SALTY DOG PADDLE, INC.
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

Mission & Vision Thanks to supporters like YOU, Salty Dog Paddle is now the largest Water Sports charity in the USA and the fastest growing animal organization that is structured as a 501c3 public charity, according to Guidestar.org. The best part is that we are also volunteer-based with no employees or staff members of any kind, so all the money we receive goes directly to the animals we support (We do not keep any portion)! Salty Dog’s Mission: It is the mission of Salty Dog to use water sports as a vehicle for raising funds and awareness for pets, marinelife, and water safety throughout the globe. Salty Dog accomplishes this mission by offering SUP and surf lessons and tours wherever volunteers are located. In addition, we work with other partner nonprofit organizations, businesses, and school districts to educate their communities on animal awareness and proper pet care and advocacy around the world! Specific to community and social change, Salty Dog Paddle works with Operation 120 to educate the public about pets and use the fundraisers we host as a vehicle to teach owners proper handling techniques and positive behavioral reinforcement in order to reduce owner surrender rates. In addition, along with the Pet Education Project (PET), our volunteer educators teach kids at the elementary school level about domestic animal interaction and training as an early intervention strategy against owners surrendering their pets. (HSUS) is the sponsor of the largest animal conference, Animal Care Expo which brings together animal shelter professionals, veterinarians, behaviorists, experts in fundraising, and others in animal welfare. HSUS also provided consultation and evaluation services for animal shelters. HSUS also provides others resources such as Animal Sheltering, a monthly publication for animal shelters and Pets for Life program which offers behavior tips and problem-solving skills to keep pets with families. (ASPCA) created a National Shelter Outreach department to provide training and assistance for animal shelters around the country (Zawistowski 2008). (C2Z) The Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event is a collaborative effort in Palm Beach County between local animal rescues in an effort to save lives. Countdown 2 Zero is public/private community collaboration, initiated by Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, the Board of County Commissioners and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to bring animal welfare organizations together and end the euthanasia of adoptable animals in Palm Beach County. We are asking for donations to help pay for Nugget’s veterinary bills at Ibis Animal Hospital in West Palm Beach, so she may become adoptable and find a proper forever home. Nugget is 8 years old. to donate to help save Nugget’s life… Salty Dog Paddle strives to do everything and anything we can to save the lives of innocent dogs and marine life. Whether it is a rescue mission, trauma, illness, or a life-threatening situation, we will do out very best to save lives and give these animals a second chance in this world. To nominate a dog or an animal to be the salty dog of the month, simply fill out the contact page and tell us why you believe this animal will benefit from this nomination, and how we can help. So if you know a dog or animal that needs our help for a second chance, please nominate them now! Dr. Archie – there are no words for you. We owe everything to Archie Kleopfer Veterinary Care. Everything. If there has ever been a man that refused to give up, it is Dr. Archie. Dr. Archie, we know you are feeling this as much as we are and we are forever grateful for your generosity, determination, perseverance and strength. We called you Romeo’s Quarterback but you were more like Romeo’s hero. All of our kind-hearted supporters – your shares and donations made it possible for us to try everything we could to help him. You gave him that shot. Thank you is never enough. To Romeo; you brought together so many people – people who would otherwise never have met – with a common goal. One of love and compassion and hope. We hope you felt fought for and loved and part of a huge rescue family. Thank you for uniting us. We are all family now because of you. -Salty Dog Paddle Join Salty Dog from Thursday, January 25th – Saturday, January 27th at the Orlando Surf Expo! We will have a SUP simulation set up where you can try your hand at balancing on one of our inflatable dog-friendly SUPs provided by Gratitude Wellness. If you are able to balance on the board without any part of it touching the ground you will win your choice of a signature Salty Dog shirt or hat worth $20! There are many reasons why a dog owner might consider getting a dog-monitoring camera. In addition to securing your pet’s safety by allowing you to keep an eye on things when you’re not around, you can also see what your pet is up to while you’re at work. For some people, this might be an excuse to watch adorable videos of their puppy during a lunch break. For others, it could mean making sure your dog is chewing on his or her chew toy rather than your favorite pair of shoes. Of course, there are other reasons for pet surveillance, too. For instance, if you have an aging or ill dog, you might want to check on how they’re doing throughout the day. This can be especially handy if your pet is recovering from surgery or has just been spayed or neutered. If you enjoy outdoor activities such as dog-friendly Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP), this could be the perfect gift. As you could probably guess, bringing your dog along with you while paddleboarding can help form a trusting bond between your dog and yourself. Don’t worry if you’ve never attempted paddle boarding before–SUP organizations such as Salty Dog Paddle have volunteers that offer guided tours, excursions, and lessons, or you can have a board dropped off at your location for some individual time with just you and your furry companion. If you’re reading this, you’re probably the type of pet owner who would do anything to ensure your dog is healthy and happy. The dog-related gifts listed above may not be able to guarantee your dog’s health or happiness, but they’ll certainly put you on the right track. Here’s to you and your four-legged companion making many more tail-wagging memories together, and spoiling each other along the way.