“No one has ever become poor by giving.”  -Anne Frank

I still remember the first time a arrived to The Toronto Humane Society on a Saturday morning to start my first shift as a dog walker. I didn’t know then about rescue groups. Months after through Mylo’s dog trainer Dhalia Ayoub from Mightty Mutts I was invited to volunteer with her for the rescue groups she was helping at that time. Thus I started my “career” as dog volunteer. When we {hubby, Mylo and I} opened Tail-Waggers in 2010, I knew I wanted to find a way to help dogs. I started to use the phrase “SHARE A LINK. SAVE A PAW!” when reposting about dogs in need and rescue groups. I also started to guest blog about the importance of using social media to help dogs in need with exposure. Many others started to do the same and all of the sudden posts about helping dogs were all over different social media platforms. That was just amazing!!!

Tail-Waggers PROJECT Toronto | Dog Walker for ACE at Rescue Dogs Match adoption day with Furever Network and Mighty Mutts at Sit. Stay. Dog Emporium in midtown Toronto

Personally, I wanted to do more, giving back  is very close to my hearth. After shaping the idea and understanding the commitment behind it, the Tail-Waggers PROJECT was launched. This donation  project supports not just local rescue groups but also many local non profit organizations helping our community. This program also covers all the expenses regarding volunteer activities with local rescue groups. PETS, children and seniors are a priority for Tail-Waggers team!

Where does the money comes from? With the idea that Tail-Waggers clients are a sponsor, once a month we either make a DONATION  and/or cover the expenses  for volunteer activities on their behalf using the money from the dog walking and pet sitting services.  I am thrilled to share with you today the projects for the first eight months of 2014.  THANK YOU for being a part of it!

CHELLA: I was a lucky girl for being a part of the amazing volunteers involved with Chella’s transport with Boxer Rescue Ontario.

Tail-Waggers PROJECT |  Evelyn was a lucky girl being a part of the amazing volunteers involved with Chella’s transport.

TEENA:  I was one the volunteers involved with Teena’s adoption process with Boxer Rescue Ontraio. It was an honour!

Tail-Waggers PROJECT | Volunteer with Boxer Rescue Ontario. Evelyn was a lucky girl being a part of the amazing volunteers involved with Teena’s adoption process.

ACE: I served as Ace’s dog walker at Rescue Dogs Match adoption day with Furever Network and Mighty Mutts at Sit. Stay. Dog Emporium in midtown Toronto

Tail-Waggers PROJECT Toronto | Dog Walker for ACE at Rescue Dogs Match adoption day with Furever Network and Mighty Mutts at Sit. Stay. Dog Emporium in midtown Toronto

Golden Rescue received a $50 donation on behalf of the winner of our Canada Day Contest on Facebook.

Tail-Wagger PROJECT Toronto & Aurora | Golden Rescue received a $50 donation on behalf of the winner of our Canada Day Contest on Facebook.

Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario received a $50 donation on behalf of the winner of our St. PAWty’s Day Contest on Facebook.

Tail-Wagger PROJECT Toronto & Aurora | Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario received a $50 donation on behalf of the winner of our St. PAWty’s Day Contest on Facebook.

Tail-Waggers PROJECT proudly supports BRO  with volunteer shifts and donating items for their online action 2014

Tail-Waggers PROJECT Toronto | Evelyn is a proud volunteer for BRO. as well as

donating items for their online action.

Gift Basket donated to  Forester’s Children Miracle Network Golf Tournament Charity Event 2014

Gift Basket donated to Forester’s Children Miracle Network Golf Tournament Charity Event 2014

MONICA: volunteer for Boxer Rescue Ontario. I was honoured by being a part of the amazing volunteers involved with Monica’s Adoption process.

Tail-Waggers PROJECT | Volunteer with Boxer Rescue Ontario. Evelyn was a lucky girl being a part of the amazing volunteers involved with Monica’s Adoption process with BRO.

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US? Giving back is easy than you think. These are three ways you can be a part of it!

{UNO} SHARE a post on your Facebook wall of a dog in need.

{DOS} JOIN your favourite rescue for dogs or cats so you can stay in the loop of what they need.

{TRES} CHECK out different rescue groups they are always looking for foster homes.

Do you have other ways to help rescue groups? Do you belong to one? Let’s chat! Comment below or tweet us at @TailWaggersDIVA! Happy Woofs!