Our hearts go out to the many victims of the destruction caused by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. When disaster strikes, it’s imperative that we come together to support those in need. Please consider contributing to the relief efforts in any way possible. Read the American Red Cross’s official statement regarding the Oklahoma disaster to learn more about how to do so.

We also can’t forget the lives of our pets and animals in times such as this. Many reports are being shared regarding the loss of animal life and rescue efforts. Please visit the Moore  Oklahoma Tornado Lost and Found Animals Facebook page and read this article to learn more about animals in need due to this disaster.

It’s also important to remember that we can take measures to be as prepared as possible before disaster strikes, in particular by planning for the care of our pets in emergencies. The ASPCA offers steps to take to prepare your home and pets for safety in the event of a disaster. You can order a free emergency pet alert sticker from their website to help alert first responders that pets live in your home and may need assistance. The Humane Society of the United States suggests creating a disaster plan for pets and lists steps to do so on their website. They also list items to include in pet emergency kits.

We at the Brave Tide Foundation are keeping the Oklahoma tornado victims, first responders, and volunteers in our thoughts and prayers.

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The Greyhounds in Gettysburg gathering was a wonderful event filled with fun activities, shopping, and informative presentations. The Brave Tide ambassadors visited the outdoor off-leash play area, checked in on friends at the doggy daycare tent, and listened to a moving presentation about the plight of the Spanish Galgos. An event of this scale takes a lot of hard work and planning so many thanks to Nittany Greyhounds for creating a first class event. We are already looking forward to next year’s event! Check out the Nittany Greyhound Facebook page for more great photos from the event.

March and April are shaping up to be very busy months for the Brave Tide Foundation. We are preparing for both scheduled and emergency animal transports and need help to fulfill our mission. At a recent board meeting the foundation’s leadership discussed ways to spread the word about Brave Tide.

To reach as many people as possible and kickoff the spring flight operations, the board is pledging $1 per Facebook page ‘like’ in the months of March and April up to $10,000. Liking and sharing the Brave Tide Facebook page is an easy way to help animals in need and a great way to increase awareness about the foundation. The board has also secured a corporate donor that will match every dollar donated in March and April up to $10,000. Every dollar donated in March and April is actually $2 with the corporate match pledge! Donations can be made online or sent to our mailing address at PO Box 735, Boyertown, PA 19512.

That means in just 2 months, the foundation can raise $10,000 from Facebook page likes, $10,000 from donations, and $10,000 from the corporate match pledge for a two month total of $30,000. With your help, the Brave Tide Foundation can raise the necessary funds to continue saving lives, one flight at a time!

The Brave Tide Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt, publicly supported organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, and is incorporated and registered in Pennsylvania. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.