Tag: truth
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Can Monty Send You A Valentine’s Day Gram?
https://youtube.com/shorts/0ubSbok_GEY?si=OD2pQnUni-b_9MbP With Valentine’s Day this week, Monty (our current “Harley Project” pup) has been busy crafting a special, custom Valentine’s Day Gram just for YOU! (Click the above video to hear from him!) If you donate $25 or more to the Frost Fund between now and February 16, 2025, Monty will send you this adorable…
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Brittnei’s Monday Message of Encouragement
A common source of anxiety and overwhelming thoughts is a lack of clarity or confidence—whether it’s about what to do, how to navigate challenging situations, or even how to make daily decisions. With so many voices, media, responsibilities, and our own internal struggles demanding our attention, it’s easy to feel lost. But what I love…
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Emergency Supplies Being Ordered for Animals During CA Fires. Can You Help Us?
DONOR MATCH FOR ANIMAL EVACUATION SUPPLIES TO HELP OUR FRIENDS AT @cawildlife 🔥As many of you know, California is in a State of Emergency. There are fires burning out of control in LA and Ventura county regions. These fires have led to thousands of animals and people being displaced and put in extreme danger. Frost…
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Adorable Cat Rescue Video and Looking Forward With Frost Fund
As we look forward to the new year ahead – we wanted to share some special moments we have been so thankful for. Starting with our rescue of 11 cats from an overcrowded shelter in Riverside amidst the devastating Airport Fire earlier this year. These precious angels were either brought in during the fires with…
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Brittnei’s Monday Message of Encouragement
Hello Frost Fund family! I thought a great way to start our weeks might be reflecting on a little encouragement and virtually supporting each other. I am going to do my best to share these weekly moving forward in an effort to remind each of you how important you are and to keep all things…
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Brittnei’s Request for Prayer & Giving Towards Frost Fund’s End of Year Campaign.
A message from Brittnei: Hello Frost Fund family! I can’t believe that there are just a few weeks left in 2024. This year has been full of learning, growing, and continued lives saved for Frost Fund. As always, none of this would be possible without your continued support; in words, financial giving, prayers, and encouragement.…
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URGENT: We Need Your Help to Save Another Life! Red List Rescue Announcement for Milo.
Red List Rescue Announcement!! Alright team, it’s time to step up and save Milo’s life before euthanasia. Milo is a sweet 1 year old German Shep mix, neutered, gets along well with other mild tempered dogs, has not acted aggressive towards cats, knows basic commands, and is such a great boy!! He entered the shelter…
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Red List Rescue Announcement for Patriot.
Alright @frost_fund family, it is time to get to work by tagging, sharing, and commenting on this post to help us find sweet 2 year old Patriot’s forever family and save his life! I have personally met Patriot and have seen how incredibly sweet he is. He is neutered, loves to have hugs, cuddle, and…
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Duke’s Life Saved: Our 19th Red List Rescue Story!
If you are looking for some good news to start your day – you have found it! Just a few weeks ago, we were able to save one of the most sweet and tender hearted dogs I have ever met from euthanasia at the Lancaster shelter. This was a shelter I had never been too…
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Checking in with YOU!
Hello Frost Fund Family! I hope that each of you are enjoying your week and the month of September. We have been so busy over here rescuing animals and prepping for our Fall Festival Fundraiser in just a few weeks! Additionally, our wonderful Content Writer Intern, Stone, has been enjoying his first few weeks as…
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Treat Yourself (Or Your Lady) This Saturday and Help Us Save a Life in the Process!
Calling all my Frost Fund females!! I know you are in need of a cute top, necklace, or a new summer dress! And this Saturday (August 3rd) just happens to be the perfect time to treat yourself! The adorable boutique, Social Butterfly, is donating a portion of all proceeds made on August 3rd to Frost…
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Two More Lives Saved: Denver and Mint’s Story.
Frost Fund recently had the wonderful opportunity to once again save the lives of two adorable kittens from an overcrowded shelter in Riverside, California. Our friends at Boulder Humane willingly accepted these 14 week old babies into their shelter where they both have ALREADY been adopted! There is no better feeling than knowing Mint and…
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Come Hang Out Tonight With Brittnei and the Beagle Alliance!
Hello everyone!! I have been invited by the Beagle Alliance nonprofit to be this month’s special Town Hall guest – TONIGHT! WHICH MEANS YOU ARE TOO!! I would love for you to grab a drink and come hang out with us tonight at 5:30pm PST as we chat about all things animal welfare, hard work,…
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17th Red List Rescue Saved After 270 Days in the Shelter.
