LONELY HEARTS Returns: A Senior Dog Art Show & Adoption Event Hosted at Service Brewing
SAVANNAH, GA
This August, local artist Stephanie Forbes brings back LONELY HEARTS, a portrait exhibition and adoption awareness event spotlighting the senior and long-term shelter dogs of the Humane Society for Greater Savannah (HSGS). This year’s show will be hosted at Service Brewing Co., offering attendees a joyful, pet-friendly evening of art, compassion, and craft beer.
Originally launched in 2018, Lonely Hearts began as Forbes’ heartfelt response to the overlooked senior dogs at the shelter. She began painting free custom portraits for adopters, hoping to spotlight dogs who had been waiting months for a home. Since then, the project has evolved into a full exhibition, celebrating the charm, resilience, and uniqueness of HSGS’s “Lonely Hearts”—a term affectionately used to identify adoptable dogs who have been in the shelter’s care for over 30 days.
This year’s exhibition will feature over 10 hand-painted portraits of adoptable dogs, created by Forbes after spending time with each dog to capture their spirit. During the event, attendees will have the chance to meet the actual dogs from the portraits, who will be on site and available for adoption—accompanied by HSGS volunteers. If adopted, the new family will receive their dog’s portrait free of charge.
The event also serves to raise awareness about the Humane Society’s tireless work in the community and to inspire adoption through creative advocacy.
RECEPTION DETAILS
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 2:00-4:00PM
Location: Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian Street, Savannah, GA
Admission: Free and open to the public
Features: Food truck on-site, craft beer for purchase, meet-and-greet with adoptable dogs, art exhibition
About the Humane Society for Greater Savannah:
HSGS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has served the Savannah community for over 55 years. Their mission is to better the lives of pets and people through adoption, advocacy, and education. All operations are funded through private donations, grants, and community support. Learn more at https://www.humanesocietysav.org.
LONELY HEARTS: Portraits of Adoptable Senior Dogs
Local artist Stephanie Forbes presents Lonely Hearts, a one-day exhibition spotlighting long-term and senior dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Hosted at Service Brewing Co., the event pairs custom painted dog portraits with a lively, pet-friendly adoption event. Guests can meet the dogs featured in the show, enjoy craft beer, and support animal welfare through art. A portion of proceeds benefits HSGS, and adopters will receive their pet’s portrait free of charge.
ARTIST INFORMATION & CONTACT:
Phone: (706) 373-9905
Email: sforbesart@gmail.com
sunshineforbes.com
HSGS INFORMATION & CONTACT
Humane Society Phone: (912) 354-9515
Email: events@humanesocietysav.org
Address: 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Humanesocietysav.org
