SUPPORT COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS
Best Friends Animal Society – working toward bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. The sanctuary is home, on any given day, to about 1,500 dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds and other animals. www.bestfriends.org
Animal Legal Defense Fund – Winning the Case Against Cruelty – ALDF has been leading the fight to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. www.aldf.org
The Farm Sanctuary – combating abuses of industrialized farming and encourages understanding about farm animals. At the Farm Sanctuary the animals are friends, not food. www.farmsanctuary.org
In Defense of Animals – working to protect the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals. www.idausa.org
ELWOOD’S SPECIAL APPEARANCES FOR CHARITIES
Elwood spends much of his time participating in events that support rescue groups and shelters. Proceeds Elwood raises at these events goes directly back to the non-profit to assist them in their effort to help homeless and abused animals.
On occasion Elwood is asked to participate in a charity or event that benefits a specific cause. In those cases, the money raised by Elwood goes to one of Elwood’s favorite animal rescues.
Below are rescue groups and shelters Elwood has proudly supported; along with events Elwood has participate in that benefit animals, education and help spread Elwood's message of kindness to animals. Through Elwood's efforts he has raised thousands of dollars for homeless animals along with having "wish list" products collected and donated to various shelters.
West Jersey Volunteers for Animals – www.wjas.petfinder.org
DeBella Dog Walk
Riverton Parade '07 and '08
Cranberry Festival '07 and '08
Juvenile Diabetes Walk
Holiday Bazaar
Pets With Disabilities - www.petswithdisabilities.org
Grand Opening Celebration, Prince Frederick, MD
ELWOOD was on hand for the Grand Opening of the new apartment facilities which accommodate wheelchair, blind, deaf and various disabled dogs. This is a very special place and a wonderful safe haven for these animals.
LBM Animal Abuse Awareness Fund – www.lbmaaaf.org
Tea Party with Elwood and Santa
Dine with Elwood
Brunch with Elwood
Hearts & Paws – www.angelfire.com/nj/HeartsandPaws/ - 12k
Holiday Adopt and Shop
Camden County Animal Shelter – www.ccasnj.org
Petsmart Adoption Day
Super Adopt-A-Thon
Kitten Shower
Pet Palooza
STAF - Save The Animals Foundation - www.stafnj.org
Dog Walk
Furrever Friends - www.FFRV.petfinder.org
Greyhound Friends of New Jersey - www.greyhoundfriendsnj.org
Holiday Craft Show '07 and '08
Lilo's Promise - www.lilospromise.com
Steve and Cookies 10th Annual Puppy Palooza & Art Festival, Margate, NJ
Portrait of Elwood sold for $2,000 and additional proceeds raised though photos, posters and t-shirt sales benefiting abused and homeless animals in Camden
11th Annual Sweetwater Regatta Benefit for Laura Jo Hawn, age 4 (diagnosed with Leukemia)
photos benefiting Laura Jo Hawn and West Jersey Volunteer for Animals - www.wjas.petfinder.org
L’Oreal Paris, Cranbury, NJ - www.yourdogisworthittoo.com
4th Annual “Because Your Dog is Worth it Too” benefiting Breast Cancer and homeless animals.
5th Annual "Because Your Dog is Worth it Too" benefiting Breast Cancer and homeless animals.
