The Be-a-Buddy Program started out as a vision that would allow our supporters to be more
closely connected to the specific needs of the dogs at Canine Rescue. What began as an idea
has been growing just as the number of dogs the Rescue cares for has been growing. In
December 2004, we were caring for 10 dogs. In March 2006, when the program started, we had
23 adult dogs in our Rescue. Today we are caring for 16 - 20dogs. We’ve been able to increase
the overall number of dogs we care for due to the increase in foster homes and also because of
the generosity of Harrwood Kennels and Kinship Kennels. Naturally, the more dogs that come
in to the Rescue, more dogs have a chance at going out of the shelter…out to their forever home.
With the increase in the number of dogs in the Rescue comes an increase in the cost of
operations. When you take a look at the Rescue’s Treasurer’s Report in our newsletters, you
must notice that our two major expense areas are boarding fees and medical costs/supplies
which includes items such as food, crates, and leashes/collars. Since our inception we have
adopted out over 150 adult dogs! All of these dogs leave us with their shots up-to-date and
spay/neuter needs taken care of, with the Rescue bearing much of the cost. We have also taken
in several dogs that, during their stay with us, have ended up needing more extensive medical
care. Fortunately, we were able to see to their needs as well. Finally, we currently have a few
residents that we call Sanctuary dogs due to their special physical and/or emotional needs. Out
of these needs came the idea for the Be-a-Buddy Program.
The Be-a-Buddy Program gives you, our contributors, a choice—you can designate into which
area you would like your donation directed. Or, you can choose to help a specific canine. We
have set up three Be-a-Buddy categories: the Home-Away-From-Home Buddy sponsors
boarding for a Rescue dog; the Wellness Buddy sponsors medical care for a Rescue dog; and
the Cuddle Buddy sponsors a Sanctuary dog.
Future plans include Buddy updates on our Sanctuary dogs and the ability to sponsor a specific
kennel run. This type of sponsorship will allow the supporter to “temporally adopt” the canine in
that run, obtain updates on its stay with us, and be informed about its happy ending.
There is no minimum donation to be a Buddy--any amount is gratefully appreciated. We
continue to be very excited about the Be-a-Buddy Program and hope that you want to be a Buddy
and help our Rescue continue to grow and help more Canines in the years to come!
closely connected to the specific needs of the dogs at Canine Rescue. What began as an idea
has been growing just as the number of dogs the Rescue cares for has been growing. In
December 2004, we were caring for 10 dogs. In March 2006, when the program started, we had
23 adult dogs in our Rescue. Today we are caring for 16 - 20dogs. We’ve been able to increase
the overall number of dogs we care for due to the increase in foster homes and also because of
the generosity of Harrwood Kennels and Kinship Kennels. Naturally, the more dogs that come
in to the Rescue, more dogs have a chance at going out of the shelter…out to their forever home.
With the increase in the number of dogs in the Rescue comes an increase in the cost of
operations. When you take a look at the Rescue’s Treasurer’s Report in our newsletters, you
must notice that our two major expense areas are boarding fees and medical costs/supplies
which includes items such as food, crates, and leashes/collars. Since our inception we have
adopted out over 150 adult dogs! All of these dogs leave us with their shots up-to-date and
spay/neuter needs taken care of, with the Rescue bearing much of the cost. We have also taken
in several dogs that, during their stay with us, have ended up needing more extensive medical
care. Fortunately, we were able to see to their needs as well. Finally, we currently have a few
residents that we call Sanctuary dogs due to their special physical and/or emotional needs. Out
of these needs came the idea for the Be-a-Buddy Program.
The Be-a-Buddy Program gives you, our contributors, a choice—you can designate into which
area you would like your donation directed. Or, you can choose to help a specific canine. We
have set up three Be-a-Buddy categories: the Home-Away-From-Home Buddy sponsors
boarding for a Rescue dog; the Wellness Buddy sponsors medical care for a Rescue dog; and
the Cuddle Buddy sponsors a Sanctuary dog.
Future plans include Buddy updates on our Sanctuary dogs and the ability to sponsor a specific
kennel run. This type of sponsorship will allow the supporter to “temporally adopt” the canine in
that run, obtain updates on its stay with us, and be informed about its happy ending.
There is no minimum donation to be a Buddy--any amount is gratefully appreciated. We
continue to be very excited about the Be-a-Buddy Program and hope that you want to be a Buddy
and help our Rescue continue to grow and help more Canines in the years to come!
| P. O. Box 129, Dillsburg, PA 17019 717-232-1644 |
| BE-A-BUDDY PROGRAM DETAILS |
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