Sponsor Pawsitively Elgin

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For years we used to say, “They’re breeding them faster than we can rescue them.” Then the pandemic arrived, and for a brief moment, everything changed—adoptions surged and shelters emptied.

But today, rescues and shelters are once again overwhelmed as pet surrenders rise across the province.

The situation has been made even more challenging by backyard breeders and puppy mills. During COVID, they charged inflated prices and had no trouble selling litters. Now, demand has dropped, and many of these operations are surrendering their “stock” in large numbers. Local rescues are stepping up—often taking in 60 dogs at a time. Each dog needs a foster home, veterinary care, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, and eventually, a loving forever family.
All of this takes time. It takes dedicated volunteers. And it takes significant financial resources.

This is where we come in—and where we hope you will join us.
By becoming a sponsor of the Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival, you help make rescue possible. Your sponsorship, combined with event proceeds, directly supports Helping Paws Rescue and provides an annual donation to the St. Thomas Animal Shelter.

Your contribution truly helps change lives—one dog at a time.