POV: The Power of Pets - Cause Communications

Now that we’re entering the most sweltering stretch of the summer, we thought it’d be fun to introduce you to some of the furry friends that help us stay cool, calm, and collected in even the busiest of times here at Hershey Cause Communications.

On any given day, if you drop by the office, there’s no telling which of our four-pawed pals you might meet.

Fidel (Chris Alves) – Shelter pup Fidel, not to be mistaken for the famous Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro (although we must admit, his resemblance is striking!), enjoys spontaneous wiggles down grassy hills, all varieties of meaty treats, and the occasional dip in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the time you can find Fidel sprawled out on the most comfortable flooring he can find.

Datsun (Nick Bhatt) – Named after a 1978 280Z beloved by his human, Datsun is a feisty, loving, and very tidy rescue from the Santa Monica pet shelter. He likes to spend summer days grooming himself and basking in the warm sun between games of fetch with his favorite stuffed animals (since he has absolutely no interest whatsoever in any kind of ball or typical dog toy).

Cookie (Katie Hershey Van Horn) – Cookie is a dog trapped in a cat’s body. After all, how many cats do you know that like to play catch? Cookie is a 10 month old rescue from NoKill LA. She can often be found playing in water or lounging in the sun, but her favorite activity of all is climbing.

Roo and Bronco (Beth Babyak) – Roo (left) is top dog in the house. Rescued from a shelter in Arizona, she now spends her days napping and keeping an eye on the household’s 10 chickens. She may be little but she is very fearlessly protective of her house and owners, using her superb leaping skills to keep everyone safe – and entertained! Bronco, AKA Bubba, was rescued from the West LA Animal Shelter and is the friendliest dog you’ll ever meet, despite spending over two years in a shelter. Now in his forever home, he loves to chase lizards around the yard and also loves to hang out in the kitchen as a sous chef – ready to take care of any food that might fall his way.

Rosie (Chris Hershey) – Rosie was an adorable pet shop rescue. The day we found her she looked so forlorn and wasn’t in the best health, physically or emotionally, after another family had taken her home and then returned her. She quickly became a part of our family and for years we could not have had a more loyal, loving friend. Sadly, Rosie recently left us to cross over the rainbow bridge – but we still feel her loving spirit watching over us.

No matter the weather, our pets always remind us of the joy of simple pleasures, of the importance of loyalty, and that it’s never too late for a second (or third, or fourth) chance at a better, happier, more fulfilling life. For all these reasons our pets are an important part of the culture here at Hershey Cause – always have been, always will be.

As a proud member of the board of directors for PetSmart Charities, which has helped over 500,000 pets find forever homes and has provided more than $30,000,000 in funding to animal welfare causes, our founder, R. Christine “Chris” Hershey, is a passionate advocate for animal adoption – and she’d love to tell you why. Drop by our office and say hi – and make a new friend or two!