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With a goal to raise $800,000 for children experiencing hardship, home instability, serious illness or disability, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ethe Petstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EChristmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is on a mission to empower children through the unconditional love and magic of pets and therapy animals. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo support the mission, \u003Cb\u003Efrom October 31 to December 24\u003C\/b\u003E, money raised through the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will be donated to children-focused charity partners, creating a special Christmas for many children. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe campaign aims to give funds raised to charity partners who provide services that allow children in need to gain freedom and independence through school support, equine assistance, and therapy animals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECharity partners selected to benefit this Christmas are \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makeawish.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMake-A-Wish Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(Nationally),\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mackillop.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMacKillop Family Services\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (VIC), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cowboys4kids.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECowboys 4 Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (NSW), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vsk.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVery Special Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (VIC), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpups.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESmart Pups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (QLD), \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.horsepower.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHorsePower\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (WA) and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rdatas.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERiding for the Disabled Association\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (SA and TAS). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; 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font-size: medium;\"\u003ESmart Pups (QLD) train assistance dogs helping children with disabilities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPast research indicates that the rising cost of living significantly and negatively impacts a large portion of people already in need this Christmas [1] and many people will struggle to pay at least one of their essential bills at Christmas, such as food, household utilities, or rent [2].\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the financial crisis here to stay, alarmingly these results are likely set to rise, showing the cost of living impacts are felt the most by people who are already facing hardship and require support. It’s more\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eimportant than ever to donate where you can, to support the wonderful work \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe Petstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s partner children’s charities do day in, day out. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation Strategic Manager, Jessica Curtis says, “This Christmas, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is empowering children through the unconditional love and magic of pets and animals. Thousands of children each year experience hardship, home instability, serious illness or disability through no fault of their own. It’s heart-breaking to think many children around the country will be too unwell, or families not in a position financially to create the wonderful childhood Christmas magic that many of us have fond memories of. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjb6B7bW6cxM3Kvd1af4vHgyMlBJLU_zmb607ubGPCO1821tE-V9ks8uXoGco4EmKYesfAvJACv5cgQ-JzRpjYYYsEk_8RacPA6nhwVfhRw8UO1Cbnie861HQScJqBaanwR30kKGSrZKFG-ZIrdQawCuY1JRkDSfhRVF_4-fPDROcJZIEx7H1e2qy7OUCQ\/s1436\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_purchase_baubles_instore_or_online.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1436\" data-original-width=\"1436\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjb6B7bW6cxM3Kvd1af4vHgyMlBJLU_zmb607ubGPCO1821tE-V9ks8uXoGco4EmKYesfAvJACv5cgQ-JzRpjYYYsEk_8RacPA6nhwVfhRw8UO1Cbnie861HQScJqBaanwR30kKGSrZKFG-ZIrdQawCuY1JRkDSfhRVF_4-fPDROcJZIEx7H1e2qy7OUCQ\/w400-h400\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_purchase_baubles_instore_or_online.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“We’re giving Australians the opportunity to make an impact this Christmas, and are encouraging people to support The Christmas Project by \u003Cb\u003Epurchasing a Christmas bauble decoration in store or online\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“All funds from bauble purchases will go towards the Project, and will go far to help take the pressure off families and make Christmas feel special for children in need. Donations can also be made at your local store or online.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJessica continues, “At the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, we believe the strong bond and unconditional love many children feel for their pets and animals is truly special to observe, and is proof of the positive impact animals can have on the lives of children, particularly those facing challenges.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERecent studies suggest more than 14,000 Australian children are living with a life-threatening illness [3], with approximately 2,400 babies born with a heart condition each year [4], and 1,000 children aged 0-19 years diagnosed with cancer every year [5]. These statistics alone are just a small example of community needs for extra support through these incredible charities. The impact these conditions can have on the lives of children and their families is huge, and many need our support to fight for their future. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENational charity partner Make-A-Wish Australia will use their share of funds raised to help grant life-changing wishes for sick kids across the country. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makeawish.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMake-A-Wish Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E CEO Sally Bateman said that the charity relies on the incredible generosity and support from the community to make wishes possible. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We are very grateful to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for its ongoing partnership and for its \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EChristmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E initiative. The Foundation’s wonderful support will help us to bring hope and joy to some of the 900 wish kids who are currently on their Wish Journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eis currently helping us to grant our horse-related wishes across the country, while the funds raised from the Christmas Project will help us grant a wide range of wishes for critically ill kids, including some of our ever-popular pet wishes. Pet wishes can provide sick kids with companionship while helping them reduce anxiety. With the charity receiving no government funding, we rely on initiatives like the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPetstock Foundation’s Christmas Project \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eand the incredible generosity of the Australian public to help make these life-changing wishes a reality.