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Old January 30th, 2006, 05:31 PM
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Thanks, Prin, but I'll have to pass! We dont' want to scare people away!

Sorry to keep bugging everyone, but someone I spoke to today said something to the effect of "No one is going to buy pictures of other people's pets."

I thought of that, but also that adding the quotations makes them more decorative, and this IS a charity event.

Would anyone here buy a pic like the following? It will be framed, and hanging hook included. (this is my feral cat Autumn) I will also stick a paper on the back, with the animal's name and that is is now "Adopted and loved by ****".
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Old January 30th, 2006, 05:41 PM
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Lucky,I would!! Autumn is beautiful!!
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Old January 30th, 2006, 05:56 PM
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Lucky, I absolutely would buy one.. maybe even more..
I think that is a fantastic idea - if they could be made available here somehow for members. We are ALL pet-lovers.. and such a good cause this backs.
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Old January 30th, 2006, 06:07 PM
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LR if you think people may not buy pics of other peoples pets to hang on their walls ,then take your idea and turn them into blank cards so people can use them to send to friends, or ofcourse the ever so popular calenders (with captions, ofcourse), small postcards, etc. People may not want to buy a poster of someone elses pet but they may buy it if it was something they could use. Just a thought.
You can do all this on the computer (I can help). You can go to a office supply store and ask them to donate the paper and inturn you can put their company name in the back of the article...paper donated by....
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Old January 30th, 2006, 06:42 PM
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I think people will buy them. Plus your target audience is right there.

I wouldn't put the name of the rescuer on the back, that does personalize it a bit too much. How about information on the circumstances of their rescue, no gory details, just something like, 'Fluffy, abandoned in a field by his owners, rescued (or adopted) January 2006. Or, 'found in a ditch in a taped-up cardboard box, rescued, etc. These aren't good examples, but you get my drift. Too depressing? Or just the name and date of rescue. Maybe the age?

I love the idea of cards. People love cards.
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Old January 30th, 2006, 07:22 PM
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I'm terrible at this, but here's my little girl Tuffy!
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Old January 30th, 2006, 07:34 PM
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Tucker is not a rescue but if you want to use any of his pic's go ahead.
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Old January 30th, 2006, 08:42 PM
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If you need another, here's Angus looking rather regal.
Rescued from Toronto Animal Services.
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Old January 30th, 2006, 09:02 PM
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Angus' pic is fabulous!

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then take your idea and turn them into blank cards so people can use them to send to friends
Yes, that was mentioned...we're trying to keep costs down so am wondering how much cards would be to have made up....?

Calendars are out, since this will be in March and too late for 2006.
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Old January 30th, 2006, 09:27 PM
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LR - you are more than welcome to use a pic of Brick too...he is a rescue as well (remember him??) He's a ham, so I've got TONS!!! LEt me know if you want more!!
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Old January 30th, 2006, 09:52 PM
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LR, depending on who you know you can get the paper donated by some office supply store and ask around printing shops to see how much would it cost for X numbers of copies and would they be able to donate some. Besides the cards you can make up Book Marks, which if you have any left over, can take them to a book store and have them sold there. Calenders are out of the question but you can also do small magnets for the fridge, etc..the printers can also put pictures on cups.
When I was fundraising, most of my work was trying to find companies to donate to the cause, either money, supplies, all in return for a small mention in the brochure as donators...
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Old January 30th, 2006, 09:54 PM
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What about playing cards? oh...wait... they'll be marked then... Nevermind.
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Old January 30th, 2006, 11:24 PM
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Wow! What great pictures! It makes me want to share a couple of our furkids.
Buford's a rescue.....
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Old January 30th, 2006, 11:32 PM
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and Ellie too! She's lost 35 pounds so far! Weird it wouldn't let me put 2 pics in one post.
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Old January 30th, 2006, 11:39 PM
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I also missed the part about not to much background stuff! LOL
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Old January 31st, 2006, 10:56 AM
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Here's a couple for you. Dusty, the dog was found on the side of the road (by me)...so technically, he's a rescue
Rex, the cat, was born feral but my husband rescued her when the mom abandoned the kittens at 4 weeks old.
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Old January 31st, 2006, 10:58 AM
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Sorry, I can't figure out how to add more than one photo Here's the one of Rex,
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Jazz (April 1999-April 2010) a handsome fellow who loved frisbee
Cricket - the border collies, WHERE'S MY BALL??
Zachary - miniature schnauzer, aka little ironman
and Dusty, being as good as his DNA will allow
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Old January 31st, 2006, 11:51 AM
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Just some thoughts....

I like the card idea - you may have a hard time getting them printed for a reasonable price though - maybe a color copy shop would be a better price - perhaps even free, with a small notation on the back of each card - Printed by XXXX. free adverstising for the print shop.

I just received a letter from a big rescue group looking for donations - inside was a whole sheet of address labels, some w/ a puppy pics, some w/ kittens, and included my name/address. (where they got my name/address I don't know) but they were great! some large labels, some small... obviously I sent them a donation right away.

You may want to contact a graphic designer for these as well - especially since you are using type (quotations) on an image. IMO, people would be willing to spend $ on them if they had a professional look. (please don't think I think the above photos/quotes are bad, but from a graphic standpoint, could be cleaned up - especially if intended to be framed & hung)

feel free to use any of my Tucker's pics - however, you will probably want higher quality images for printing. If so, you may want to have people email them to you instead of posting here.

Like I said, just some thoughts, I wish you all the best with your fundraising efforts!!
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Old January 31st, 2006, 12:03 PM
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Lucky what about note pads or daily desk calendars where you tear off the pages. The idea of using a printer who will donate for advertising is great and we have to have a graphic artist on here who will donate a few hours. If I can do anything to help out I am just waiting on another movie so I have time and it would keep me off the streets Joking but willing to help
PS I love those Bloodhounds they are gorgeous
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Old January 31st, 2006, 12:20 PM
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I actually am a graphic designer, however, I've got a fairly full work load as it is. If this project will take a few weeks, I could possibly donate some of my time/talents to help.

Another idea would be to contact any local colleges/universities that have a graphic program - utilize the students. Students who are nearing graduation could always use freelance jobs to beef up their résumés. Most (if not all) would probably be willing to do it for free in exchange for acknowledgement & experience.

ETA: some college professors may even welcome this project as a class assignment. When I was in art school we did "real life" projects quite regularly.
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