Doggie Foodraiser: How To Get Involved

Let me tell you a story. This Doggie “Foodraiser” is actually a labor of love that began long before Volunteams even had a name. It began with an outpouring of love for a V.I.B. (Very Important Blogger) and the love only a dog can inspire.

Spyder is a friend. She loves dogs and especially Great Danes. About six years ago or so, she and her husband were looking for a Great Dane to call her own. She heard of this Great Dane that was about to be donated to Great Dane Rescue. Her heart went out to it when she saw her face. She was extremely malnourished at 1 year old as she weighed Seventy-Five pounds (by comparison most 1 year olds weigh 125 pounds or so). She was a frightened dog, terrified of the television, cuckoo clocks and loud noises, but not people. Within a year, after feeding her 12 cups of dog food a day, she maintained a normal weight and became an integrated member of her family. When let out from her pen, she would immediately run in and “pounce” on her dog toys, smothering them with licks. She also became a daddy’s girl and greeted her dad every morning by jumping on the bed, pinning him and cuddling into his neck.

Her name was Willow and she passed away earlier this year.

Local bloggers wanted to do something for Spyder and her beloved Willow. @thundabolt began to organize a gathering and craft a plan to do something for charity. That’s when I stepped in.

The patron angel for the Doggie Foodraiser is Willow. On October 10th, come and join Spyder and her new Great Dane, Xander as we celebrate the healing power of owning animals.

What you can do to help raise 10,000 pounds of dog food:

Donate: We have drop off points at the following locations

Brothers Pets
Located at 4015 Sterling at I-70 and Sterling
Phone: 816.358.6005

Spay Neuter Kansas City
1116 E. 59th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Phone: 816.353.0940

Organize a team:
We are offering prizes to the team(s) that donate the most dog food. Help a cause and win free swag all at the same time!
Are you a blogger?
Just write a story about your best animal/pet experience. Let us know at @volunteams or @snkc and we’ll add you to our blogroll here and we’ll re-tweet your contribution.

Pledge a “Sack for a Sack”:
On September 27th the Philadelphia Eagles return to Kansas City and along with them is also the return of Michael Vick to the NFL.

Every time the Kansas City Chiefs tackle Michael Vick, pledge to donate a sack of dog food to send a message on the importance of animals and their proper care.

Help send a message that you wish to strengthen families through education of responsible pet ownership and educate today’s youth to help promote responsible pet ownership.