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo get involved, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is encouraging Australians to donate by purchasing Christmas bauble in store at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E stores nationally, by rounding up purchases in store, or donating \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/petspiration-foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eonline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Christmas Project - Campaign Summary\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat donations will go towards \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E100% of funds raised by the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E nationwide in November and December will be donated to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EThe Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E charity partners to enable them to create a better future for children this Christmas. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFundraising programs like the The Christmas Project allow charities focussing on improving the lives of children to groups to grow and more effectively deliver greater services to the children facing hardship. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHow can you help \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFrom \u003Cb\u003EOctober 31 until Christmas\u003C\/b\u003E, purchase a Christmas bauble from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, with all funds going towards \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EThe Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EBy rounding up purchases at Petstock stores nationwide or by donating \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/petspiration-foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eonline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EIn celebration of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EThe Christmas Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Petstock stores will be hosting a \u003Cb\u003EChildren’s Weekend on December 9th and 10th\u003C\/b\u003E, which will see fun activities for children take place including a colouring competition, live animals for petting and store team members dressing up in Christmas theme. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EVisit your local \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E store to support your local community or visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/home-town-heroes\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epetstock.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for more information – 100% of funds raised goes to our purpose! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E1, 2\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salvationarmy.org.au\/scribe\/sites\/auesalvos\/files\/Christmas_Research_Report_2022_V3.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESalvation Army 2022 Christmas research\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E3\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makeawish.org.au\/about-us#%3A~%3Atext%3DIn%20Australia%20today%2C%20the%20latest%2C(aihw.gov.au)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMake A Wish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E4 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2019)\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/heart-stroke-vascular-diseases\/congenital-heart-disease-in-australia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECongenital heart disease in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 01 November 2023.\u003Cbr \/\u003E5 Aihw.gov.au\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Petstock Foundation\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Petstock Foundation is a registered charity that exists to empower a better future for pets and people. Since its inception in 2007, The Foundation has raised more than $10 million to date and has found homes for more than 40,000 rescue pets. Petstock Foundation is contributed to by the fundraising initiatives of the Petstock Group, donations by business partners and team members as they come together for the pets that inspire them. 100% of funds raised go towards The Foundation to support its charitable partners and projects with all operating costs covered by the business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 16th November 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5117930457425373563\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/the-petstock-foundation-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5117930457425373563"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5117930457425373563"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/the-petstock-foundation-christmas.html","title":"The Petstock Foundation Christmas Project 2023 is live!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjd-Ff0guzR4QSDBsjB_W7NXgTpb1gpyqFCjbSASkuHPKwEBOeHkB39oKvkP3jpVq0qTiy1o8StAo-rLNZm4HHLnZEVw4oYUaf3f8yQQIJ-1r5pppJDw6I2yIr3DOF8VyY2ayBnbRRNY5ipFOKms94iiWlN04iMqsSFg-Ajdzv683IZWjfmCbcOTOOQxHM\/s72-c\/Petstock_Foundation_Christmas_Project_2023_raising_funds_for_kids_charities%20-%20Christmas%20tree%20instore%20with%203%20kids%20patting%20a%20dog.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-913098499167018684"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-09T09:55:00.006+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-15T10:49:10.865+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RESCUE"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pets of the Homeless Giving Day - November 15"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisEFJO0TwkOU9UdkzEAN9lV12pAsA7WcWTLx2hcqRgcJTb0UggfrQh68YzuegHrcR8s_nGxa0uP3aanUXldRqPcyT3FMmNdbfD3rZxmmyjC3zRkBCwE8oCaC6FU8X8TXUIbjpOFOw5aqz9lpEDq6OdAENxOl0XGbtb-hbNEKvBbbZjARL9KodxX0iQCX8\/s1645\/Pets_of_the_Homeless_Giving_Day_2023_Never_Tear_Them_Apart_Appeal_15_November_2023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"894\" data-original-width=\"1645\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisEFJO0TwkOU9UdkzEAN9lV12pAsA7WcWTLx2hcqRgcJTb0UggfrQh68YzuegHrcR8s_nGxa0uP3aanUXldRqPcyT3FMmNdbfD3rZxmmyjC3zRkBCwE8oCaC6FU8X8TXUIbjpOFOw5aqz9lpEDq6OdAENxOl0XGbtb-hbNEKvBbbZjARL9KodxX0iQCX8\/s16000\/Pets_of_the_Homeless_Giving_Day_2023_Never_Tear_Them_Apart_Appeal_15_November_2023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E Charity's Giving Day promises to triple donations to help keep vulnerable people and their pets together\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMelbourne-based charitable organisation, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPets of the Homeless\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (POTH), will be holding their annual \u003Cb\u003EGiving Day\u003C\/b\u003E on \u003Cb\u003ENovember 15th, 2023\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe volunteer-led support service provides pet food, veterinary care, safe shelter and material aid to pet owners who are facing homelessness or severe financial hardship.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8zgyeEyUEa_rXHOrNNMp0SAw8-f7HiuJKPXlcCGtiGtR9tnxHoxaORJHsZkNU6YUYP-bG4N-Za2XSRK_NFjUowEXxYJhHSrZ12nX3ulfhyPEQbBf37JFVSYz3WPtDdXMJMqWmBrQe46UwRpc0EqBjIl39qjTpTS8itHHA4Nb1V51RFATeSvm5MTH9Kx4\/s1500\/Pets_of_the_Homeless_2023_Giving_Day_Never_Tear_Them_Apart%20-%20client%20Darren%20with%20dog%20Gizmo.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8zgyeEyUEa_rXHOrNNMp0SAw8-f7HiuJKPXlcCGtiGtR9tnxHoxaORJHsZkNU6YUYP-bG4N-Za2XSRK_NFjUowEXxYJhHSrZ12nX3ulfhyPEQbBf37JFVSYz3WPtDdXMJMqWmBrQe46UwRpc0EqBjIl39qjTpTS8itHHA4Nb1V51RFATeSvm5MTH9Kx4\/s16000\/Pets_of_the_Homeless_2023_Giving_Day_Never_Tear_Them_Apart%20-%20client%20Darren%20with%20dog%20Gizmo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPOTH also runs the very \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/11\/pets-of-homeless-launches-victorias.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efirst Pet Food Bank in Victoria\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, and has distributed over 1,500,000 much needed meals for Victorian pets in crisis since 2015.