Burlington County Pet Expo, West Hampton, NJ
photos benefiting West Jersey Volunteer for Animals - www.wjas.petfinder.org
and Furrever Friends - www.FFRV.petfinder.org
Velvet Paws Pet Boutique, Haddonfield, NJ www.velvetpaws.com
Grand Opening Celebration
Holiday book signing Everyone Loves Elwood
Valentine Day's book signing Everyone Loves Elwood
Haddonfield Craft Show book signing Everyone Loves Elwood - photo proceeds benefiting Furrever Friends www.FFRV.petfinder.org
First Friday Night in October book signing Everyone Loves Elwood - photos to benefits West Jersey Volunteer for Animals www.wjas.petfinder.org
Burlington County Library, West Hampton, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing
Stewarts Restaurant, Northfield, NJ
Grand Opening Celebration
Paw Dazzle Pet Boutique, Smithville, NJ www.pawdazzle.net
Halloween Contest '07 & '08 benefiting The Humane Society of Atlantic County
ELWOOD'S first Book Signing of Everyone Loves Elwood
Rita's Water Ice, Linwood, NJ
Halloween Celebration
The Shoppes at Sweetwater, Sweetwater, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing
Aura Elementary School, Aura, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation
Rosa International Middle School, Cherry Hill, NJ
ELWOOD shared his "Be Kind To Animals" message at the Humane Education after school program
Fashion Show - photos of Elwood benefiting Animal Welfare Association
Slackwood Elementary School, Lawrenceville, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation
Kennedy Behavioral Clinic, Cherry Hill, NJ
Read Everyone Loves Elwood and visit with the patients
Juvenile Diabetes - Walk for a Cure Ceremony, Cherry Hill, NJ
Meet n' Greet with the kids who have diabetes.
Riletta T. Cream Family School, Camden, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation
Red Bank Vet Hospital, Red Bank, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing and photos benefiting Save Us Pets www.saveuspets.org
Collings Lake Elementary School, Williamstown, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation - coin drop and wish list collection benefiting Atlantic County Animal Shelter
Animal Welfare Conference, Woodbridge, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing
The Fair Ground, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Ugly Dog Contest benefiting Louisiana Humane Society
Super Pet Expo, Edison, NJ; King of Prussia, PA; Chantilly, VA www.superpetexpo.com
Jordan Road School, Somers Point, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation - coin drop collection benefiting West Jersey Volunteers for Animals
Califon Book Shop, Califon, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing with photos benefiting PUPs Rescue - May 08
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing with photos of Elwood supporting homeless animals - Oct 08
Well Bred Pet Boutique, Chester, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing with photos benefiting PUPs Rescue
Hunterdon County Library, Clinton, NJ
Book signing with photos benefiting Hunterdon County SPCA and
Catnip Friends Cat Rescue. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ452.html
Opening of the Washington Twp New Off Leash Dog Park, Sewell, NJ
ELWOOD cut the ribbon to open the new park for lots of happy dogs to play.
Cedar Drive Middle School, Colts Neck, NJ
Character Education Program with Elwood - Elwood share his message of kindness, being responsible for your words and being tolerant of differences.
Earth Day, Delran, NJ
ELWOOD was on hand signing his book Everyone Loves Elwood and reminding people to be kind to our earth!
Glassboro Child Development Center - Kid Read Program, Glassboro, NJ
Read program, Everyone Loves Elwood book, with photos benefiting Pets with Disabilities www.petswithdisabilities.org
Penn Book Store, Philadelphia, PA
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing
Petway Elementary School, Vineland, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation filmed by Animal Planet. Donations collected by the Petway Elementary kids for Elwood benefiting Cumberland County SPCA
Memorial School, Union Beach, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation and Elwood celebrates his 3rd birthday with the kids of Memorial School filmed by Animal Planet. Donations collected by Memorial School kids for Elwood benefiting American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
A Dog's Life Pet Boutique, Hatboro, PA www.adogslifehatboro.com
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing with photos benefiting Lilo's Promise www.lilospromise.com
Bogart's Book Store, Millville, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing and photos benefiting Animal Friends Foundation
Bank Bridge Elementary School for Special Needs, Sewell, NJ
Everyone Loves Elwood presentation and photos with all the classes
Animal Adoption Center Book Fair, Lindenwold, NJ www.animaladoption.com
Everyone Loves Elwood book signing with photos benefiting the shelter's building renovations fund.
