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this is awkward. We've been nominated for Best of 2027 in the nonprofit category, and honestly, we have absolutely no idea who nominated us. Which is surprising, because with our big mouths, questionable filter settings, and tendency to say what everyone else is thinking, we don't exactly fit the "traditional nonprofit" mold. But somehow, here we are. In the past year and three months, thanks to our generous donors, we've helped fund major medical care for more than 10 shelter animals, fully funded heartworm treatment for 5 shelter dogs, and helped provide low-cost spay/neuter services for nearly 200 dogs and cats. We make the things we sell ourselves. We pay for the materials ourselves. We spend countless hours planning fundraisers, fostering animals, and figuring out how to stretch every dollar as far as possible. And we don't take a dime back. We're not fancy. We don't have a corporate budget. Most of the time we're just running on caffeine, stubbornness, and a refusal to ignore animals that need help. We don't have an army of people working with us. It's just the two of us, and occasionally, two to three amazing volunteers. To whoever nominated us: thank you. Not just for the nomination, but for seeing and recognizing us, even though our methods may be a little unconventional. There are a lot of ways to make a difference. Ours may be a little loud, a little unconventional, and occasionally held together by zip ties and sarcasm, but it's real. We run on integrity and transparency, even when the topics are hard. Thank you for noticing 🩵💜 Casey and Michelle Here's the link to cast your vote! You can vote once every day through November 22nd. We may be the longshot, but if we're being honest, the honor of being seen and nominated means just as much as winning would. https://www.covnews.com/bestofthebest/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVWIe9jbGNrBVYhyGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEfHMZPPWum6BMB4IM47irl8CFP4O4Hc4bSwgBJWNBood7tfQ48uqGxZ5TQ4EQ_aem_t7trT34NYOWs2mnFPKRZfg