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPOTH’s annual Giving Day appeal, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ENever Tear Them Apart\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, will see all donations made to the organisation on \u003Cb\u003EWednesday 15th November\u003C\/b\u003E tripled by generous matching partners, including \u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EScratch\u003C\/i\u003E, and \u003Ci\u003ESunraysia\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELast year, POTH raised over $300,000 in 24 hours. For 2023, their \u003Cb\u003Eambitious goal is to reach $300,000 again\u003C\/b\u003E. If the goal is achieved, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ENever Tear Them Apart Appeal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will allow the charity to focus their efforts on helping people and pets for an entire year as well as expand their services to more areas of regional Victoria.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We have seen the need for our services grow exponentially with the constant rise in cost of living.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPets of the Homeless (POTH) was founded in 2015, when Yvonne noticed there were no services in Victoria that looked after the pets of people experiencing homelessness. She began carrying pet supplies and food through the streets of Melbourne in a suitcase to hand out to rough sleepers. POTH has since connected with over 55 community support service partners to help distribute pet food across Victoria.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/913098499167018684\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/pets-of-homeless-giving-day-november-15.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/913098499167018684"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/913098499167018684"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/pets-of-homeless-giving-day-november-15.html","title":"Pets of the Homeless Giving Day - November 15"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisEFJO0TwkOU9UdkzEAN9lV12pAsA7WcWTLx2hcqRgcJTb0UggfrQh68YzuegHrcR8s_nGxa0uP3aanUXldRqPcyT3FMmNdbfD3rZxmmyjC3zRkBCwE8oCaC6FU8X8TXUIbjpOFOw5aqz9lpEDq6OdAENxOl0XGbtb-hbNEKvBbbZjARL9KodxX0iQCX8\/s72-c\/Pets_of_the_Homeless_Giving_Day_2023_Never_Tear_Them_Apart_Appeal_15_November_2023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-231781928263562654"},"published":{"$t":"2023-11-01T17:05:00.010+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-15T10:49:25.957+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"CANCER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PAST EVENTS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Moose's March Webinar on Pet Cancer Detection - November 3"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_asJQIj62r2nSGlEllhEEwBTl1y4LJAaniRlpzV-uvMCvY3w6fA2Q5AnpwMCkxaMzeHh2713QjzVV_eW_YaeJg6tI6ZhyphenhyphenOXf-n4kV0N5rZP0cOXy1GL3YV7x4C-COYWff0Vso4uc2s1ipWhB08fr5AkmEd6wYQmAb6N1hnVM-42EcrzMYNEc1A1ZgkxA\/s940\/Moose's_March_raises_awareness_for_early_detection_of_pet_cancer.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"703\" data-original-width=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_asJQIj62r2nSGlEllhEEwBTl1y4LJAaniRlpzV-uvMCvY3w6fA2Q5AnpwMCkxaMzeHh2713QjzVV_eW_YaeJg6tI6ZhyphenhyphenOXf-n4kV0N5rZP0cOXy1GL3YV7x4C-COYWff0Vso4uc2s1ipWhB08fr5AkmEd6wYQmAb6N1hnVM-42EcrzMYNEc1A1ZgkxA\/s16000\/Moose's_March_raises_awareness_for_early_detection_of_pet_cancer.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ESupport Moose's March for November Pet Cancer Awareness Month on\u0026nbsp;Giving Tuesday, November 29\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETricia Montgomery, Founder of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMoose's March\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, emphasizes the significance of this initiative memorialising her late Pit Bull Moose, who died of cancer in 2022.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETricia adopted her Pit Bull, Moose, who was rescued from being chained outside with no water or food. He was an underdog and a hot mess: heartworm positive, ribs protruding, legs splayed, and paws all crooked. But one look from Tricia, and it was love at first sight.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESadly, Moose's journey was cut short as he lost his battle with Stage 4 Lymphoma just two years later. His passing left a void that words can hardly capture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixpDsBths4ru-Kw0Zmom-6uwv22yU1gdr1XQnyBb1wuqf7kUjniAAzXXCKLGTbFJLLRNgXUwyHqndQj6reYy-yeM17YKdERzWmBt5YLaX7l9-CTWBN0fgz4kMUxkHE4ztYn7BqIPJG-c0PKtKn44TrZqTlcpr4vYiQ2D29hyphenhyphenovXgjgeFY5zOy4TYAgjIk\/s4032\/Moose's_March_Founder_Tricia_Montgomery_with_her_rescued_Pit_Bull_Moose_who_died_of_Lymphoma.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixpDsBths4ru-Kw0Zmom-6uwv22yU1gdr1XQnyBb1wuqf7kUjniAAzXXCKLGTbFJLLRNgXUwyHqndQj6reYy-yeM17YKdERzWmBt5YLaX7l9-CTWBN0fgz4kMUxkHE4ztYn7BqIPJG-c0PKtKn44TrZqTlcpr4vYiQ2D29hyphenhyphenovXgjgeFY5zOy4TYAgjIk\/w300-h400\/Moose's_March_Founder_Tricia_Montgomery_with_her_rescued_Pit_Bull_Moose_who_died_of_Lymphoma.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIt was as if a ray of sunshine had disappeared from Tricia's world, leaving behind a profound darkness. It's in the face of such loss that \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMoose’s March\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E was born, a testament to Moose's brave spirit, ensuring that his memory lives on to help other pets and their families, especially those who can barely afford care.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile no one can ever truly express the depth of love, devotion, and gratitude for their pet, this is Tricia’s way of perpetuating Moose's memory and his legacy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHer mission is to stand beside those who are touched by the harsh reality of pet cancer, offering support and education on the crucial importance of early detection while providing comfort to pets and their loving parents.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMoose's March\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, announced its participation in Giving Tuesday, taking place on November 29. This campaign aligns perfectly with November\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPet Cancer Awareness Month\u003C\/b\u003E, highlighting the urgency of their mission. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1e58GgZkVtxB_NCtFC7880IuAUuT4HqPkQRo_ThDtzeNyGs_Rnc3cR8SrBZ6ltKtG3S1gyp0jlRHWNKMkm3e7VNkUXcwLAjauxCENuS3hVf47L7_8NvxTm6UxdxhW7jrDlCpjtOWQLRL3dY24sGdrG-T2aD-cqEgU4HGvrS8kjg56JQ6Z2k56Wo9etdk\/s1600\/Pit_Bull_Moose_who_died_of_Lymphoma_in_2022%20-%20the%20inspiration%20behind%20charity%20Moose's%20March.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1e58GgZkVtxB_NCtFC7880IuAUuT4HqPkQRo_ThDtzeNyGs_Rnc3cR8SrBZ6ltKtG3S1gyp0jlRHWNKMkm3e7VNkUXcwLAjauxCENuS3hVf47L7_8NvxTm6UxdxhW7jrDlCpjtOWQLRL3dY24sGdrG-T2aD-cqEgU4HGvrS8kjg56JQ6Z2k56Wo9etdk\/w300-h400\/Pit_Bull_Moose_who_died_of_Lymphoma_in_2022%20-%20the%20inspiration%20behind%20charity%20Moose's%20March.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMoose's March\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has set an \u003Cb\u003Eambitious fund goal of $100,000\u003C\/b\u003E for this Giving Tuesday. Thanks to the incredible generosity of anonymous donors, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMoose's March\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has already received a generous gift of $31,000.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe best part? Any \u003Cb\u003Econtribution by November 15 will double the impact\u003C\/b\u003E, effectively matching this gift. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Giving Tuesday, they call upon pet lovers, animal enthusiasts, and everyone who cares about the well-being of pets to join them in this collective effort to combat pet cancer. The support will enable them to provide essential resources and support to pets in need.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Empowering pet parents with knowledge is at the heart of our mission. This Giving Tuesday, let's unite and take charge of pet health by making a lasting impact on the lives of pets and their owners.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETo donate or learn more about Moose's March and Giving Tuesday, visit their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moosesmarch.