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Shining a Light on Overlooked Shelter Dogs

in Pets on 05/25/18

Contest Shines a Light on Overlooked Adoptable Shelter Dogs

I’m so excited to share that Pecturean has an amazing online contest open to rescue groups and animal shelters in Seattle, Oregon, Vancouver, BC and Toronto. This contest’s main goal is to help the underdog, those adoptable rescue and shelter dogs who get overlooked due to either age, appearance or other issues. So let’s shine a light on these sweet and adoptable shelter dogs! One Lucky Adoptable Rescue or Shelter Dog Will Win Free Food for Life

We dedicate this post to our shelter dog Little Zeus aka LZ who crossed the Rainbow Bridge May 20, 2018. We had 10 wonderful years with him and every rescue and shelter dog deserves a loving forever home. shelter dogsAs part of its commitment to putting pets first, premium pet food manufacturer, Petcurean, “Uplift the Underdogs Contest,” online contest is open to all rescue groups and animal shelters located in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, BC, Toronto and their surrounding areas. Open now through June 1, the contest will help increase adoption consideration for “underdogs” – dogs who are traditionally less likely to get adopted due to age, appearance, or other issues. By inspiring people to see beyond these so-called imperfections and focus on the amazing heart and spirit of the dogs, the contest will help underdogs find the loving homes they deserve.

In 2017, nearly 13,000 dogs were rescued by the Seattle Humane Society and Oregon Humane Society alone1. When you factor in dogs rescued by other local rescue groups and shelters, this already impressive number climbs much higher.  While some dogs get adopted very quickly, others have a much harder time finding their forever home.rescue dogsOur sweet rescue dog LZ loved to sleep in our laundry basket with our clean clothes which yes I had to wash again but it was worth it.

The Uplift the Underdogs contest intends to shine a light on dogs that were rescued but haven’t been adopted and still need loving homes. Rescue organizations are encouraged to submit details about their most deserving dogs for the chance to win a lifetime supply of Petcurean’s GO! Solutions® food for the winning dog and a 500lb donation of pet food to the shelter or rescue group.

Now that is what I call amazing! This is one of the many reasons we love Petcurean. Not only are our beloved pets getting top quality food but we can stand behind a company that tries to help rescued animals.

“They believe all dogs are deserving of forever homes. Whether they’re older, have dietary issues, aren’t conventionally cute, or face unique challenges of any sort. We want to encourage people to give these overlooked dogs forever homes,” said Christine Mallier, PR & Community Relations Manager at Petcurean. “It’s what’s inside that counts and these dogs all have so much love to give. At Petcurean, we recognize and celebrate the unique traits that each individual dog has and are committed to helping them live healthy, happy lives full of love.”

After completing the online application form, two finalists from each city will move to the next round, along with four finalists from Canada.  During this round, consumers will vote for their favorite dog through Petcurean’s Facebook and Instagram. The dog that receives the most comments and likes over one week will be awarded the grand prize. The winner will be announced on June 18.

rescue and shelter dogsShelter dogs like our 14 year old Blue Heeler Luna above would be overlooked for their age, let alone being blind like she is now. We would never give her up as she has provided us with joy and unconditional love but sadly too many shelter dogs don’t get that chance.

So in Little Zeus’s memory and for dogs like Luna we hope that you’ll share this contest and always encourage people to adopt not shop.

Prizing details:

Grand Prize

  • Lifetime supply of Petcurean’s GO! Solutions dog food
  • Feature in a Petcurean marketing campaign
  • Promotion on Petcurean’s website and social channels
  • Free make-over grooming service
  • 500lb donation of Petcurean pet food to the winning dog’s shelter/rescue group
  • A Petcurean gift basket filled with supplies, toys and more

All Finalists

  • 1-year supply of Petcurean’s GO! Solutions dog food
  • Free make-over grooming service
  • 500lb donation of Petcurean pet food to the winning dog’s shelter
  • A Petcurean gift basket filled with supplies, toys and more

“Shelter dogs are already underdogs due to a lot of misconceptions about how they wind up there in the first place.  And those with “issues” are the underdogs of the underdogs, having a much harder time finding their forever home,” continued Mallier. “We hope that all dogs featured in the contest find forever homes, and we encourage all rescue organizations and shelters in the area to participate, as this is a great opportunity to generate more visibility and awareness for these groups who tirelessly advocate for the adoption and welfare of pets day and night.”

For more information on Petcurean’s Uplift the Underdog contest and to enter, visit  www.petcurean.com/underdog. Eligibility restrictions apply. Entry is open now through June 1, 2018.

GO! Solutions is available at independent pet specialty retailers nationwide. For more information about GO! or to find out which recipe is best for your pet, visit www.PetcureanGO.com.

About Petcurean

Petcurean is a family-owned Canadian company that creates premium-quality pet food recipes; GO! Solutions, NOW FRESH, GATHER and SPIKE treats for dogs and cats (and cats and dogs). GO! provides solutions for your pet’s unique dietary needs; NOW FRESH offers dry and wet pet food recipes with 100% fresh meat and fresh omega oils; GATHER is crafted from certified and organic ingredients, sustainably produced; and SPIKE lets you reward your dog with treats made using all-natural ingredients. Petcurean pet foods are sold exclusively through pet specialty retailers in Canada, the United States, and more than 30 countries internationally. At Petcurean, with every decision they make and every recipe they create, they put pets first. Please visit www.petcurean.com to learn more.

