Digital Prospectors’ Post

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡! 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨! For a very limited time we have available a really fun shirt design to commemorate the move of the cats to Turpentine.  To arrive by Christmas purchase by December 7. The last day to purchase is December 11. See bit.ly/3kRkjzQ. This will be the official shirt of the possible event described below if we have it. Proceeds will go toward the lifelong care of the cats. 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚?  A number of supporters have suggested we hold one last event on site during the first quarter of 2024, after the cats are gone, where supporters, volunteers, and staff could be together in person one last time to enjoy the peaceful setting of the sanctuary, each other’s company, and commemorate the successes of the last thirty-one years. What is important though is that people attend understanding that this is to be a positive celebration of our enormous success as a nonprofit and as a group of likeminded people who made the success possible.  So, we are putting this idea out there for comment to see if there is enough interest to make the effort worthwhile.   We would plan to make a film that would review the history of the sanctuary and discuss the future plans. The premiere showing of the film would be at this event. We are thinking about including a walk through the sanctuary, spending some time inside the Vacation Rotation Enclosure, and light food and refreshments. We would ask for a donation of $100 per person to cover costs (food, port-o-potty rental, etc.) and help support the cats at Turpentine Creek where we are funding the costs of their lifelong care.   𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒃 𝒂𝒕 360@𝑩𝒊𝒈𝑪𝒂𝒕𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆.𝒐𝒓𝒈 and indicate how many people you would have so we can send you an invitation if we decide to hold the event. #BigCatRescue #BigCats #Conservation #Rescue #Wildlife #CaroleBaskin #SavingWildlife #Important #Shopping #ShopOnline #ChristmasGift #Unique #OneOfAKind #Celebration

National Guide Dog Month is here to raise awareness about the life-changing help that guide dogs can give to blind and disabled people, while also seeking to raise funds to help supply guide dogs to everyone who needs them. Raising awareness for National Guide Dog Awareness Month can mean sharing the excitement by learning some interesting facts to pass on to friends, family, and coworkers. ______________ -The first guide dog after WWI was issued to a blinded veteran in 1916. -It takes around 18 months for a guide dog to fully complete their training and be ready for service. -Some of the most popular breeds for guide dogs are Golden Retriever, Labrador, German Shepherd, and Labrador Retriever. -The career of a guide dog is only 7-10 years, which means there is a constant need for new guide dogs to be trained for service. Text source: https://lnkd.in/ek-Pq-pT #LaurelMed #LMSpassionateaboutpeople #NationalGuideDogAwarenessMonth

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡! 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨! For a very limited time we have available a really fun shirt design to commemorate the move of the cats to Turpentine.  To arrive by Christmas purchase by December 7. The last day to purchase is December 11. See bit.ly/3kRkjzQ. This will be the official shirt of the possible event described below if we have it. Proceeds will go toward the lifelong care of the cats. 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚?  A number of supporters have suggested we hold one last event on site during the first quarter of 2024, after the cats are gone, where supporters, volunteers, and staff could be together in person one last time to enjoy the peaceful setting of the sanctuary, each other’s company, and commemorate the successes of the last thirty-one years. What is important though is that people attend understanding that this is to be a positive celebration of our enormous success as a nonprofit and as a group of likeminded people who made the success possible.  So, we are putting this idea out there for comment to see if there is enough interest to make the effort worthwhile.   We would plan to make a film that would review the history of the sanctuary and discuss the future plans. The premiere showing of the film would be at this event. We are thinking about including a walk through the sanctuary, spending some time inside the Vacation Rotation Enclosure, and light food and refreshments. We would ask for a donation of $100 per person to cover costs (food, port-o-potty rental, etc.) and help support the cats at Turpentine Creek where we are funding the costs of their lifelong care.   𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒃 𝒂𝒕 360@𝑩𝒊𝒈𝑪𝒂𝒕𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒆.𝒐𝒓𝒈 and indicate how many people you would have so we can send you an invitation if we decide to hold the event. #BigCatRescue #BigCats #Conservation #Rescue #Wildlife #CaroleBaskin #SavingWildlife #Important #Shopping #ShopOnline #ChristmasGift #Unique #OneOfAKind #Celebration

