Project Canis

It’s National Foster A Pet Month! If you’ve ever contemplated fostering a cat or dog, we’re here to encourage you and tell you WHY fostering is so important. P.S. Not only do you save lives, you also get some sweet health benefits too!

You’re Invited: Help us make a “Bone-anza” of an impact! 🐾 For the first time, Project Canis is hosting a virtual event to transform everyday and recycled items into safe, enriching toys for dogs and cats waiting for homes.

This hands-on virtual collaboration combines creativity and sustainability using every day materials around your home to build toys, while bringing comfort to animals waiting for their forever homes.

Expert Insights: Learn from guest speakers and gain professional tips on animal enrichment.

Toy-Making Workshop: Follow guided steps to craft durable toys from upcycled items right from your home. Every toy you craft adds comfort to a kennel.
Win Big with Raffles: Every ticket automatically enters you for a chance to win exclusive swag, gift cards, and virtual gifts.

Fun & Games: Test your knowledge with pet-themed trivia and compete in our toy-making contest for team prizes.

Get your ticket NOW for our Early Bird pricing of just $10! Or even better – become a Pawesome Donor of Project Canis and get your ticket FREE!

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳 to our awesome Executive Director, Bela! Wishing you and your furry best friend lots of cake and all the best in the coming year! 🎂

Need a new look for summer? We’ve got you covered! Check out our new merch for you AND your pup in our updated store!

And don’t forget – every item you purchase directly supports shelter animals! It’s a win-win

A big thank you to vet students at UF! They created 42 toys that were donated to the Brevard County Animal Shelter 🐾🐶 show them some love!

Hi pawsome friends 👋🏻! If you ever wanted to know more about Project Canis and how YOU can get involved and improve the lives of dogs & cats waiting for their furever homes, this post is for you! 🐾

Our team at Project Canis is pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report! 🐾

We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers (1,840 volunteers across 2025!) who created and donated MANY toys (9,495 toys over the year!) to more than 170 animal shelters. Thank you all for turning every day items into sources of joy for cats and dogs in need.

For those who may be unfamiliar, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization originally started by students at the University of Florida to ensure that every shelter animal gets a toy. Many shelters struggle to get donations and are unable to provide toys, which are essential to animals' wellbeing.

You can learn more about Project Canis and ways to donate and support shelter animals at https://www.projectcanis.org/
We also offer sponsorship opportunities: https://www.projectcanis.org/sponsor.html

Thank you to our dedicated team and board, and to our donors and service partners. We are so grateful for your ongoing support. 🧡

Spring has sprung and now is a great time to volunteer with Project Canis!

Anyone can volunteer with us remotely by sending in toys you make by yourself, with family or friends, or with work colleagues! We have three toy designs: The Braid, The Plushie, and The Crunch that can be made easily with recycled materials such as old t-shirts and plastic water bottles. Making the toys is super easy and fun, and directly helps rescue and shelter animals! You can either send your toys into us so we can share them with shelters and rescues or you can donate to an organization of your choice!

To volunteer with Project Canis, all you have to do is use our easy toy-making instructions found here: https://www.projectcanis.org/volunteer.html

Have questions or want more information? Email us at [email protected]