I can see the finish line!

Hi everyone! :)

D.O.G.S has been working on finalizing the details for our IRS application for 501c3 status.  We are meeting with our non profit attorney this week to receive her feedback and expertise review.  Once we get the feedback, we will make final edits, off to the mail it goes and the waiting game begins again.  The fee for the application is about $400.  You can expect to wait 4-8 months to get a response from the IRS, denying or approving your application, good luck!

Make sure you have your checklist ready: Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Conflict of Interest policy, financial strategies and planning, program planning narratives, etc.  All the info you need will be on the above (photo) check list at http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Application-for-Recognition-of-Exemption

If you still have questions check in with D.O.G.S or a community attorney can assist you.  Connect with CAPSH in Hennepin County MN or http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/home/index.htm in Ramsey County MN.  For other counties check this site out: http://www.mncounties.org/About_Counties/county_websites.html

On another note:  D.O.G.S welcomed a new Board member to our amazing team, welcome Lan!  Thanks for your commitment and dedication to helping to make D.O.G.S be successful to be a helping hand to assist animals in need! :)  If you are interested in becoming one of our Board members please visit our website at www.dogsofagoodsociety.org and complete an application.  Thanks!

Work in Progress:

• fundraising
• innovative projects in the works to network with other animal organizations and communities
• strategic planning
• social media/PR
• connecting with other organizations....

Until next time, hug a furbaby, lend a hand! 

MyLy

Diamonds in the Ruff

Hi Everyone!

D.O.G.S had the opportunity to collaborate with Diamonds in the Ruff, a new animal rescue organization "Diamonds in the Ruff is a small non-profit organization based in Roseville, Minnesota working to help place homeless canines in loving, appropriately-matched homes. We work to complete our mission one Precious life at a time."  Check out their FB page at Diamonds in the Ruff and website at www.diamondsintheruffmn.org and help support the great work they are doing to help homeless dogs.  

D.O.G.S was able to provide some funding to assist with vet costs for this sweet angel below.   His name is Asscher and is now in his forever home.  He is a black lab Golden Retriever puppy from an unwanted litter.  Thanks to Diamonds in the Ruff he was saved!  We are also collecting supplies to donate to Diamonds; we are collecting small crates, collars, blankets, and dog food.  A couple of individuals have reached out to D.O.G.S to donate dog supplies.  Thanks to team members at Target for your generous donations!

Asscher

Meet Solitaire, he is a 2 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound, is gentle, crate trained, house trained and gets along with other dogs and children.  What a sweet heart!  If you or if you know of anyone who would like him as part of the family contact Diamonds in the Ruff or D.O.G.S  To learn more about him visit www.diamondsintheruffmn.org 




This is what D.O.G.S mission is all about, working with other animal communities to make a difference in an animal's life, one animal at at time.  We believe in Diamonds in the Ruff's mission and are glad to be able to help and look forward to working with them in the future.  Thanks for your support everyone, keep spreading the word about D.O.G.S ;)

Until next time,

MyLy