COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Ruby turned six and donated once again to the animals!
Ruby and George (with Walter the cat who has since been adopted) are shown below. It was Ruby's 6th birthday and she asked for donations to BAW instead of gifts again this year. Ruby arrived with bags of food (as she did last year for her 5th birthday...see below on this page). Ruby thinks Bide Awhile is great for taking care of homeless animals so plans to continue this for many years.
Bide Awhile and all of the animals in our care thank you from the tips of their noses to the tips of their tails!
Sasha sells lemonade in Halifax...proceeds for the animals!
R&R Pools - Fulfilling the wishes of our furry guests!
Continuing an annual tradition, R & R Pools Ltd. on the St. Margaret's Bay Rd. in Timberlea collected and donated to Bide Awhile a total of $2000 from pools sold during the year. Pictured above are Kara Redden of R & R Pools (left) with Bide Awhile's President, Melissa Grant. Kara explained that everyone one in the company is an animal lover and they want to help animals less fortunate than their own pets.
This is an outstanding gift that Bide Awhile will use to ensure the health, happiness,
Rest
& Relaxation of the animals in our care. Please accept our deepest gratitude, respect, and appreciation for this remarkable contribution.
Seasonal wishes granted from our special Genies!
A group of pet-loving friends collected for us. They brought pet beds, cleaning supplies, paper towels, pet food, etc. There were many of the items the Shelter needs most, as listed on
Bide Awhile's Wish List -
click here to view it. And other gifts too!
Their Christmas card says "Thank you for your great work & dedication" and it's signed Clare, Meredith, Mike M., donalee, Colleen, Camile, Debbie, Melinda, Mike D., Krista, Jennifer, and everybody's pets. Have a happy and safe holiday season from Bide Awhile Animal Shelter and all of our warm and well-fed animal guests.
Kind-hearted sisters care for the animals!
Bide Awhile and the animals in our care greatly appreciate the donation gift from sisters Beatrice (on the left) and Livia (on the right). We can't thank you enough for your outstanding act of compassion and generosity!
Mikayla's 7th Birthday - gifts for the animals!
Mikayla just had her 7th birthday and asked for donations to BAW instead of gifts. Pictured left to right are Brett, Carly, and Mikayla.
Bide Awhile greatly appreciates your generosity in support of animals in need. Thank you for being a leader in in the community by helping cause positive change of issues that are important to you. Sincere gratitude from Bide Awhile Animal Shelter.
Debbie turns 7 and donates to Bide Awhile!
Pictured below are Debbie & her sister who visited Bide Awhile to present gifts for the animals that Allie received for her 7th birthday.
Bide Awhile is greatful to have supporters like Allie who give so selflessly to benefit the animals in our care. Your contributions have made the animals very happy and aid us in providing a safe, warm, loving temporary home for them while they await a permanent home.
Alexis had a Birthday!
This caring family continues to give and give and give! Alexis had the birthday and asked for donations to BAW. Left to right pictured below are Alexis, Taylor, Reid, Morgan. See other pictures below of this family who continues a tradition of giving to the animals.
Bide Awhile extends deep gratitude for your contributions and is proud to recognize your family as one that has donated many times. The animals thank you for your gifts, and we do too.
Julia turned lucky seven!
Julia who just had her 7th birthday and asked for donations to Bide Awhile in lieu of gifts. She arrived with a wide assortment of things, all of which will be very useful to the shelter!
Bide Awhile would like to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of animals in need. Your personal support is helpful and assists us to ensure all of the animals in our care are provided for. Thank you from all of us.
Vetcetera & Scotia Bank caring for the animals!
On June 25th, 2011, Vetcetera Animal Hospital held their 11th annual charity Dog Wash & BBQ. In the 11 years, they have raised over $27,000 for local animal shelters. This year Scotiabank generously matched all the proceeds!
Shown below are Dr. Emma Raghaven of Vetcetera presenting a cheque to Bide Awhile's animal care attendant Holly Stevens, and also a picture of Tracy MacDougall from the Bedford Mall Scotiabank presenting Dr. Emma with the pledged match.
Sibling Shelter Support Superheros...
