How to Start Fostering with TAGS: FAQ
Are you considering fostering but don’t know where to start? TAGS volunteers and foster parents are ready to help you set up for your first experience saving a dog’s (or cat’s) life! How do I know if I qualify to be a foster parent? Do you love pets? Do you have a house or an apartment with enough space in it? Do you have
Pub Night Fundraiser for the Dogs
TAGS had a really good year, both fundraising- and adoption-wise. But this is a new year now, and we have prepared fresh ideas to save more dogs and cats from high-kill shelters or pounds. Click on the image and like this event on Facebook! During times like this, when people think twice about where to spend their money, it becomes especially hard to receive
If the World Ends Today
5 Tips to Make This Day Useful 1. Take your dog for a long walk to the park (if the weather allows—read our cold weather tips for dogs) and give him some attention. Play some fun games with the ball or Frisbee. It’s good to spend some quality time with your pet not just because of some crazy Mayan predictions, but realistically, the holidays
Great Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers
CC Image courtesy of ]babi] on Flickr With Christmas Eve just ten days away, some of you are probably finished shopping, have sailed right through wrapping and are now sitting by the fire admiring your Christmas tree, wondering what is taking Santa so long. But let’s face it: many of us are just starting! While everyone loves giving presents at Christmas, trying to think
A Christmas Wish
Dear TAGS Supporter, A tasty TAGS-inspired Christmas cake madeby volunteer Cathy L. The most wonderful time of year—the season of giving—is upon us again. Have you been asked yet by a family member or friend what you’d like to have under the tree? If you’re anything like me, coming up with a wish list is not easy. One thing I do want, though, is
Play Bingo for Charity!
Do you love playing bingo? Did you know that you can support a good cause just by playing at the Red Barn in Oshawa? CC image courtesy of sarae on Flickr If you have never tried bingo, start with us! The proceeds go toward helping our rescue dogs. You can enjoy your game, knowing that we will be able to save many more dogs’
Featured Volunteer: Nancy, the Amazing Foster Mom
Nancy has been a great addition to the TAGS foster team. Her very first foster dog was a husky mix who needed special treatment for a medical condition. But thanks to Nancy’s great attendance and big heart, even this special dog found her forever home within a couple of months. How long have you been volunteering? I have been volunteering since July 2012. I