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EOn\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EFriday November 3rd, 2023\u003C\/b\u003E at 10:00am in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMoose's March\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will host an engaging and empowering webinar called \u003Cb\u003E\"Let’s Talk About Pet Cancer\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\"\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;on Early Pet Cancer Detection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis seminar is open to everyone and \u003Cb\u003Efree of charge\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ETo register for the event, visit this\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_DCJxOOFOQl-mKHNjAkRLyQ\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1698903297897000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1FZil7S6t192Obx0MLga9I\" href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_DCJxOOFOQl-mKHNjAkRLyQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Elink\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Moose’s March: \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMoose’s March is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about early cancer detection in pets and providing support to pets and their owners in need. The campaign is inspired by Moose Montgomery, who passed away from Stage 4 Lymphoma in May 2022. Moose's March provides education and resources for the early detection of pet cancer and much needed assistance for those who can least afford treatment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EFor more information about Moose's March and to get involved, please visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moosesmarch.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMoosesMarch.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, Cape Floral, FL – October 28, 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/10\/lifesaving-benefits-of-early-canine.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Lifesaving Benefits of Early Canine Lymphoma Diagnosis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/10\/the-cancer-connection-in-dogs-and-humans.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Cancer Connection in Dogs and Humans\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/231781928263562654\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/mooses-march-webinar-on-pet-cancer.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/231781928263562654"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/231781928263562654"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/11\/mooses-march-webinar-on-pet-cancer.html","title":"Moose's March Webinar on Pet Cancer Detection - November 3"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_asJQIj62r2nSGlEllhEEwBTl1y4LJAaniRlpzV-uvMCvY3w6fA2Q5AnpwMCkxaMzeHh2713QjzVV_eW_YaeJg6tI6ZhyphenhyphenOXf-n4kV0N5rZP0cOXy1GL3YV7x4C-COYWff0Vso4uc2s1ipWhB08fr5AkmEd6wYQmAb6N1hnVM-42EcrzMYNEc1A1ZgkxA\/s72-c\/Moose's_March_raises_awareness_for_early_detection_of_pet_cancer.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3745610413916654529"},"published":{"$t":"2023-09-28T11:58:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-09-28T15:24:40.732+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GREYHOUNDS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Motorcycle Ride Raises Awareness for Greyhound Rescue"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdgvH4vnZeQw0wCkB1uNlazdQUr7mrhRKpFnqScQvgLYpCOR1XqEjeRuduaDR13yK5jJevcVLxk1o8QDD4fBW8qAPglCJs2N5DHGshwMK0_wIJrwliCNE11evSxVRUIjOXhSycYo1THSt_L8hRKD5F_I0i40pm8918R9xsWZ6RTRjjnB1tkaKP6TyiruQ\/s1850\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorcycle_Ride%20-%20CPG%20Annie%20Hendley%20with%20Greyhounds%20Motorbike%20and%20Mrs%20Galaxy%20Australia.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdgvH4vnZeQw0wCkB1uNlazdQUr7mrhRKpFnqScQvgLYpCOR1XqEjeRuduaDR13yK5jJevcVLxk1o8QDD4fBW8qAPglCJs2N5DHGshwMK0_wIJrwliCNE11evSxVRUIjOXhSycYo1THSt_L8hRKD5F_I0i40pm8918R9xsWZ6RTRjjnB1tkaKP6TyiruQ\/s16000\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorcycle_Ride%20-%20CPG%20Annie%20Hendley%20with%20Greyhounds%20Motorbike%20and%20Mrs%20Galaxy%20Australia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EGold Coast charity motorcycle ride for Greyhound rescue – Tutus, wings and doggies away \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith 785 unwanted Queensland ex-racing Greyhounds discarded to labs and research facilities over the last four years, the Gold Coast biker community got together to raise funds for rehoming these dogs by way of a group motorcycle ride on \u003Cb\u003ESunday 24th September 2023\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMs Annie Hendley, Queensland director, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECoalition for the Protection of Greyhounds\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E (CPG) said the group ride was vital because the State Government has no Greyhound rehoming requirements.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaBF613D-yNE-XEsAzyx4rJptdCmm36ndZ5CFP8EyoHibxGUEcc5w2Y05BaIy99rBz5XDy1YjSY3XFFmgkgFMCd0zJ7TZtelVFpJ2J-hZkaaBAJOhdKr8ligXfZZZO122nFzyCYEnfmo6xfbaeSal9pEuO7BPQXreOm9XnsSGekhuHrmNZsiy7lydqD4g\/s1850\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorcycle_Ride_for_rescue_Greyhounds_September_2023%20-%20Little%20dog%20on%20back%20of%20bike%20with%20sea%20of%20bikes%20in%20background.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaBF613D-yNE-XEsAzyx4rJptdCmm36ndZ5CFP8EyoHibxGUEcc5w2Y05BaIy99rBz5XDy1YjSY3XFFmgkgFMCd0zJ7TZtelVFpJ2J-hZkaaBAJOhdKr8ligXfZZZO122nFzyCYEnfmo6xfbaeSal9pEuO7BPQXreOm9XnsSGekhuHrmNZsiy7lydqD4g\/s16000\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorcycle_Ride_for_rescue_Greyhounds_September_2023%20-%20Little%20dog%20on%20back%20of%20bike%20with%20sea%20of%20bikes%20in%20background.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Our research\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10wgdP2t3QVvTGnHXZP2pEkaOu4eE_WxnaJ3bdyDIHb0\/edit?usp=share_link\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eshows 785 dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E have been discarded to labs in the past four years by racing dog owners in this state. It's so cruel. Holding a big group ride will raise funds to help rehome more of these ex-racers,\" she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Pj1IV3nH44PDy19vJxHEBj5WmTDvmcAM\/view?usp=drive_link\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehas admitted\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E that ex-racing Greyhounds sent to labs are not tracked and their fates are unknown.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the last financial year FY 21\/22 alone, 196 dogs were sent to this grisly fate, with only 256 dogs retired to the racing industry’s rehoming arm Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“There is a rehoming crisis nationally, as well as in this state, because the industry is breeding six times more dogs than can be rehomed. Meanwhile, the State Government is spending\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/greyhoundcoalition.com\/exposing-the-issues\/government-funded-racing-industry\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/greyhoundcoalition.com\/exposing-the-issues\/government-funded-racing-industry\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emillions of taxpayer dollars\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E on the dog racing industry,” Ms Hendley said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe charity ride travelled from Tamborine to Advancetown on the Gold Coast, with money raised going to racing dog rehoming and advocacy efforts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDBsPY5yAYJaAXpYBgZDEWQpXoxctDVs7HDeKBA1V68lVxSKjyeJyVmMny6FEIfhBxy-LEIeg-NTUGBBrXwCeKeKC2pL8x6p68Rmg2Jr2UTtEPIC4mx_w090Vkh3rk0f5CABYQQuOvNT7wDOrKc5qyYqXT85Z2IjZ2CD1hJg1n-OqGbSTDLvVFRvIzPZ4\/s1850\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorbike_Ride_for_Rescue_Greyhounds_September_2023%20-%20Adoptable%20Greyhound%20near%20Bike.