Light Up Their Lives Campaign 2024
Light Up Their Lives Campaign: Goal Achieved!
We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to your generosity, the Light Up Their Lives Campaign has been a resounding success! Together, we raised $15,202.82, and with The Quinn Foundation’s matching gift, that total DOUBLED to an incredible $30,000.
This monumental achievement means brighter futures for long-term shelter pets like Kuron and Jimmy, and vital support for rural animal shelters that care for animals at the end of the row.
What Does $30,000 Mean?
Emergency medical care for shelter pets in need.
Essential supplies like bedding, food, and cleaning equipment for under-resourced rural shelters.
Creative promotions like billboards and events to help long-term shelter pets find their forever homes.
Your generosity is lighting up lives and giving hope to pets who need it most. We’re so grateful for the love and support you’ve shown throughout this campaign.
Stay tuned for exciting updates in 2025 as we continue to shine a light on shelter pets and make a lasting difference together.
Thank You for Helping Us Light Up Their Lives!
Light the Way Home:
Support Long-Term Shelter Pets
Every pet deserves a home, but for dogs like Kuron and Jimmy, the wait has been far too long. At On A Mission KC, we’re committed to shining a light on long-term shelter pets and providing critical support to the rural shelters that care for them. This Giving Tuesday and End-of-Year Light Up Their Lives campaign, we’re asking for your help to reach our $15,000 match goal and build $4,000 in monthly recurring donations to create lasting change.
Meet the Dogs at the End of the Row
Kuron: Four Years Without a Home 💔
Kuron is an 8-year-old Pitbull who has spent nearly half of his life at the Leavenworth County Humane Society. Found abandoned in 2020, he has waited almost four years for someone to see his worth and bring him home. Despite his long stay, Kuron is an affectionate and gentle dog who loves nothing more than placing his big, lovable noggin on your shoulder for a hug.
This tennis-ball enthusiast thrives on routine and deeply bonds with his people. While Kuron would do best as the only pet in a home, his love and loyalty make him the perfect companion for someone ready to give him the attention he so richly deserves. Your donation helps share his story and provide the support he needs to finally find his forever family.
Jimmy: 18 Months in the Shelter System
Jimmy, a 3-4-year-old Terrier mix, has been in and out of shelters for 18 months. Thanks to donors like you, he’s now safe at The Pet Connection, where he continues to wait for a loving home. Jimmy’s story highlights the importance of supporting long-term shelter pets—your gift ensures dogs like him get the care, promotion, and opportunities they need to find their families.
How You Can Help
Your donation provides hope for long-term shelter pets like Kuron and Jimmy and supports rural shelters in meeting urgent needs.
Every dollar makes a difference:
$25: Provides toys and comfort items for shelter dogs like Kuron.
$50: Funds enrichment activities to improve the mental and emotional well-being of long-term shelter pets.
$100: Covers a vet visit for pets awaiting adoption.
$250: Supplies a month’s worth of food and cleaning materials for rural shelters.
$500: Promotes pets like Kuron with creative campaigns, such as social media ads and billboards.
$1,000: Sponsors a rural shelter visit to provide hands-on support and critical resources.
Join the Be the Light Club
Want to make a lasting difference? Join our Be the Light Club by setting up a monthly donation. Your recurring gift will:
Provide emergency medical care for pets waiting the longest.
Supply rural shelters with critical resources like washing machines and play yards.
Promote overlooked pets, helping them find their forever homes.
🌟 Our Goal: $4,000 per month 🌟
As a Be the Light Club member, you’ll receive exclusive updates, rescue stories, and behind-the-scenes content, knowing your monthly gift creates a brighter future for rural shelters and their residents.
Why This Matters
On A Mission KC’s 2025 Goals:
Promote Long-Term Shelter Pets: Through creative campaigns like billboards, social media, and postcards, we aim to make every shelter pet a household name.
Support Rural Shelters: By addressing urgent needs, from medical care to essential supplies, we empower rural shelters to care for their animals and communities.
Your donation today helps us bring hope to the pets waiting the longest for their chance at a loving home.
Shine a Light, Save a Life
This Giving Tuesday, help us double the hope for rural shelters and long-term pets. Together, we can ensure no pet is left waiting at the end of the row.
Donate Now and Make a Difference.
A Special Thanks to The Quinn Foundation
This campaign wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of The Quinn Foundation, who has pledged a $15,000 matching gift to double the impact of your donations.
Because of their unwavering support, every dollar you give will go twice as far to help long-term shelter pets like Kuron and Jimmy and provide critical resources to rural shelters in need.
Join us in honoring their commitment by helping us meet this match goal. Together, we can shine a light on the dogs at the end of the row and bring hope to the shelters that care for them.
Donate Now to Maximize Your Impact!
