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Although it seems like an eternity ago, it was just a few short months ago that we decided to establish an organization to work with and educate our community and help protect dogs all over the country. Although we never thought our efforts would grow this large this fast, our first year as an organization has been a very special and effective one!

 

In March, we raised over $2500 for Best Friends Animal Society, and traveled to Kanab, UT where we volunteered at Dogtown. This money will directly help the no-kill nation in establishing and implementing standards in shelters all over the country to find an alternative to killing "unwanted" dogs. Through this initiative, we were able to meet many of you, and hear your moving stories about how a shelter dog has changed your life, or how Best Friends has affected you in some important way.

 

This summer we traveled throughout Maine to different dog-related events and got the opportunity to meet many more of you and establish wonderful relationships. We also successfully raised money for local animal welfare organizations, and interacted with the public to help educate about important issues like spay/neuter, adoption option, dog enrichment, and more.

 

This October we traveled back to Best Friends to attend the No More Homeless Pets Conference. We learned more valuable information that we are using to help our local communities. This time, we traveled with over $2000 worth of dog supplies for the residents at Dogtown, many of whom we had met on our previous trip.

 

And today, we have helped to successfully facilitate a transfer of two dogs who had a very uncertain and dark future. Thanks to all of you, Quinton & Xander are once again safe, and slowly working their way down their road to recovery, into their forever homes. They are currently being housed at Animal Refuge League in Westbrook, ME, where they are receiving their heart worm treatment. The staff at ARL are also working with them on their behavior to ensure that they will make a great family member for the right home.

 

As we look back at the things we have accomplished in the past months, we reflect on how all of these things were made possible. We would like to thank all of you, because without you, we never would have been able to climb this mountain and begin to make a difference. You are the friends and family members that believed in our passion, and even more so, the strangers who had faith in the two of us, to begin to build an army who will stand up for the dogs, and do their best to bring us to a time where there are No Dogs Left Behind. Thank you so much!

 

We are currently accepting donations for Quinton & Xander. Heart worm treatment is generally very expensive, and we are very grateful that ARL was willing to take on this expense, and give these two dogs the second chance they deserve. To see pictures of Quinton & Xander, or to make a donation, please visit our website.

Thank you once again, we sincerely appreciate your undying faith in our mission, and your ongoing support. We wish you and your family very happy holidays.