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Animal Welfare Efforts in the Wake of Sandy
We're an organization that provides financial support to rescues, shelters and organizations
dedicated to keeping animals happy, healthy and out of harms way.
Our objective is simple: keep animals happy, healthy and out of harm’s way. Learn about our process, our founder's story and our amazing board of directors below.
The Companion Project is an organization that provides financial support to rescues, shelters and organizations dedicated to keeping animals happy, healthy and out of harm’s way.
Despite a deep commitment to saving as many animal lives as possible, many organizations are forced to spend too much time fundraising, drawing time and resources away from their core missions. That’s where we come in. The Companion Project identifies underfunded organizations where financial support is lacking and lends a hand so they can focus on what they do best.
Through a program of online and offline fundraising efforts, we take in donations that get dispersed to underfunded animal organizations. Every dime we raise is strategically placed in order to do the most possible good. We’re transparent in our endeavors, letting you know exactly where your donations are going and the impact they make.
After feeling overwhelmed by the level of contempt I see for animals everyday, I decided it was time to do something — anything for that matter.
Like many people I began by adopting my dog from a shelter and making monthly donations to others. But it never felt like enough. The problem is so extensive, that it seemed like one would have to be in 100 places at once just to make a dent.
Then it occurred to me that these foundations, while noble in their efforts, were fighting an uphill battle ironically caused by their own successes. Increases in overhead had caused the scales of revenue to tip more towards operational costs and away from the mission.
These organizations have strong foundations in place, and staffs of volunteers who work relentlessly for the cause already in place. We have but to help push their missions forward, and tip the scales back.
Just as our dogs and cats are not pets we buy, but rather companions we adopt complete with all the love and responsibility that comes with them, The Companion Project makes the success of all groups who strive to make this a more harmonious world for them our own personal responsibility.
Learn more about our partner organizations, and how it is The Companion Project plans to bolster their missions.
There is more than one way of looking at any problem, and there is certainly more than one solution.
In addition to direct partnerships with select organizations, we are aware of the missions of others and the strides they’re making in their efforts. We wholeheartedly support the causes of all those listed below, and would like to raise the level of awareness of them.
We encourage you to get involved with those most appealing to you. Whether that mean a direct financial contribution, donating toys and food, or just volunteering an hour of your time, it all helps. We are all involved in the same fight for a world in which animal welfare is not merely a concern of the “sentimental” few, but a norm in society.
A no-kill, non-profit humane organization dedicated to rescuing the sick, injured, abused, abandoned and neglected animals of Fayette County, TN.
Animal Humane is committed to being the leader in next-generation animal shelters, developing a full-range of programs and services dedicated to helping people connect with a lifelong companion.
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It can be a source of great frustration for those of us who want to help, but don’t know what to do. But of course the worst thing we could do is nothing at all. The Companion Project has made it a mission to find, single out, and applaud those who find new ways to [...]
I have always felt that a house just isn’t a home without a companion. As soon as I was able to, I began looking to adopt a dog. Then late one January a few years ago, my search led me to Animal Care & Control of NYC. A dog had recently come to the Brooklyn [...]
On December 17, 1989, the much anticipated Christmas special, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” aired and gave the world its first full-length episode of what would become the defining show of a generation. Contrary to being just another silly cartoon with easy punch lines, it was a rather depressing story which centered around a [...]
The following post is a personal account by Companion Project team member, Christina Dusenberry. After Hurricane Sandy hit New York City, my husband Keith and I went out into the surrounding areas of Brooklyn and Queens to help out however we could. We saw entire neighborhoods — places we’d grown up visiting — practically destroyed [...]
Still not sure how you can help? Looking for more information on a particular partner? Want to sponsor a Companion Project event? We're here to answer all of your questions.
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