“Bobby, the Rescue Dog” – Original Watercolour Painting
R1,400.00
🎨 Mandela Day 2025 Limited Edition Series
This A3 (297 x 420mm) original artwork is painted in watercolour on 300gsm artist-grade paper and is priced at R1,400.
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Sometimes, a hero doesn’t wear a cape — she simply survives.
Bobby became a symbol of heartbreak and hope when a viral video captured a chilling contrast: a carefree influencer dancing for likes while, in the background, an emaciated dog sat quietly — skin clinging to bone, eyes pleading. That dog was Bobby – affectionately named by netizens .
Starved to the point of eating plastic, crawling with fleas and ticks, and ravaged by fly strike, Bobby had been failed by every human meant to care for her. But her story didn’t end in the shadows of someone else’s spotlight.
Rescued by the NSPCA’s Special Projects Unit, Bobby was brought into safety and showered with care. From the very moment she arrived, she responded not with fear, but with love. Kisses for everyone. Tail wags. A heart that had somehow remained unbroken.
She’s since gained weight, rediscovered joy, and will soon be available for adoption, ready to begin a new chapter in a home that sees her for who she is: a survivor, a sweetheart, and a symbol of resilience.
Painted by Art by Mareli, this portrait of Bobby captures both her vulnerability and her victorious spirit — a reminder that while cruelty may go viral, compassion goes further.
🐾 All proceeds support the NSPCA’s fight against neglect and our commitment to justice — because every Bobby deserves to be helped.
