Outreach events

HEARTS FOR PAWS FESTIVAL!

The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS) invites you to the 2nd Annual Hearts for Paws Festival! Our goal is to raise money for the animals in our program. Who is invited? Everyone! The event is kid-friendly and dog-friendly. When is it?  Saturday, September 6. It begins at 12:00p.m. and ends at 6:00p.m. How much does it cost to go? Advance tickets are $7.00 (email [email protected]),

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Why I Volunteer: Ashley

Our Volunteer of the Month for June is ASHLEY CAMPBELL! Ashley has been with TAGS for nearly a year, offering assistance wherever and whenever she can to the areas that interest her most. Read more below!  What encouraged you to become a volunteer with TAGS? What encouraged me to become a volunteer at TAGS is wanting to give back to the community. Why not

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Intact Insurance Furry Friends 5K

By Torianne Allen On Sunday, June 1st, 2014, the next Intact Insurance Furry Friends 5K will take place. All proceeds will go towards The Humane Society of Durham Region, Homeward Bound Rescue and us, The Animal Guardian Society! You can run or walk the 5K, with or without your dog(s). It’s up to you! Registration is still open, so sign up today!  The cost for

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Where We’ll Be in May!

PetSmart Whitby Parade of Pets Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00p.m. Pet Valu Parade of Pets Saturday, May 17 – Pet Valu – Kendalwood Park Plaza Saturday, May 24 – Pet Valu – Harmony and Taunton Saturday, May 31 – Pet Valu – Ritson and Taunton Sunday, May 11 – Bingo! Come out and enjoy playing bingo while supporting TAGS! It starts

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What Do Pizza & Skulls Have In Common?

…nothing really, except that they are both related to exciting events coming up next week!  First up, we have our Boston Pizza Celebrity Server Night on Wednesday, March 19. All you have to do to support TAGS is come to Boston Pizza (Taunton/Garden in Whitby) between 5:00p.m. and 8:00p.m,. for a great meal with your friends and family, and leave your food receipt in

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Why I Volunteer: Heather

This post is brought to us by Heather Harton (Davidson). She joined TAGS in March of 2010. In addition to all that she mentions below, Heather has also spent time doing Outreach and supervising our dogs whenever we have visited the UOIT /Durham College campus. What encouraged you to become a volunteer with TAGS? I have been a volunteer for over 20 years. I

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Fundraising Initiatives & Upcoming Events

We have some AMAZING fundraising initiatives on the go right now and, as usual, several events to get excited about. Please share, share, share with your family and friends! We appreciate your support and it goes a long way.   1. SPONSOR A DOG: A one-time donation of $20 gets you a kit which includes a letter from the dog of your choice, stickers,

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Where to Find Us (February and March 2014)

Every Saturday and Sunday you can find us at PetSmart at 1650 Victoria St. E., in Whitby. We are there from 12:00-4:00p.m. and always have furry friends with us to showcase. In addition to our regular “Parade of Pets” at PetSmart, here are other places around town you can find us in the coming weeks: FEBRUARY Saturday February 8 –  Pet Valu (Ritson and Taunton) from

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