Valentino: A lover AND a fighter!

Valentino, was soulmate to Alfredo and is remembered with his portrait. A great watchdog, Valentino was known to chase the garbage truck down the street. How dare they bring that kind of thing through this neighborhood? A Pug with passion and spirit. In his later years Valentino, Alfredo and his brother Ernesto (my hairdresser at Nuovo Salon in LaCanada,CA) enjoyed happy hour together, nibbling treats and enjoying a sip of water and such.

Yes, it's a miracle Valentino reached old age.

One day, his people were sure he was a goner. They had seen him run over by the garbage truck. Yet, when they ran outside to pick up the pieces he was no where to be found.

Where was he, they asked, returning to the house.

By the door he stood, panting, out of breath but none the worse for wear. He was waiting to go inside for a treat. After all, he was the hero who had chased off the garbage man, wasn't he?

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Please, take a look to see if there's anything you like. Proceeds beyond cost go to Arts For Earth Foundation to supplement our 501c.3 activities. It's all good, and it's a write off, too!

Soon, we'll create a new series of portraits: The Wild Ones helped by the California Wildlife Center. Check back to this Arts For Earth blog, to see how it's coming along.

First on the list is a young Harbor Seal, then the Pelican, Bobcat, Deer, Kit Fox, Baby Squirrel and Mountain Lion. Is there an animal you would like to see? Leave us a comment here, so we can put it on our list. CWC and the wild ones will thank you, and so will AFEF! (We're kind of wild, too.)

Love,
Chela