To My Fellow Volunteers
Dear fellow volunteers, I simply do not say it enough – you guys are amazing! This weekend alone, this is what we have going on: PETSMART – Saturday and Sunday Every weekend we feature adoptable dogs at PetSmart Whitby, and some weekends we also have a booth set up at Pet Valu locations. This requires: – a volunteer to schedule the dogs who will be
Why I Volunteer: Julie White
Julie started volunteering with TAGS last summer. In addition to the duties she mentions below, she has also helped the social media team by writing blog posts and taking lots of pictures of the adoptable pets for us to share on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Thanks, Julie! It all started one day when we needed dog treats…. I walked into Pet Valu with
Happy Tail: Jill
Interview with Julie White – Jill’s Happy New Mom Why did you choose Jill? We saw Jill at Pet Valu at the end of her shift. Her foster mom Gayle was picking her up. My husband spotted Jill and said “Hey did you see the dog over by the cash?” I said no and he brought me over to look at her. We fell
The Paws n’ Hearts Jamboree
Mark your calendar! Paws n’ Hearts is only a month away! What is the Paws n’ Hearts Jamboree? It’s an outdoor fundraiser hosted by TAGS in partnership with Guardians Promoting Animal Wellness (G.P.A.W.s). All of the money raised will be used to support animal rescue initiatives. Who is invited?Everyone! How much does it cost to go?Advance tickets are $7.00, and tickets at the door are
The Paws n’ Hearts Jamboree
Mark your calendar! Paws n’ Hearts is only a month away! What is the Paws n’ Hearts Jamboree? It’s an outdoor fundraiser hosted by TAGS in partnership with Guardians Promoting Animal Wellness (G.P.A.W.s). All of the money raised will be used to support animal rescue initiatives. Who is invited?Everyone! How much does it cost to go?Advance tickets are $7.00, and tickets at the door are
Wordless Wednesday: TAGS Goes to the Mall!
Volunteers Wendy, Nicky and Jenn were at the Oshawa Centre on Sunday to promote TAGS. The big red dog got a bunch of hugs throughout the day from kids passing by! This is a blog hop. Check out the other participating blogs as well by clicking on the image below.
Helping Rescue Dogs Get Adopted in PetSmart
The Animal Guardian Society is a small rescue. We do not own a shelter or a wellness centre (however, it is one of our long-term goals). Therefore, if we want to keep in contact with the public or showcase our dogs, we can do so only through PetSmart (or Pet Valu, which recently became part of our weekend schedule). PetSmart volunteers at the Whitby
Oshawa Centre Community Contact Day
Are you still hesitating about volunteering? The Animal Guardian Society promotes its volunteer and foster programs every June at the Oshawa Centre. Our table If you have any questions or concerns and don’t want to write lengthy emails, come out and talk to some of our volunteers to get a better picture of what TAGS is about. We always need volunteers or foster homes,
Why I Volunteer: Jenn
Oakley at PetSmart. I volunteer in animal rescue because I love animals. …Obviously, right? But it’s about more than just loving them. It’s about believing that they deserve more respect and love than they receive. And it’s about fighting for their rights when they cannot do so themselves. I read a quote once (and unfortunately I do not remember where) that said: “One day,
Santa Photography Day in PetSmart
Thank you all who came and helped out or supported our charity on this rainy winter day! Mr. and Mrs. Claus with June Bug. June Bug is up for adoption! Despite the weather, the Whitby PetSmart store was extraordinarily busy. A lot of people came to have their pets’ holiday photo taken with us. We ended up selling 63 pictures! TAGS received half of