Hello! Howdy! How are ya?!

A month ago I did something crazy, but I guess that is sort of the norm for me. After two years working from home in the pandemic in jobs that I struggled finding myself in, I quit. Why make myself suffer? I quit and I looked for work I could care about, work I could find a purpose in. For a long time now I knew if I ever did something like this I would want to work in Animal Welfare. THAT is what I care about. After all, I do obsess about my dogs, going as far as to make one of them a custom wig for a Halloween costume. I know, I am that weird guy, whatever. I was lucky enough to land a job with my favorite shelter in Chicago, The Anti-Cruelty Society. It has been a truly amazing shift for me, honestly. My mental health, my physical health, all improved. The mental health improvement was pretty quick, the physical improvement has taken a few weeks of being way more active than I have been in a while to show itself. My legs were sore that first week.

All that to say, you should totally support The Anti-Cruelty Society with a charitable donation. You either love animals or you love/ tolerate me, so no excuses. Read more about all we have done, why you should care, and what this whole event is in the pre-written blurb down below. THANKS!

BARK is Chicago’s oldest and best dog walk and party, and it’s also The Anti-Cruelty Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year.BARK begins with a 2.5 mile walk along Chicago's beautiful lakefront, followed by the best dog party in town with food, beverages, entertainment, and dog-friendly demonstrations. Some of the exciting activities planned for that day include: canine agility courses, pet product samples, activities for kids, souvenir photos, and a raffle. Participants will also enjoy a variety of free food and beverages, live music, and much more!

This year I have set an ambitious fundraising goal for BARK. The money raised will be used to provide critical care for thousands of animals and help them find good homes.It’s an amazing organization that I’m proud to support. Last year they placed more than 4,800 pets, helped abused and neglected animals, and performed over 4,800 spay/neuter surgeries to help control the pet population.
Every donation makes a difference. The Anti-Cruelty Society has an open door policy and won’t turn away any animal regardless of age, condition, or temperament. A $10 donation can help pay for a deworming treatment, and a donation of $150 will pay for five days of shelter, medical care, and food for just one dog.

The Anti-Cruelty Society has been building a more humane Chicago for people and pets since their founding 1899.Since then, the Society has grown into Chicago's oldest and largest open admission animal welfare organization, and their programs and services improve the lives of thousands of animals and pet owners every year. The Anti-Cruelty Society’s mission is to build a healthy and happy
However, the care that The Anti-Cruelty Society provides to animals in need is only possible through the friendship of the community. I hope that you will support me and support BARK 2022. Your generosity will ensure that thousands of abandoned and neglected animals will find hope, comfort, and healing this year.