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Can you imagine having to choose between a home and your beloved pet? This is the heartbreaking reality for many Canadians. Over 60% of households in Canada have cats or dogs, and more than 70% see them as family members. Sadly, the shortage of pet-friendly housing in our country is a major problem, making many families choose between a home and keeping their companion animals. Many shelters are at capacity, dealing with an influx of surrenders from families facing this reality. From August to September 10, our goal is to raise $10,000 through our Tails of Summer Challenge. By donating today, you’re helping us to continue to work with policymakers, raise public awareness, and support pet owners facing housing challenges. Every dollar raised in support of our work brings us closer to a Canada where no one has to choose between their home and their companion animal family members. Give today to make a difference https://lnkd.in/gn5VEQhX

Today is International Guide Dog Day - celebrating the important role Guide Dogs play in supporting people all around the world. We proudly partner with Guide Dogs Australia as our charity partner for Dialogue in the Dark programs and have seen first-hand the vital role Guide Dog services play in empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision to lead independent lives. The theme this year urges us all to learn the laws about Guide Dogs access – “Wherever you can go, Guide Dogs can go too”. Access issues consistently get in the way of Guide Dogs Handlers being able to get to where they need to go, with almost every second journey for Guide Dog Handlers resulting in a refusal from a taxi or rideshare, even though it’s the law to let Guide Dogs travel. Watch a short video for further understanding: https://lnkd.in/gfKwgMgm And visit https://lnkd.in/er5Ti6Yj to learn the law about Guide Dogs access. #internationalguidedogday2024 #IGDD

🐾 October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month! 🐾 Did you know that since 1981, the American Humane Society has dedicated October to raising awareness about adopting shelter dogs? Shelters are full of loving dogs waiting for their forever homes, and you can help make a difference! Here are some ways to celebrate and support Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month: 🐶 Adopt a dog: Save a life and give a dog the home they deserve. 📢 Spread the word: Let your friends and family know about the importance of adopting pets. 🤝 Volunteer: Help out at your local shelter. Your time means the world to these pups! 🏡 Foster a dog: Foster a dog, especially larger and older breeds that are often overlooked. 💸 Donate: Consider donating to your local shelter – every bit helps! 🎁 Organize a drive: Collect funds or supplies for your local shelter to support their amazing work. Let’s come together and make a difference for shelter dogs in need this October!

🐾 Bridging the Gap: How Animal Kingdom Inc. Supports Families and Shelters Alike 🐾 At Animal Kingdom Inc., we understand the tough decisions families in crisis face. Often, they must choose between their wellbeing and their beloved pets. Traditional shelters, while invaluable, sometimes can’t accommodate the unique needs of families facing temporary hardships. That’s where we come in. Our Mission: To provide a safe, loving temporary home for pets of families dealing with homelessness, hospitalization, or domestic violence, free of charge. How We Bridge the Gap: 🔹 Support for Traditional Shelters: By offering free, long-term boarding, we alleviate the burden on traditional shelters, freeing up their resources to help more animals. 🔹 Keeping Families Together: We prevent the heartbreaking scenario of families having to permanently surrender their pets due to temporary crises. 🔹 Comprehensive Care: We accept all domestic animals, ensuring they receive the care and love they deserve until they can be reunited with their families or adopted into new homes. Your Support Makes a Difference: 🙏 Donate: Your donations directly fund the care of these pets, including food, medical attention, and comfortable housing. 💞 Share: Spread the word about our mission and how we’re making a difference in our community. 🤝 Get Involved: Join us in our efforts by volunteering or supporting our initiatives. A Real Impact: By supporting Animal Kingdom Inc., you’re not just helping pets; you’re supporting families in their time of need, ensuring they don’t have to face their struggles alone. Your generosity bridges the gap, creating a community where no one has to choose between their wellbeing and their beloved animals. Donate today and be a part of this life-changing mission. #AnimalKingdomInc #Nonprofit #SupportFamilies #AnimalWelfare #CommunitySupport #DonateNow #BridgingTheGap #HopeAndHelp

What a great initiative VCA Animal Hospitals. And what a wonderful picture... Talking of pictures, this completely fits into my picture of VCA Animal Hospitals: They are organized, well-run, and very deliberate, with a clear purpose and mission. That's why they are doing this. That's why they get around to doing this! Over the last eight months, I have visited over 120 veterinary clinics, some of them several times, to discuss the Rainbow Box and its benefits for the clinic, their staff, and their clients. When you walk into a veterinary practice, you only have to observe for a few minutes to get a good read on whether it is organized (minus the chaos that sometimes happens). You can actually smell it. Odor control is one of those things: if you don't tackle odors consistently—if it's an afterthought or something you do 'when you have the time'—it's not going to be effective. And this applies to every aspect of running a business/ clinic. If afterlife care is an afterthought, if it only happens when somebody takes personal initiative or the intern has some extra time, you miss out on an opportunity to reconnect with your loyal clients. Most importantly, their clients miss out- in a moment when they need it the most. No time in a pet owner's life has more gravitas than the moment he decides to let go and, more importantly, the days, weeks, and months after. When you walk out of the clinic with an empty leash, something very important in your life is suddenly missing... I know exactly what I am talking about. A few days ago, our vet burdened me with making this decision for my companion, Bentley. He is still fine right now (mostly), hanging in there, but the clock