Fido's Festival, Woodstown, NJ www.fidosfestival.com
ELWOOD was on hand sharing his message of kindness and posing for photos to benefit Cascade Beagle Rescue www.cascaderescue.org
Animal Sanctuary Society, Inc. www.canineworld.com/animalsanctuarysociety
Cutter's Mill, Cherry Hill, NJ
2008 Fall National Adoption Weekend @ Petco, Cherry Hill, NJ
ELWOOD was on hand to help raise awareness about the millions of homeless animals looking for love and a home, and posing for photos to benefit Animal Sanctuary Society.
Buzzy's Bow Wow Meow Narbeth, PA www.buzzysbowwowmeow.com
One- Year Anniversary Celebration, ELWOOD was on hand sharing his message to Be Kind To Animals and posing for photos to benefit his friends from West Jersey Volunteers for Animals www.wjas.petfinder.org
"Daddy's Spirit", ELWOOD spent some time with the children of "Daddy's Spirit", an organization that helps children who have lost their fathers instill a sense of self-worth and encourage the children to recognize that it's OK to have fun again. Elwood shared his story that his life wasn't always so fabulous but life gets better even though there are some very sad days.
Miller Heights School, Bethlehem, PA
ELWOOD read his book Everyone Loves Elwood and shared his message of love, compassion and tolerance with the children. Lots of happy faces today! Everyone fell in love with Elwood.
Rescue Pet Dog Show, Voorhees, NJ
ELWOOD was one of the judges to select some of our BEST RESCUED DOGS sponsored by AWA.
Make Peace with Animals 20th Annual Greyhound Homecoming Picnic Hopewell, NJ www.makepeacewithanimals.org
ELWOOD was on hand posing for photo to benefit Greyhound rescue.
Save U.S. Pets Foundation Fundraiser, PNC Art's Center, Holmdel, NJ
ELWOOD was the special guest to support this great organization that provides financial assistance so pets receive lifesaving medical treatments when their human companions are unable to afford professional care. www.saveuspets.org
Monmouth County Dog Walk, Lincroft, NJ
ELWOOD was the honored "Chair Dog" for this event lending his support to remind everyone about the millions of homeless animals wanting for a chance at love and a 2nd chance for a forever home. ELWOOD posed for benefiting the Monmouth County SPCA www.mcspcadogwalk.org
Rescue Ink - M.A.D (Making a Difference) Celebrity Gala Celebration, Lindenhurst, NY
ELWOOD was the special guest for this elegant evening to raise proceeds to support Rescue Ink's Efforts against Animal Abuse and Neglect. www.rescueink.org
Raritan Library, Raritan, NJ
ELWOOD read his book Everyone Loves Elwood and sharing his message of love, compassion and tolerance with the children. Photos of Elwood supported homeless animals.
3rd Annual "Let Your Hair Down" Benefit for the National Alopecia Areata, Ocean Twp, NJ
ELWOOD was so proud to be a guest for this wonderful benefit to raise money for much needed research and reminding everyone of his very important message that it's OK to be different and just because you are different doesn't make you any less lovable. Children with this illness often feel different and it's up to us to make sure they know just how beautiful and lovable they are. To learn about Alopeica visit www.letyourhairdown.org.
Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon to Benefit Animal Adoption Center, Voorhees, NJ
ELWOOD was the Special Guest at this wonderful fashion show fundraiser to raise money for homeless animals. ELWOOD was quite the ruffway model! www.animaladoption.com
Super Pet Expo, Suffern, NY and Edison, NJ www.superpetexpo.com
ELWOOD was the special guest of the Super Pet Expo
Bayberry School, Watchung, NJ
ELWOOD read his book Everyone Loves Elwood and sharing his message of love, compassion and tolerance with the children. Photos of Elwood supported homeless animals.
Borders Book Store, Cherry Hill Mall
ELWOOD pawtographed copies of his book Everyone Loves Elwood. Photos of Elwood supported homeless animals.
