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Pet welfare depends much on the well-being of pet owners! What a concept! Thinking more broadly of the Cause supported by your foundation, business, general giving... or even if you are the nonprofit working to serve the Cause, may contribute to more comprehensive and lasting solutions to hunger, homelessness, poverty, crime, pollution--- and yes, even the care and welfare of pets! 'Throwing good money after bad' is no way to operate a charitable foundation or nonprofit! Hats off to Maddie's Fund for reaching this conclusion and shifting its focus to supporting more comprehensive, innovative and permanent solutions to end the abuse and neglect of our furry friends! What is your foundation or nonprofit doing to put an end to the root causes at fault for fueling the ongoing need and problems that you battle? #nonprofits #foundations #purpose #mission #vision #cause

If your pets are like family, why not make sure they’re cared for when you’re no longer around? 💕 In Australia, pets can’t inherit money, but you can set up special provisions in your Will to secure their well-being! From gifting your pets to trusted loved ones, to setting up Pet Care Trusts, or animal charities – there are many ways to give your furry friend the life they deserve, even after you’re gone. In this blog we cover: ✔ Legal ways to include pets in your Will ✔ Options for Pet Trusts & charitable bequests ✔ Key practical tips to consider Read the blog by following the link below and learn how to plan ahead to keep your pets safe and happy. 🐾 🔗 https://bit.ly/3AwnEj0 #EstatePlanning #PetCare #AnimalLovers #AustralianPets #WillsAndEstates #PetTrust #PetLegacy #RSPCA #Furbabies

We do a lot in the United States to help pets in peril. If you've welcome a rescue dog or cat into your life -- as millions of Americans have done in the past decade -- your own actions are a case in point. But do we somehow end up overlooking the challenges of less-fortunate pet owners themselves? One of America's largest animal-welfare philanthropies, Maddie's Fund, has been thinking a lot lately about the animal-companion bond. Editor-at-Large George Anders takes you inside a big strategic shift that Maddie's Fund has made in the past six years, addressing the high cost of pet care -- and the ways that unstable housing arrangements can put pet owners in jeopardy. https://bit.ly/4cToILU SPCA; The Humane Society of the United States

Shelters across the country are in a crisis with capacity, with housing barriers, cost of owning a pet and the myth that surrendering is the only option when faced with obstacles. This article outlines these topics and shares solutions that our entire industry is working to implement, daily. #nonprofit #animalrescue #animalwelfare #community #support https://lnkd.in/gex3jMhi

A week ago, I took a few moments of everybody’s time to post a picture and CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) link to our 10-year-old Great Dane, Fabian. We are preservation breeders with a goal of producing healthy, long live dogs for which we except lifetime responsibility. This is what preservation breeders do. The following post illustrates what happens when people purchase puppies from backyard breeders, pet shops, and online pet wholesalers. This is a copy of a Facebook post made by my wife Cynthia, who operates Community Canines, a 501 C3 organization formed to assist in keeping dogs out of shelters and helping to place them if they end up in a shelter. Please read on: “This is Bella. She will most likely be euthanized in a few days at the Riverside County (Coachella) Shelter. Through no fault of her own, her owners dumped her in the desert after selling her babies. Her hold time will be up in a few days and she will be eligible to kill. If anyone can save her, please do. Someone knows who her owners are and who did this to her and we are trying to get that information from the person who knows so that the barbaric owners can be held accountable for this crime. Until then, Bella's life is on the line and she will probably be dead before we can do much. We cannot take her in because we are full, like most rescues and so are our fosters. We need funds so that we can complete spays/neuters on the dogs we have in care, currently. Once they are spayed/neutered, we can adopt them out. Each time one is adopted, it makes room for one more for us to save. If you cannot adopt or foster, please consider making a monetary donation to us so that we can save more... To donate, please use zelle if possible because there are no fees. If you send us an email after you donate, we can send you a tax deductible, donation receipt. zelle to: donate@communityk9s.org Community Canines a 501(c)(3) Public Benefit Charity - Tax ID # 36-4943438 (The Great Dane Rescue of Southern California is one division of Community Canines, an all-animal rescue) Our mailing address is: 1119 S. Mission Road #354, Fallbrook, Ca 92028 Our Administrative office address is: 26845 Jefferson Avenue, Suite "A", Murrieta, Ca 92562 (we do not keep or process dogs at this location, but we do accept "in-kind" donations at this address). email: info@communityk9s.org If you can save this sweet girl, please do...”

