More than 20 area artists auctioned off their works to benefit Gateway Pet Guardians on February 28, 2010 at Schlafly Bottleworks. And thankfully, there's not a single homage to dogs playing poker. By Crystal Rolfe.
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Steve Simmons with "Wagon Along."
Stephanie Schaeffer with "Bomber."
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Lorrie Austin with "Bomber."
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Bauer and the Rev. Marcus of Strawfoot.
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The auction was held at the Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.
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Greg Lorton, with "River Dog."
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Sonny is one of the dogs available for adoption through Gateway Pet Guardians. The photo of Sonny is by David Carlyon.
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Wesley Jones of Strawfoot.
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Heather Haymart's "Hank."
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Arlene Lori's "Good Sit" bronze sculpture.
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Jamie Case with "Rescued / Waiting."
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Jennifer Neimann of Strawfoot.
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Amie Simmons and "Give Shelter, Give Love."
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Arlene Ligori with "Barney."
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Elizabeth Schaefer with "Stray," a silkscreen.
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"Good Things Come to Those Who Wait" by Mary Beth Shaw.
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To benefit the rescue group, various businesses and private individuals donated items to later be raffled off.