The first day I volunteered at my local animal shelter, I didn't enjoy it. I happened to arrive at a busy time, there was no one to show me around, and if you've ever heard the sound of 80 dogs barking, you'll know it can feel intense! I went to help. I wanted to be useful, but as I stood there with people and dogs milling around me, I didn't know how. A more confident person might have grabbed a lead and got stuck in. I'm quite shy in new situations, so I went and hid in the cat house. Much more civilised 😂 Luckily, a lovely and experienced volunteer found me and asked if I wanted a tour. He introduced me to every dog, told me about the rules and routines, and went on my first walk with me. After that, all was well (I now go 4-5 times a week to help out and walk dogs like the gorgeous Glenda pictured above). The shelter is a tiny, under-resourced charity, they need volunteers to function. It's completely understandable that they don't have time for a formal induction. But... how how could they make sure everyone who walks through the gate with the intention to help feels able to? That's something I'm helping them with at the moment: - what to expect when you arrive - setting up a buddy system with a more experienced volunteer - having rules and routines clearly displayed - adding a few words under each animals' name to describe them Volunteers Week is coming up (3-9 June), and if you're planning to recruit new volunteers, you might want to think about how you'll set expectations and welcome people before you design your advert. So, here's a link (in comments) to a useful Better Story blog about just that👇 #Volunteering #VolunteersWeek #CharityComms #AnimalLovers [Image description: Glenda the dog. A medium sized, black, brown and white ex-hunting dog stands happily in long grass looking at the camera. Backdrop of mountains and blue sky.] 

Puppy Mill Awareness Day sheds light on the importance of adopting dogs instead of shopping at pet stores (which are often sourced by puppy mills).We must protect beloved animals by ending the cruel conditions that take place in puppy mills. Here are a few ways you can help: 🐾 Adopt a pet and spread the word to encourage others to do the same. 🐾 Spread awareness regarding puppy mills and the number of dog's lives lost due to neglect. 🐾 Help collect funds to support organizations working to end the puppy mill industry, and organizations taking care of homeless dogs. Learn more about Puppy Mill Awareness Day and how you can help: https://ow.ly/e7g350PGv7R

It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it 🤍 Being a dog rescue does not mean cuddling cute puppies all day (although there are times for that)! There’s a lot that goes into saving lives behind the scene that often take months-a year of planning to save each life. Our team is human and we will never get used to seeing dogs go through tough times. Ongoing support from you all truly makes all the difference in the world for dogs, and for us. Help dog rescues whenever you can. There is something everyone can do! How you can help: -Set up a monthly donation (link in bio) -Donate kibble. This is a never ending need! (Amazon wishlist in bio) -Foster! We need at least 20 short term and long term fosters currently to help current dogs and local surrenders who need help (apply on our site) -Volunteer your time (we always need drivers, supply hubs, administrators, and photographers) -Share our content! Getting the word out about dogs in need of fosters and adopters does work! #dogrescue #torontodogs #redemptionpaws #adoptme #fosterme #adoptdontshop

Light Bulb #2. This Light Bulb is especially important to me. I turn it on (make contact) when I’m frustrated, need to securely express my frustration, or share my excitement at progress.  I will be heard … not criticized .. and the information will always be confidential. In animal rescue, the words are “confidential” and “professional”. I started my career as an employment/outplacement consultant. It was the season of merger/acquisition… moving divisions overseas to save money (more on that subject at a later time), and loss of job security. I needed an emotional outlet and found it in a Bopper Bag … sand filled toy for children - - it worked for adults as well, especially when you’re short. At the end of the day, I could come home – hit the Bopper  - who bounced right back, never talked back and never, ever, repeated the words he heard. See my last post re: tax-exempt business. In the early days at PAAS, we were moving forward at what seemed like warp speed – out-of-state transport!! It was important that someone from one of the big supporters visit us. It was a cold, miserable night after a long day, and when I reached out to he agreed to visit the shelter. Our facilities manager gave him the gold star treatment. Since then, he’s listened, provided invaluable feedback and, many times, said nothing!! We all need that “someone” who listens….gives advice when appropriate…says nothing when it’s the right thing to do. This light bulb only stays “on” as long as the connection isn’t broken. For me, luckily, that “someone” and I are still connected. Everyone needs connections especially in the world of animal rescue. The animals depend on us to save them and it takes connections. If you don’t have a team (even one or two), I strongly suggest you find the right people. The foundation is trust. #animalrescue #nonprofit #lightbulb #connection #friend #trust #dogs #cats #people

Beyond Spreadsheets and Strategies 🐾 As a management student, I was used to focusing only on numbers and strategies in business. But one day, the sight of a stray dog on the street stirred something within me. It reminded me of my own beloved puppy, and I felt a surge of compassion for this forgotten creature. Determined to help, I sought out a foundation dedicated to supporting stray animals. My search led me to Pawzz Foundation 🐶, an organization providing food and veterinary care for these vulnerable creatures. With a sense of purpose, I decided to utilize my digital marketing skills to raise funds for Pawzz. Through social media campaigns and targeted outreach, I managed to garner significant support, enabling Pawzz to continue its vital work. The experience taught me a profound lesson: compassion and empathy are not mere emotions; they are potent forces for positive change. As management students, we possess the tools to make a real difference in the world. Our skills extend beyond business strategies; they encompass the power to uplift individuals, animals, and our planet. Together, let us embrace compassion and empathy, bridging the gap between our worlds and theirs, one paw at a time. #animalwelfare #managementstudies #digitalamarketing #giveback