(This post will stay on the main page until the end of the holidays!)With the first major storm here in Toronto comes the realization that Christmas is just around the corner! And in the spirit of the holidays, I would like to encourage everyone to keep Big on Beagles in mind when considering your holiday charitable gifts.
I know - there are a million organizations calling, mailing, emailing and knocking on your door. Like most people, our family has a limited budget for our "pet causes" (pun fully intended!).
Why support Big on Beagles you might ask? Why not the Humane Society, or any other amazing animal-focued charity?
Well, I'll tell you why I support Big on Beagles:
Beagles are one of the most surrendered breeds out there...they are super-cute puppies, and highly intelligent...but also very stubborn. Training a dog is hard and beagles are even more challenging. Hence they often find themselves in need of a new home.
B.O.B is run by one passionate woman who loves beagles and cares about the lives of animals. She works tirelessly to ensure that beagles in need across Ontario (and often across North America) are given a shot at a second life. These are dogs that have often been abused, abandoned, dogs with critical illnesses, elderly dogs that have been disposed of because they are no longer young and spry.
She is not a registered charity, and is not eligible for grants or government sponsorship. She relies solely on the generosity of beagle and dog lovers.
Marna makes it possible for these sad and mistreated dogs to find a loving home, and that warms my heart. In turn, she gives me hope that there are, indeed, still some decent, kinds souls on this planet and that means a lot to me.
Fostering Albert is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done and I am grateful that B.O.B. exists so that people like me can make a difference.
You can make a donation to B.O.B via their website - you can even get a charitable tax reciept for your donation if you donate online via K-9 Rescue Me - a charitable organization that allows small private rescues like B.O.B. to offer a tax reciept (which often makes it more appealing to the donor!)
This will be Albert's first holiday season with a family - if you donate via K-9 Rescue Me remember to select Big on Beagles and note "Albert" on the donation...I'll thank all donors on the blog (and so will Albert!). Our goal is to help cover the costs of Albert's vet bills (the removal of 7 teeth plus neutering cost the rescue over $1,000!).
Please dig deep for this most worthy organization!! The beagles thank you :)
1 comment:
Jenn,
They look fabulous together -as always.
I also love your new slideshow.
Keep the pictures coming.
The other beagle mama.
M
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