WHS Pet Shop’s online wish list, which goes directly off the shelf into the shelter. Got Air Miles to spare? You can donate them. How about an old winter beater that needs to be towed? The WHS will take it off your hands if you’re willing to donate the proceeds. Monetary contributions are always ap- preciated, of course, and the 3,000 month- ly supporters who have set up automatic withdrawals are responsible for keeping “the lights on,” Lewis says. Or, in one case, re-covering the grounds. The great thing is, we’re the first organization people think of when their animal is in need.” —Lesley Lewis , director of donor relations “
Lesley Lewis, director of donor relations. Photo by Darcy Finley
best time … it was so incredible because this totally made a difference for this ani- mal. And you know that’s going to translate to all of the other ones who are going to benefit from that run,” Lewis says. “Anything we can do to improve things for these animals is just such a win.”
A couple of months ago, one of the yards the WHS uses for behaviour training’s rocky run was resurfaced with Astroturf thanks to one generous donor. “To see the first dog come out, and just their reaction — because running on Astro- turf is a lot more fun than running on rocks — to see him roll around and just have the
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