MUTT MARCH – A HUGE SUCCESS IN TWO PROVINCES
In our previous post, we introduced you to SOI DOG FOUNDATION, an incredible organization dedicated to caring for the street dogs and cats of Thailand, and persistently advocating for much-needed change to animal welfare legislation.
Soi Dog, Indy
On June second, the Vancouver chapter of Soi Dog, Canada, held their very first Mutt March fundraiser, followed by the Ontario march, in Erindale Park, Mississauga. I am happy to report both events were hugely successful. The funds raised from Ontario’s walk nearing ten-thousand dollars! This money will help with the spay/neuter program at Soi Dog in Thailand, and a portion of the funds will assist the following initiatives:
- Alberta Spay and Neuter Task Force – Helping People, Helping Animals
- Northern Spay and Neuter Campaign in Ontario – Working with remote First Nation communities to assist with animal management and health issues
- The Canadian Animal Assistance Team in British Columbia – Help Give Them Access To The Care They Need
Close to eighty participants pre-registered for Ontario’s first-ever Mutt March, with more people registering on the day. Over one hundred people turned up to support Soi Dog; including, many Soi Dog rescues, and two partner rescues!
Proud Participant
Even the weather cooperated; the sun shone the whole day. One of the event organizers, and Soi Dog volunteer, Sondra, agrees:
In all, we feel that for a first-time, it was a success. We hope people enjoyed themselves
Weather appropriate attire
Fun contests followed the walk, included:
- Best dressed dog
- Dog & owner look most alike
- Waggiest Tail
- Best Trick
Lookalikes
Best Trick
Waggiest Tail
Sponsors for the event included:
- Green Shift
- Canisource Gran Cru
- Zyderma
- Pet Love4Charity
- Smith Werks
- RC Pets
- Island Veterinary Hospital
- Bonnie & Clyde Premium Pet Food
- Walks and Wags Pet First Aid
- Earth Rated
- Bosley’s, New Westminster
- Tractive
- The Kindergarten Class of Pineview Public School
these little kids raised almost five-hundred dollars, through their own initiative!
Sondra strongly agrees children will set the best example, and lead the rest of us to a more humane future for our animal companions. We need to educate young people first.
Vendors and exhibitors included:
- Pet Love 4 Charity
- The Bowtail
- Ren’s Pets
- Mobile Canine Care
- Barker and Snouts (doggie ice cream)
- Pets in Motion Chiropractic
- Party Painterz (face painters)
I scream, you scream…
Pet Love 4 Charity
Adds Sondra,
We are grateful to the City of Mississauga, our vendors, and exhibitors, Cindy Cherry our MC, and, of course, we appreciate the support, and efforts of our volunteers. Much appreciation to everyone who came out and participated, helping to make the day a success. A special thanks to my team lead, Bev Cartright; an outstanding volunteer, in so many ways
I had the privilege of speaking with several attendees, all of whom agreed it was a day of fun for people and pups!
Pooped Pups
Once again, I am grateful to share the incredible work done by this organization.
Thank you, Soi Dog team,
Soi Dog Canada is a not for profit corporation run entirely by volunteers.
What a fun sounding event for all the dogs and humans involved! It is wonderful work you are all doing for Soi Dog.
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What a fantastic fun event and am so happy that you all managed to raise a lot of money for the Foundation. I always say these are the best events as everyone is on the same page and that is to raise as much as possible for a good cause. Great photos also, love this post
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How did I miss this? I’m near Mississauga. Also, I try and list all events like this on dogtrotting.net. Please send me other events if you have them and I’ll list them on the events section on dogtrotting.net. Thanks!
Yes I love this group too. I could not attend this year but maybe next. How fantastic they raised so much and will be helping where badly needed in Canada and Thailand.
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What a nice event. I’m not in Canada but definitely support causes like spay and neuter and animal welfare. Great job! Congrats on helping to raise almost $10,000. That’s no small feat! And yes, teach the next generation while they are young how to treat animals with respect and kindness. I’m totally on board with that. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad you had such a successful event. Amazing that even the weather cooperated; doesn’t happen often.
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Congrats making that much on the MuttMarch’s first time out! That’s a healthy amount for the first round – maybe you can get some corporate sponsorships as well to help spread the word and get more funds for these very deserving causes.
Great idea! Thank you
Looks like a wonderful event! $10,000 is an incredible amount to raise, bravo to all! And oh my, Indy is a cutie! Love all the pics; looks like everyone had a great day! And the dog in the sun visor…too cute!
Thanks, Dorothy. Yes, it was a fun day!
Sounds like it was a successful event with a lot of funds raised to help the animals.
This souds like such an amazing foundation, doing such important work. I’m happy to hear that the first Mutt Marches were so successful and raised some much needed funding.
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I love reading about SOI DOG FOUNDATION in your other post. I’m glad that both events were so successful. It looks like everyone was enjoying themselves in the photos.
Lovely photos, seems like you’ve had so much fun! And well done raising $10.000!
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