When we first opened our Creekside bakery, we were often asked to make dog biscuits, which is hardly surprising since Whistler is home to so many beautiful dogs! But our first year in business was focussed on finding our feet, training staff, developing our menu and offerings for humans.
Then along came Covid to throw a spanner in the works! This pandemic has given us time to reflect on our mission, vision and values, and although we have been hit by the lack of international – or even regional – tourism, we are determined to continue having a positive impact on the people, animals and planet.
Animal sanctuaries in particular have had many obstacles fundraising this year. People have been out of work, watching their pennies; staying at home and not going for tours or participating in events, such as “Yoga with the animals”. One sanctuary we visited in Kelowna is actually having to sell their land and move to a smaller space to accommodate their animals as they do not have enough funds to keep their current location. It was especially sad to see as Arion Therapeutic Farm also houses adults who are on the autistic spectrum, and are most unsettled by the prospect of losing the sanctuary.
BReD wanted to help in some small way, and inspire others to do the same. That’s why we made doggy treats “for the animals in every way”. We combined the following ingredients:
-Organic oats
-Organic + fair trade bananas
-Natural peanut butter
These were available in-store for all of December, with 100% of proceeds to Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary in Aldergrove, BC.
BReD donated it’s time and ingredients to create these canine and human approved delights, and was able to raise $362 for the cause.
