One dog at a Time

11/07/2026

I’m so proud to have taken Ellabees to the NMTF Young Traders Semi-Finals at Tavistock Pannier Market, where I was awarded General Retail Finalist and selected to attend the national finals in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Ellabees is centred around creating illustrations that reflect the individual character of animals, whether through commissions, products or longer projects. It was lovely to speak to so many people about the animals that are important to them and hear the stories behind them.

I also had the opportunity to share One Dog at a Time, my illustrated book and campaign based on the rescue dogs cared for by SFT Animal Sanctuary in Morocco. Since launching the project, I have received 10 book orders and raised more than £100 in donations.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more of my wider illustration work, alongside introducing the dogs featured in One Dog at a Time individually and sharing the stories behind each portrait.

Thank you so much to everyone who visited my stall, supported my work, ordered a book, donated or took the time to speak to me. I’m incredibly grateful to NMTF for the opportunity and really looking forward to taking Ellabees to the national finals in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Pre-order One Dog at a Time:

https://mixam.co.uk/print-on-demand/6a46e17f8c3016dfc308d4d3

Support the campaign:

https://gofund.me/598e899d1

SFTAnimalSanctuary

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

One Dog at a Time is a collection of illustrated portraits and stories inspired by real rescue dogs cared for by SFT Animal Sanctuary in Tangier, Morocco. I created the project after learning that millions of street dogs across Morocco are set to be killed ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Its purpose is to encourage people to look beyond the word “stray” and recognise each dog as an individual, with their own personality, experiences and value.

My own dog stood beside me through hospital admissions and recovery and showed me first-hand just how deeply a dog can shape somebody’s life. Through my work as an illustrator, I have also spoken to many people with similar stories about dogs helping them through illness, grief, loneliness and recovery. It made me realise that every dog has the potential to change somebody’s life, yet so many never get that chance.

Every donation made through the campaign will go directly towards supporting the dogs cared for by SFT and the sanctuary’s ongoing rescue, rehabilitation and humane welfare work, including TNVR — Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release. No donation is too small, and every amount would be very much appreciated.

I also created a One Dog at a Time book, bringing the dogs’ portraits and stories together. If you would like to pre-order a copy, that would be amazing too. Every book helps me continue raising awareness and sharing these dogs’ stories, with 5% of the profits donated to SFT Animal Sanctuary.

Even if you are unable to donate or order the book, sharing the campaign would help it reach more people and would mean so much. You can also find out more about the project and follow the dogs’ individual stories through my page, One Dog at a Time.

Support the campaign:
https://gofund.me/598e899d1

Pre-order the book:
https://mixam.co.uk/print-on-demand/6a46e17f8c3016dfc308d4d3

ONE DOG AT A TIME Every donation made through this campaign will go directly to supportin… Ella Collins needs your support for One Dog at a Time

06/07/2026

Every dog has a story, a personality, and a life worth saving. Through the One Dog at a Time campaign, we aim to support the incredible work of SFT Animal Sanctuary in Morocco. They rescue, rehabilitate, and care for street dogs, giving them a chance at a better life.

My own dog has been a source of comfort during tough times, and I believe every dog deserves that chance to make a difference in someone’s life. This project is more than just a collection of portraits; it’s a call to action to recognize these dogs as individuals, not just strays.

With the 2030 FIFA World Cup approaching, millions of street dogs face the threat of being killed. We can change that narrative by supporting humane initiatives like TNVR. Your donation will directly help these dogs and the sanctuary’s ongoing efforts.

Please like, comment, and share this post to help spread the word. Together, we can make a lasting impact—one dog at a time.

ONE DOG AT A TIME Every donation made through this campaign will go directly to supportin… Ella Collins needs your support for One Dog at a Time

05/07/2026

I’m so proud to have taken One Dog at a Time to the NMTF Young Traders semi-finals, where I was awarded General Retail Finalist and selected to attend the finals in Stratford-upon-Avon.

It was such a lovely opportunity to share the project, the dogs’ portraits and their stories with so many people. It meant a lot to see people stop, ask questions and take the time to learn more about the campaign.

Thank you so much to everyone who visited the stall, supported the project, ordered a book, donated or simply listened. Every conversation helps raise awareness and helps these dogs to be seen as individuals rather than statistics.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity and really excited to take One Dog at a Time to the finals.

Pre-order the book:

https://mixam.co.uk/print-on-demand/6a46e17f8c3016dfc308d4d3

Support the campaign:

https://gofund.me/598e899d1

Find out more:

https://www.ellabees.com

05/07/2026

Welcome to One Dog at a Time.

There are some dogs who become unforgettable parts of people’s lives, and others who live and disappear without anyone ever learning their name.

The dogs I discovered through this project were destined to be the latter.

I created One Dog at a Time after learning that millions of street dogs across Morocco are to be killed ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in an effort to “cleanse” the streets before the tournament. The World Cup will be watched and celebrated by millions of people around the world, and because of that, I believe the lives affected by it are our responsibility too.

My own dogs stood beside me through hospital admissions and recovery. Since then, I have spoken to countless people with similar stories, showing me how deeply a dog can change somebody’s life.

These dogs are no different. Given the chance, any one of them could simply have been somebody’s dog — offering the same comfort and companionship.

One Dog at a Time is a collection of illustrated portraits and stories inspired by real rescue dogs cared for by SFT Animal Sanctuary. Through the project, I hope to raise awareness of the dogs behind the statistics and encourage people to look beyond the word “stray”, recognising each dog as an individual with their own personality, experiences and value.

SFT is a non-profit animal sanctuary in Tangier, Morocco, run by Sally and her team. Alongside rescuing and caring for street dogs, they work towards creating lasting change and more humane alternatives to culling through initiatives such as TNVR — Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release.

Originally created as my final pre-degree project, One Dog at a Time was presented alongside an exhibition of the original portraits at my end-of-year graduate show, where it was recognised with both the Best in Show and Highly Commended awards. The project has since also helped me become a regional finalist in the NMTF Young Traders competition, allowing me to share its message with a wider audience.

Through this page, I will be sharing the stories of some of the dogs cared for by SFT, the artwork they have inspired, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the project, and updates on the One Dog at a Time book and campaign.

You may spot small bumble bees hidden throughout the illustrations. They appear as symbols of hope, resilience and the belief that even the smallest act of compassion can change the course of a life.

Thank you for reading, following the dogs’ stories and helping them to be seen as individuals rather than statistics.

Because change rarely happens all at once. Sometimes it begins with one small act of kindness, one dog at a time.

The book is now available to pre-order, with 5% of the profit from every copy sold being donated to SFT Animal Sanctuary. You can also donate directly through the campaign, where donations will help support the sanctuary’s ongoing rescue, treatment and humane welfare work.

If you’re not able to pre-order or donate, even simply sharing this post would mean so much and could help the campaign reach someone who can.

Pre-order the book:

https://mixam.co.uk/print-on-demand/6a46e17f8c3016dfc308d4d3

Support the campaign:

https://gofund.me/598e899d1

Find out more from our page or website:

https://www.ellabees.com

31/01/2026

The lovely Trevor 😊