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Pet Partners Pet of the Year
ORGANIZATION: Pet Partners
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Does your dog stand out from the rest of the pack? Is your feline friend known for their amazing cat-itude? Perhaps your horse is ready to gallop into a new role! We are seeking pets to compete for the title of 2024 Pet Partners Pet of the Year!
This exciting six-week fundraising competition is a perfect way to celebrate your best friend while supporting a great cause! Funds raised by pet candidates (with help from their favorite humans) will support the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. This amazing program brings unconditional love, happiness, and healing to millions of seniors, patients, veterans, and children in need all around the world each year.
The national title of "Pet Partners Pet of the Year" is awarded to the pet whose fundraising team raises the most funds during the six-week competition. The winner and runner up will be crowned at the close of the competition and awarded wonderful prizes for their efforts.
Go to www.petpartners.org/petoftheyear to nominate your pet or someone else's pet!
February 5, 2024:
Officially marks the beginning of the six-week fundraising competition.
March 4, 2024:
At the four-week mark, candidates will celebrate the progress made so far and gear up for the final two weeks of fundraising. The leaderboards will be removed from the website for the remaining two weeks so the winner will be a surprise.
March 18, 2024:
Fundraising Deadline: All online donations, as well as mailed donations and signed sponsorship commitments received to date, will be tallied and credited towards each pet candidate's fundraising totals.
March 19, 2024:
All pet candidates, committee members, family, and friends will be invited to join the virtual celebration as we crown the Pet Partners Pet of the Year. All pet candidates will be recognized for their incredible fundraising efforts and dedication to the human-animal bond.
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About Pet Partners
Location:
345 118th Ave SE, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98005, US
Mission Statement
Pet Partners improves human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. We achieve this by educating, registering, and supporting therapy animal teams who make visits across the United States. Therapy animal teams visit hospital patients, school children, nursing home residents, and a wide variety of clients.
Description
Pet Partners is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people throughout the world become healthier and happier by incorporating therapy, service and companion animals into their lives. Numerous scientific research studies have proven that interactions with animals:
- Reduce people's blood pressure
- Lower anxiety and stress levels
- Stimulate the release of endorphins, which help people feel good, which is especially important for those feeling isolated or depressed
- Encourage exercise
- Lead to more independent and fulfilling lives
- Increase a sense of community
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A