Posted in Fundraising

A few weeks ago I answered a call from Judy, a first grade teacher at Stadley Rough Elementary School in Danbury. The students were finishing a 'character trait' lesson about kindness and, as part of the program, they ran a 'Pennies for Pets' fundraiser for DAWS! Judy invited me to bring some volunteers and our pets to the school to meet the kids… read more

Posted in Current Events

I was catching up with DAWS' Dog Program news and read that our friends from Wags are doing a transport for us this weekend - and they're rescuing a mom and pups who were scheduled for euthanasia. The call has gone out to start gathering supplies for the little family who will go into foster. When I read the note, everything was so 'matter o… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

Has something frozen over? Are we in the Bizarro-World? I just read the most incredible note from Guy and I'm wondering if he's hired a communications consultant (and, if he has, why wasn't it me). He could not say enough wonderful things about yesteday's Zootoo experience. Now, just for the record, I'm not suggesting that Guy walks around wit… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

I was sad to miss today's Zootoo visit at DAWS but reports are coming in from all corners that it was an incredible event. One person thought there were over 300 people at the shelter when Topcat and the Tour arrived! WTNH News Channel 8, The Bethel Beacon, The Pennysaver, Danbury's News Times, Jamie even did a radio interview during the tour - S… read more

Posted in Shelter Makeover

I've volunteered with Danbury Animal Welfare Society for six years and the excitement, momentum, attention, and outpouring of support we've gotten in the last 6 weeks through our participation in Zootoo is incredible. It seems hard to believe that the Shelter Makeover Tour stops at DAWS tomorrow. The coordination and organization of the event i… read more