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  • Stewart & Otis: Two Brothers, One Sweetpea  Story 🐾

    Some sponsorships come with a business logo. Others come with a story – and this one comes with two very loved little dogs. A HUGE Sweetpea thank you to Elizabeth Monaco for sponsoring Sweetpea F.O.R. Animals in honor of Stewart and Otis, two brothers who have each made their mark on one very lucky family.…

  • The Sweetpea story continues.

    Sweetpea Is on the Move: Here’s What We’ve Been Up To For more than a decade, Sweetpea F.O.R. Animals has carried the memory of what happened in 2015 – and the determination to keep moving forward. When the devastating fire destroyed our shelter, we lost far more than a building. We lost animals we loved,…

  • $10,000 Match Donation Challenge

    A dedicated Sweetpea supporter has stepped forward with a remarkable offer: They will donate $10,000 toward a brand‑new septic system—IF we can raise $10,000 from our community in 2026.  Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been working tirelessly to rebuild after the devastating fire that changed everything. Thanks to supporters like…

  • Join our Board of Directors – Make a Difference

    The Sweetpea Board of Directors invites community members to apply for open positions and help shape the organization’s future. Board members help guide Sweetpea through strategic planning, fundraising, community outreach, and organizational development. Serving also provides opportunities to build connections and strengthen leadership skills. You do not need previous board experience to apply. We simply…

  • Interior electrical complete

    We finished the interior electrical!

  • PayPal vs. GiveButter

    What is GiveButter, and why do we accept GiveButter & PayPal payments? GiveButter is a fundraising platform for non-profits like Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals. While everyone knows and loves PayPal, we use GiveButter in parallel with PayPal because: Both PayPal and GiveButter charge us the standard credit card transaction fees, but give you, the…