Name: Spay it Forward

When: February 1 to February 28, 2022 

Where: Online

Why: To support our local partners in spaying/neutering canines 

Did you know that a single unaltered female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies over 6  years? (Peta 2020) That’s a staggering number, especially when it’s estimated that there are already hundreds of millions of stray dogs worldwide, suffering and lacking the basic needs to survive. 

In Canada alone: 

• Approximately 700,000 animals are currently waiting to be adopted at animal shelters across Canada. According to Humane Canada, there are many animals that need homes (updated as of January 10th, 2022)
• shelters took in over 105,000 companion animals in 2019 (not including local rescues)
• overpopulation plays a factor in euthanizing dogs in shelters
• less than 50% of the dogs in shelters will be rehomed
• northern communities struggle with dog overpopulation
• many dogs freeze to death during the winter months 

February is a month during which most of us celebrate love. February also happens to be Spay & Neuter  Awareness Month. To us, love comes in the form of helping prevent dogs from entering lives full of fear,  pain, and suffering by managing their overpopulation. Celebrate with us by Spay(ing) It Forward. 

This year we aim to: 

• raise $11,000, which SOS will match dollar-for-dollar 
• spay/neuter 220 Canadian dogs 
• help reduce the overpopulation of dogs by 14,740,000 

Spay It Forward is about educating on the importance of spaying/neutering our pets while also raising  funds for more surgeries, reducing overpopulation and unwanted animals. 

We invite you to be part of the change with us!

Name: Izzy’s Scoops at La Dolce Vita
Date: Ongoing (May-November)
Location: 22 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, Ontario

La Dolce Vita is a local & family owned business Located steps from beautiful Oakville harbour that offers up delicious artisanal gelato & sweet treats made right there in house! With a passion for their craft and operating with both the environment and the community in mind, you can feel good about treating yourself to one of their many gelato flavors! In addition to their many Human Friendly Scoops, they’re also offering up a Dog Friendly Gelato all summer long called Izzy’s Scoops! Not only is it a cold and healthy treat for your pooch, but every Izzy’s Scoop sold helps support Save Our Scruff, as La Dolce Vita has offered to donate 25 cents from every sale. 

Whether you reside in Oakville or you’re just passing through, be sure to check them out and grab some Gelato for you and your doggo. To learn more about La Dolce Vita & Izzy’s Scoops, check out the link below!

Name: Spay It Forward
Date: February 1st - February 28th
Location: Online
Why: We want to be part of the solution

Details:

Did you know that one unaltered female dog, and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies over 6 years (Peta, 2020). Well, we're here to educate, inform and advocate. Our companion animals need us as the majority of them are homeless, suffering and without the basic needs to survive.

A few more nitty gritty facts.

• In 2017, The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated there are more than 200 million stray dogs worldwide

• It's estimated that only one out of every 10 dogs born will find a permanent home

• Cat person? Us too.. Additionally, one female cat and her offspring can produce 370,000 kittens in six years.

• In 2019, Canadian shelters took in more than 105,000 companion animals. This does not include local rescues. Additionally, only 10 percent of the animals that enter shelters have been spayed/neutered.

• Millions of animals are killed annually as a result of overpopulation. The severe reality is that euthanization still occurs, harsh outdoor conditions, starvation and disease take the lives of animals every single day.

Now that you have some of the staggering statistics let's talk about what we're doing about it, particularly, this February.

We are dedicated to sponsoring local & global action in the many communities we support. We've spoken to our partners, many overrun with dogs due to the current circumstances, and are planning on helping them manage the overpopulation in these areas.

To show you how dedicated we are we will be matching every single one of your donations for this campaign to support surgeries in these areas to reduce overpopulation and unwanted animals.

We will be sharing not only our financial impact but many of the stories along the way.

Our goal: 1500 animals altered

Our impact: 100,000,000 dogs prevented over the next 6 years.

Who we are supporting:

• Manitoba Animal Alliance

• Moringa's Mission Dominican Republic

• Montego Bay Animal Haven Jamaica

• Charlie's Angels Costa Rica

• The Dog Go Project Mexico

The month of February has always symbolized love from what we can remember, and this is what love looks like to us. Imagine this month you spread love by making an impact. Your donation will literally prevent pain, suffering, disease and for many a life living in constant fear.

This year we have an opportunity to be part of the change. As a community, we can make an impact that will be felt for years to come.

Name: Monkey Business

Date: Feb 1-15th

Website: Monkey Business

Monkey Business is a pet portrait business. We draw from your favourite photo's leaving you with a beautiful work of art that you can cherish forever. We have received several 5 star reviews about our products and customer service.

I chose SOS because I have done a couple SOS dogs and have heard their stories. Hearing about the awful conditions these animals were living in then to be brought into loving safe homes warms my heart and I am so happy companies like yours exist.

15% off for all Save our scruff pets using code SOS15

Name: Jennifer Broadbent Training Session
When: January 2021
Where: The Den Doggy Daycare, Burlington

About:

Novice Dog Training Class with Trainer Jennifer Broadbent
12 weeks
Saturdays 10-11 AM
Doggy Den in Burlington
$200 for 12 weeks

Apply through here.

Once approved to join, pay using the button below.

Name: SOS X SOXOs
Date: Ongoing
Location: Click here

SOXOS is a Toronto based sock company that specializes in custom designs and personalization. We found that there was an audience of dog parents buying our products and it slowly became the perfect gift for dog lovers. We want to extend this experience to all dogs, especially rescue dogs and their potential parents. With every order of custom socks using the promo code "SCRUFF", we will donate a portion of the proceeds to SOS!

PROMO CODE:

SCRUFF through soxos.ca

$5.75 of dog socks ordered will be donated to Save our Scruff.