Support a Working Dog Fundraiser
I've been working with many working dog organizations since I began my photography journey, and there are 2 things they all have in common:
They always need funding
They rarely have time to create fundraisers
Enter Holly! I've appointed myself "Working Dog Ambassador" and have create a fundraiser (the first of many, I hope) to benefit 4 working dog organizations who need the help.
Steven's Pass Avalanche Dogs
Wind River Bear Institute
K9 Conservationists
Rogue Detection Teams
The fundraiser is pretty simple...I"m trying to raise $1,000 for each organization by August 1st. Easy, right? We'll see.
Here's how you can help!
You can contribute to the general fundraiser. The total amount at the end of the fundraiser will be split between the 4 organizations.
You can contribute to a specific organization to help reach the goal of $1,000. (Just click on the org listed above to be taken straight to their fundraiser campaign.)
As of today, June 13, we have raised $130. I have a lot of work to do!
Your contributions will help these orgs stay up and running while providing the best possible care for their dogs. I mean, without the dogs, there is no organization, right? The dogs need food, leashes, vests, first aid kits, regular vet visits and some even need medications. Think about how much you spend on your dog each month, and then consider if you had 10 dogs to care for. You can see how it would add up quickly. These organizations rely on outside funding to keep their dogs working.
What do these organizations do?
Rogue Detection Teams is a conservation dog organization. They collaborate with researchers and scientists to conduct noninvasive wildlife detection surveys for endangered species alongside the Conservation K9s.
Wind River Bear Institute is 90% bear conservation and 10% bear mitigation. You know, when bears and people end up in bad situations...the dogs are brought in to resolve the conflict without causing harm to the bear. It's fascinating work and helps other organizations, scientists and researchers stay safe in the field.
Steven's Pass Avalanche Dogs are NOT affiliated with the ski resort and are completely funded through contributions. The avalanche dogs are called in for snow emergencies and for missing skiers/hikers/etc. It takes approximately 3 years for a dog to be fully trained...that's a lot of time and supplies!
K9 Conservationists has dog conservationists on the ground working to help endangered species, but they also offer mentoring and coaching to other conservation organizations.
Without funding, none of these dogs would have jobs. You can understand why I am so passionate about this project. I hope you will join my little fundraiser to help these amazing organizations keep these dogs working.
The organizations are excited about the fundraiser and have added some incentives to help you decide to contribute:
For $100+ you will receive:
K9 Conservationists will send you a handwritten card and some "fieldwork finds" (I've been assured it's not scat)
Wind River Bear Institute will send you a Soledad post cards and a WRBI logo sticker (Soledad is the matriarch of the WRBI crew. At age 14, she still works part time and doesn't know she should be retired.)
I will send you an exclusive "My Dog Says Hi" sticker.
Help me help these dogs stay employed. Contribute as little as $20 or as much as $500. With your help, we can achieve this goal!
Hugs to your dog!
Holly