Creating art of the Animal Saints is partly how our nonprofit educates the public about the importance of them. The intent of the artwork is to show that the Animal Saints are sentient beings. They are all one-of-a-kind. They are not subordinates to humans but are partners in life.
We get to know very well each and every Saint we save. We connect with them through trust and love before even attempting to represent them in a portrait. Our goal is to give them the dignity and respect they deserve through every composition.
Joshua Ivey Abitz is a professional photographer and artist. He is a volunteer and board member. He donates his creativity to help the dogs Animal Saints saves. Here are just some of the recent portraits he has created for adoption listings.
