 | Dear Lucky Dog Family, What do they say about the best laid plans? Last week, as we were preparing to send our newsletter out, we started hearing about Hurricane Ida. With what is sadly becoming years of experience in disaster response, we knew we had to turn our focus away from our normal plans. We needed to plan an emergency transport. There were dogs and cats in desperate need of help. And, Lucky Dog sprang into action. We ended up participating in two emergency transports -- four days apart -- helping more than 25 displaced animals. And, we are standing by, ready to do more. Our ability to help in times like these, to step up when others cannot, is based on YOUR SUPPORT. You, our Lucky Dog adopters, volunteers, and donors -- our Lucky Dog FAMILY -- are the reason we can say yes to animals in need. Whether dogs and cats are being evacuated in the face of a national emergency or in the face of shelter overcrowding and imminent euthanasia. Whether we are helping a long time shelter partner or a brand new group needing assistance. Every time we are asked to help, YOU are the reason we can say yes. One way you can make a huge difference in the lives of Lucky Dogs and Cats is to join us either in person or virtually for our upcoming Casino Night. Those in attendance at the Sheraton in Pentagon City will enjoy an evening of black jack, roulette, craps, poker and other great games. You'll enjoy delicious food, and open bar, a great silent auction and raffle!. Those joining from home can test their luck at bingo before participating in a virtual wine tasting with Wine Access and a cocktail making demo featuring Tito's Vodka. You'll even have your own online silent auction. If you're anything like me, you may be a bit nervous about stepping up for an in person celebration. Please know that we are taking every precaution, including asking that all attendees be vaccinated and wear masks when not eating and drinking, to ensure that the event not just saves lives but also IS safe! Plus, you always have the option of celebrating from home! Read more about Casino Night and don't delay in getting your tickets! Thank you for all you do on behalf of our Lucky Dogs and Cats. |
|  | Mirah Horowitz
Executive Director and Founder
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue |
| |  | August Lucky Tails By The Numbers! Last month, Lucky Dog saved 261 dogs & cats from high-kill shelters AND found homes for 283 dogs and cats! THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers who helped so many happy tails come true! |
| | |  | Join us In Person or Virtually for our 8th Annual Casino Night Gala Do you have your tickets? Join us for a spectacular night on October 9th, 7-11PM-- Roar into the '20s -- honoring Lucky Dog's lifesaving work. Join our in-person celebration and test your luck at Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, and the Money Wheel. Enjoy great music, delicious food, specialty drinks, a silent auction, and an end-of-night raffle. Or join us from the comfort of your own home from 8-10 PM for a night of BINGO, wine tasting, drink making, a special online silent auction, and a peek at the happenings on the main stage of Casino night! Best of all, everything you do in person or at home will SAVE MORE LUCKY DOGS AND CATS! 100% of ALL proceeds benefit the life-saving work of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, a volunteer-powered 501c3. Your In-Person Casino Night Ticket Includes: - $1,000 Lucky Bucks to Start the Fun
- Las Vegas Style Gaming
- Live Music
- Delicious Food and Drink
- Silent Auction
- 1 Raffle ticket to start the Fun
Your Virtual Ticket to Bingo and Beverages includes: - Interactive Bingo
- Virtual wine tasting
- Mix it Up with Tito's Handmade Vodka cocktails
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| | |  | Join our Life-Saving Community Events & Save Lives! Join Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at Solly's on September 15th at 7:00 pm for charity trivia night! 10% of all sales will go directly to saving animals in need! We'll also have exciting raffle prizes including gift certificates for brunch and a trip to the Caribbean! Contact us at: Fundraising@luckydoganimalrescue.org with questions! Need some exercise? Sign up for The Archibald Charity Run For Animals with Special Needs hosted by youth volunteer, Olivia. This two-mile run is to help animals with special needs at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and will take place September 25th at 9:00 AM at Rock Creek Park. To sign up, click here. Or you can sign up for our STRUT YOUR MUTT Team!!! Every dollar your raise helps support regular vaccinations, monthly preventatives, spay & neuter surgeries, and daily boarding. It's super easy to sign up for the Lucky Dog team. Just CLICK HERE. Register to "join a team," look for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and you're on your way!! BONUS THIS YEAR: Every Lucky Dog walker that raises $100 by 10/25 will receive a FREE ticket to trick or treating at Dogma Bakery on Saturday, October 30th! |
| | |  | Volunteer Spotlight: Maaike Ravesteijn -- Volunteer Event Coordinator & Adoption Coordinator I initially got involved with Lucky Dog as a handler in 2017. I remember everything about my first adoption event: I was driving and handling a dog named Betsy. She was a tough cookie in the best way possible. We bonded over ham and cheese McMuffins and soon became fast friends. That was the first of many events over the last 4 years, but I’ll always remember the feeling when I found out Betsy had been adopted. It’s that feeling that brings me back to Lucky Dog time and time again, first as a handler, then as an Event Coordinator and most recently as an Adoption Coordinator. Over the years of volunteering with Lucky Dog I’ve always been so impressed with the entire team who works tirelessly to help so many dogs and cats in need. I’m also appreciative of the LDAR team for allowing me to be flexible in my volunteer commitments and help in a variety of ways. But my most treasured memory, owed entirely to this organization, was adopting my sweet Boxer mix in 2018. Josie, formerly Moni, was a lanky girl with a big noggin and the cutest wiggle butt. Lucky Dog’s fostering program made it possible for a dog like her to be brought up from Texas and find a new loving home in DC. I encourage anyone who is looking to get involved with volunteer work to consider coming out to an adoption event to help handle or drive one of our dogs or cats. Who knows — it may lead to finding your new best friend, and I promise you’ll make lots of furry friends on the way! |
| | |  | Share the Luck: Twinkie and Laila! Meet Twinkie: A stunning 1-year old cream and white tabby cat, Twinkie enjoys vocally letting her foster humans know when it's dinner and playtime. Twinkie loves to be where her humans are, especially if you have treats! Meet Laila: Laila is a 4-year old terrier mix who is the ultimate snuggler. This gorgeous girl needs to be the only four-legged member of the family and is looking for a fenced-in yard. Laila would love nothing more than to smother her humans in love, could she be a good fit for you? |
| | |  | This Month On The Lucky Dog Blog: Lucky Dog's Volunteer Matchmaking Coordinator Caryn Kirkpatrick shares the story of her journey into rescue. |
| | |  | Trainer's Corner: Dog's bark as their way of communicating, and some bark more or less than others. Kait Hembree from GoodPup training explains why your dog barks and how you can build a program to curb some of those intolerable barks! |
| | |  | Pet Health and Safety: As much as we love to shower our pets, too many treats can cause more harm than good. Read this insightful article from our partners at Friendship Hospital for Animals that includes tips and tricks on healthy treat alternatives. |
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