Last weekend there was a pet blogger event held in Ohio called BlogPaws. While neither mom nor I were able to attend, we kept up to speed on everything that happened. One of the big messages that everyone took away from the event was to go out in the world and “be the change you want to see!” The seed was planted by a session presented by Lynn Haigh the creator of pawpawty on Twitter, Dr. V from Pawcurious, Jane Harrell from PetFinder and Dorian Wagner from Your Daily Cute. They want everyone in the pet community do something good, whether it be the littlest change or a huge statement. Today is “Be the Change” blog post day and I’m using it as a platform to talk about how I want to be the change.
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From today forward, 25% of every sale of the denim squeaky stars will go to the Humane Society of Knox County, a local shelter that has meant so much to my family as that is where we got Harry and where my mother has volunteered. The HSKC is always in need of as much help as possible and they run solely on donated funds and supplies. I know that it is a small step, but what is important that it is a step and we are taking it.
Mom and I have also decided, what with my new training regime and all, that our goal will be for me to become a Canine Good Citizen and eventually work my way to becoming a certified therapy dog! Before my mom adopted me, she had to spend sometime in the hospital. Something that really helped her while she was there was a visit from a group of therapy dogs. She now understands the joy and peace that can come from just a simple visit where one can cuddle or just be close to a pup, and she wants to share that. Of course, I am a long way from my goal (a really long way), but we’ll work on it and eventually I will get there.
So how do you make the grade? Will you join me and all the others in trying to be the change?
Happy tail wags!
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Awesome post! Thanks so much for being part of the change we all want to see!
Thanks
Mom and I are still thinking of other ways we can help too. It makes us feel good to help those in need, especially the four-legged ones.
Terrific! Love both the donation and therapy dog idea.
In an effort to be the change, I too started down the therapy dog assessment path. I just ordered my Delta Society manual this week. I’m also donating the design for all print materials needed for the AnimaLovers.org silent auction fundraiser in NY.
Like minds! Feels good to Be the Change!
It does feel very good! And good luck on the therapy dog assessment
Love it! Good on ya!!
Thank you
Good Luck and Have Fun on your way to your CGC!
I was happy to find you and will also become a FaceBook fan!
Aw thanks!