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About Powered by Mom

I’m Michelle aka Powered by Mom. I’m married with one daughter, my hubby was my high school sweetheart, our two dogs Nyx and Cleo and our cat Oliver. As you can see we’re a family of animal lovers. We love to travel when we can, try different food and activities all over the world and enjoy being together. My passions are writing, travelling, creating new recipes, encouraging people to adopt not shop and just to enjoy life while we can.

As an animal lover I also volunteer with a rescue organization called Three Little Pitties All Breed Rescue. I'm part of the cat program Three Little Kitties Saving Kitties which tries to save as many cats as possible in Houston, Texas which has a huge overpopulation fo cats and they euthanize far too many cats (and dogs) we want to change that. Please check out their Facebook page and consider donating https://www.facebook.com/ThreeLittlePittiesRescueSavingKitties

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  1. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    August 16, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    Most of my pets were rescue animals. It is very important for people to realize how much shelters do for the animals. I am glad that Petcurean has this program

    Reply
  2. Ken C says

    April 4, 2019 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks for sharing what Petcurean is trying to do to help the animals find a home. Good point is we should not overlook the older dogs that can still be part of a family.

    Reply
  3. Donna L. says

    March 16, 2019 at 11:45 PM

    Thanks for reminding everyone that there are so many wonderful pets waiting for forever homes!

    Reply
  4. Robin Abrams says

    March 9, 2019 at 7:35 PM

    All of my animals are rescues. I only get them from shelters I hate seeing them in cages. If I could I would take them all home with me

    Reply
  5. dana says

    January 29, 2019 at 8:56 PM

    All my pets have been rescues; they’re the best

    Reply
  6. vickie couturier says

    August 13, 2018 at 8:24 AM

    we always get our dogs from a shelter,,they are the most loving animals

    Reply
  7. Maryann D. says

    June 25, 2018 at 3:38 AM

    I think this contest is wonderful! I am so happy when beautiful dogs or cats find decent homes!

    Reply
  8. Lisa F. says

    June 23, 2018 at 8:05 PM

    Your Little Zeus looked so cute! I rescued a Long-Haired Chihuahua and miss her everyday since she passed.

    Reply
  9. kim brooks says

    June 22, 2018 at 4:42 PM

    im always telling people to adopt before going to a back yard breeder ! so many loving dogs and cats need adopted its sad. wish i could help every single one of them worldwide !

    Reply
  10. Amber Chandler says

    June 22, 2018 at 8:09 AM

    This breaks my heart, our dog is a rescue we have had her for 9 years.

    Reply
  11. Calvin says

    June 20, 2018 at 1:04 PM

    Promoting awareness is needed

    Reply
  12. Dawn W says

    June 15, 2018 at 9:18 PM

    I love this so much. Every furry baby deserves a happy, loving home it is so sad to see so many scared not knowing what is going on. Adopt folks!

    Reply
  13. Patricia Barraclough says

    June 12, 2018 at 6:34 PM

    What a wonderfully generous giveaway for a most worthy cause. I do not qualify to enter the contest, but have a long association with rescue dogs and animal shelters. We have had 3 cats and 9 dogs, not counting the liters and senior dogs we fostered for the animal shelter. They have been wonderful companions. We are currently down to 2, one with a broken back. We lost our little terrier May 14. She was the third of our dogs and two of our cats that made it to 17 years old. It always breaks my heart. Shelter or rescue animals make such good pets. They aren’t perfect, but have so much love to give and appreciate having someone to love them.

    Reply
  14. Debbie P says

    June 11, 2018 at 3:43 PM

    It is a really great idea to adopt. And when I am finally able to get a dog that is what I am going to do!

    Reply
  15. Lindsay A. says

    June 10, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    Aww, this is such a cool contest! I actually hadn’t heard about it locally (I’m in western WA), & now I’m curious who the winner will be! 😀

    Reply
  16. Sherrie McQueen Gilstrap says

    June 10, 2018 at 1:54 PM

    Shelter and Rescue furbabies are all that we adopt. They also are always the most loving and loyal that any human will ever find.

    Reply
  17. Cheryl Chervitz says

    June 10, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    I only adopt from shelters or rescues. All animals are deserving of a chance at a good life.

    Reply
  18. Rosie says

    June 10, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    This is really nice. I’d like to have a dog someday, I need to move first, and of course I would seek out a shelter dog.

    Reply
  19. Tamra Phelps says

    June 9, 2018 at 5:21 PM

    In this day and age, I can’t believe people still buy pets at pet shops or puppy mills. It just breaks my heart.

    Reply
  20. Rebecca Joiner says

    June 8, 2018 at 1:18 PM

    Please don’t shop for pets, adopt them from a shelter. Save their life <3

    Reply
  21. Dana Rodriguez says

    June 8, 2018 at 6:34 AM

    This is a nice contest from Petcurean. I think adopting your pet from the shelter is the best!

