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FUNDRAISER.
2023 - This year has been a tsunami! And it's time for our annual calendar, here we go again! Stay planned and organized with an official 2024 Central Coast Herding Dog calendar. Pages will feature a collage of our favorite pictures from the past year in addition to supporter submissions. This is our ONLY fundraiser, and your support helps us continue to take care of and place our dogs into loving, forever homes. All proceeds will directly benefit our medical fund.
Medical procedures keep getting more expensive, and we're seeing more dogs left behind because of health and injury issues. We average about $3000 a month in vet bills. Problems like orthopedic surgeries, autoimmune disease, sterilization, teeth issues, parasites, skin issues, parvo and distemper are all just the tip of the iceberg. Let's not forget kennel cough, that's just standard issue from any shelter now. We can’t hesitate, shelters put dogs down for those reasons, kennel stress, and no space! Healthy, adoptable dogs are left to die! Sometimes we have to ask for extra help with an isolated medical dog if it's a big-ticket surgery but will save the dog’s life. It’s worth it when we see these dogs flourish in their forever homes!
There are 2 different ways to support this fund:
OPTION 1: SUBMIT A PHOTO
Want to see your dog featured in the 2024 CCHDR calendar? Submit a photo to cchdrcalendar@gmail.com along with a $25 donation to CCHDR's Medical Fund via PayPal or Venmo by November 10, 2023.
OPTION 2: PURCHASE A CALENDAR
$30 (includes shipping) - we are accepting orders now through December 1st or until we run out! Calendars will ship early/mid December, arriving in plenty of time for the holidays.
FOSTER.
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue is always looking for more foster homes. If you're interested in providing a safe and loving environment for one of our dogs while they wait for a forever home, consider signing up! The more foster homes we have, the more dogs we can rescue and prepare for a fulfilling life with their future family.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
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Food if requested
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All authorized veterinary care including but not limited to spay/neuter, vaccines, etc.
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Timely support for any questions or concerns you should experience with your foster dog
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Crate if local to support with a safe transition into a new environment
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Supplies such as bowls, brushes, bedding, leash, collar, puppy pads, cow hooves, and more!
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Networking of dogs and procurement of qualified adopters
WHAT WE ASK YOU TO PROVIDE
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A safe and loving environment
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Basic training sit, stay, down and reinforcement of good behavior
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Transportation to vet visits, meet and greets, and adoption events as requested
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Regular updates via email or Facebook Messenger including new pictures and demeanor insights to help with networking
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Application screening along with timely and reliable communication with prospective adopters
VOLUNTEER.
Do you love dogs and/or people? There are lots of ways you can help. Below is a list of common rescue activities we could use a hand with:
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Shelter Puller
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Transporter & Ground Control (must have a valid driver's license)
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Pilot
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Administrative
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Marketing and Outreach
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Events & Fundraising
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Technical Support
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Adventure Buddy (1-4 hours; no overnights)
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Training & Socialization
Do you have a relevant skill not listed above? Drop us a line we'll see how we can utilize it.
