethoscope, muzzles, pet beds. SHIP ITEMS TO: Bernie Berlin "A Place To Bark" PO BOX 649 Portland, TN 37148 615-681-2631 Every little bit helps, it is ALL appreciated!! All donations are tax deductible. A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. All monies and items go directly to the care of the animals. Donations can also be made directly to help with medical cost for " A Place To Bark": The Critter Clinic Clinic 522 W. Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 615-452-1477 Saukville Veterinary Clinic 303 W. Dekora Saukville, WI 53080 262-284-7000 Any U.S. Bank Location Just tell the teller that you would like to make a donation to "A Place To Bark Inc." Checks or Credit Card donations accepted Thank You! video about my rescue registered non-profit A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. products T SHIRTS AND MORE! Support rescued animals -- shop at A Place to Bark's NEW CafePress Store! ARTIST SUPPLIES Bernie has created amazing clip art sheets to use in your art and craft projects from her stash of vintage images. •collage sheet set 1 •collage sheet set 2 All proceeds go toward the care of the animals. BOOKS Bernie's NEW Book! Now available from Amazon.com! Buy any book from Amazon by clicking here and a percentage will benefit my rescued animals!! medical supplies needed DOG MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Duramune Max 5-CvK Distemper/Parvo Vaccine $94.99 • Monoject Needles 71-645 3cc RL - 22x3/4- Box/100 $12.99 • Progard KC Bordatella Vaccine $52.99 • Panacur C-dewormer $4.89 • Frontline CAT MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Eclipse 4 (Box of 25 Doses) $39.99 • Syringe with Needle 71-802 25x5/8 LL, Box/100$14.99 previous posts "In Memory of Otis" At Heaven's Gate... With each day.. We're getting it done!!! And Here we have it.. Our new building!! New faces for U at the zoo:) And so it begins... Quick post.. Kobie gets a new home.. 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