Mike
If you were putting together a list of the most loved things on the planet, dogs and beer would be right up at the top of it. So when I tell you a brewery has put out a limited edition six-pack featuring the faces of adoptable dogs, I don’t want you to be embarrassed about how excited you get.
It’s true, the fine folks at North Dakota’s Fargo Brewing Company have partnered with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue by putting adoptable dogs Nyx, Bizzy, Jensen, Hobie, Moby, and Virginia on the labels of their cans.
The idea came from Jerad Ryan, a volunteer for 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. “The harder to adopt dogs, sometimes labeled as ‘One-der dogs’, have always had a special place in my heart,” Ryan said.
“One-der-dogs” (pronounced “wonder dogs”) are dogs that are said to do best in homes without children or other pets. These dogs can tend to be harder to get adopted. This gave Ryan the idea of featuring these harder to adopt dogs on beer can labels from a local brewery.
On Monday, Nov 4th, Fargo Brewing Company held an event where the community could come to taste beer and meet the six featured pups. Even if folks didn’t want to adopt one of the dogs, they could support the shelter by buying one of the special edition six-packs.
This story is a great example of how you can make a difference without putting yourself out of business. I’d love to see more businesses partnering with animal shelters to help with adoptions. You can do so much to help without even hurting your bottom line.
If you’re reading this and thinking of getting a dog for yourself, your family, or whatever reason; please consider adoption. There are so many great dogs out there who need loving homes. By going to specialized breeders you’re overlooking many loving dogs who will be put down. Give them the chance they deserve ❤️