If you follow us on Instagram, you know all about Harley by now. But if you don’t, allow me to share with you the dynamic and unpredictable story of our 17th red list rescue pup. I met Harley while I was advocating for Hailee (our previous red list rescue). Something about him stood out so…
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We Need Our Team’s Support. How Your Donations Can Help Frost Fund Save Lives.
Frost Fund’s Red List Rescue has been talked about a lot recently on our social media and our blog as we are focused on providing as many animals as we can with loving homes so they can avoid euthanasia. However, some rescues are more complex than others. In our history we have had multiple instances…
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Frost Fund Saves Seven Cats From Overcrowded California Shelter and Transports to Boulder, Colorado!
One of my goals this year for Frost Fund was to start rescuing cats (in addition to dogs). And by God’s grace, we have started to do just that!! On June 19th, we partnered with the Riverside West shelter to transport seven cats from their overcrowded facilities to the requesting Boulder Humane Society in Colorado.…
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Hailee’s Life Saved! 16th Red List Rescue Video and Update
Hi Frost Fund family! I can’t even begin to tell you how busy I have been! Between juggling multiple rescues, managing amazing interns, planning our Fall fundraising event, and trying to apply to jobs myself, things have been so busy. However, I wanted to provide you with a few exciting and delayed updates of our…
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Raffle Prizes and Sponsorship Opportunities!
Hello Frost Fund family! Man, this year just seems to keep flying by. We are already hard at work planning our first ever Fall Festival Fundraiser to be held in October of this year! This is going to be an exciting evening for guests to enjoy dinner, raffle prizes, guest speakers, fun activities, and of…
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An Update and Message From Brittnei
My most incredible Frost Fund family. Below is a video message that I hope encourages you to keep going when times get tough. That shows you even those doing incredible things can fall hard sometimes. And that gives you a little insight into what it’s like internally to endure spiritual warfare – whether people see…
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Take a 7 Minute Encouragement Break and Listen to the Latest Podcast: Distracted Mind
Hi Frost Fund fam, Do you ever feel like you have a million things running through your mind, whether that’s a to-do list, questions, emails to respond to, plans to make etc.? And outside of all these do you sometimes just feel like you can’t solve one challenge before considering the next? Everything just starts…
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Important Insights to Consider When Rescuing a Shelter Dog
Adopting an animal from a shelter is an amazing experience like no other. This process is often filled with lots of emotions, moving parts, and important decisions. While this is exciting, and the end reward is beyond worth it, there will also be important periods of learning. Thankfully there are certain factors to consider that…
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Take a 6 Minute Encouragement Break and Listen to Our Latest Podcast: Guarded Love.
Love. It is a word that brings mixed feelings and often diverse definitions. But did you know that in the same verse the Bible instructs us to be loving in all we do – it also instructs us to be on our guard, to stand firm, and to be brave? I think it is no…
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Take a Five Minute Encouragement Break and Listen to the Latest Podcast: Body Goals.
Here at Frost Fund, we believe it is very important to encourage each other. Why? Because how we view and treat ourselves/others will have a direct impact on the way we also treat this planet and both domestic and wild animals. So, we hope that each of our little 5 minute or so podcasts will…
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We Need Your Help!! Red List Rescue Announcement for Otto!
Frost Fund family, now is the time when our true colors show. When we decide to take 2 minutes out of our busy days to share within our networks the story of our 15th Red List Rescue pup named, Otto. Please – this is the heart of what makes the Frost Fund family so powerful…
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Take a 5 Minute Encouragement Break and Listen to the Latest Podcast: Living Faith
It is one thing to say that we have faith. It is another to show that faith through how we live and the decisions we make. If you have a hard time understanding the difference between feeling faith and living faith-filled, this message is for you! Ultimately, the Bible tells us in James that “faith…
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Will you help us find Riggs a home? Just read and share to do so!
Hey everyone! We need your help spreading Rigg’s story! Although he is not yet on the Red List, he has already been at the Long Beach shelter for almost 4 months! He was found tied to a pole in front of the aquarium of the pacific. He was brought to the shelter and was adopted…
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Frost Fund’s Donation Day at the California Wildlife Center: Reflections by Stone Heinze.
