Best Friends Animal Society

I am excited to perform a piano recital for friends and family, raising funds for the Best Friends Animal Society and its network of no-kill shelters. Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy the performance.

Happy Holidays!

Lauren

Help Us Support Animal Shelters Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton!

Hello family, friends and colleagues:

We are a passionate group of students led by our teacher Ms. Carlson and we’re working on a special mission to make a difference for animals in need. After witnessing the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we were heartbroken to see how many animal shelters have been affected. These shelters are struggling to provide food, toys, and basic care to the animals they rescue, and we want to help them recover.

What We’ve Accomplished So Far

We started by collecting donations of animal food, toys, and supplies for a local animal shelter. The students loved seeing how many of their teachers stepped up during this time to donate to their cause and their community service project with food, toys, and other necessities for animals at the Animal Care Center in Queens.

The experience inspired us to go further. We want to expand our efforts and raise money to support Best Friends Animal Society, a national organization that provides critical aid to animal shelters and rescues during times of crisis.

Our Goal

We aim to raise funds to help shelters replenish supplies, repair facilities, and provide medical care for animals in affected areas. Every dollar raised will go directly to Best Friends Animal Society, ensuring these animals receive the care they need to find safe and loving homes.

Why This Matters

Many shelters are overwhelmed due to the increased number of displaced pets needing care after the hurricanes. Without sufficient resources, these animals may face uncertain futures. By contributing to this fundraiser, you are directly supporting the recovery and safety of countless animals.

Help Us Make a Difference Before Christmas!

We hope to complete this fundraiser by Christmas so we can give the shelters and the animals a much-needed gift of hope and support during this season of giving. Our class believes in the power of community and compassion, and we’re asking for your help to make this possible.

How You Can Help

Donate: Any amount, big or small, makes a difference!

Share: Spread the word by sharing our fundraiser with friends, family, and social media networks.

Join Us in Making a Change

Your generosity will not only help animals recover from the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton but also show them the love and kindness they deserve. Thank you for supporting our classroom’s mission to bring hope and joy to animals in need this holiday season.

Let’s work together to make this world a kinder place for our furry friends!

With gratitude,

Ms. Carlson

Teacher and Proud Supporter of These Amazing Students at East West School of International Studies

If you would like to make a donation for my aunt Kathy Dymek’s memorial, please consider donating to the Best Friends Society which runs no-kill animal shelters. Kathy had the kindest heart and loved animals including her cats Ben and Jerry.

If you’re politically inclined, consider donating directly to the DNC or Kamala Harris’ campaign as Kathy supported democratic causes.

There will be a virtual memorial in her honor on 8/25/24. Please contact me for the zoom link, we welcome all of her friends and family.

Hi everyone! My name is Sophia Paesano. I have been enrolled at Paul Mitchell STL and am nearing the end of my cosmetology journey. One of the last steps to completing this journey is raising money for a charity of my choice! As an animal lover and owner of many rescue pets, I have chosen Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends, a nonprofit organization, operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs. My current goal is $3000 but absolutely anything is widely beneficial and appreciated. Thank you!

Hi! My name is Lilah, and I am 11 years old. I was inspired to make a GoFundMe for a no-kill animal shelter because I heard about how many animals die every year in the US because shelters don't have space for them (1.5 Million). It is also very important to me because I grew up with dogs and it would be so sad to think that one of my dogs could've been killed at a shelter. I also want to raise awareness because I think this cause can sometimes be overlooked, for example, I never knew that some shelters did this until about 5 days ago! Most people assume shelters to be good, and some of them are! But some shelters also kill animals just because of overcrowding. Did you know that 56% of dogs and 71% of cats that enter shelters are killed soon after? Isn't that sad? Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Best Friends Animal Society, an no-kill animal shelter. Any donation will help make an impact. Even if you can't donate, you can look at adopting some of their animals as well.

Best Friends Animal Society is working to save the lives of cat and dogs all across the country, giving pets second chances and happy homes. Just five years ago, nearly 1.5 million cat and dogs were being killed in America just because shelters didn't have the community support or the resources needed to save them. Best Friends is committed to change that by 2025, by operating the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and working with shelters across the country. Together, we can Save Them All. Thank you for all your help!

