Humane Animal Partners: Dog Field Trip/Short-Term Fostering Grant Report
How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?
This grant funding was used to purchase essential supplies needed to safely operate and expand Humane Animal Partners’ Doggy Day Out program. Items such as seatbelts, easy-walk harnesses, and durable leashes purchased will help keep our dogs safe and secure on their adventures, while the purchased “Adopt Me” gear helps them shine when meeting potential adopters out in the community!
Thanks to the grant, we’ve also been able to expand our supply inventory, giving even more dogs the chance to participate in Doggy Day Out every day.
Doggy Day Out is one of our most impactful volunteer programs, helping to visibly reduce kennel stress in our dogs and improving their quality of life during their time at our shelters. It also gives them valuable exposure beyond the shelter environment to potential adopters and regularly results in adoptions!
How many pets did this grant help?
300
Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.
Monte came to HAP after his beloved owner unexpectedly passed away. The transition from a home to a shelter has been incredibly confusing for him. In his kennel, Monte can seem overwhelmed, barking or growling through the door as he tries to cope with his new reality.
But outside of the shelter, Monte shines! On Doggy Day Out trips, Monte transforms into the dog we always knew was there, a loving, silly, and incredibly well-mannered pup. He enjoys car rides, loves splashing in the water, and thrives while exploring local parks with his human friends!
These stress-free days give him the chance to just be a dog again, and they give us the chance to truly understand him. Monte is still available and looking for his forever family, and he can be adopted at our Wilmington campus!