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDBsPY5yAYJaAXpYBgZDEWQpXoxctDVs7HDeKBA1V68lVxSKjyeJyVmMny6FEIfhBxy-LEIeg-NTUGBBrXwCeKeKC2pL8x6p68Rmg2Jr2UTtEPIC4mx_w090Vkh3rk0f5CABYQQuOvNT7wDOrKc5qyYqXT85Z2IjZ2CD1hJg1n-OqGbSTDLvVFRvIzPZ4\/s16000\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorbike_Ride_for_Rescue_Greyhounds_September_2023%20-%20Adoptable%20Greyhound%20near%20Bike.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The ride started at Tamborine’s \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBearded Dragon Hotel\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and finished at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBeechmont Hotel\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Advancetown,\" said Ms Hendley. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The event was last held in 2021 and was a huge success with over 100 riders. Around 100 or so people attended the event and we raised more than $5,000 to support community Greyhound rescue groups.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"This time around it was even bigger with about 150 plus riders and another 120 people attending the event. Most importantly, we raised over $13,000 for Greyhound welfare.\" \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe ride culminated with a community event, which included a meet-and-greet with rescue Greyhounds from Queensland community rescue group \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFriends of the Hound\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (FotH).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiq4uzBUvsc9HrTczYj9jAWUCH6Y6SbV0kxPttDby_xhwI7NBQnAdkbwPKMh-sj3gQXJZTHwvp2nvgz0XaaEPJYXDV67_wePJVWEsq-iysSLacHmRq0Q7W_nzVteqrgu3MYtc256g_Mkn-1jf4DeCiH3rLqRf0u-04y9BJ-mSiS_MjsVQAYI354Faairw8\/s1800\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorcycle_Ride_2023%20-%20Friends%20of%20the%20Hound's%20Lisa%20White%20with%20Mrs%20Galaxy%20and%20white%20Greyhound.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiq4uzBUvsc9HrTczYj9jAWUCH6Y6SbV0kxPttDby_xhwI7NBQnAdkbwPKMh-sj3gQXJZTHwvp2nvgz0XaaEPJYXDV67_wePJVWEsq-iysSLacHmRq0Q7W_nzVteqrgu3MYtc256g_Mkn-1jf4DeCiH3rLqRf0u-04y9BJ-mSiS_MjsVQAYI354Faairw8\/w266-h400\/Gold_Coast_Charity_Motorcycle_Ride_2023%20-%20Friends%20of%20the%20Hound's%20Lisa%20White%20with%20Mrs%20Galaxy%20and%20white%20Greyhound.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETheir volunteers were on hand to answer questions about adoption and fostering. Lisa White, FotH president (pictured), spoke at the event and encouraged those attending to adopt greyhounds as pets. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The end-of-ride event was hosted by Rebel FM breakfast host Ash Palmero and included live music and a raffle. The recently crowned\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=601941315373138\u0026amp;set=a.380092850891320\u0026amp;locale=et_EE\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMrs. Galaxy Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E was a special guest who assisted with fundraising efforts. I'm very grateful for their efforts, as well as everyone else who contributed prizes to the raffle and helped with the event,” said Ms Hendley. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Local business\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cakesbysimone.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECakes by Simone\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E donated cupcakes for sale, while\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Littlekiwibakehouse\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELittle Kiwi Bakehouse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E donated sweets and treats. Also, Darren Perkins, the owner of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/coldchillrefrigeration.com.au\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EColdchill\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/coldchillrefrigeration.com.au\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E Refrigeration\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, has two rescued greyhounds and saved $10 from every job for several weeks and presented us with a cheque for $2000 - what a Greyhound hero!\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiv2g9WK3ZMPIRQcKXu5E3gKNYgdzW5nGEaUZpsMUmyRViq45nQGveudqU9Wd2RcoeAwnkNfyq-Enza1MMW2-ly8LAaP3VZ-7LlieKl9RFlaxDrG10jmCrA6ui8E7iv78Dj76Q4bEIPY8ySqtmx2maNEbPSHZfsUdhwvwTaWIoXQ2Ssb9MsOYVSeYMka8s\/s1600\/Gold_Coast_Motorcycle_Charity_Ride_September_2023_rescue_dog_Harriet_biking_with_dad_Paul.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiv2g9WK3ZMPIRQcKXu5E3gKNYgdzW5nGEaUZpsMUmyRViq45nQGveudqU9Wd2RcoeAwnkNfyq-Enza1MMW2-ly8LAaP3VZ-7LlieKl9RFlaxDrG10jmCrA6ui8E7iv78Dj76Q4bEIPY8ySqtmx2maNEbPSHZfsUdhwvwTaWIoXQ2Ssb9MsOYVSeYMka8s\/w300-h400\/Gold_Coast_Motorcycle_Charity_Ride_September_2023_rescue_dog_Harriet_biking_with_dad_Paul.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERescue dog Harriet wants to go biking with her dad Paul - \u003Cbr \/\u003EAged 9, she started biking at 3 years of age \u003Cbr \/\u003Ewhen she first decided she wanted to get on a bike!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EMs Hendley said community-run Greyhound rescue groups don't get government support, so they really need fundraising events like this.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“CPG is committed to ending greyhound racing and its associated cruelty. This time we raised funds for the Queensland community rescue group\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofthehound.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFriends of the Hound\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Anyone who's interested in greyhound welfare is welcome to join us at the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECoalition for the Protection of Greyhounds\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E”, she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMs Hendley said independent research shows\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/greyhoundcoalition.com\/greyhound-racing-survey\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emost Australians don’t support greyhound racing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and don’t want it subsidised. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECPG\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is a dedicated group of people across Australia who work together to inform the public about the cruelties of Greyhound racing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELearn more by following their channels on:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CoalitionForTheProtectionOfGreyhounds\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greyhoundcoalition.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWebsite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/coalitionprotectgreyhounds\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greyhoundcoalition.com\/cpg-in-the-media\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emedia coverage\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFriends of the Hound\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (FOTH) is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit rescue charity, relying and thriving solely on fundraising and donation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can find them on\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendsofthehound\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofthehound.