This campaign is raising funds on behalf of International Fund for Animal Welfare, Born Free USA and Wildlife Alliance, are all verified nonprofit organisations. The campaign does not necessarily reflect the views of the nonprofits or have any formal association with it. All contributions are considered unrestricted gifts/donations and can't be specified for any particular purpose.

Save animals through art! Be part of it!!

90% of book profits go to well-known animal charities

To help you decide, we have created a 27 page preview of the book. To view it and see the wonderful work, click below!

PREVIEW

Hardback

Beautiful hard back book with presentation box sleeve. Each purchase here comes with a ePub version as well.

• 111 Full Colour Paintings and Illustrations.
  
• 111 Portrait images with pet of the artists involved.
  
• 11.6" x 11.6" in dimension
  
• Biography of artist and pets.
  
• Image description.
  
• Over 250 pages of literature.
  
• Including charities work program spreads.
  
• Contributor thank you section.
• Comes in a box sleeve presentation.
  

$45 + P&P - Order here!

Softback

Beautiful soft back book with satin finish cover. Each purchase here comes with a ePub version as well.

• 111 Full Colour Paintings and Illustrations.
• 111 Portrait images with pet of the artists involved.
• 11.6" x 11.6" in dimension
• Biography of artist and pets.
• Image description.
• Over 250 pages of literature.
• Including charities work program spreads.
• Contributor thank you section.

$35 + P&P - Order here!

PDF

An exact copy of the book in PDF format, to view on computer or tablet. Printing has been disabled.

$15 - Order here!

eBook

A ePub version of the book. Redesigned to suit the ePub format.

$10 - Order here!

What is the Creative Pet Project?

What do Martin Wittfooth, Anita Kunz, John Brophy, Tara McPherson, Yuko Shimizu, Chet Zar, Sas Christian, Andy Kehoe, to name a few, have in common? They all have companion pets, many rescue animals. For this reason they wanted to participate in this exciting art project, that needs your support!

The Creative Pet Project is a collaboration of recognised/world famous artists and illustrators who have come together to help in a single cause; to help animal charities with their important work, by raising funds through this beautiful art book about animal connections. The motivation behind this is the truly unique aspect of this project. the fact that all the artists involved in the project not only include animals in their artwork, but also have a companion animal (hence the title, Creative Pet Project). They have come together to use the aesthetic beauty of their work, combined for their love for animals to raise money for animal charities in a more beautiful and aesthetic way. This is a way that we can all give to charity, but get something back.

If you are interested in seeing the artwork contained in the book, then please watch this short movie:

Many of the artists (65%) have rescue animals. They have become passionate about their connection to animals, which shows in the amazing artwork which this project has selected. To give you an idea of some of the talent included, here is a selection of some of those featured in the project (click their names to visit their sites/article sites). Raffaele Bafefit, Ana Bagayan, Dilka Bear, Chris Brett, John Brophy, Chris Buzelli, Rachel Caldwell, Erica Calardo, John Casey, Mary Chiaramonte, Sas Christian, David Cowles, Chris Crites, Antonio Segura Donat, Lola Gil, Paulina Góra, Fabio Hurtado, Jon Jaylo, Andy Kehoe, Brian Kesinger, Jean-Christian Knaff, Anita Kunz, Jen Lobo, Tara McPherson, Jackie Morris, Ricardo Martinez Ortego, Yuko Shimizu, Heiidi Tailleferr, Martin Wittfooth, Chet Zar

Sas and Colin Christian with Bunny and Brody

It should be mentioned that the project doesn't stop there. When we successfully raise the money and get the first volume printed, we will be looking for contributions for a second volume and a photographers edition too. We are excited that there has been a great deal of interest about what this project can provide.

This project is bigger than just one book. We intend to start off with this publication, but already have interest and plans for two other volumes and there is no reason that this project cannot grow even bigger. This takes time, and 10% of the funds raised will support all the necessary processes to recruit new contributors, do the development of the books, converting and publishing the PDF and ePub, and much more. This money needs to be sort as the team is working in their own time and spend many hours on publicity and resourcing.