April is National Volunteer Month, giving you the perfect opportunity to do good in the world whether you have an hour or an afternoon to spend helping others. Here are some fun ways to lend a hand and make an impact on your community: *Park Clean Up - Grab some bags and invite your pals to spend a few hours on trash duty at your favorite green space. *Donate Books - If you have books, magazines or other reading materials collecting dust, put them to good use and donate to a local school or library. *Meals on Wheels - Find a local organization that delivers meals to those in need and see how you can help. Additionally, if you have a friend or neighbor who needs access to food, contact the organization and assist with the paperwork. *Letter Writing – Show members of the military your appreciation with a handwritten letter thanking them for their service and sacrifice. Write a service member you know personally or check out an organization like Operation Gratitude. Include drawings from the youngest members of the family! *Animal Shelter - Help your local animal shelter by donating bags of food, walking animals or taking a dog or cat home for the weekend to give them a break from shelter life. #NationalVolunteerMonth #HelpingOthers #LendAHand

April is National Volunteer Month, giving you the perfect opportunity to do good in the world whether you have an hour or an afternoon to spend helping others. Here are some fun ways to lend a hand and make an impact on your community: *Park Clean Up - Grab some bags and invite your pals to spend a few hours on trash duty at your favorite green space. *Donate Books - If you have books, magazines or other reading materials collecting dust, put them to good use and donate to a local school or library. *Meals on Wheels - Find a local organization that delivers meals to those in need and see how you can help. Additionally, if you have a friend or neighbor who needs access to food, contact the organization and assist with the paperwork. *Letter Writing – Show members of the military your appreciation with a handwritten letter thanking them for their service and sacrifice. Write a service member you know personally or check out an organization like Operation Gratitude. Include drawings from the youngest members of the family! *Animal Shelter - Help your local animal shelter by donating bags of food, walking animals or taking a dog or cat home for the weekend to give them a break from shelter life. #NationalVolunteerMonth #HelpingOthers #LendAHand

Looking to foster a stronger sense of community and purpose within your team? Consider integrating social value initiatives into your activities! Here are a few simple yet impactful ideas to get started: Litter Picking: Keep your environment clean while bonding as a team. Tree Planting: Combat climate change and beautify your surroundings together. Volunteer at a Charity Shop: Give back to the community by supporting local charities. Helping out at an Animal Shelter: Show compassion and care for animals in need. Supporting the local community with skills training: Share your expertise and empower others in your community. Incorporating social value not only benefits those you serve but also strengthens team bonds, enhances morale, and fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members. Together, let's make a positive impact and create a better world for all 💪 #SocialValue #TeamBuilding #CommunityImpact #Connect2Dudley

You know that Peterborough Humane Society receives pets in all sorts of physical and mental conditions, heals them and then adopts them to their fur-ever family. But what you might not know is we offer emergency boarding to pets of individuals feeling domestic violence. We provide these pets love and care for up to 30 days (before we re-engage with the owner) without cost to the individual. We can do this work because of supporters donating to our SNOOY (Safe Nights for Pets) fund. Now we want to expand SNOOPY to include individuals that are experiencing non-preventable situations like fire, flood and hospitalizations. But we need money to ensure we can help more individuals. This is where you come in. Please vote for our submission (link below) in the Community Contest presented by McDougall Insurance & Financial. This is a popularity contest and you can vote once a day per email. Voting ends next Friday so please vote now and tell someone else to vote for us. https://lnkd.in/ggvvhjyV

𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤? Has your team participated in any volunteer activities recently? Organizational volunteering not only helps the community but also strengthens team morale, fosters collaboration, and creates a sense of shared purpose. These activities can be an excellent way to bring your team closer while making a meaningful impact. From local clean-ups to charity drives, there’s always a way to get involved. Here are some ideas to consider: 1. Host a charity fundraiser: Organize events to support local causes. 2. Volunteer at a food bank: Provide hands-on help for those in need. 3. Participate in community clean-ups: Keep your surroundings beautiful while working together. 4. Animal Shelters: Help your local animal shelter provide care to an adorable animal in need. If your organization has taken part in any volunteer efforts, share your story in the comments. Let’s inspire others to make a difference! #TeamBuilding #CommunityEngagement #EmployeeEngagement #VolunteerWork