These caring siblings are unstoppable! Shown below from left to right are Reid, Alexis, Morgan, and baby Taylor. This time it was Morgan's birthday and in keeping with the family's new tradition she asked for donations to BAW in lieu of birthday gifts. Bide Awhile was again as proud as can be when the family came to the shelter to make the presentation.
We truly can't thank you enough!
Will's helping the animals...
It was Will's 7th birthday and he asked for donations to BAW in lieu of gifts. He came to the shelter with Ashton & Theo. In the picture below are (left to right) is Ashton, Theo, and Will.
Way to go Will - you're awesome! Thanks boys.
Evan's helping the animals...
Evan of Ms. Murphy's Grade 3 class at Grosvenor helped raise funds for Bide Awhile!
Way to go!
Out of this world!
The staff of Morrigan LeFay's Mystical Gifts on Portland Street recently held an event at the Coconut Grove at which there was a silent auction. All proceeds of the silent auction were donated to Bide Awhile. They raised an amazing $800. Pictured (attached) is Left to Right: Rhonda, Gwen, and Mary Anne who stopped by the shelter to present the gift.
We can't thank you enough!
Kids for Kitties!
Pictured are (left to right) Morgan, Reid, and Alexis who are three siblings who ask for donations to Bide Awhile in lieu of birthday gifts. Reid's 5th birthday was the most recent. The family brought bags of food (which as you can see the cats found very interesting) and also monetary donations. Way to go - you're all superstars.
Way to go Deloitte!
A few huge-hearted employees from Deloitte in Halifax where they produced a calendar featuring employee pets and sold them with all proceeds going to BAW. They arrivedwith a donation of $1000, and a collection of cleaning supplies, office supplies, and towels. The animals in our care can't thank you enough!
Thanks very much Connor!
Connor was in today with cash & cleaning supplies. Instead of Birthday presents (12th birthday) Connor asked for donations to Bide Awhile - what a fantastic thing to do! Mrs. Robinson sure loved the affection!
Natalie and Michaela, true animal welfare supporters...
Natalie and Michaela both recently celebrated their 9th Birthdays together and asked that their guests make a monetary donation to BAW instead of bringing presents. They arrived with a cheque for $132.50. Fantastic work you two...your selfless actions mean a lot us, and are very appreciated.
(L to R) Darrold (Bide Awhile Executive Director), Natalie, and Michaela.
Comcare Health Services does it again!
Jacquie, Megan & Bonnie of Comcare Health Services have once again come through with a whole carload of much needed supplies (see their previous donations below!). You gals are super-givers. Bide Awhile and our guests deeply appreciate your continued support.
Ruby, you`re a gem!
Ruby asked for donations of pet food to BAW instead of birthday presents for her 5th birthday. Keep on shining Ruby, you have brought happiness to the animals, and we can`t thank you enough.
Royal Sun Alliance compassion for our animals...
Danielle (forefront) and Margaret (rear) from Royal Sun Alliance arrived with garbage bags, window cleaner, paper towels, toys, and more. Bide Awhile is greatful for supporters like you - keep up the great work!
Carmen caring for the animals...
Carmen turned 8 and had 37 people attend her birthday. She asked for donations to Bide Awhile for her birthday. THanks so much Carmen! Bide Awhile thanks you with cat-purs and tail-wags.
Way to go McKenzie!
McKenzie who just had her first birthday. McKenzie's mom suggested that family & friends bring McKenzie pet food instead of "little girl presies". McKenzie and her mom arrived at the shelter with lots of bags of cat food. McKenzie's mom hopes this will be a "tradition" for many years to come.
Cat kisses and wet dog noses to McKenzie and her mom for helping Bide Awhile by this beautiful donation.
Santa made an early visit to Bide Awhile!
A group of friends got together and collected an incredible amount of stuff from our Wish List... bleach, laundry detergent, food, batteries, office paper, envelopes, brooms, dog beds, toilet paper, nail clippers, paper towel, etc.
Pictured (L to R) are: Clare, Meredith, and Mike. Other friends who contributed are: Krista, donalee, Debbie, Allen, and Neala.
Bide Awhile sends our deepest gratitude to you for helping the shelter with your supreme kindness.
R&R Pools - Another Prrrrrrr-fect gift!
