Need That Started It All

Last winter, on one of the coldest nights of the year, we got a call we'll never forget.

Temperatures were falling rapidly in North Georgia and warming shelters were opening their doors. Knowing what we do about the unhoused population, we knew if their pets were not allowed inside, they wouldn't go either. We called around and offered our heated bus as a temporary shelter. We got one call back.

When we arrived, a woman was standing outside with her dog, Max. She was freezing. Max was shivering. But she refused to go inside.

Why? Because the shelter could not accommodate pets. And she wasn't about to leave Max in the cold.

"He's all I have," she told us through tears. "I'd rather freeze than leave him."

That night, we brought our P.A.W. bus—our big blue Pet Adoption Wagon—to the shelter. We set up a warm, safe space for Max while his mom got the help she needed inside.

When families are escaping domestic violence and need temporary foster for their animals, we try to help. That's what Bogey's Buddies does.

We don't just rescue pets. We keep families together. We show up when it matters most. We say "yes" when everyone else says "no."

Why We Need Your Help This Giving Tuesday

Here's the truth: We're a small, volunteer-run rescue in Bartow County, Georgia. We don't have corporate sponsors or million-dollar budgets, YET. But we do have something pretty awesome...we have you.

Every dog we pull from animal control. Every cat we nurse back to health. Every family we help keep their pet- it's all possible because of this community.

But we can't do it alone.

This Giving Tuesday, we're asking you to help us raise $15,000 so we can:

✅ Rescue 100 more forgotten and unwanted dogs and cats from animal control and the streets

✅ Provide emergency vet care for pets in crisis

✅ Help 25 families keep their beloved pets through our ties to the community

✅ Keep the P.A.W. bus running for adoption events and warming shelters

✅ Say YES to every pet who needs us

What Your Donation Does

We believe in transparency. Here's exactly where your money goes:

💵 $25 = A full vet exam for a newly rescued pet

💵 $50 = Vaccines, flea treatment, and deworming for one dog or cat

💵 $100 = Spay or neuter surgery for one pet

💵 $400 = Emergency vet care for a pet in crisis

💵 $500 = A month of food and supplies for all our foster pets

💵 $1,000 = Fuel and maintenance for the P.A.W. bus for 3 months

Every single dollar goes directly to the animals. We're 100% volunteer-run, which means your donation isn't paying for salaries or fancy offices. It's paying for lives saved.

Why Giving Tuesday? Why Now?

Because GiveButter is matching 1% of ALL donations on December 2nd.

We know 1% doesn't sound like a lot. But when you're a rescue where every dollar counts, that extra boost means we can help one more pet. Save one more life. Keep one more family together.

And because the need never stops.

Right now, there's a dog in a shelter who's out of time. A cat who needs emergency surgery. A family who's choosing between feeding their kids or feeding their pet.

We want to say YES to all of them.

But we can't do it without you.

What Makes Bogey's Buddies Different?

We're not your typical animal rescue. Here's what sets us apart:

🐾 Foster-Based Care - All our pets live in real homes, not kennels. You meet them in a calm environment where their true personalities shine.

🐾 Community Resources - We don't just rescue pets. We help families KEEP their pets through donated food, emergency vet assistance, and educational support programs.

🐾 The P.A.W. Bus - Our converted school bus serves as a mobile adoption center AND a shelter for when needed.

🐾 Local Impact - We're from Bartow County. Every dollar you give stays right here in our community.

🐾 100% Transparent - We'll show you exactly where your money goes and introduce you to the pets you're helping.

We're more than a rescue. We're a community lifeline.

This Giving Tuesday, Choose Hope

When you donate to Bogey's Buddies, you're not just giving money. You're giving:

💙 A second chance to a dog who was out of time

💙 A pain-free life to a cat who needs surgery

💙 The ability for a family to keep their beloved pet

💙 A warm, safe space for someone who has nothing

💙 Hope to a community that believes every life matters

Will you join us?

Your donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. $10, $25, $50, $100, $500. Every dollar saves lives.

Let's make this the best Giving Tuesday yet.

Let's show Bartow County, and the world, what happens when a community comes together for the animals who need us most.

Donate now. Share this campaign. Start your own fundraiser. Be the reason a pet gets a second chance.

Giving Tuesday 2025 - Give a Little. Save a Lot.

By Bartow Rescue & Resources AKA Bogeys Buddies

Giving Tuesday 2025 - Give a Little. Save a Lot.

Help us rescue more pets, support more families, and prove that Bartow County has the biggest hearts in Georgia. 💙