Every shelter understands the difficulties in finding enough help to walk, care for and socialize the animals in their care. With many dogs being caged for up to 23 hours a day - it can often bring on issues that may make it more difficult to get adopted. The more socialized a dog can be - the ...read it all!
Blogging & Barking!
Pain Pain Go Away – I Don’t Want To Feel This Way – Part II
It happened again. I put my life on hold for several weeks to try and comprehend the huge loss that has occurred. Ginger (snap), my sweet girl passed away on March 10, 2016 - I cannot believe it has already been a month. Life goes on - but it has been forever altered. We lost her sister, Riley back ...read it all!
When Pit Bull Owners Attack!
So what should people really be afraid of - pit bulls or their owners? This video is a funny look at a pit bull parent! Guaranteed to make you laugh. This is a great example of creative marketing that garners attention and makes an impact - all while being entertaining. ...read it all!
Ecommerce Brands That Give Back
It is almost that season - the season of what the heck do I get for the person that has everything! The holidays are meant to be a time to come together - be thankful and help others, and what better way to do that than to get them gifts that give back! Since you are shopping anyway - here is a ...read it all!
NEW! Pet At Home Emergency Cards!
We recently heard a story about an elderly woman who was admitted to the hospital unconscious and sadly fell into a coma. Weeks later she awoke - and only then did the nurses learn she had a beloved friend at home - her cat. Unfortunately, it was too late and the cat had passed. We imagine that ...read it all!
Pain Pain Go Away – I Don’t Want To Feel This Way
14 years of love. 14 years of friendship. 14 years of loyalty. 14 years of laughter. 14 years of you being an obnoxious, stubborn bully with a boat load of personality........ ........ and now you are gone. I cannot hold you. I cannot kiss you. I cannot smell your farts. I ...read it all!
#GivingTuesday – Time To Get Ready
#GivingTuesday is an alternative to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday trends that we all know and love. It debuted in 2012 and over 10,000 non-profit groups have taken part in this event while tens of millions of dollars have been raised. Pretty impressive in only a few short years. Blackbaud is ...read it all!
Max the Movie – Grab A Tissue & See This Hero Dog Did!
We already know dogs are our best friends - but some dogs just take that friendship further than most as shown in Max the Movie! Imagine the pain and suffering a dog feels when his best friend and partner is tragically killed. Imagine the sense of loss and abandonment they feel when the only ...read it all!
Pitties + Pretties – Opposites Attract Campaign
So to follow up with our Bikers and Kitties adoption campaign, we also created a Pitties + Pretties session which featured a few pit bulls with some pretty ladies out and about at a local shopping center. The purpose of the Opposites Attract campaign was to show how potential dog or cat adopters ...read it all!
Calendar Fundraisers For Animal Shelters – A Step by Step Guide
Prior to starting CharityPaws, my side gig was photography, it is used to be a career, but I went back to doing it as a passion - and then just used my skills for shelter shoots to help homeless animals find homes. One year, with the support of my local animal shelter, I attempted the big task of ...read it all!
Cat Names – Do They Affect Adoption Rates?
I saw an interesting post in a group I am a member of and thought it was a great thought provoking question. Does the name of a cat at a shelter affect the adoption rate? Would you rescue a cat named Ivan - or would your prefer Walter? Does Fluffy fit your fancy but you find Rapunzel to be just ...read it all!
Why I Will Never Trust A Journalist Who Would Never Adopt A Shelter Dog
To say that we are appalled is an understatement. There is a very damaging post regarding shelter dogs going around the web - written by an ill informed and damaging writer who claims she will "Never Adopt A Shelter Dog Again". OK, so you have decided that because you have had a couple of ...read it all!