Kane's Krusade

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09/04/2025

Pups, Time To Train Your Hooman!

Is your hooman a couch potato? Do they need more time outside? Well, we've got some tips for you! In the second installment of our training series "How To Walk Your Hooman", we give you the pointers you need to get your hooman movin'!

Now's the perfect time to start training for the Kane's Pawsome 5K Festival presented by PeoplesBank! Join us for a timed 5K or walk a 2K, shop with our vendors, chow down at the food trucks and strut your stuff for the Howl-o-ween costume contest! Saturday, October 18th, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, Szot Park in Chicopee, MA.

So grab your hooman's credit card and sign them up before 9/16 to guarantee an event tshirt, discount and other pawsome stuff!

09/02/2025

Thanks To You!

Pablo is an 11 year old Shih tzu living with his disabled hooman in eastern MA. Pablo had a growth in his left ear that needed biopsy and removal. Thanks to our generous Krusaders, Kane's sponsored $519 of his surgery. His hooman contributed $245. We love working with our furrends at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic. Because of their wonderful program and referral, Kane's assisted this pet family. Together, we accomplish so much more!

08/29/2025

Feel Good Fri-YAY!

Thanks to our Krusaders, we are providing safety and comfort to a pet family living in their car with no air conditioning. Roo and her hooman Stacy were referred to Kane's from her health provider (isn't that pawsome?) They fled a dangerous living situation and only had their car. Stacy is disabled, living with several serious conditions.

Working with Stacy and the nurse coordinating her care, Kane's sent Roo a C.A.R.E. package of food and treats. We then found a dog friendly motel that would work with us and we're thrilled to let you know Stacy and her 4 year old Chiweenie checked into their motel and are booked through mid week next week. We will extend as rates and funding allows. This gives Stacy time to work with local agencies for long term resources. We also sent Stacy some food and gas money.

After they checked into the room, Stacy texted, "I'm in this gorgeous room!! They have a tv! I have not watched tv in a long time!! I feel like I'm the Queen of England and you just hand this to me and it's just so beautiful and I'm so appreciative and thankful!"

Puts things into perspective, doesn't it? If you'd like to help Stacy and Roo, please donate to our Pet Family Housing Initiative. We are helping more and more unhoused pet families grapple with this affordability and housing crisis. We can't wave a magic wand, but together, we can show some kindness and compassion.

08/28/2025

Pups, Time To Train Your Hooman!

Is your hooman a couch potato? Do they need more time outside? Well, we've got some tips for you! In the first installment of our training series "How To Walk Your Hooman", we give you the pointers you need to get your hooman movin'!

Now's the perfect time to start training for the Kane's Pawsome 5K Festival presented by PeoplesBank! Join us for a timed 5K or walk a 2K, shop with our vendors, chow down at the food trucks and strut your stuff for the Howl-o-ween costume contest! Saturday, October 18th, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, Szot Park in Chicopee, MA.

So grab your hooman's credit card and sign them up before 9/16 to guarantee an event tshirt, discount and other pawsome stuff!

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day!

The team has been hard at work in August to organize, inventory, pack and deliver custom C.A.R.E. Kits to nearly 100 dogs in the Greater Springfield area. Several new pet families have joined our food program and we got to meet some amazing dogs this past weekend!

Kane's is assisting Koby and his hooman Greg through our Pet Family Housing Initiative. They are currently unhoused and staying at a friend's place. Koby is a 16 year young elderbull - something you don't see a lot of in Springfield. It's a testament to the dedication and care Greg has given Koby his entire life. What makes this story even more pawsome is that Kane's sponsored Koby's neuter around 12 years ago. (And he's still talking to us!) BOL

Koby is having ear and allergy issues as so many pitties do. Thanks to you, Kane's is sponsoring a vet exam next week and providing transportation. Stay tuned for a pupdate.

Thank you thank you to our Krew for working so hard and to all the businesses and organizations that make our C.A.R.E. Kits possible! Eastfield Hospital For Animals, Salmon Brook Vet Hospital, Westfield Animal Shelter and Westfield Smithland Pet & Garden.

08/22/2025

Feel Good Fri-YAY!

Meet Koko, a four year old standard golden doodle. He and his hooman were referred to Kane's from the Red Cross when they were displaced due to a fire in the eastern part of the state. Through our Pet Family Housing Initiative, we shipped three bags of food, as you can see in the photo. Although this handsome gentleman is a large breed, he prefers small kibble. Hey, we all have our preferences! At Kane's Krusade, we aim to please -- THANKS to you!

08/20/2025

Celebrating Rocky

Today we received an emergency referral from our furrends at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic. Rocky was drinking excessively, not eating and showing other concerning symptoms. This 12 year old elderbull is cherished by his hoomans. As part of pet family advocacy, we called many of our pawtners but no one could see Rocky today. Fortunately, as they often do, River Valley Animal Center fit Rocky in and the pet family drove from the Worcester area. Rocky's hooman recently lost her job and Kane's was her only option for helping Rocky.

Sadly, Rocky was in poor health and the decision was made to help him cross the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. We hope the pet family is comforted knowing that Rocky did not suffer. Thanks to your support, Kane's sponsored $571.56 for euthanasia and cremation.

Our Krusaders make it possible for Kane's to be there for pet families in crisis. We do this work with you, because of you. Thank you for supporting compassion and kindness.

08/19/2025

Hehrow, Krusaders!

This is the sad face I show my hooman when I want carrots. (Yes, I RUV carrots!) She is powerless to refuse me! BOL

Ruv,
Tojo

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Tojo is part of our C.A.R.E. Kit program. Recently, thanks to your donations, we sponsored $95 for his annual wellness exam and vaccinations. Here's to another healthy year, handsome!

Thank you for helping us keep loved dogs with their furever families!

08/15/2025

Feel Good Fri-YAY!

Some of our Krusaders may remember Oscar from last year. Our Vet Fund helped this little guy get much needed dental surgery. His hooman is elderly and disabled, living on a very tight income. We reached out to see how this pet family was doing recently and it was time for Oscar's wellness exam.

In partnership with our furrend Marley from Committed to Canines, Oscar was transported to his vet appointment. Kane's sponsored $116.49 for his exam and bloodwork. It was discovered he tested positive for parasites and needed medication. His hooman Deborah was very upset because they are about to move into a new place and Oscar needs a clean bill of health for admission. Fortunately, thanks to your support, Kane's will cover the re-check as well. Sometimes, it only takes a little to keep a pet family together.

Thank you to Marley for transporting this cutie and picking up his medication. Together, we accomplish so much more!

08/14/2025

Your Donations At Work

Max lives with his elderly hooman Maggie in Springfield. We arranged a wellness exam with our furrends at the Dakin Humane Society Pet Health Center and provided transportation so this little man could update his vaccinations. He got a clean bill of health, but was put on a diet as he is a little chonky. Max's energy is off the charts. He keeps Maggie on her toes and she loves him very much. Thanks to you, we sponsored $245 for his exam, vaccinations and bloodwork. Thank you for helping us keep loved dogs with their furever families!

08/12/2025

We're giving BIG PAWS UP to our furrends at the Westfield Smithland Pet & Garden! We loved being a part of their Grand Reopening on Saturday! We met lots of cool pups and their hoomans, We caught up with our furrends at Halfway Home Cat Rescue Inc. Smithland generously held a raffle and donated the proceeds to Halfway Home and Kane's. And in true Smithland fashion, we received a large donation of pet food - perfect timing for our upcoming C.A.R.E. Kit deliveries this month!

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