Kitsap Animal Rescue & Education (KARE) works with the community to promote healthier relationships with pets through training and behavioral modification classes.

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A little goes a long way!

On May 3, Donate to Kitsap Great Give and support @NorthwestKARE

www.kitsapgreatgive.org #KitsapGreatGive #igivelocal

We’re thrilled to announce Kitsap Animal Rescue & Education (KARE) will participate in this year's Kitsap Great Give, a national day of local giving that will be held here in Silverdale on May 3, 2016. A partnership between Kitsap Community Foundation and local nonprofits, donors from every neighborhood in our community will come together to raise significant funds for local needs—all on a single day. Every gift given to local nonprofits will be increased by a national pool of matching funds. We’re partnering with area nonprofits, businesses and community members to raise funds for local needs.

How will the Kitsap Great Give funding help our organization?

The Kitsap Great Give funding will allow KARE to extend our community outreach and free workshops, rescue more pets from high kill areas, and aid in procuring and developing a training facility.

Here are three simple ways you can help:

Pledge to Give
Spread the word, Use #KitsapGreatGive
Make a gift on May 3

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!

Let's Do It Again... and Have Some Fun!

Last year we raised $19,454.68.

KARE led the Small Nonprofit Organizations with the most funds raised for a total of $18,031, which didn’t include additional funds from the local and possibly national matching pool of funds! These funds gave us a big start towards having our own rehabilitation facility.

The Kitsap Great Give makes it fun to give with additional event challenges and prizes! In addition to the proportional bonus funds that will be added to every donation made during May 3, 2016, prizes will be offered throughout the day of the event. Although there is a full list of challenges, with your help, we think we can win these particular prizes:

Early Bird Prize - $1,000

(Sponsored by Kitsap Community Foundation Board of Directors). For the nonprofit that raises the most money by 9:00 a.m.

Most Donors Prize for Small Nonprofits

1st place $1,000, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $250.
The nonprofit with an annual budget under $100,000 that has the most individual donors by the end of the day wins $1,000.

Second prize is $500.
Third is $250.

Clearwater Prize - $2,000, $500, $250

These prizes go to the nonprofit that receives the most donations between 6 and 8 pm. But the nonprofit must be present at the Clearwater Party to qualify. RSVP TO ATTEND HERE!

First Prize - $2,000
Second Prize is $500
Third Prize is $250

We Can Do One Better

This year, KARE has found a donor who has challenged us to do better than last year. If we beat our record of $18,031, they will match every dollar over the $18K. For example, if we raise $20K this year, they will match an additional $2000! So... can we do it?

"24 Hours of Online Giving?" CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Kitsap Animal Rescue & Education (KARE) works with the community to promote healthier relationships with pets through training and behavioral modification classes. To learn about classes and workshops offered by KARE, be sure to check our Events Calendar or contact registration@nwkare.org.

We accept Cash, Check and Credit Card (via PayPal donation) for all of our classes for your convenience.

Upcoming Classes:

Basic Manners and Puppy Manners - Next session(s) start in June, visit our Events Calendar to choose your class and register today!
Therapy Dog Practice Groups: Interested in becoming a therapy team with your dog? This is an ongoing, weekly Practice Group that focuses on working on skills necessary to reach your goal.

Mondays at 5 pm-6 pm
LIMIT: 6 dogs
COST: $20 Per Month

Pre-Registration is required to ensure space.
To Register, please email registration@nwkare.org
Reactive Rover Workshop: Does your dog have anxiety to people, other dogs, noises, or separation? There is a way to help your dog with anxious behavior. To Register, please email registration@nwkare.org
NEW! Puppy Preschool: This four-week class is for puppies ages 12 weeks to 7 months old. The focus of this class is to help your dog learn how to be calm and relaxed in the everyday world. We also begin teaching you how to work with basic manners such as sit, down, stay, come when called. To Register, please email registration@nwkare.org

We are excited to announce, we will be hosting Terry Ryan's 4-day Chicken Camp in October 2016! Details will be available on our website at nwkare.org/chickencamp2016/, and the earlier you register the more you save!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

We now accept Cash, Check and Credit Card (via PayPal) for all of our classes for your convenience.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

KARE is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, based out of Kitsap County, whose mission is to provide animal welfare education as well as animal rescue/shelter support for the community.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

It was #NationalVolunteerWeek and we've been recognizing and honoring all of our amazing volunteers, because without you KARE would not exist. We cannot thank you enough for your dedication and support!

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE...

Fosters
Trainers
Animal Care Technicians
Marketing Coordinators
Adoption Coordinators
Volunteer Coordinators
Administrative Assistants
Events Managers

and then some, and without salaries! If you are interested in becoming a KARE Volunteer, please email us at volunteer@nwkare.org!

SAVE THE DATE

Wine & Wag 2016 is set for Saturday, November 12, 6-9 PM at the West Side Improvement Club in Bremerton.

Last year's event was so successful, we will be bringing back the silent auction and we will be taking Sponsorships and Silent Auction Donations very soon. If you would like to participate as a Sponsor or Silent Auction Donor this year, please email us at fundraiser@nwkare.org.

Volunteers Needed: Please email us at volunteers@nwkare.org if you are interested in assisting us with this year's Wine & Wag gala.

NEW ARRIVALS

Check out our Instagram page for updates on the latest rescues. Four dogs have arrived, with another litter coming in, and will be needing their forever homes soon!

Be sure to email us at adoptions@nwkare.org for general inquiries or to request/submit an adoption form. You can also visit www.nwkare.org/FAQ for some answers to our frequently asked questions on our adoption process. Be sure to check in on our Adopt-a-Pet page for our available pups!

#HAPPYTAILS

Here are the latest #KAREHappyTails shared with us via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Be sure to tag us on any "happy tails" and we can include them on our website and/or newsletters! Other hashtags we search for are #KAREAdorables and #KAREAlumni

We'd LOVE to Hear From You!

Have you taken a KARE Class or Workshop?

We would appreciate your feedback. Check out our survey and help us improve future KARE classes and workshops!

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KARE is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, based out of Kitsap County, whose mission is to provide animal welfare education as well as animal rescue/shelter support for the community. We provide classes, workshops and seminars revolving around animal behavior and training, in the effort of reducing the number of homeless and relinquished pets in the area. Our goal is to help find and keep pets in their forever homes. We hope to share our mission while continuing to build our network of community partnerships. If you can't adopt, foster; if you can't foster, volunteer; if you can't volunteer, donate; if you can't donate, educate. Thank you for choosing to support KARE.
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