giving back
Supporting your local shelter or rescue doesn’t always mean adopting — though that’s wonderful when it’s the right fit. You can support shelter dogs and rescues with products you purchase or apps you use every day. Here are just a few examples of brands that make it easy to give back.
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wines
When cofounders Blair and Laura Lott decided to open a winery, they knew they wanted to embrace sustainable growing practices and to foster dogs. Eventually, it occurred to them that they could combine their love of wine and dogs and Rescue Dog Wines was born. Today, through wine sales and a donation of 50% of their profits to rescue organizations, they support the placement of as many rescue dogs as possible into loving homes.
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& hounds coffee co.
Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. blends a love of exceptional coffee with a passion for helping rescue animals. A portion of every purchase is donated to animal rescue organizations working to provide food, medical care, and safe shelter for dogs in need. It’s a simple way to make your daily coffee routine part of something bigger — helping give more dogs the second chances they deserve.
LUSH
This bath and beauty company is an OG when it comes to their cruelty-free, handmade products. Buy anything from their Charity Pot collection, and they’ll donate a full 100 percent of proceeds to an org that is “upholding human rights, environmental justice and the protection of animals,” including Beagle Freedom Project, which rescues Beagles from inhumane lab testing and research.
WOOFTRAX
Using the WoofTrax app lets you earn money for your favorite rescue group or shelter — just for walking your dog! And it's easy! Download the app to your phone, select your charity of choice, launch the app, and start walking! Each time you head out — regardless of how long the walk is — you earn money for your group. The more you walk, the more you can help dogs who truly need it. That’s the power of dog-powered fundraising!
DOGS AND CATS AND COFFEE, OH MY!
THE BARK BOUTIQUE
Every design in The Bark Boutique was created to celebrate the dogs and cats who make our lives brighter — and to help the ones still waiting for their second chance. 100% of net profits from every purchase are donated directly to our local animal shelter, providing food, medical care, and support for animals in need. Wear what you love, and help a dog or cat along the way.
PRO BONE-O WORK
LET'S COLLAB!
Are you a dog- or animal-related organization looking for a unique way to increase visibility or raise money? Do you have a fundraising event coming up? I would be delighted to create a t-shirt design that helps the cause! Or maybe you have your own online store and you'd like to sell a limited edition print or poster series. Let's do it! There's no charge for the art and you keep 100% of the profits. No catch, just one person using her skills to give back to a worthy cause.
