For the previous three years, Lise Oikle has used her inventive expertise to make a huge effect for animals in want in Cornwall.
All year long, Lise takes one to 2 pet portrait commissions monthly. She says she’s been portray for 13 years however had the thought three years in the past to place her commissions right into a calendar to help animals on the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre.
“That’s how I got here up with this concept, as a result of I’ve all the time helped animals as a lot as I can,” says Lise.
Yearly, Lise provides up her weekends for 2 months main as much as Christmas, promoting her calendars at shops throughout Cornwall. Her first yr she raised $985, then $5,100, and this yr, $6,885.
She says every portrait takes about 80 hours to color. Dealing with her personal bodily challenges, she says portray is like remedy for her.
“I’m in horrible ache, however once I’m portray, as a result of I find it irresistible a lot, it helps me neglect my ache,” says Lise.
Lise says her favorite half about supporting the animal centre is understanding she is a part of giving these animals a second probability.
“After I see a few of these pets that find yourself on the Ontario SPCA, after which I hear how they bought adopted and that they went to household – oh, that’s so good to listen to!” says Lise.
Arianne Kirkey, Group Outreach Coordinator on the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre, says she and the remainder of the crew are impressed by Lise’s unbelievable dedication to animals.
“Lise is a real animal lover. I’ve by no means met anybody as obsessed with saving animals and selling good houses and adoption for animals,” says Arianne.
As a registered charity that doesn’t obtain annual authorities funding, the Ontario SPCA on the generosity of supporters like Lise to supply care and shelter to animals in want.
“Lise’s donation and affect on the centre are immeasurable,” says Arianne.
Lise says she hopes to proceed the fundraiser this yr, however that she’ll want help to assist her bodily with the lengthy weekends promoting her calendars. She says she additionally hopes to go to senior houses along with her calendars.
“If I may get some assist, simply assume how far more we may assist these animals,” says Lise.
Be taught extra about how one can help your native animal centre right here.
You may as well be a hero for animals that want it most with the Ontario SPCA a’s DIY fundraising platform Humane Hero. To be taught extra or to register your fundraiser, go to ontariospca.ca/humanehero.
