With Success Comes Responsibility
When we started Scout’s House, our rehab therapy center for animals in California, we had modest expectations. Never for a moment did we imagine that we would treat over 1400 animals in the ensuing six...
View ArticleGiving Back to Working Dogs
Saying thanks to working dogs who dedicate their lives to helping humans—that’s just one of the things we do at Scout’s Fund. Here’s a video of Justin, a geriatric seeing eye dog who’s getting a...
View ArticleGuest Post: Why I Support Scout’s Animal Rehab Therapy Fund
This guest post was written by Maud Carol Markson, an amazing novelist (When We Get Home, Looking After Pigeon) and dog lover extraordinaire, who generously supports Scout’s Fund. When my old Standard...
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Donating to Charities Makes YOU Rich
This is one for the “Can this be right?” file. According to marketing and fundraising guru Jeff Brooks, “For every dollar a donor gives to charity, she eventually becomes $3.75 wealthier. It’s not...
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How to Say “Thank You” to a K9 Unit Dog
Lukas, a retired K9 Unit dog who needs physical rehabilitation therapy One night while out on patrol with his handler, an officer in a California police department, Lukas suddenly became paralyzed in...
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Is What’s Old New Again? Not with Distemper
Scout as a puppy, after having distemper There are rumors that two new strains of that old canine nemesis distemper are emerging, with animal shelters in California, Texas, and Florida reporting recent...
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Pasty Face
One of the things I’m grateful for as the spokesperson for Scout’s Animal Rehab Therapy Fund is the willingness people have to help us spread the word about our nonprofit. It’s gratifying to see other...
View ArticleScout’s Fund’s on TV!
Watch the 10 Percent television show with Lisa Stahr from Scout’s Fund:
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Scout’s Fund participates in SV Gives – a community-wide fundraising day
Scout’s Fund is busy today, May 6, participating in Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s community-wide online fundraising event, called SV Gives. The response has been overwhelming! Thank you to...
View ArticleScout’s Fund Seeks Development Coordinator Volunteer
Scout’s Animal Rehab Therapy Fund, Inc. is seeking a volunteer to serve as our Development Coordinator. This is a unique position that will offer the ideal candidate to further their fundraising...
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Scout’s Fund Participates in YEF On The Green
Scout’s Fund recently participated in Yahoo’s YEF On The Green, a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Yahoo Employee Foundation (YEF). Through membership in YEF, Yahoo employees vote on which...
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Shelter Dog Regains Strength and Walks Into the Love of a New Home
Frida’s Story (formerly Kona) May 2014 Two year old Kona was brought into the Peninsula Humane Society in Burlingame last fall. Both back legs were broken and vets suspected she was hit by a car since...
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Langston Provides Tips on Enjoying Independence Day With Pets
Hi, I’m Langston, and I’m a Scout’s Fund grant recipient. The dog days of summer are here, July 4th is coming up, and I’m getting nervous about it. Therefore, my four-legged friends and I would like...
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Hannah’s Story: Hannah’s Fund for Shelter and Rescue Pets
It was a beautiful July afternoon in Santa Cruz when Hannah left her canine family and made her way over the hill to her new home with us. Hannah was intended to be a gift for our dog, Cato, because...
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Wowie! We’re Turning Three! Anniversary Celebration Draws Animal Lovers and...
Scout’s Animal Rehab Therapy Fund held its third anniversary celebration, Wowie! We’re Turning Three! on Sunday, August 17 at the University Club of Palo Alto. Guests came from as far as Novato and...
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Meet Dahlilah, Scout’s Fund Grant Recipient
Before coming to Scout’s House, the prognosis for my 5 1/2 year old miniature dachshund, Dahlilah, was grim. After having extensive back surgery, we weren’t sure if she would have any back leg...
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Holden is Looking for a Forever Home
Meet Holden, a new member of the Scout’s Fund family of grant recipients. We’re helping Holden feel better soon and hoping he soon finds his forever home. At ten years old, Holden is a lovable lab...
View ArticleA difficult message, we will miss you.
March 2015 Dear Scout’s Fund Friends, After a thoughtful and thorough review of Scout’s Animal Rehab Therapy Fund’s operations and initial three-year strategic plan, the Board of Directors of Scout’s...
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