Camp Bow Wow’s nonprofit organization, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation® provides medical care grants to sick and injured dogs in need. In addition to helping struggling pet parents cover the costs of their dog's veterinary care, the Foundation also provides grants to animal shelters and rescue groups that need financial assistance for sick or injured dogs awaiting adoption.
Since its inception, the Foundation has helped over 550 dogs in need and had a record year in 2021.
Helping dogs like Kia
Gentle giant, Kia, local to Hamlin, NY needed an emergency splenectomy to save her life. Kia’s dad put everything he could down and worried how he would pay for the rest of her treatment needs as he is simultaneously paying for his own medical expenses.
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation was able to provide the medical grant needed to fund Kia’s emergent care. Kia’s dad refers to her as his rock, “I am lost for words, but your Foundation is a godsend! Thank you!”.
Bow Wow Buddies Foundation 2021 Stats
- $153k raised
- $112k donated to 110 dogs
- 97% of donations went straight to grantees- only 3% of funds was needed for the Foundation’s marketing, legal and operating expenses
Notable Donations
- Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh North, Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh East, Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh Highland Park, and Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh SW put on a large-scale outdoor event called Jam on Walnut in collaboration with local organization, Animal Friends. In a multi-day summer concert series featuring local bands, donations were made possible through a percentage taken from ticket sales amounting in over $27,000 raised for many dogs in need.
- Camp Bow Wow Pensacola partnered with a local baseball team called the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, to raise funds through the Foundation.
- 2021 Giving Tuesday was the best yet with $15k donations in one day.
- During the holiday season, Camp Bow Wow Waukesha created a special photoshoot opportunity for dog parents to purchase festive pictures of their pups in support of the Foundation.
We are ready for another great year in 2022 for the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, helping as many dogs as possible. If you would like to lend a paw, visit BowWowBuddies.com or keep an eye out for Bow Wow Buddies initiatives at your local camps. Donations aren’t the only way you can support this cause- sharing any of the Bow Wow Buddies stories, social media posts or blogs helps a lot too! Learn more about Bow Wow Buddies on the Foundation’s website and Facebook page.