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We help shelter pets get seen outside the cages and in everyday places

Collection of painted pet portraits, including dogs and cats, displayed on a wooden table with some unfinished sketches and painting supplies.

About Paw Arty

About Paw Arty

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a dark jacket and earrings, is hanging a yellow item on a bulletin board in a store.

Paw Arty by Paws With Cause was founded in 2016 by Alix Frazier, initially as Paws With Cause. Inspired by her experience painting with her mother—who was living with Alzheimer’s—Alix wanted to create an art program where seniors, veterans, and volunteers could paint portraits of shelter animals. This initiative not only offered a therapeutic creative outlet for participants, but also raised awareness and funding for rescue pets through art sales and public displays .

Since those early art-sip sessions at retirement centers, the program has grown into Paw Arty, furthering its mission of connecting communities with adoptable animals and supporting shelters through creative engagement  .

What our friends are saying

  • Illustration of customer dog, Roxy the beagle

    Happy Customer

    “The only thing I can say is how much my mom and daughter loved their paintings!! They were truly in awe of them!!“

  • Illustration of customer dog, Roxy the poodle

    Fairwinds Retirement Home

    “PawsWithCause is an amazing program! My seniors say how wonderful it feels to be able to help the community.”

  • Cartoon drawing of a small dog with black ears, white face, and tan spots, wearing a yellow collar.

    Cheryl Bryan, Paw Arty Fan

    “I have eight rabbit pictures painted by the seniors. It puts a smile on my face every time I see these beautiful portraits.“

Our Sponsors

Our community partners take the portraits and display them prominently inside their businesses -- raising awareness for at-risk animals as well as for the rescues and shelters that protect and advocate for them.

Seniors, veterans, and volunteers paint unique portraits of local shelter animals. Art gives a sense of purpose and can help with mental and physical health issues.

  • Logo for WOKA for Dog People featuring a black and white dog face with a bottle-shaped nose, surrounded by an orange starburst with the words "WOKA for Dog People" and "Tito's."
  • Fred Meyer logo with red background and bold white text.
  • Logo of Schack Art Center featuring an orange spiral and swirl design above the text.
  • Colorful geometric background with the text 'ARTSWA' in large white letters.
  • Walmart logo with white text on a blue background and a yellow asterisk resembling a spark or star.
  • Logo of Flying Pig, a plane with a pig face on the nose, featuring green and white colors, the text 'Flying Pig' above and 'Born in Everett' below.
  • Logo for NutriSource, a brand of super premium pet foods, with black and orange text and purple and gray curved design elements.
  • Hyatt Regency Seattle logo with a geometric purple cube symbol and text.
  • Fidelity Investments logo featuring a stylized green and white compass with rays emanating from it, and the words "Fidelity Investments" below in green text.
  • Starbucks logo featuring a green circle with a white mermaid with long hair, a crown, and a star on her head.
  • Red cross symbol with the text 'American Red Cross' below it.
  • The word "woof" written in lowercase letters inside a beige circle, with a black background.
  • Red circular logo with white text that reads 'Farm to Pet' and two white paw prints.
  • DecoArt logo on an orange brush stroke background with a white textured backdrop
  • Logo with the text KOMO in white on a black background at the top, a large number 4 in white on a blue background in the middle, and a red stripe at the bottom.
  • Michaels logo with red background and white cursive text
  • Lucy & Co. logo with a stylized dog illustration.
  • Logo featuring a red barn with silo and the word Redbarn underneath.
  • Cute cartoon Shiba Inu dog illustration with text 'Baby Doge Coin' on a blue background.
  • Logo of Dreley's with an illustration of a man and four cats, featuring yellow banners reading 'Dreley's' and 'Veterinarian Formulated'.
  • Black and white drawing of a pet food bowl with spilled kibble and the letters 'E P N' written on it in green, with paw prints on either side of the letters.
  • Logo for Durkha Dog Chew, established in 2015, featuring mountain graphics and text promoting a healthy treat for dogs.
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