It’s hard for people to resist cooing over a puppy — let alone an entire litter of them. That’s one of the Valentine’s Day options where people can make a (hefty) donation and have a 20-minute snugglefest in their office or organization. There are also options for “a couple o’ pups” or even one puppy to make an individual visit. Sign me up!
The “Puppygrams” are a fundraiser for One Tail at a Time (in Chicago), a nonprofit pet rescue organization. It’s a perfect fit for their organization — in addition to securing donations, the service helps them raise awareness and perhaps even spur an adoption or two. And they have the pups, so no financial outlay is required beyond gas for the visits.
There is also a tongue-in-cheek option to donate $10 for those who want to have an anti-Valentine. One Tail writes: “Times are tough. We might as well turn those less-than-lovey feelings into something meaningful. We’ll write the name of whoever or whatever is giving you the ick these days on a bag of dog poop or in a cat litter box. It’s a small, silly act with a big impact for rescue pets.” Again, a no-cost fundraiser for them.
Take a lesson from One Tail and craft a fundraiser that actually raises funds, rather than pre-spending the proceeds to raise the money. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thanks, Meg!
