Changing the world one dog bed at a time

Toby the dog here.

Yes.... I am a dog on a mission!

My humans and I are on a mission to build a kinder Canada one paw, one person at a time!  It's called PAWS Across Canada.

We meet the most PAWmazing people on our tour.

I'd like you to meet my new friend.  Maizie!

She is a 12 year old grade 8 student on a big mission.  She is changing the world through dog beds! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE what she is doing to change the world!

Here I am on the dog bed Maizie made.  Since we left Martensville SK, the bed and I have traveled to Saskatoon, Brandon and Winnipeg.  Have dog bed.....will travel!

These beds are made with LOVE!

When Maizie was in grade 7, a local girl from her school was accepting donations for a nonprofit animal rescue group. Maizie  had made  a few dog beds for family members the decided to give dog beds as a donation.   This decision was a 4 PAWS UP success!

Maizie carefully chooses the fabrics for the dog beds.

 You can see how I love the beds and settle right down on them.  I could hardly keep my eyes open, they are so comfy you just want to relax.

Maizie then started Doggy Naps, and she committed to donating part of the dog bed sale profits to the materials she needed to make beds for homeless dogs in rescues and shelters. For every three beds she sells, she donates one to a shelter or rescue.  Maizie has already donated 151 beds!!

Her beds are made with love and she does this purely to help provide dogs with comfort while they wait for their “forever”family.

Everyone in her family plays an important role in Doggy Naps. Even her friends and classmates have helped with this mission.   Mom interviewed her principal and it was clear that he was proud of how Maizie is making a difference in the world and learning incredible entrepreneurial skills.

To find out more about Doggy Naps, Maizie's incredible mission to change the world one dog bed at a time, and, to purchase a bed or donate one, please visit  https://doggynaps-com.3dcartstores.com/

More on Maizie in an upcoming blog.

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Thank you to our amazing Paws Across Canada tour Partners.  You have helped us make a PAWsome difference!

One Dog's Mission to Spread Kindness

It's Me!

Toby the dog.

A dog with a blog on a mission to make the world a kinder place.

In May and June we did PAWS Across Canada Tour, leg #1.... Alberta and BC, Canada.  Here were a few of the many pawsome successes.



We visited schools and workplaces sharing the message of kindness, acceptance and respect, and, responsible loving pet care.  We did way cool pet friendly adventures, and, had amazing partners on the tour.

It's Bully Prevention Month and we head out on PAWS Across Canada Tour #2.... Saskatchewan and Manitoba Canada.

Please help us visit more schools with our BARK (TM) Program.

For less than a cup of coffee... for only $2 you can help us share our message in schools.  It's our Twoonie for Team Toby campaign.  

Buy a $2 Pawprint and support our efforts to reduce bullying through teaching kindness, acceptance and respect.  

Purchase your pawprint here to support kindness to people, pets and the planet!

http://theoriginalteamtoby.hammondgroup.biz/1TTU/donations/

buy a copy of my book 

Thank you for your support in building a kinder world... one paw... one person at a time!

Together we can make a pawsitive difference!

Dog on national tour to spread kindness and prevent bullying

Photo Credit Airdrie Echo newspaper

Check me out!

I'm a traveling dog.

Traveling dog with a blog!

And

I'm on a mission to spread kindness.

We just finished the first leg of the tour in Alberta and BC Canada

Now, in October, Bully Prevention Month, we are touring Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

I'll be filming the whole tour with my very own GoPro video camera.

Capturing kindness...animal human bond... lessons dogs teach people...and the places we eat, stay and play.

Would you like me to come to your school?

How about your workplace?

Want to have your business featured in our tour?

Contact me to get your community, school and business on the PAWS Across Canada map!

Together we can make a difference.  We'll also be raising funds and awareness for local shelters and rescues with our Twoonie for Team Toby fundraiser.  Watch our website to get involved  www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com

A dog labelled as "unadoptable" becomes therapy dog and star of her book

Peek-a-boo!

It's me Toby

Yup!

A dog with a blog!

Mom meets the most pawsome people and pets on our PAWsitive Radio show.

She just interviewed Peachy the dog's mom.

Gabriela Duran is the author of the book Peachy the Warrior Princess.

Peachy was a dog that Gabriela adopted, and who had survived living in a puppy mill. With great care, patience and love, Gabriela and her family helped Peachy overcome the trauma of living in a puppy mill.  Gabriela was told in the beginning that Peachy was not adoptable.  Perhaps Peachy had other plans including proving the doubters wrong.  Peachy overcame her fears, and became a therapy dog that helped many people.  She also became the inspiration behind Gabriela's mission of preventing puppy mills and educating people about responsible loving pet care. 

How can you help Gabriela with Peachy's legacy and prevent puppy mills?

To learn more and hear Peachy's story, please listen to pawsitive radio here:

Check Out Pets Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with PAWsitive Radio on BlogTalkRadio

Animal Shelter Fundraising

Animal Shelters require the support of volunteers, services and products in kind, donations, sponsorship and funding to provide a much needed and life saving service in communities.  Securing funds and sponsorship can be a challenge. Tim Crum of Animal Shelter Fundraising  joined us on PAWsitive Radio-All things Pets! to talk about tips for animal shelters and rescue organizations to successfully raise funds.

Tim Crum- Animal Shelter Fundraising. 

Tim stated that one of the growing trends is the number of shelters that are working on new buildings.

On the radio show Tim spoke about the importance of understanding sponsor etiquette and the set of requirements that sponsors have. Shelters that are building or remodeling their building to be more like a community and retail  venue are further ahead.  Some shelters have a retail store where they sell books, pet supplies, and gifts for animal lovers. Many also have a coffee shop or snack kiosk on site.  The shelters that create the images that they are a hub of resources and connection are further ahead, and, have a better likelihood of attracting corporate donors and sponsors. 

Tim suggested that one of the keys to corporate sponsorship success is to create an experience for the sponsor, the donor and visitors to the shelter. The other key is relationships.  

Fundraising is less about money and more about people and relationships. Tim reminded listeners that People adopt. People volunteer. People donate.  Make sure you manage this well.   

One tip for shelters and rescues is that every week, have board members call donors simply to share a story how their contribution made a difference and to say thank you.  Don’t ask for more money or longer commitment, just have a conversation and focus on the relationship.  Animalshelterfundraising.com and animalshelterservices.com

Listen to the whole radio show, and hear more of Tim's tips at:
 
 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2013/08/28/animal-shelter-fundraising

Photo Credits: Animal Shelter Fundraising

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