#6% #adopt #dontbuypets #saveourpets #ethicalpetowners > Did you know....100,000 adoptable & treatable dogs and cats are euthanised in pounds & shelters every year in Australia!! > Did you know...there are currently an estimated 28.7 million pets in Australia and we have one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. > Did you know...if just 6% more people in Australia chose to adopt rather than purchase a new best friend, we would end the killing of pets in our nation’s shelters. How can you Help? Help address the shortage of funding for animal rescue centres whilst educating existing and/or prospective pet owners about responsible pet ownership and pet management in the community. Support charities like #ozzietailsofhope in whatever way you, your family and your friends can: 1. Show up at our Annual Fundraising event "#SantaPaws" - November 17th Centennial Park - https://lnkd.in/gQDjjtya 2. Donate a service or product for our raffle and silent auction 3. Be a Sponsor of the #SantaPaws event- https://lnkd.in/gdKzZwGG 4. Select #santapaws and #ozzietailsofhope as our CSR charity for 2024-2025 - https://lnkd.in/gwDNGcE9 What does this have to do with work? By partnering with Ozzie Tails of Hope and Santa Paws, your company can effectively integrate animal welfare into your ESG and CSR goals for employee, customer and shareholder enagagement and retention. Australians Love their Furbabies: > Animal welfare and government agencies are spending around $250 million every year on the Unwanted Pet Problem > Animal welfare shelters and pounds are Chronically Underfunded > Approximately 69% of households in Australia own pets, with dogs being the most common (48%), followed by cats. > Seventy five percent of pet owners live in a multi person household, and 82% of pet owners are from households with incomes of $100,000 or more.   - Age 18-25 (Gen Z)                 79% - Age 25-39 (Millennials)        80% - Families with kids U18           86%   How much do Australians spend on their pets? * Overall, Australian households are estimated to have spent over $33 billion on pet services and products in 2022 with food representing 51% of all expenditure, followed by veterinary service at 14%.   * Dog owners spent the most, with an estimated average of $3218 spent per animal each year. Cat owners spend an estimated average of $1715 per animal each year. If you would like to know more and/or get involved: 1. Please private message me OR 2. Email adopt@santapaws.net.au OR 3. Contact #ozzietailsofhope via the link above. THANK YOU!! #corporatesocialresponsibility #supportcommunities #animalwelfare #positivebranding #companythatcares Kiki Bermudez Ell Schlyder Maree Taylor Denise Hanlon Teresa Romanovsky Amanda Evans Claire Rasmussen Angela Moore Vanessa Megan Gray Lyndon Caroline Dempsey Eloise Moore Andrew Bondini

🌟 Supporting Pets in Crisis: PetSmart Charities Leads the Way 🌟 The recent wildfires in Southern California have left many communities reeling, and it's not just humans who are affected. Pets are often the silent victims, finding themselves displaced or separated from their families. Recognizing this urgent need, PetSmart Charities has stepped up with a remarkable initiative to aid our furry friends and their caretakers. 🔹 $200,000 in Grants: A commitment to fund immediate and long-term needs like veterinary care, shelter, and transport for rescued pets. 🔹 Extended Partnerships: Collaborating with the American Red Cross, PetSmart Charities ensures pet-friendly accommodations in Red Cross shelters. 🔹 Essential Supplies: Donations of pet products through Greater Goods Charities to support pet parents who have lost essential items. 🔹 Hotline Support: A hotline by Pasadena Humane Society to assist pet parents with resources

Communities across the country are telling us that animal shelters are overwhelmed and struggling to provide food for a growing number of cats and dogs. While an average of 6.5 million animals enter shelters each year, only 3.2 million are adopted, meaning there are more and more bellies to fill each year. Unfortunately, pet meals are already one of the most significant expenses for shelters and rescue groups year-round.  That's why this #GivingTuesday, Greater Good Charities is hosting a Pet Food Drive to help shelters and rescues across the country feed homeless pets. A tax-deductible gift of just $25 can help provide 500 meals to dogs and cats in need. Click below to help us reach our goal of 2 million meals for shelter pets! 💙 #AmplifyTheGood https://hubs.ly/Q02ZlZ6D0

“The No. 1 issue in Texas is clearly shelter overpopulation and, quite frankly, overpopulation of dogs throughout our state," said Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director of THLN. "It doesn't matter if you're in an urban or rural area; it's happening everywhere.” Check out our latest feature in The Texas Tribune, where we talk about the overpopulation crisis, plans for the next session, and more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3U5Dtnl #legislatetochangetheirfate #animalwelfare #nonprofit

Today is Giving Tuesday! It’s a day all about giving back to our communities—and there are so many ways to make a positive impact in the lives of pets and the people who love them. Looking for ways to get involved? Here are a few ideas to inspire you: - Donate: Support animal shelters, rescues, or organizations like the ASPCA. - Volunteer: Many local shelters need help walking dogs, socializing cats, or even cleaning kennels. Contact them to see how you can make a difference! - Give Supplies: Old toys, blankets, or unopened pet food can go a long way for pets in need. - Adopt or Foster: Open your heart and home to a pet in need—temporarily or forever. At Petzey, we’re passionate about keeping pets happy, healthy, and thriving. Whether you’re a pet parent or just love animals, today is the perfect day to give back. How will you give back this Giving Tuesday? #teleheath #GivingTuesday #petcare #petindustry #PetzeyThat