Update: "80 families"

Thanks to our incredible supporters we have been able to provide food for 40 families (a total of 73 pets!).  It's a great feeling and we are so humbled to be part of such a giving, compassionate community. 

We know there are still 39 families in our community who are struggling with the decision of whether to feed their pets or themselves.  That's a choice no pet owner should have to make, especially over the holidays.  It's a daunting task.  We knew it was a tremendous undertaking when we set out to help these 80 families.  But we knew with the help of people like you, we could do it. And we're getting there!

Right now monetary donations are ideal because they let us purchase exactly what is needed in exactly the right amount.  That way we won't end up with an overabundance of of food that we can't distribute right away, or a shortage of a specific type of food there is an immediate need for.

Many of the remaining pets on our list have very specific dietary requirements. We are fortunate to have a connection with a retired veterinarian who can provide expensive prescription pet food to Project Maddie at cost (a fraction of the cost of buying food from a veterinary clinic). A monetary donation will go much further if the food is being purchased by Project Maddie rather than a member of the public because we can get it for a better price.

We are still gratefully accepting all types of donations. Food donations can be dropped off at Pet Value located at 280 North Service Road W. in Oakville.  There is a particular need for canned food at this time.  We truly appreciate all of the support the community. Every last dollar and every single piece of kibble will help a pet in need.  

Below is one of our 80 pets checking out her "special delivery".

80 families: Making progress but we still need your help!

Our mission to help 80 families in our community feed their pets is off to a great start!

We have picked up all of the food that was generously dropped off for Project Maddie at Pet Valu. Your food and monetary donations have allowed us to assist 26 families in the community which means with your help, we have provided food for 37 pets!  (The photos to the left were taken during a couple of our "drop offs" this week).

This is a tremendous accomplishment that would not have been possible without your support.  We are a grassroots organization and we rely entirely upon the generous support of people like you. We receive no grants, government funding or corporate sponsorship.  Quite simply, without the support of animal lovers in our community our work would not be possible. Again I'd like to thank our supporters who have brought us this far and helped us feed 37 pets! 

We have accomplished something amazing together, unfortunately we are still falling short of our goal. There are still 54 families in need of urgent assistance and that number does not include our regular clients. We desperately need your support so that we can "keep people and pets together". With the holiday season upon us it is our hope that no family will have to choose whether to feed a beloved family member or feed him/herself.  

We have come so far and this mission is off to a tremendous start.  Let's not falter now! No donation is too small.  It all adds up to an incredible act of kindness, one that might keep a dog or cat our of an animal shelter or rescue, which are always inundated with surrendered animals after the holidays. Over the last three years I have seen so much goodness and compassion in people. I believe with all of my heart that we can do this - together!