Moving Pictures is a labor of love about how Phinney's touches the lives of so many people and pets. Happy New Year!
We're thrilled to announce the release of Moving Pictures, a cinematic endeavor to capture the essence of Phinney's. This video has been a labor of love for our volunteers to produce. It features many smiling faces of people (and pets) we have been able to help and explains how to get involved as a volunteer, donor, and even as a corporate sponsor to support our important mission of keeping people and their beloved pets together. After all, it is through the care and concern of so many generous supporters like you that we can continue bringing comfort to those in need. Happy viewing (with volume up), everyone!
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High demand for our services and rising costs make this a very important year-end request. Hello friend,
As the graph above shows, our vet care and pet supply costs have nearly doubled in 2022. And with this year coming to a close, many people are experiencing economic hardships, so great demand for our services continues. Your generosity is the reason pets of the most vulnerable low-income populations get the care they need through Phinney's and we are truly humbled by your support and contributions! We also appreciate those of you who are making the season brighter by supporting Phinney's Godpets, who need our ongoing assistance. As we look forward to the New Year, we hope you'll consider making a tax-deductible donation, which will provide continued relief to the people and pets who need us most. And on behalf of Phinney’s, please accept my sincere thanks for your support. It truly means so much. Judy Bell, Phinney’s President We wish you lots of purrs, wags, and snuggles this holiday season, Love Phinney's pets! As you can see, Serenity, Paka and Molly – and hundreds of other pets that Phinney’s supported financially in 2022 – have much to thank YOU for this holiday season.
Since they can’t talk or write, we took the liberty to put their pet parents' words in their mouths. We hope you don't mind! LOL If they could talk, we are sure they would be as enthusiastic in their gratitude. Phinney's wishes you the best holiday season and a happy 2023 full of hope and joy! PayPal Giving Fund, Amazon Smile and eBay for Charity make it easy to support nonprofits like Phinney's when shopping online! Are you a busy online shopping elf this holiday season? If so, we want to let you know that there are a couple of neat ways you can turn your online purchases into donation dollars.
For instance, Phinney's is a PayPal Giving Fund charity. So if you select us as your favorite charity, every time you make a PayPal purchase you'll have the option to donate $1 to support our mission of helping keep people and their beloved pets together. (To complete the process you just need to sign into or create a PayPal account.) Also, if you shop at smile.amazon.com, you can select Phinney's as your charity of choice, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to us, which really makes our hearts smile! And, through eBay, you can add Phinney's as your favorite charity to donate at checkout. If you already participate through these online giving platforms, thank you so very much. When the weather outside gets frightful you may be inclined to want to stay inside, but your dog still needs exercise and mental stimulation in the cold, dark winter month. We’ve got some tips for fun activities that can motivate you to bundle up and get outside with your pooch plus some creative ways for dog-friendly inside fun, too! Why It’s Important Keeping your dog active can help keep them happy and healthy. And while that may be harder as the cold weather sets in, there are plenty of activities that will help as long as both of you are safe, of course. Something as simple as walking around the block and looking at holiday decorations can be lots of fun. And if you live in an area where it snows, head out and play in the snow with your dog–-there’s nothing like chasing snowballs! If it really is too cold or icy outside, consider indoor options, such as indoor dog parks and games in your own home. For an indoor dog park, remember that the same outdoor dog park rules generally apply (check out our Care Corner post for safety tips on dog parks). While inside, try hiding treats for your dog to find or creating your own obstacle course with furniture, shipping boxes or anything else. Be creative! Colder weather and shorter days can be challenging for dog moms and dads, but with some planning and some creative dog-friendly ideas, you can both get through the winter months and get some energy out. Check Out These Resources Visit our Care Corner web page for more on how to have cold-weather indoor and outdoor fun with your dog. What You Can Do To Help Phinney’s believes in keeping people and their beloved pets together. We do this by extending a helping hand to pet parents in need when these emergency vet visits become too costly for some to afford. Ways you can help include donating to Phinney’s or volunteering. And, anyone in need of help in caring for their pets can visit our Get Help page for more information. You are amazing, and we love you! Hi there,
We are so touched and humbled by the outpouring of support we received this Giving Tuesday. Thanks to the generous spirit of so many Phinney’s supporters, we have raised $1,250, which will be a Godsend this holiday season. We cannot do what we do without compassionate friends like you. And on behalf of the people and pets we serve (like adorable Phinney's pet Freyja, pictured above), thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, ~ Phinney’s Volunteers P.S. If you missed this week’s giving event, you can still leave your mark. Giving Tuesday is here, and we can think of no better way to show what your generosity means than to share a heartwarming message we just got from Freyja's person. "Thank you again for helping me get my girl the emergency services she needed, she is everything to me and I would be lost without her. I am forever grateful for everything and will be paying it forward."
