The first Wild Paws Virtual Art Auction raised approximately $2700 Which Will Go Towards Building A new permanent habitat for Finneas!

There were many fantastic items up for auction, including the first original Finneas the Fox painting, many pieces honoring Finneas, paintings, photography, jewelry, unique multi-item baskets and more!

The auction platform we are using is a free platform, and therefore raises money by asking for donation from bidders. When a bid is placed, the site defaults to a button clicked "on" for a 15% tip for them when someone places a bid. This button simply needs to be un-clicked to avoid paying additional fees. The site also defaults to the option of covering the the credit card fees for Wild Paws, which can also be un-clicked.

Due to the overwhelming response, we will be having a second auction later this year, as well as annually from now on. If you missed the submission window you can still contribute to the next event! Please utilize the submission form found below.

Calling on all artists and art lovers!

Painters, potters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, glassblowers, embroiderers, quilters, beaders, felters, knitters, stained glass, collage, mosaics, candlestick-makers, and all other artists and art collectors!

Donating your work for auction will help continue to build our Sanctuary into future homes for displaced wildlife.

We have welcomed our first resident, a young fox named Finneas. He was hit by a car and due to the nature of his injuries, he could not be released back into the wild. Watch a cute video and see how Finneas chose his name!

Your participation in this online event will enable us to provide a home for life for this little guy, and continue to build more habitats for future residents.

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You can help Wild Paws while showcasing your work or organization alongside many other animal-friendly people by donating an auction item, i.e. art pieces, jewelry, baskets, gift certificates or other items.

Please download the auction form below to include with your work.

If you are unable to print the form, please let us know and we can mail one to you. Art can be mailed to the address on the Auction Form or if local to the Twin Cities/Western Wisconsin St. Croix Falls area, we can also arrange pickup or drop off. The date by which we would like to have arrangements made has been extended to 3/12/21. Please contact us with any questions at contact@wildpaws.org.

Because of you and your support Wild Paws will be able to fulfill our mission of rescuing and providing a safe habitat for wild animals using sustainable resources; promoting coexistence between humans and wildlife; and educating the public about the preservation of wild animals and their ecosystems.