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWebsite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friends_of_the_hound\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOPS2D9-S0h_ytAu-OLRYUJLUefaxDHarubqkHlftmTOhjdDOGeAScfC1DCzQS1KV25c0VjIlE34BzHZgKSnzYGq4qtdJB4-R1O5XgSwmBMi9XYisZKrkqXp0_SQP2EpV-AT5Xo-GauE_86EAhbtOFzsRA-UGpfk9UMERge_FLVcarfKlKG19gf4WE6iU\/s1080\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_fundraiser_for_charities_Guide_Dogs_Australia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOPS2D9-S0h_ytAu-OLRYUJLUefaxDHarubqkHlftmTOhjdDOGeAScfC1DCzQS1KV25c0VjIlE34BzHZgKSnzYGq4qtdJB4-R1O5XgSwmBMi9XYisZKrkqXp0_SQP2EpV-AT5Xo-GauE_86EAhbtOFzsRA-UGpfk9UMERge_FLVcarfKlKG19gf4WE6iU\/s16000\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_fundraiser_for_charities_Guide_Dogs_Australia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EBig Hearts needed to raise $350,000 for Petstock Foundation’s animal therapy services\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis September, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s \u003Cb\u003EBig Hearts Project \u003C\/b\u003Eis highlighting the positive impact of animal-assisted services and the important role therapy animals have in empowering a better future for the people who need them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnimal-assisted therapy, a form of therapy that incorporates animals such as dogs and horses to help people manage and overcome physical and mental health conditions, is especially close to the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E’s heart.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESince 2007, The Foundation has raised over $10 million for its charity partners, enabling many to continue work in this space, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/guidedogs.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animaltherapies.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Therapies Limited\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.assistancedogs.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAssistance Dogs Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vsk.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVery Special Kids\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpups.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESmart Pups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.horsepower.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHorsePower\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rdasa.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ERiding for the Disabled Association - S.A\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENow, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - the charity arm of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Group\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - is highlighting the positive impact therapy animals can have on people experiencing mental health conditions and physical or intellectual disability. This comes as charities are reporting growing waitlists and an increase in demand for their services [1].\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNtmgdOnkVBnJvjzYRqOs2OW2M4aNQ7yPHBTwL39oO9fFEr1IWGa5AM_FCaNZPT8n8T63ddmaEhdcOH8pu1I_QiNwxSpjRHkAHA43cMueJuiVDaGDZyOcpLVZ9MoPA-WLc6-J-9jHeb6JwMSMIptyrv2m5m_youexmNJSLwPLK72dCOa-_dODzF65ZdI0\/s1080\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Fundraiser_HorsePower_Charity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiNtmgdOnkVBnJvjzYRqOs2OW2M4aNQ7yPHBTwL39oO9fFEr1IWGa5AM_FCaNZPT8n8T63ddmaEhdcOH8pu1I_QiNwxSpjRHkAHA43cMueJuiVDaGDZyOcpLVZ9MoPA-WLc6-J-9jHeb6JwMSMIptyrv2m5m_youexmNJSLwPLK72dCOa-_dODzF65ZdI0\/w400-h400\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Fundraiser_HorsePower_Charity.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EResearch has shown that people who undertook animal assisted therapy with dogs experienced reduced feelings of anxiety and loneliness [2], and horses also provided therapeutic effects including improved postural control [3], important for people who suffer from conditions that affect mobility. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith 60% of Australians living with a disability requiring support to complete 10 or more activities for daily living [4], and autism spectrum disorder affecting 1 in 70 Australians [5], assistance animals are another way of helping people with disabilities better access public life. Providing training for one therapy animal can cost more than $60,000, and hundreds of hours, and is often only possible thanks to the generosity and big hearts of those who choose to donate to organisations like the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E aims to raise over $350,000 for animal-assisted programs most in need, through a dedicated donation program with the help of animal lovers across the country who are able to spare some change. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Therapy Dogs provide comfort, support, and companionship through facilities like courts, hospitals and schools, as well as to individuals and families with more specific needs,” \u003Cb\u003EGuide Dogs Therapy Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E Coordinator Samantha O’Keeffe said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Evidence supports the positive impact Therapy Dogs have, which is why we have seen an increase in demand for these services. \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We’re grateful for the support of the Petstock Foundation’s Big Hearts Project, which will help us make a difference to the lives of more people.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOperations Lead for The Petstock Foundation, Sherralea Cassidy, says, “Seeing the unparalleled impact that animals can have on the lives of people suffering from mental illness, disability and disease is a key driver in the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E's work and our commitment to supporting\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eanimal-assisted therapy programs. Together with our customers we are taking action and leading change for a better future.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLEQB3RDwVHsVQfEPyvkLhTdANWWPGk7yRz1H46XQjYs2_zBHMARPTfsbTADWJGdWHTesIW6B7pl20LY5WyLvj_KmNKqVe_KOix7aS0gUKYJ3xydEPfSM8T3PqHYTz3B_UzenXl6PIjYFBTDyUa1eLT_-UZqX8o7KsfSxLH7iLTjeImTA0MqYoPiI337A\/s1080\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Riding_for_the_Disabled_SA_Charity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLEQB3RDwVHsVQfEPyvkLhTdANWWPGk7yRz1H46XQjYs2_zBHMARPTfsbTADWJGdWHTesIW6B7pl20LY5WyLvj_KmNKqVe_KOix7aS0gUKYJ3xydEPfSM8T3PqHYTz3B_UzenXl6PIjYFBTDyUa1eLT_-UZqX8o7KsfSxLH7iLTjeImTA0MqYoPiI337A\/w400-h400\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_Riding_for_the_Disabled_SA_Charity.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“Assistance animals can help with anxiety and improve self-confidence, as well as provide mobility support and freedom to those with physical limitations. Having independence in everyday life is important for the mental health of many people that the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E works to support. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere has been encouraging progress in the understanding of assistance animals for those in need, but we still have more to do - for example making workplaces more accepting and accessible for assistance animals would provide more employment options for people who require an assistance animal each day.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen individuals and families approach charities seeking help from animal-assisted services, it is often the last option available, and they are often coming from the lowest point in their life. With the cost of living continuing to rise, the impact of the financial crisis will be felt the most by people who are already facing hardship and require support. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESherralea continues, “Many not-for-profits are experiencing an increase in demand for their services, putting added pressure on organisations already struggling to keep up. Worryingly, donations are also down as people are understandably spending more carefully. It’s more important than ever to donate where you can, and we’re encouraging Australians and animal lovers to open their hearts and support the wonderful work The \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s partner animal therapy charities do day in, day out. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“With a mission to raise $350,000 during the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in September, we’re asking people to give anything they can - whether its by rounding up your purchase or donating a gold coin, all funds financially benefit animal-assisted services, enabling them to continue to focus on the very important work they do to provide the best outcomes for each individual's needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgltMNr8rm3_FpXRxk0JLghSaejGIWjWZEOFUQ1xvAvCbZ0mW77R1mptMCiaydOQaxRI0N5lhcnQU88PkC7n78P0h1QjTwJu3WjxeW8sIzNC-b8oMinR2jlU8JkHOkAlWVVJQSgHkaGIvb6w2rxAGqWdtmQlDyxxcAiN3hDBD8FoGN-6Y341m0vTkOYA2E\/s1080\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_fundraiser_Assistance_Dogs_Australia_child_with_dog_sleeping_next_to_her.