~ Leanna, who Phinney's recently helped when her beloved Freyja needed emergency treatment after accidentally chomping down on corn of a cob Fortunately, after x-rays it became clear that Freyja had chewed the corn into pieces before gulping it down, and her symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea subsided after 2 days. Leanna says she's got a reinforced trash can now and was able to happily celebrate Thanksgiving with her furbaby now that everything is safely stored so she can't get into things! This Giving Tuesday, we could think of no better way to show what your generosity means than to share Leanna and Freyja's story. After all, it's the people and pets like them that benefit when you give to Phinney's. Right now, we're at 15% of our Giving Tuesday goal, and we need your help to raise the rest, so Phinney's can always be here for pets who need our help to get the veterninary care they need. To everyone who gives to Phinney's, THANK YOU! It is because of your generosity that we can lending a helping hand when pets and people like Freyja and Leanna need us. Giving Tuesday is coming up November 29, and you can get involved with this global movement of generosity right now to help us reach our $5,000 fundraising goal. Giving Tuesday, a global movement of generosity, takes place on November 29, and we're so pumped to participate that we've already launched our annual Giving Tuesday campaign where you can keep track of our fundraising progress.
The tax-deductible donations we receive for Giving Tuesday will make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many who can't afford vet care, pet food, medication, and supplies. Take for example adorable furbabies like:
Each and every donation we receive, no matter the day, means so much to pets like Drama, Max, Clyde, and Sable (who are featured in the photo above, left to right) and their people, too. And you can visit Our Memories to read stories that show how important every giving dollar is. So whether you choose to give on November 29 or want to take advantage of "early bird" giving, Phinney's thanks you from the bottom of our hearts! Pets can get stressed out just like people do. And while meditation and deep breathing can help people, when it comes to de-stressing, our pets might need a little extra attention and help!
Why It’s Important Pet stress could result in vomiting and diarrhea and may even contribute to lifelong conditions like heart disease and diabetes. And the signs of pet stress may be subtle or more extreme, so it’s important to pay attention to your pet’s behavior. For instance, hiding or backing away, lip smacking, pacing, panting and aggression, as well as destructive behavior toward the furniture, could be signs that a pet is stressed out. And there are a number of common situations that may stress out a pet, too, such as having guests over, moving, construction in or near the home, or just being exposed to loud noises. Once you know what might trigger your pet’s stress, you can take steps to provide them with relief. And there are some simple things you generally can do to help ease pet stress. For example:
And speaking of pheromones, Phinney’s friend Dr. Rachel Geller, who provides free cat behavior counseling, was recently quoted in an article by Fear Free Happy Homes, which educates people on how to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets. Rachel discussed synthetic pheromones, which she says can be used to calm a kitty when unfamiliar objects or fixtures are brought into the home (or the cat is in a strange place, such as their own new home). The article noted that there are now products on the market to help dogs de-stress, too. If after trying some or all of these tactics your furry friend is still stressed, it might be time to contact your vet for some extra guidance. Check Out These Resources Visit our Care Corner web page for resources on how to help a pet who’s stressed out. And if separation anxiety is stressing your pet out, check out this Care Corner post. What You Can Do To Help Phinney’s believes in keeping people and their beloved pets together. We do this by extending a helping hand to pet parents in need when these emergency vet visits become too costly for some to afford. Ways you can help include donating to Phinney’s or volunteering. And, anyone in need of help in caring for their pets can visit our Get Help page for more information. The giving spirit was out in full force at this year's Holiday Festival, warming the hearts of our Godpets, their people, and Phinney's volunteers. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended the 2022 Holiday Festival, we raised more than $3,300 in just one day this past Sunday to help our Godpets and their people (and we're still counting donations as they come in)!
It was so wonderful to see so many smiling faces (and wagging tails) come out to support our important mission. And now that our Angels Tree is officially lit up, we invite all who couldn't attend the festival to visit Pierce Park at 17 Weston Road in Lincoln any day from dawn to dusk through January 2023 (look for signs for Phinney's Angels Tree). You can enjoy the quiet comfort of the park grounds while marveling over the love our volunteers and our donors have for each and every Godpet whose adorable faces are featured on hand-painted watercolor ornaments adorning a majestic blue spruce. And speaking of those special faces, we have several NEW Godpets we would like to officially introduce you to: Archie, Freya, Fritzy, Paka, and Sparkly! Perhaps you would like to sponsor one of these cuties or our other Godpets. Being a Godparent is a special way to help ensure that they get the vet care, food, meds, and other supplies they need. And monthly sponsors receive quarterly updates about their Godpet! On behalf of all the Godpets, their people, and our volunteers, thank you again for your continued support. Your giving spirit is the reason we are able to bless so many in need with kindness. |