This weekend, there’s a big event in St. Paul. People can bring their dogs, have some fun and enjoy the afternoon.
I hope that everyone stops into UrbAnimal and puts something in the donation bins.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Archive for July, 2009
Paws On Grand
Thursday, July 30th, 2009It’s been a big week
Friday, July 24th, 2009This week has been great. The website went up (a HUGE thank you to everyone involved), the first vet I talked to agreed to donate services, The Pet Project was invited to do “Beer with your Buddy” in September AND there is a pro bono attorney willing to work with us to file our 501(c)(3) status. For anyone who doesn’t know or is interested, filing for 501 status makes you a tax exempt entity. It also means that if accepted, future donations would be tax deductible. It would also mean that I could start applying for grants.
Things are really coming along and it feels really, really good. I hope those donations bins start overflowing.
Just who is Kim Carrier?
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009During my “day job” as a stylist, I hear a lot of stories from a lot of people. Recently, I’ve been hearing a lot about hardship and heartbreak and wanted to do something to change that. When I told the folks at Mezzanine Salon about my idea for The Pet Project, they were supportive. Really supportive. In fact, their enthusiasm was so contagious that clients started volunteering their time, giving me email addresses and asking me how they could help. Within a matter of weeks, the idea became so much bigger than myself that I couldn’t NOT do it. That is, in part, how this began.
Another great source of inspiration has, of course, been my own pets. Currently, I live with two dogs, Stella and Rosie. Before they came into my life, I had the privilege of sharing my home with two cats, Sophie and Maggie. My relationship with each of them has been unique, intimate and enriching. They are my best friends and have been just as fundamental to my well being and growth as any family.
Lastly, I don’t think I could have even thought of anything like this if it weren’t for my parents. From them, I learned that doing the right thing isn’t always the easiest way, but it’s the only way. They are always the first to give someone a hand and the last to ask for something in return. They are generous beyond all imagination. I hope to keep passing that on.