R & R Pools has done it again! R & R Pools in Timberlea collected and donated to Bide Awhile a total of $2000 from pools sold during the year. Pictured above are Brandy of R & R Pools (left) with Bide Awhile's President, Melissa Grant. This is a phenominal gift that Bide Awhile will use to ensure the health, happiness,
Rest &
Relaxation of the animals in our care. Please accept our deepest gratitude, respect, and appreciation for this truly amazing contribution.
Staples Call Centre - Ringing in the Holiday Season!
Sandra (on the left) and Chelsea (on the right) are employees of the Staples Call Centre in Lower Sackville. The Staples Soul Team collected toys, pet food, and other items on the Shelter's Wish List. They also contributed $250. that BAW will most certainly put to good use. Thank you for helping make the holiday season the best possible for the animals in our care.
Raking for Critters!
Bide Awhile's highest gratitude go to Breanna (in pink), Madison (in grey) & Cicely (in blue) who raked leaves for BAW. They donated the proceeds of their labour totaling $45. Raising funds via cutting grass, raking, and snow-shovelling are all excellent ways to help the animals at Bide Awhile awaiting a permanent, loving, home. Thanks girls keep up the great work!
The Marriott Harbourfront collects for animal welfare.
Marriott Harbourfront staff collected food, treats, toys, leaches, collars, etc. for the animals at Bide Awhile. Shown in the picture below is Marriott Shipping / Receiving agent Chris Gallant who assisted the pick up volunteer by loading the box for delivery to the shelter. Bide Awhile appreciates all of these gifts and cannot thank the Marriott staff enough for their generosity. We are proud to have the continued support of your group!
Abbie turns 10 and donates to Bide Awhile
Abbie recently turned 10 and asked for donations to BAW in lieu of Birthday gifts. Her donation was money collected from birthday well-wishers. Your altruistic and charitable gift helps Bide Awhile continue our mission to care for the animals that need our help - thank you very much. Keep up the fantastic work!
Ainsley turns 7 and donates to Bide Awhile
Ainsley recently turned 7 and asked for donations to BAW in lieu of Birthday gifts. Her donation included bleach, detergent, toys, litter, cat food & garbage bags. Thank you from Bide Awhile and all of the critters in our care. Your selflessness and caring for others makes you a star.
R&R Pools - PRRRRRRRfect Gift!
R & R Pools in Timberlea donated 100 kilograms of cat litter to Bide Awhile. Pictured is Minnie and Josh who delivered the litter. Bide Awhile and our guests sure appreciate this thoughful gift. Needless to say, the critters sure go through a lot of the stuff! Keep up the great work! Bide Awhile deeply appreciates this kind of support.
Grace turns 8 and loves to donate!
Kind-hearted Grace asked for donations to Bide Awhile in lieu of gifts for her 8th birthday. Grace (& her gift-givers) checked out the
"wish list" on Bide Awhile's website and so brought much needed things like laundry detergent, bleach, face cloths, pet dishes and food.
Thank you Grace! - Our animals enjoy their gifts from you.
Carrot Cake for Kitties!
Animal-lover Caleb helped his mother make carrot cake and he then sold the cake at school. He had fun coming to the shelter to donate all the money for the well-being of the animals in the care of Bide Awhile.
Thank you Caleb! - Supporters like you are invaluable to the shelter.
Animal-lover Findlay turns 1!
We sincerely value the work that you and your staff do to care for the lost and homeless animals of our communities, so in honour of Findlay's first birthday, we asked that family and friends bring donations for the shelter, rather than gift-wrapping birthday presents. We were touched by the overwhelming generosity and thoughtfulness of Findlay's birthday guests, and were pleased to decorate and deliver a special care package full of items from the shelter's wish list.
Thank you to you and your staff for such a warm reception when we dropped off the donations we'd received. When we came by the shelter, we were thrilled for Findlay to have the experience of meeting and playing with some of the kittens and cats.
Our little guy may have small hands, but he has a big heart!
Sincerely,
Jillian, Greg, Findlay and Julie Oickle
The BAW staff thanks you for your gift,
and all of the animals in our care extend hearty purrs and wags
to Finlay, family, and friends.
