12/12/2025
Dear HYR Members and Friends,
Tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th, is Hot Yoga Republic’s Pet Adoption Day!!!
Yesterday, while we were worrying about things like burritos, cookies, and logistics, we got a call from the CEO of one of our partner shelters.
She sounded exhausted—but determined. She’ll be driving puppies more than an hour to come to Hot Yoga Republic Strawberry Village.
She offered to bring anything we needed, their 10x10 tent? Schwag? Bowls, hats, p**p bags? Costumes, t-shirts…she even offered to create a bake sale?
“I have enough stuff to take over a park if you need it? I don’t normally do these kinds of events, but we are short-staffed…What do you need?…Or maybe we can just focus on the puppies…I’m mostly worried about the puppies…”
Then the veneer slipped, and she talked about the cold, finding puppies in time, keeping them warm. One of her largest foster families moving away who takes in more than 60 puppies a year. Vaccinations. Parvo. The cost of surgeries and food.
And then she just told the truth:
“If you knew what it takes to rescue just one of these animals and keep them safe until adoption… it never ends. We cannot save them all...”
If you already have pets, thank you.
If you’ve already given all you can this year, we see you.
But if you have room to skip a latte this week and make a small donation, we’d love to present Marin Humane and Underdog Animal Rescue with checks as a simple, heartfelt thank-you for the work they never stop doing.
Venmo:
Memo: Puppies & Kittens
Tax Deduction: 100% of your donation will go to our participating rescues. You will receive a letter from the organizations in the amount you have given. Donations are tax-deductible. We’d like to recognize your donation publicly if you’ll let us.
No matter what, please swing buy for a cup of hot cider and treats and a cuddle, tomorrow Saturday December 13th at our Strawberry Mill Valley location between noon and 4pm.
With Love & Gratitude,
Your HYR Animal Loving Team .ruddy