My experience at Frost Fund has been nothing short of incredibly fulfilling, but my time building and donating enrichment items for the California Wildlife Center has put everything into a new perspective. I have been incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to do something I love by writing for a cause as important as Frost…
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How Your Pet Can Benefit From Animal Enrichment
Enrichment is critical in maintaining the mental and physical health of animals in captivity. As discussed in my previous blog post, enrichment consists of different activities to ensure animals remain active with both their minds and their bodies. This often involves problem solving with the promise of rewards and introduction of new scenarios or scenery…
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Behind the Scenes: Lessons Learned in Buddy’s Red List Rescue
Outside of saving a dog’s life, one of the greatest parts of carrying out Red List Rescues are the lessons learned along the way. Lessons in faith, in communication, in rescue politics, and in grace. Each and every advocacy mission requires new levels of endurance and creativity. As I write this, the verse that comes…
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What Is Animal Enrichment and Why Is It So Important?
Enrichment consists of activities captive animals can partake in that stimulate them mentally, socially, and physically. So, what are the five main forms or enrichment and what impact do they have on the lives of wildlife? And how is Frost Fund taking action to help enrich the lives of wildlife? It is no secret that…
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Need Five Minutes of Encouragement? Listen to the Latest Podcast: Guard Your Heart. Watch Your Tongue.
Have you ever said something you immediately or soon after regretted? If you’re like most humans, the answer is probably yes. But the question we should consider asking ourselves is not necessarily “why” did we say such a thing, but rather – “where” did it come from. Often times, the words we choose to speak…
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Conquering Fears When Rescuing: Tips from Mako’s Family
he Frost Fund team is truly grateful that Ashleigh (Mako’s adopter) believes in second chances. Through Frost Fund’s Red List Rescue advocacy campaign and the power of social media, Ashleigh saw Mako’s urgent story and need for rescue. Mako had been placed on the red list and with only six days before his euthanasia – date Ashley…
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Will You Take 3 Minutes to Help Us Save Buddy?
Despite going on 10 days of advocacy, we have not had anyone step up to foster or adopt sweet Buddy. And time is starting to run out. So, yesterday I had the idea to make sharing EVEN EASIER for our Frost Fund family (that is you). We have already had 13 people join Buddy’s Red…
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South Korea’s Newest Ban is a Monumental Victory for Dogs and Animal Rights
Due to the actions of animal lovers and activists, South Korea has recently passed a bill that bans the sale and consumption of dog meat, as well as the practice of raising dogs for the purpose of harvesting their meat. This groundbreaking bill will take effect in 2027. As one might imagine, the farming of…
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Take a Five Minute Break and Listen to Some Encouragement: Knowledge vs Feelings
Hello Frost Fund family! Our mission here is to provide hope and resources to both animals AND the people protecting them. So, it is our hope you will take a few minutes to listen to our podcasts when shared in an effort to provide you with some hope and perspective to consider! This week’s podcast…
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A Very Special Match Donation Week!
This week an incredibly generous donor has offered to match ANY amount of donation made to Frost Fund through Sunday, January 21st. We are so grateful for this individual believing in our work and encouraging our supporters to jump in by donating any large or small amount! Specifically, funds raised will go towards our purchasing…
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Small Acts Can Lead to Lifesaving Results
As proven by Nala’s Red List Rescue story… Nala (previously known as Snickerdoodle) was scheduled to be euthanized in a matter of days – that is until our Frost Fund Red List Rescue social media post made its way to Collen and Larry Smith. However, the truth at the time was that Colleen and Larry…
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Watch: End of Year Recap
As we wrap up 2023 and our first 6 months of an official non profit, we wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us from the beginning! It is because of those of you who have donated, attended events, shared on social, and who have gone…
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The Steve Irwin Gala 2018
A quick recap at our time at the Steve Irwin Gala 2018 raising funds to support the Wildlife Warriors. A night of beautiful wildlife, amazing people, and honoring Steve’s legacy.
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The Hard Truth
If we are going to have animals in captivity for conservation education purposes (zoos, outreaches, parks etc), we better ensure that we have a deeper comprehension of how, why, and what impact the animals are having on audiences.
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The Final Cheetah Outreach Video
Check out the documentary of my time with the Cheetah Outreach. You an expect a lot of beautiful wildlife, interesting insights, and a better understanding of WSYC.
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Odd Day Feels
Today has been an odd day. Do you ever have those? You just wake up and there is a sense of undirected magnetism in the air.
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Through the WSYC Lens
Well, it has already been 6 months six our journey to the Cheetah Outreach, South Africa. I cannot believe how time flies! Upon returning home, Jake and I both were quite busy catching up with work, family, and setting goals for the months ahead. However, we are excited to share with you one of the…
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The Space Between
How do you bridge the gap between what you want to do with your life and what you are currently doing? How do you bring yourself into the vision or dream you feel your life should be?.
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