      

The Creative Pet Project has been working closely with two charities, in order that the funds raised by the book are sent to the right homes. The project is concerned with charities that work globally (as the book is global) and have concerns for all types of animal.

In this first volume, we have chosen the International Fund for Animal Welfare,  Born Free USA and Wildlife Alliance. Two very worthwhile charities that have also provided some fantastic literature and images which appear in the front of the book, to explain their concerns and programs in animal conservation. We are also talking to another animal charity to make three for volume one, and will know next week on that score. As for future volumes we have made connections with IDA and WSPA, and both have shown interest.

The book is a collaboration between 111 artists, who have been drawn to one cause (pun intended), that cause being the use of their art in a manner to help animal charities continue their valuable work. The simple unique criteria to be involved in the project was to have a companion animal. To have a connection with this companion animal, and use that inspiration in their artwork.

Carol Rizzo with Bear

So, the Creative Pet Project researched around the world. Looking for well-known and recognised artists and illustrators. The aim being to make a book out of diverse styles, but a common theme. The pleasure or aesthetics and love for animals combined in one volume.

The book contains 111 wonderful, animal themed pieces of art, 111 biographic images of the pet with their artist companion, bios and stories of the connection the artist have with their companions.

Also included in the book are the testimonies of the charities themselves. A short, but poignant insight into their concerns and work in the field of animal conservation. All this, bound in two different volumes. One, a lovely soft cover edition, and the second, a wonderful limited edition box sleeved hard back version. Both large format, and printed on quality satin paper to ensure the artwork is at it's height of enjoyment.

For more information on the content, please take a look at the projects infographic. Designed to show the scope and depth of the content. Find it at this link!

We are asking for your help, as we need the funds in order to finish the book and continue the project. It has been a two year trip to search out the artists, gather the information, the photos, the artwork. To discuss the inclusion of the charities. To give you an idea; 1,000 artists were contacted, 15 charities, countless agents, publishers, and other organisations. The two year journey has come to it's most important conclusion. To explain a little, the money required will be used primarily in the printing of the book, however, an insight into the money distribution can be seen like this:

• The printing of 2,000 soft back books
• The printing of 1,000 hard back box sleeve books
• The shipping of the books to the distribution centre
• The import duties of 6% for the shipment
• The packaging material to send out the books
• The printing costs for labels, slips, etc.
• The payment of the website hosting for 2 years
• The development of the website, for security aspects such as online selling
• The conversion of book to ePub format
• The distribution of the ePub format to major eBook sites

Your involvement in this project is crucial. Not only for the book to be realised, but at the same time (and more crucially), to help the charities concerned with their work. We have never met an animal lover that was not willing to go out of their way, to help their fellow Earthlings. And for this reason, we are asking you to help in this matter. Simply giving as much as you feel, will help us get to our goal.

The Creative Pet Project has all the necessary work ready, but needs the support to finalise this project. It is a worthwhile cause and project, we hope you agree. The future can be bright, not only for the planet and charities that work to save it and the animals on it, but to provide a creative way to to make this work. The animal and their artists are drawn to this one cause.

Please consider supporting this project in whatever way you can. Check the list of perks below, so you may find something that you'd like to get as a reward for contributing, but mainly think of supporting by ordering yourself a copy of the book (soft back or hardback) so your can enjoy the artwork knowing you helped in the project.

NB: If you are a professional artist/illustrator and have a companion animal or a professional wildlife photographer and have a pet, and would like to be considered. We would love to hear from you. You can get in touch be using this form: Submit!

!! please note we have more perks than slots, these have now been grouped into priced brackets for prints, simply note the number and section, and when donating add these to a private message!!

The Creative Pet Project has asked the contributing members to add some pieces of work to the possible perks included for this campaign. Many have given permission to do limited prints of the work included, some signed, some unsigned. Original pieces, and other items to interest you in contributing. There are so many we are listing them here so you can see and choose the week that you'd like to get the perk.

When selecting Print perk, place the number in the comment you can leave during order!

HardBack + Print $85 or SoftBack + Print $75 Section

Simply order a hardback and print option here, or soft back option here, and add a private message with the print number you require. Some have limited numbers. 

