It began as a decision. I am a pet parent, an advocate of animal welfare, a human in healing—watching how animals give love without contracts, conditions, or guarantees.
I saw birthdays celebrated lavishly for pets while shelter animals waited quietly.
I saw joy everywhere except where it was needed most.
So I asked a different question:
What if celebration could heal—not just entertain?That question became the first shelter celebration.
That celebration became a model.
That model became a movement. This website, these events, and this growing community all trace back to one choice: