Showing posts with label philanthropy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philanthropy. Show all posts

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Santa Ana was a four paws up stop!



The Million Acts of Kindness Tour stopped in Santa Ana California, and a great time was had by all!

It started off by Dogtopia South Coast picking us up in Sport, the Dogtopia mobile pick up service.  They came right to our motorhome which was parked at Bolsa Chica State Park campground.  This was most appreciated as otherwise we would have had to move the motorhome.

Toby was greeted by the Dogtopia South Coast staff and enjoyed a day of play and fun at doggy daycare.  The standout for me as a pet parent was the:

- cleanliness of the facility,
- the engagement and support from Dogtopia South Coast clients, 
- the exceptional customer service from the Dogtopia South Coast team, and,
- the way in which Dogtopia South Coast supports so many great community organizations and causes.

The team also created a fundraiser for Toby's kindness mission, supporting local schools receiving copies of Toby's book. 

Dogtopia South Coast also launched their blanket and towel drive supporting a local shelter. This was the support the minute they launched.  Got to love the Dogtopia South Coast client support :)


At the Saturday Park and Bark Beach Bash, three more huge bags of blankets and towels were dontated.  Talk about kindness!

 On Satuday Oct 10, the Park and Bark Beach Bast was a huge success!



A good time was had by all.... tour legged and four legged attendees!



Thanks again to Dogtopia South Coast for hosting us in Santa Ana, and for all that you do to make a difference in the community you serve!




A big thank you to our tour partners who helped us travel North America to share our message of kindness.


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Monday, June 22, 2015

Conscious Travel, Natural Paws and More!



Photo Credit Charmaine Hammond: TheOriginalTeamToby.com


Toby the dog here....blogging up a storm....

Today mom interviewed two pawtastic guests on PAWsitive Radio

Carlos Cymerman and Elyse Horvath.  Carlos was talking about tips for businesses when recruiting new employees and the importance of having the right employee in the right job.  Carlos also talked about how he has built a charitable side to his business through We Travel for Good.  Mom thought this was awesome!

Elyse talked about the Natural Paws products... mom's used them on me and we love them!  And provided some tips for taking care of your pets outdoors in the summer.  It was a good reminder about how fast our paws heat up on pavement, thanks Elyse!

You can listen to the great information from Elyse and Carlos here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2015/06/20/conscious-travel-recruiting-right-and-wellness-for-pets-and-humans



Speaking of travelling for good, we are leaving in two months on our Million Acts of Kindness Tour,
our mission to build a kinder world one paw one person at a time.  What;s your favorite story or quote about kindness?  How has kindness impacted you, or someone you know?  Please share with us by leaving a comment on the blog, and by going to our facebook page and liking the page and leaving a comment there too. 

Change begins with a conversation.... Let's get so much talking going on about kindness that things change quickly. :))


To find out about our upcoming Million Acts of Kindness Tour or to order a copy of Toby’s books check out our Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTeamToby  

For people who love to travel, please check out canadiantraveller.com for awesome destinations, travel tips, bucket-list adventures and so much more.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Spinners Raise Funds and Awareness for St John Ambulance Therapy Dogs

Photo Credit Charmaine Hammond team Toby

Toby the dog here.

You guessed it.

I 'm a dog with a blog!

Do you travel?

Do you travel with your pets?

Do you travel for good....with your pets?

That's what our family is doing September 2015... our Million Acts of Kindness tour...we're on a mission to make the world a better place through kindness. 

Thanks to one of our amazing PAWtners, Carolyn Ellis of Brilliance Mastery created this amazing image of what our tour is all about...

 While mom was in St Catharine's Ontario, she had the chance to participate in an exciting event SPIN 4 THE PAWS with an incredible line up of pawtners..





Thanks to the amazing partners, volunteers, sponsors, attendees, exhibitors, and those who cycled to raise funds and awareness.... THANK YOU!!  Together we made a difference.

The Power of Pets, Liva Health and Niagara Region St. Johns' Ambulance Therapy Dog Program... it was great to collaborate with you on this event!

Check out the conversation that mom and Denis had about the event on her PAWsitive Radio show http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2015/05/09/spin-for-the-paws-cycling-to-raise-funds-for-therapy-dogs

To find out about our upcoming Million Acts of Kindness Tour or to order a copy of Toby’s books check out our Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/TheOriginalTeamToby    

What's on your dream or bucket list for travel in 2015 and 2016?  For people who love to travel, please check out canadiantraveller.com for awesome destinations, travel tips, bucket-list adventures and so much more.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

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!