Rescue dog creates Banksy art in appeal for new home
Channel: Lee Thomas News Videos
Date: 2022-03-16

The Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, Bristol, UK. 20th December 2021. A dog called Banksy has been recreating his namesake artist's most famous works in an appeal to find a new home this Christmas. The Bristol Animal Rescue Centre dog is visiting some of the west country city's most famous Banksy artworks on his walks and recreating them on canvas. Banksy's 'paw prints' are being auctioned next year to raise money for the animal shelter. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier arrived at the shelter having been passed around a few homes without finding an owner to look after him forever. So far, Banksy has painted his own version of Banksy’s famous Cat and Dog artwork, using his nose and paws to spread the paint. The print was created using dog-friendly paint and lots of dog treats. Jodie Hayward, animal home manager at the centre, said: ‘Banksy is now looking for a consistent and patient home where he can settle.” He’s now raffling off his creations to raise funds for Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, who took him in after his ‘rough start’. It’s also hoped that news of his artwork will spread and help Banksy find a home – with adults only. Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C.) has been caring for pets and wildlife in the city since 1887 and the charity estimates it re-homes more than 14,000 vulnerable animals every year.