    Reply
  22. Tracey L says

    June 8, 2018 at 2:47 AM

    This is so wonderful to hear about. What a really cute way to get the community involved! This is a great way to get people to see the adorable animals that are up for adoption and hopefully find some new homes!

    Reply
  23. Lauryn R says

    June 7, 2018 at 9:42 PM

    What an amazing contest! Shelter dogs really are the best, I have always adopted all of my animals. They definitely need a light shined on them! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Michele Pineda says

    June 7, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    what a great contest, and a great way to promote that ALL shelter dogs need love and a forever home.

    Reply
  25. Kelly D says

    June 7, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    I love the idea of this contest. I adopted a senior rescue cat and I think the senior animals are the best.

    Reply
  26. Sheila Ressel says

    June 7, 2018 at 3:53 AM

    What a great contest! Shelter dogs make such great pets and are so grateful and loving. We adopted our shelter dog Rodney when he was 8 and had 6 wonderful years with him.

    Reply
  27. lv says

    June 7, 2018 at 1:33 AM

    always always always love how you care for the shelter animals

    Reply
  28. Mendy Dinsmore says

    June 6, 2018 at 5:10 PM

    Aww, breaks my heart to see animals in shelters. I’m thankful they are there for them. LZ RIP buddy. I bet you were a precious dog.

    Reply
    • Powered by Mom says

      June 7, 2018 at 6:30 PM

      Me too and thank you.

      Reply
  29. Barrie says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:48 PM

    Rescue dogs are the best. Older dogs seem to realize how lucky they are and act grateful. Our current dog is a shelter dog. He is my rock and the whole family loves him like crazy!

    Reply
  30. Casey Garvey says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:58 AM

    These dogs are all special in their own way and all deserve a life! My peaches is our baby! I wish I could adopt them all!

    Reply
  31. Alicia Hewitt says

    May 31, 2018 at 2:57 PM

    It’s so sad that animals get overlooked. It breaks my heart. This is so amazing that Petcurean is doing this! These animals need a chance, and deserve a chance. Thank you for sharing this article and getting to promote awareness to this issue.

    Reply
  32. Sue E says

    May 31, 2018 at 2:22 PM

    The contest is not opened to our area, but I shared this on my Facebook page anyway. Maybe a couple of my Seattle Facebook friends will see it. I can’t say how much my heart feels so happy and proud that pet food manufacturer, Petcurean, is holding the “Uplift the Underdogs Contest,” an online contest. Their prizes are very generous. Even senior dogs deserve a good long life like us seniors do! Maybe other companies will follow Petcurean’s lead! This IS a company who not only makes products for our furry friends, but actually show that they care! TY
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  33. Calshondra Williams says

    May 31, 2018 at 12:51 PM

    I would love to get a shelter dog but I don’t have a big enough apartment. When I move I plan on getting one.

    Reply
  34. Daniel Scott says

    May 31, 2018 at 12:26 PM

    We adopted our dog, Artie from a local rescue group that saved him from a high-kill shelter. He is a wonderful dog and we are so blessed to have him as a member of our family.

    Reply
  35. Cheryl Rahkonen says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:37 AM

    Rescue dogs are the best. We have two dogs now, I found them on Craig’s list. They are the greatest. My daughter adopted an 11 year old cat from the local shelter–she is so loving. When you adopt animals from a shelter they seem truly grateful to be with you. I love rescue animals.

    Reply
  36. Linda Manns Linneman says

    May 29, 2018 at 4:56 PM

    There are so many awesome shelter dogs who would love a great home. This is the first place I go to when looking for a pet. Thank you so much for this great article

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  37. Amy D says

    May 29, 2018 at 1:22 AM

    That’s awesome that 13,000 dogs were rescued last year! Petcurean sounds like an amazing company that really cares!

    Reply
  38. Donna porter says

    May 28, 2018 at 3:39 PM

    No words can explain how my heart goes out to shelter animals. If only I had the money to adopt them all. Animals love unconditionally!

    Reply
  39. Mia Egan says

    May 28, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    What a wonderful program to highlight the joys that pets provide us and not just adorable puppies and kittens. All of my pets over the years have been adopted through shelters or come to us as strays and they were all perfect for us.

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  40. v says

    May 28, 2018 at 8:15 AM

    my spoiled rotten little dog was adopted thru a shelter,,and he is so awesome, never regret it

    Reply
  41. kate g says

    May 27, 2018 at 10:58 PM

    This is so heartwarming and caring. Every time I see an animal in a cage it breaks my heart a little bit more. I really love that this organization is rooting for the underdog, it’s a win-win-win.

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  42. ellen beck says

    May 27, 2018 at 8:44 PM

    I crosspost a lot of animals and know a few small shelters who could really use this. I love a rescue dog. With the exception of one I got from my brother all have been rescues. I intentionally will pick black dogs, or older (they say 7 is senior but far from it) Our current dog Odin is 15 now. He is a black part shepherd. He is now blind and diabetic. I wouldnt trade him for anything.

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