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgltMNr8rm3_FpXRxk0JLghSaejGIWjWZEOFUQ1xvAvCbZ0mW77R1mptMCiaydOQaxRI0N5lhcnQU88PkC7n78P0h1QjTwJu3WjxeW8sIzNC-b8oMinR2jlU8JkHOkAlWVVJQSgHkaGIvb6w2rxAGqWdtmQlDyxxcAiN3hDBD8FoGN-6Y341m0vTkOYA2E\/s16000\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_2023_fundraiser_Assistance_Dogs_Australia_child_with_dog_sleeping_next_to_her.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn June, our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/petstocks-home-town-heroes-2023.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHome Town Heroes campaign\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E exceeded fundraising targets, allowing us to distribute\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E$106,000 to 53 localised charities nationwide,” says Sherralea. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat donations will go towards:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E100% of funds raised by the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock Foundation \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eand animal lovers through \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E stores nationwide in September will be donated to the\u003Cb\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E charity partners to enable them to create a better future for pets and people. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFundraising programs like the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBig Hearts Projects\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E initiative allows animal-assisted therapy groups to grow and more effectively deliver greater services to the people that are most in need. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFunds will also be used to support grants and partnerships for future programs and\/or organisations within the animal-assisted services sector. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow you can help:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThroughout September, by rounding up purchases at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetstock\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E stores nationwide or by donating \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/petspiration-foundation\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eonline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn an effort to raise as many funds as possible for the Big Hearts Project, donations made during the \u003Cb\u003EMatching Weekend (September 16 and 17)\u003C\/b\u003E will be doubled by the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetstock Foundation\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E to bolster donations*.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPurchase a participating product throughout September with a portion of the funds going towards the Big Hearts Project.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPurchase a Petstock Foundation product throughout September with a portion of the funds going towards the Big Hearts Project.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVisit your local Petstock store to support your local community or visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petstock.com.au\/pages\/home-town-heroes\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epetstock.com.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for more information – 100% of funds raised goes to our purpose! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E* The Petstock Foundation will double the first $50,000 AUD in donations made between 16 September 2023 - 17 September 2023 or until the available pool of funds is exhausted.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aicd.com.au\/content\/dam\/aicd\/pdf\/news-media\/research\/2023\/not-for-profit-study-2022-23-web.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENot-for-Profit Governance \u0026amp; Performance Study 2022-23\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[2], [3]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8701659\/#%3A~%3Atext%3DSome%20research%20has%20shown%20that%2Cof%20physical%20health%20%5B19%5D\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENational Library of Medicine, Evidence of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Neurological Diseases in Adults: A Systematic Review\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[4]\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/disability\/people-with-disability-in-australia\/contents\/people-with-disability\/activities-people-need-help-with\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESpecialised supports for people with disability - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (aihw.gov.au)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[5]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspectrum.org.au\/news\/autism-prevalence-rate-up-by-an-estimated-40-to-1-in-70-people-11-07-2018\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAutism Spectrum Australia: Autism prevalence rate up by an estimated 40% to 1 in 70 people\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Big Hearts Project \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Petstock Foundation’s Big Hearts Project leads change for the pets and people that inspire us. We provide our customers with the opportunity to make a positive impact where it is needed by reminding them about opportunities to give and what we do as a Foundation. The 2023 campaign focuses on our work within the animal-assisted therapy area. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Petstock Foundation \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Petstock Foundation is a registered charity that exists to empower a better future for pets and people. Since its inception in 2007, The Foundation has raised more than $10 million to date and has found homes for more than 20,000 rescue pets. Petstock Foundation is contributed to by the fundraising initiatives of all Petstock Group, donations by business partners and team members as they come together for the pets that inspire them. 100% of funds raised go towards The Foundation to support its charitable partners and projects with all operating costs covered by the business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 29th August 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6634581990925043120\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/donations-needed-to-support-animal.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6634581990925043120"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6634581990925043120"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/donations-needed-to-support-animal.html","title":"Donations needed to support animal-assisted therapy this September"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOPS2D9-S0h_ytAu-OLRYUJLUefaxDHarubqkHlftmTOhjdDOGeAScfC1DCzQS1KV25c0VjIlE34BzHZgKSnzYGq4qtdJB4-R1O5XgSwmBMi9XYisZKrkqXp0_SQP2EpV-AT5Xo-GauE_86EAhbtOFzsRA-UGpfk9UMERge_FLVcarfKlKG19gf4WE6iU\/s72-c\/Petstock_Foundation_Big_Hearts_Project_fundraiser_for_charities_Guide_Dogs_Australia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4315674051845436405"},"published":{"$t":"2023-08-18T11:38:00.008+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-09-20T09:08:37.388+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ART"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PAST EVENTS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RESCUE"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Paws \u0026 Tails Winter Art Gallery Auction 2023"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1OJ1YUgECp-iq7A5h78nVJXtrbXxwqSBSdLN8dWWIrcNUWzSkwViF4tTjU3_rNjbq7NLS5q0eej5E_hVPlG2r8QVZ2XzCzyWLogDmNTi9WYbHYjlK0d7tYi7ERLH38j3B5ySqGYe_6J2Sy9cZXuE4F_VNg081ecHNhidjhyJMB1On7vVCqmwLCx2U9pU\/s1200\/Second_Chance_Animal_Rescue_Paws_and_Tails_Winter_Art_Gallery_Auction_August_2023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"620\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1OJ1YUgECp-iq7A5h78nVJXtrbXxwqSBSdLN8dWWIrcNUWzSkwViF4tTjU3_rNjbq7NLS5q0eej5E_hVPlG2r8QVZ2XzCzyWLogDmNTi9WYbHYjlK0d7tYi7ERLH38j3B5ySqGYe_6J2Sy9cZXuE4F_VNg081ecHNhidjhyJMB1On7vVCqmwLCx2U9pU\/s16000\/Second_Chance_Animal_Rescue_Paws_and_Tails_Winter_Art_Gallery_Auction_August_2023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAn Art Gallery with a Difference \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESecond Chance Animal Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E welcomes you once more, to the \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPaws \u0026amp; Tails Winter Art Gallery \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003Eon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E August 26\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E!  