Wishbones for Pets

Gotta Go Out, LLC hosted the Wishbones for Pets goods and fund drive to benefit Madison Mutts in October and November, 2009.

We want to sincerely thank our coin jar and collection bin sponsors for their assistance in collecting over $1000.00 worth of dog goods including training treats, collars, and leashes, over 100 pounds of dog food, and over $170 in cash donations.

With their help, we gave the dogs a happy and joyous holiday season.

Read the press release here.

Collection Bin Sponsors: (drop off dog supplies at one of these Merchants)

Tabby and Jacks   2990 Cahill Main, Fitchburg
Bad Dog Frida 2094 Atwood Avenue, Madison
Nutzy Mutz and Crazy Catz   330 W. Lakeside, Madison
Nutzy Mutz and Crazy Catz   555 S Midvale Blvd, Madison

Coin Jar Sponsors:

Candlin Pet Hospital 1244 S Park Street, Madison
Rufus DuMonde Pet Salon 600 Williamson Street, Madison
Goochi Poochi  6708 Raymond Rd, Madison
Finer DeTails Pet Spa   5502 Mahocker Rd., Mezomanie
Wisconsin Association of Professional Pet Stylists
Whole Pet Veterinary Clinic 529 S Park St, Madison
Dog Lovers of Madison 901 Watson Avenue, Madison
Nutzy Mutz and Crazy Catz both locations in Madison
Muir Field Pet Clinic   3175 Muir Field Rd., Madison
Companion Animal Hospital   660 South Gammon Rd., Madison

The 2009 program benefited Madison Mutts, a local all-breed dog rescue based here in Madison.  Madison Mutts takes in dogs that are "sitting on death row" and provides them with a safe, nurturing foster home, any necessary medical care, and the training they need to find a new forever home. For more information on Madison Mutts, visit their website at www.madisonmutts.org.

About Wishbones for Pets:

Wishbones for Pets was established in 2004. It is the first pet sitter related charity that is open to all professional pet sitters in North America, and runs annually from mid-October through the week after Thanksgiving. For more information on Wishbones for Pets, see their website at www.wishbonesforpets.com.

During this time, Wishbones representatives throughout the United States and Canada will work with local businesses to collect pet supplies and other necessities for pet charities in their community. Participating businesses allow collection bins and donation boxes to be placed in their businesses where patrons can donate to pets in need. Wishbones for Pets pet sitter representatives will then deliver the collected items to the chosen pet charity the week after Thanksgiving.

Janet Depathy, founder of Wishbones for Pets, says, "This program is beneficial to everyone involved. It raises public awareness of the services of professional pet sitters, recognizes participating businesses, and most importantly benefits pets in need. And, with the economy being precarious right now, we hope people will keep in mind the fact that many shelters and rescue groups are also suffering. Through the efforts of Wishbones for Pets participants, we hope to help alleviate some of the hardship these pet groups are experiencing."

© Gotta Go Out, LLC  2010