Thank you to the many friends who joined us in celebrating our annual Open House on Dec 11th and for including us in your holiday giving. Your kindness makes such a difference and is so appreciated.



Continuing an annual tradition, R & R Pools Ltd. on the St. Margaret's Bay Rd. in Timberlea collected and donated to Bide Awhile a total of $2000 from pools sold during the year. Pictured below are Kara Redden of R & R Pools (left) with Bide Awhile's President, Melissa Grant. Kara explained that everyone one in the company is an animal lover and they want to help animals less fortunate than their own pets.

This is an outstanding gift that Bide Awhile will use to ensure the health, happiness, Rest & Relaxation of the animals in our care. Please accept our deepest gratitude, respect, and appreciation for this remarkable contribution.



Also this year "Love & Leashes" displayed hand-crafted products at the Open House to raise funds for the animals. Pictured below are Megan, Anna, and Genevieve who created and run the store.