Benjamin had a huge heart. One thing he was particularly passionate about was animals. As evident by his handsome boy, Ollie- the misfit, three legged pit bull, he could not stand to see animals suffer. Ollie came into our lives after he was adopted and returned to his foster home several times. He was due to be euthanized and Ben knew he could not allow that to happen. Four years later, Ollie is a happy, healthy, spoiled rotten doggie. Just as Ben would have wanted. In honor of Ben (and Ollie) we are asking for donation to Best Friends Animal Society, which is a leader in the no kill movement and hopes to make all animal shelters no kill by 2025. We believe this is a movement Ben would have supported wholeheartedly and hope that our donations in his name will help make a difference for animals like Ollie Bear.

Victoria was always an ardent animal lover her whole life. Biggie (her most recent and most beloved dog) could not have had a better mother than Victoria. However, Biggie was not the only animal on her mind and she cared for all pets. She would speak up to anyone for the sake of an animal. Victoria understood that animals are innocent beings that need protection, and I think she loved them unconditionally because our pets love us unconditionally.

That is why, in memory of my dear sister Victoria Marie Bouchard, we are raising money to benefit Best Friends Animal Society. Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

More information about Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends Animal Society is working to save the lives of cat and dogs all across the country, giving pets second chances and happy homes. Just five years ago, nearly 1.5 million cat and dogs were being killed in America just because shelters didn't have the community support or the resources needed to save them. Best Friends is committed to change that by 2025, by operating the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and working with shelters across the country. Together, we can Save Them All.

Hi everyone!
Myself and four other undergraduates from Texas State University were assigned a team project to raise money for a cause that meant a lot to us. We decided that we wanted to raise awareness for a charity that focuses on animals wellbeing. As a group we chose Best Friends Animal Society. This organization spoke to us because of their mission to prevent animals from being euthanized in shelters. Just five years ago, nearly 1.5 million cats and dogs were being euthanized in America just because shelters didn't have the community support or the resources needed to save them. With your help and support, we can help provide these animals the lives they deserve. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us. Together, we can save them all!

The Sanctuary that shelters up to 1600 animals including dogs, cats, horses, and various farm animals is 3000 acres in Kanav, Utah. Your donation would go towards helping maintain The Sanctuary so that Best Friends Animal Society can continue to bring in and save animals from being euthanized in shelters. 

As a group, some of our fondest memories included our childhood animals. To us, this organization gives us and you the opportunity to give someone else the same chance to create lifelong memories. We know not everyone is able to house an animal but this is a great opportunity to help those animals until someone can! 

TIME TO RAISE MONEY!

PFF NFL Podcast Listeners/Watchers,

You guys are awesome! In 3 previous fund raisers we have raised over $8k for various charities, including ones specializing in men's addiction recovery, a women-focused charity and one for kids.

This time it's for pets! Covid saw an explosion in pet adoption, but with the world getting back to normal people are dumping those pets in record numbers, and that means they're being put down in record numbers

Best Friends Animal Society is trying to create a world where no pet is ever destroyed simply because they end up in a shelter.

So what's the forfeit this time?

After the 'Fro-Show', 'Minor-League Sam', and the Josh Allen apology show, this time we're taking things outside of the studio.

Sam - who has picked up a baseball bat less than five times in his entire life and swung it in anger maybe once - is going to face off against a former minor league pitcher in the form of Steve W Palazzolo. Details still to be worked out, but we will record the action and play it on the podcast. Baseballs being flung in Sam's general direction, him attempting to hit them and not to be mortally injured by them. But only if we raise our charity target.

So get sharing and donating people!

Also, if you're good at photoshop, tweet us better cover art for this! @PFF_Sam @PFF_Steve on Twitter. [email redacted] email.

More information about Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. In addition to running lifesaving programs in partnership with more than 2,200 animal welfare groups across the country, Best Friends has regional centers in New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Salt Lake City, and operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals.