(ABOVE) – Hugo was brought in through the Pop-Up Rescue and was extremely malnourished and suffering from mange, like many of the other dogs that were rescued. One year later, he is a happy-go-lucky giant that brings so much joy to those around him. He is just one of over 200 dogs that are alive today thanks to the efforts of the Pop-Up Rescue Project.
It has been a year since the Pop-Up Rescue Project was created, and through the efforts of numerous kind-hearted individuals, approximately 200 dogs are now living their absolute best lives in loving homes rather than meeting their end scared, dirty and alone.
When the Pop-Up Rescue Project first took place, it was all over local media stations, social media and there were countless donations coming in regularly, all of which made the success of this initiative possible; however, despite the dogs being adopted, or put into foster homes, there are still large vet bills to be paid. Not only that, there are still new bills being added as some of the dogs required surgery to give them a better quality of life, puppies grew into dogs that required spaying/neutering, and foster dogs require regular support.
You can still help the Pop-Up Rescue with a monetary donation either to the Pop-Up Rescue directly (popuprescueproject@gmail.com), or to the Martensville Veterinary Hospital (please specify that the donation is for the Pop-Up Rescue Project).
You can also support them by participating in the ‘Forever Home Online Auction’ that is currently taking place until February 9th. A full list of items can be found on the ‘Pop-Up Rescue Project’ or ‘Paws Republic Centre for Pets’ Facebook pages.
Items available in the auction include pet supplies, artwork, tickets to the Saskatchewan Rush, clothing, gift certificates, home décor, and so much more.
“Thank you to everyone that donated items to help make this fundraiser a success. We are so grateful for the ongoing support from the community. It is because of that support that the Pop-Up Rescue was able to come together to save over 200 dogs. It was not an easy undertaking but seeing updates from the families that adopted these dogs, and the love shared, makes it all worth it,” Kristine O’Brien, owner of Paws Republic Centre for Pets, and Pop-Up Rescue Project organizer, stated.
