Kane's Krusade

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09/04/2026

Feel Good Fri-YAY!

We received a referral from one of our partners for a veteran who was displaced by a house fire and is currently staying in a local motel with his family and dog. Through your support and a grant from the Hampden County District Attorney's office, Kane's responded to this pet family's urgent needs. These referrals are what our Pet Family Housing Initiative was designed to address.

Bosco is a three year old terrier/shih tzu combo. After the fire he desperately needed a groom, but needed to be sedated to make this happen. Working with our furrends at the Humane Society Pet Health Center, Kane's sponsored $328.76 for an exam, sedation, rabies vaccination, nail trim and Seresto collar.

Check out the before and after pictures! This is why we Krusade!

09/03/2026

In celebration of our 15th Anniversary, we're bringing back one of our most beloved events - Kanetoberfest!

Join Us Saturday, October 17th from 11 - 3pm at the Knights of Columbus on Granby Road in Chicopee MA.

Music, Food, Vendors, K-9 Demo, Art Contest for Chicopee School students K - 5th grade, Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and Pawrade with prizes and lots of raffle items!

NEW this year: Trunk or Treat for Dogs AND kids so bring the fam for a fun afternoon - free candy and dog treats from 12:30 - 1:30 while supplies last!

Much more soon! Please help us by sharing this post!

09/02/2026

BIG Announcement Tomorrow!

08/31/2026

Celebrating Mello

It is with heavy hearts we share that Kane's has lost another one of our OG dogs. Mello was the cutest, sweetest little guy. Every time a Kane's Krew would visit, he was so excited. It would take under 10 seconds for him to flop on his back so he could get his belly rubs.

Mello crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully today and with your support, Kane's sponsored the cost of euthanasia. We will miss him and are so grateful we have the privilege of knowing this pet family.

Please take a moment to read the heartwarming letter Mello's hoomans sent us over the weekend. The essence of our mission is captured so beautifully. This is why we are a hybrid organization - serving dogs and their people. When we help a pet family with their dog, it sends a powerful message to the people in the family - a message providing comfort, hope and kindness. These are three things we need more of in our world. And Kane's will continue to be out there, spreading this message with your support.

08/29/2026

Celebrating 15 Years!

This picture is from a Kane's Kibble Drive we held in 2013. Pictured are John and his emotional support animal Trixy. That was the day we met this pet family and we added them to our growing C.A.R.E. Kit program. Sadly, John passed away and Kane's had promised him if anything happened, we would always help Trixy. When Trixy needed to be re-homed, we facilitated an adoption with an older gentleman we knew and they became joined at the hip. Trixy crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but lived a wonderful life with her second pet family for quite some time, fulfilling our promise to John.

From the June 2013 post:

We had a great time at our Kibble Drive Meet and Greet at Dave's Soda and Pet City on Saturday. A new family contacted us and we had them drop by to pick up some food, thanks to all our donations!

You'll be hearing more about Trixy. She is an 8 year old pit bull. Here she is with one of her companions who is a disabled vet. They saved Trixy from a horrible life as a bait dog. This family received 16 pounds of dog food on Saturday and we will be following up to get Trixy spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. These families are the face of Kane's Krusade. We're so grateful for your support which empowers us to help families care for their dogs in difficult times!

08/28/2026

Feel Good Fri-YAY!

Thanks to you, Chiquita is feeling much better today!

This gorgeous girl has lived with severe chronic ear infections for a long time. We received a referral from Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic . They are an amazing low-cost clinic in Worcester and have been one of our trusted partners for many years.

We're happy to share that Kane's sponsored $250 of Chiquita's surgery - ensuring she would get the relief she desperately needed. We're so grateful we could help this pet family cross the finish line and make this procedure possible. Thank you for helping us keep loved dogs with their furever families!

08/27/2026

Celebrating Nasia

It is with great sadness we share that one of Kane's last OG dogs will cross the rainbow bridge tomorrow morning.

Nasia is a senior pittie. She and her disabled hooman have been a part of Kane's since 2015. They were featured in our Kane's Krusade Kalendar. This pet family is extraordinary in so many ways - both are gentle and soft spoken with hearts as big as the sun and a unique bond. They were each other's everything.

Please share a few words of comfort for Nasia's hooman. She is devastated and our hearts go out to her.

08/25/2026

Celebrating 15 Years!

Who remembers all the "Mornin', Krusaders" posts featuring our original Ambass-a-bull's Kane and Tess?

This one is from way back on December 30th, 2012! Kane was definitely an elite lounger!

08/21/2026

Feel Good Fri-YAY!

Grace, an 11 year old poodle was diagnosed with diabetes last fall. This requires her to be on prescription food as well as insulin. Grace is an emotional support animal for her hooman Teri, who is disabled and on a limited income.

Each month, thanks to you, Kane's sponsors the cost of Grace's medical supplies - around $40. Without our assistance, Grace would go without treatment or be surrendered to a shelter.

Can you imagine these two being split up?

We are in need of two monthly sponsors for Grace to help us cover the medical supplies. Please consider sponsoring this pet family - amounts start at just $5 and every dollar helps us help the next pet family in need! Link in comments.

08/20/2026

Dogs Are Family

Love can really save people. Not romantic love. Platonic, wholesome, unselfish love that demands nothing in return other than that person's safety, happiness and well-being. Kindness for the sake of kindness.

- Unknown

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http://www.KanesKrusade.org/

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