Flynn and Bambi are two of the dogs that are cared for at Highland Lakes Canine Rescue. Courtesy photo.
Highland Lakes Canine Rescue is seeking donations during Amplify Austin, a regional online fundraising campaign, with peak giving days scheduled for March 4-5.
The fundraiser will support HLCR’s mission of rescuing dogs in the Texas Hill Country, with a focus on animals that have medical or behavioral challenges. Dogs with the most heartbreaking stories receive rehabilitation through the shelter’s Diamonds in the Ruff program before being placed in permanent homes.
The shelter currently has two donation matches in place: $35,000 and $7,500. Starting Friday, Feb. 20, the first $7,500 in donations will be tripled, and all additional contributions up to $35,000 will be doubled. Donations can be made on HLCR’s Amplify Austin page.
In addition to donations, community members can support HLCR by adopting, fostering, or volunteering.
Executive Director Brittany Osbourn said the fundraiser helps sustain the organization’s work.
“If you feel a special connection to our cause, I humbly ask for your help. Every dollar supports the metamorphosis of these tough pups, and I can vouch for this personally. My heart carries the stories of so many dogs who prove it,” Osbourn wrote on her Amplify Austin page.
Amplify Austin, which began in 2011, is an annual online campaign that helps local nonprofits raise funds through peer-to-peer donations and dedicated giving days, providing organizations like HLCR a platform to increase their impact.
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