HardBack + Print $100 or SoftBack + Print $95 Section

Simply order a hardback and print option here, or soft back option here, and add a private message with the print number you require. Some have limited numbers. 

HardBack + Print $135 or SoftBack + Print $105 Section

Simply order a hardback and print option here, or soft back option here, and add a private message with the print number you require. Some have limited numbers. 

HardBack + Print $190 or SoftBack + Print $175 Section

Simply order a hardback and print option here, or soft back option here, and add a private message with the print number you require. Some have limited numbers. 

Item 2 is a pet portrait of your own pet by Lou Pimentel!

HardBack + Print $290 or SoftBack + Print $270 Section

Simply order a hardback and print option here, or soft back option here, and add a private message with the print number you require. Some have limited numbers.

1/2/3/4/6 are signed prints by Anita Kunz

5 is an original painting by Paulina Gora

*please note all perks/rewards will be sent standard mail. The Creative Pet Project is not responsible for any losses that occur in transit. If you'd like to have your perk sent by registered mail then please send an email with your transaction code/or name and we can inform you of the additional cost involved for registered mail.

The impact of your help will be to provide much needed funds to help animal charities in their crucial and critical work with animals, and environmental issues alike.

• To stop deforestation and land erosion.
• To stop animal trafficking and the extinction of species.
• To stop over fishing of the seas and illegal whaling.
• To stop animal abuse in many aspects from domestic/industrial and wildlife.

If you love the idea of the Creative Pet Project and would like to help in a different way, then you can do one of many things:

• You can visit the Facebook Page and like it, and invite your friends too!
• You can visit the Official Website and like it, add a comment, invite friends!!
• You could buy some merchandising from the Society6 Store!!
• Follow us on Twitter!
• Follow us on Pinterest!

And that’s all there is to it.

The Creative Pet Project would like to thank all the artists involved in this project. Their time, artwork and information has all been given free of charge for this good cause. Many thanks. The project would also like to thank the people at IFAW and Born Free USA for their help in getting the project together.

Any contribution will be such a help to help this project help the animal charities concerned.

For your interest, we have created an infographic to help explain the contributors presence. The full PDF version can be seen here: http://www.creative-pet-project.com/pdf/infographic.pdf

Below are easy to use buttons with which to share information about this project. Thank you for spreading the word!

Hi, I'm Rob Snow, (project creator, Creative Pet Project), I work as an illustrator and graphic design, and am an animal lover. 

How can I be sure that the profits will go to these charities?

In fact we have to sign an agreement with the charities that also states the same, to be able to use their logo and article pieces, so this is on record.

Can I contribute more money than what is specified for a given perk?

Absolutely! You will be prompted to specify the exact dollar amount that you would like to contribute.

Will you ship internationally (outside Europe)?

Absolutely! Please add $15 for international orders.

When will I receive my perk(s)?

All contributions made for perks that are not one of the two hard copies of the book will be sent out before end of April.

How do I select my size and style for apparel?

After you have contributed, and the campaign is complete, we will contact you for that information, or simply email info@creative.pet.project.com

Can I return or exchange items?

Please understand, we cannot accept any returns or exchanges.

Any additional questions, please email us at: info@creative.pet.project.com

What happens if we don't make the target goal?

We feel confident that we can get the funds required for the project, and as a fail safe there is a minimum requirement for minimum print run. If both of these are not met, there will be an email notification, and either we can place all the funds into a bank account and source funds from other venues, or we ask if you require a refund. Any funds given for perks that can be fulfilled, will take place.

Postal Service

Some rewards may require posting through the traditional postal service, and we are not responsible for the condition that this item arrives in. We will take all care in packing in an appropriate manner, but we cannot guarantee the postal serves handling of delicate items.

Digital Items

Several of the perks will require digital transfers. This will be achieved through a DropBox link, and the file will be compressed and password protected. To safeguard it. We are not responsible for the corruption of the file through transfer, but can maintain the link in case this arises. We are also not responsible for the loosing of passwords, which will be unique for each PDF version.

Thank you!