Look at all the beautiful pet ornaments for the holiday! A one-of-a-kind custom ornament to keep or as a gift. $30 plus S&H! www.pawprintswithapurpose.com

Paw Prints with a Purpose is a creative collaboration between two local artists: Alison Vernon of Little Brook Gallery and Cindy Best of Little Bear Pottery, both of New London, NH.  The result is a unique keepsake ornament. On one side is your pet’s paw print and on the other is a hand-painted portrait.

Alison Vernon has been painting pets’ portraits for over 20 years.  Cindy Best has been doing custom clay work for over 10 years. Their collaboration has been a natural fit from the start…merging their love of creating art with a social benefit. 

The ornament is sold as a kit for $30 ($12 shipping and handling if necessary).The kit includes a packaged clay disk, instructions, and a pet information card.  The ornament is created using fired clay which is stronger than air-dried clay.

This “Paw Prints with a Purpose” kit makes a great gift for the Holidays, to celebrate a new pet, or remember an older pet. Though January 1, 2012, the Upper Valley Humane Society is the chosen charity for Paw Prints for a Cause.

Here’s how to get your kit:

Stop in, write, or call:

Little Brook Gallery/Little Bear Pottery

255 Newport Rd., unit 8

 New London, NH 03257

 603-526-6699

OR

Go to www.pawprintswithapurpose.com and order by e-mail.