Founder, Ashley Cunningham
Q: What
made you decide to get involved in rescue?
A: Growing up and going to college in Arizona
I was born into a family who had already rescued two dogs. Once they passed, we rescued two more dogs
from a local shelter in Arizona . Once I moved out to California
for Law School
I was really missing being around my dogs.
So I decided to go on Craigslist and see if there were any pet sitting
opportunities or volunteer opportunities with dogs. I started noticing postings for “fosters” and
“animal rescues” which I had never heard of before! I was so excited that I could save a dog from
death row, be able to have the companionship of that dog, help rehabilitate it
behaviorally and medically, and watch them find their forever homes. I worked with a small private rescue based
out in San Clemente for about a
year, with almost 100 dogs and puppies coming in and out of my home. I also at the same time helped rescue a
bunny, a few gerbils, and a turtle.
Q: When did you start your rescue?
A: Once the private rescue that I was working with dissolved due to lack of finances I decided that I didn’t want to stop, and that with my knowledge in law and other skills I could create and organize a rescue that focused on strictly fosters, no boarding and no shipping. I realized the value that putting a shelter dog with a foster home versus other options is enormous. So I myself applied for our 501(c)3 in October of 2008 WHILE I was in
Q: How many dogs has your rescue saved and where do most of them come from?
A: Over the past five years, we have rescued over 800 dogs. Most of our dogs come from high kill shelters all over
A: There are so many ways to help our rescue. We accept volunteers of all ages! Volunteer opportunities include assisting at adoption events and fundraisers, outreach, soliciting donations and grants, fostering dogs, volunteering to help transport dogs to events and vet appointments, hosting bake sales or other fundraisers, and pretty much any way anyone wants to help we love it! We love to collaborate with other organizations and businesses in the community as well. Email volunteer@barksoflove.org to find out more on our upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Q: What
is your favorite dog breed, besides “Rescued”?
A: My favorite dog breed is a Border Collie. The second dog I rescued in
Q: Where
do you hold your adoptions and what is your schedule for February?
A: We mostly hold our adoption events at local PetSmarts around
Below is our schedule for February:
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Event: PetSmart Adoption Event
Where: PetSmart
1411 South Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA. 92832
When: 10-2pm
Saturday, February 10, 2013
Event: Rubio's Barks of Love Fundraiser
Where: Rubios Tustin Marketplace
2955 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA. 92782
When: 11am - CLOSE
Contact Barks of Love for Flyer
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Event: PetSmart Adoption Event
Where: PetSmart
2465 East Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA. 92821
When: 11-3pm
For more information on Barks of Love or to see all of their rescues available for adoption, please visit them on the web at www.barksoflove.org
Event: PetSmart Adoption Event
Where: PetSmart
1411 South Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA. 92832
When: 10-2pm
Saturday, February 10, 2013
Event: Rubio's Barks of Love Fundraiser
Where: Rubios Tustin Marketplace
2955 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA. 92782
When: 11am - CLOSE
Contact Barks of Love for Flyer
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Event: PetSmart Adoption Event
Where: PetSmart
2465 East Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA. 92821
When: 11-3pm
For more information on Barks of Love or to see all of their rescues available for adoption, please visit them on the web at www.barksoflove.org
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