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter the success of last year’s event which was full of colour, canines, cats and culture, we’d love you to join us at West Melbourne Baptist Church \u0026amp; Community Centre to do it all again! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFeaturing the artwork of some of Melbourne’s most talented local rescue dogs and cats and amazing human artists (in some cases a collaboration between the two!) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s going to be an incredible evening that celebrates the human\/animal bond in a myriad of colours and styles! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Second Chance Animal Rescue\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E established in 2008, strive to be an outstanding animal welfare organisation, through supporting pet owners and caring for homeless and unwanted dogs and cats.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E They fulfill this mission by:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EProviding food and medical support to the pets of owners struggling financially.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ERescuing caring and training sick, injured, abused and abandoned adoptable companion animals and finding them new forever homes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EReducing overpopulation of cats and dogs via desexing programs within our community.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EProviding education and resources to the public in all aspects of responsible pet ownership.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProviding a safe home for the pets of people escaping domestic violence until they can be reunited.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We love coming up with creative and fun ways for animal lovers to support us. By joining our Winter Art Gallery event you’re not only supporting our vital programs, but you may leave with a gorgeous work of art too!\" says\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFounder Marisa Debattista.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EList of Featured Artists:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnXckZiVVXZJQvIOa9BJpp7QqOI07IB3QXod05U8U6gtEac3opLeuIXWj5nFPZ8UjAVCLBHX_k5U0qgFmGoovZcH3FPyl3b9GDIENimidmL44M_XrmnmFqDUye5w-Jb9EF3guCGtluQlLRzKerowfjZhn5iolpFPkSHmDFjjfjfWrSPuD45D0X4G8MJ84\/s1080\/Second_Chance_Animal_Rescue_Paws_and_Art_Winter_Art_Gallery_Auction_2023%20-%20Shinto.png\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnXckZiVVXZJQvIOa9BJpp7QqOI07IB3QXod05U8U6gtEac3opLeuIXWj5nFPZ8UjAVCLBHX_k5U0qgFmGoovZcH3FPyl3b9GDIENimidmL44M_XrmnmFqDUye5w-Jb9EF3guCGtluQlLRzKerowfjZhn5iolpFPkSHmDFjjfjfWrSPuD45D0X4G8MJ84\/w400-h400\/Second_Chance_Animal_Rescue_Paws_and_Art_Winter_Art_Gallery_Auction_2023%20-%20Shinto.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAdrian Grist\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Alexandra Young (@mocha.alpaca)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Amber Johannesen (@amber_clare_art)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Ande K Terare\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Anna Blandford of @ableandgame)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Ashlea Bechaz (@ashleabechazart)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Courtney Brims (@CourtneyBrimsArtist)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Don Fazliu (@donika.fazliu)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Hannakin (@hannakinart)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Katie Dyson (@okaytea)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Kate G (@thermikate)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Laura Shaw of Love Pup (@lovepupshop)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Lina Mar (@linamar.art)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Marisa Debatista (CEO of SCAR)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Matilda Peak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Michelle Pepper (@shellpep_art)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Stirling Caiulo (@stirlos)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Tryonne Gietzmann (@xtgrxart)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Yvonne Bradford \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlso featuring:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;A Silent Auction, where all artworks will be available for sale on the night\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;SCAR Merchandise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnd much, much more to be announced closer to the date! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo, come along to enjoy a glass of champagne and some delightful canapés, while you learn the story of each of our Pawcassos and the incredible human artists that inspired and partnered with them to create the stunning works of art on display!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQ08YafCH44JyVHK6rv7BkvUI6PA1mi8mhIxxZzeMOnnWYLgWtp76me-pvXVXL96ftoD5EMBAfsM-TNztJZTSl-NYXGO3sVp2gt0pr2YWc0PSod7TrN9r7RSy0Otm_qriwlsRFKDWER587kMpSJXpxTRiZgnFMOSN3KthzypEZCCDPKKW_I9mX34EDzKU\/s1080\/Second_Chance_Animal_Rescue_Paws_and_Art_Winter_Art_Gallery_Auction_2023%20-%20Wally.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQ08YafCH44JyVHK6rv7BkvUI6PA1mi8mhIxxZzeMOnnWYLgWtp76me-pvXVXL96ftoD5EMBAfsM-TNztJZTSl-NYXGO3sVp2gt0pr2YWc0PSod7TrN9r7RSy0Otm_qriwlsRFKDWER587kMpSJXpxTRiZgnFMOSN3KthzypEZCCDPKKW_I9mX34EDzKU\/w400-h400\/Second_Chance_Animal_Rescue_Paws_and_Art_Winter_Art_Gallery_Auction_2023%20-%20Wally.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhat: Paws \u0026amp; Tails Winter Art Gallery\u003C\/b\u003E - Silent Auction\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: Saturday 26th August, 2023\u003C\/b\u003E, from 6:00pm-9:00pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMelbourne Baptist Church \u0026amp; Community Centre,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #202124;\"\u003E4 Miller St, West Melbourne, VIC, 3003\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETickets* $20.00\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E* Includes 1x Beer, Wine, or Bubbles + Nibbles) - available via \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/scar.as.me\/schedule.php?appointmentType=49785347\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ebit.ly\/PawsAndTails_Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E100% of the proceeds from the evening will go toward raising awareness and funds for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESecond Chance Animal Rescue\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, allowing us to continue our lifesaving work in the community, helping to rescue and rehome abandoned pets, as well as supporting pet owners doing it tough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECheck out our website for more information on all our artists as we get closer to the date: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au\/paws-and-tails-winter-art-gallery-2023\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ebit.ly\/PawsAndTails_WinterArtGallery\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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