Press Release

Venice, CA - On Saturday, July 18, at 6:30 pm, the G2 Gallery will host a fundraiser for Best Friends Animal Society.  The evening will include a silent auction.

Best Friends Animal Society was established in the late 1980's to find homes for the "unadoptable" abandoned and abused stray cats and dogs of the world.  Since its inception, Best Friends has led a grassroots effort that has reduced the number of pets destroyed each year from 17 million to 5 million, and they are determined to exceed this record.  At its sanctuary in Utah, Best Friends provides a home to approximately 2,000 dogs, cats and other animals who receive special care and are either placed in homes, or live out their days in an atmosphere of love with Best Friends.

This event coincides with the exhibition Paws at the G2 Gallery. Known for bringing images of wildlife to the public, G2 Gallery's latest exhibition looks at the animals we bring into our homes as pets. Photography by Harry Giglio, Melinda Lerner, Genaro Molina, and Sharon Montrose will be on display in the gallery, as well as bronzes by Audrey Lynne Cook and hand carved wood sculpture by Norton Latourelle.  Proceeds from Paws will benefit Best Friends Animal Society.  The exhibition will run through August 9, 2009.

The Best Friends Animal Society Fundraiser is open to the public.  A $12 donation at the door is appreciated.