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Humans for Animals: It Takes a Village
Humans for Animals: It Takes a Village
A casual gathering for people who want to help animals in our community
Helping animals takes more than a building.
It takes people.
On Wednesday, September 23, from 6–8 p.m. at Timberyard Brewing Company, Sweetpea for Animals is bringing those people together for Humans for Animals: It Takes a Village.
This isn’t a formal volunteer orientation. There won’t be a two-hour presentation or an expectation that you sign your weekends away.
It’s a chance to meet.
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Sweetpea is building again.
For years, Sweetpea Friends of Rutland Animals operated a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to helping dogs and cats in need. After a devastating fire destroyed the shelter in 2015, that work changed dramatically.
But the mission didn’t disappear.
Today, Sweetpea is building momentum toward the next chapter of animal rescue in our community—and that takes more than rebuilding a physical space. We need to rebuild the community around it, too.
That’s where Humans for Animals comes in.
You don’t need a lot of time to make a difference.
When people hear “volunteer,” it’s easy to picture a regular schedule and hours of free time.
That’s not the only way to help.
An hour at an event matters. So does taking photos, making a craft, putting a donation jar at a local business, sharing a social media post, helping organize supplies, making a phone call or lending a professional skill.
Some people may eventually want to foster. Some may love fundraising. Some want to work directly with animals. Others would rather stay behind the scenes.
We need all of them.
The goal of Humans for Animals is simple: bring together people who care about animals and help them find a way to contribute that works for them.
Come make something with us.
We’re skipping the rows of chairs and PowerPoint presentation.
Instead, grab a drink, pull up a seat and meet members of the Sweetpea board while we make Sweetpea donation jars together.
We’ll provide the jars and craft supplies. You’ll provide the creativity.
While we work, we’ll share Sweetpea’s story, talk about what we’re working toward and answer questions about how you can get involved.
And when the night is over, you won’t have just attended an information session.
You’ll have already done something to help.
Humans for Animals: It Takes a Village
Wednesday, September 23
6–8 p.m.
Timberyard Brewing Company
Come alone. Bring a friend. Stay for 20 minutes or stay for two hours.
If you care about animals, you belong at the table.
It takes a village. We’re building ours.