"SPCA staff, volunteers, and friends gathered this past Saturday at Ithaca's Wine & Design studio to paint their furry friends as part of a fundraiser for the SPCA of Tompkins County.

At the end of the class, Sara Gaughan, owner of Ithaca's Wine & Design, presented Jim Bouderau (Executive Director) and Lynne Conway (Volunteer and Philanthropic Programs Manager) with a $350 check.

Everyone at the class enjoyed getting in touch with their inner artist and leaving with a 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas painting of their beloved pet. We hope to do a repeat fundraiser later in the year. We have to–most SPCA supporters tend to have more than one pet!

Thanks again to Sara her generous spirit for guiding participants through the painting process and hosting this wonderful event to benefit the SPCA. If you haven't attended a class at this location, we highly encourage you to do so!"