A young boy named Declan who attended a summer camp hosted by the Ontario Humane Society decided to make a difference by recognizing the problem of entertaining the dogs without homes or owners. Declan began creating toys for the dogs after learning how to at the summer camp and began Project Playful Paws. He uses recycled t-shirts to make the toys which he sells to benefit Humane Society efforts. The toys are sold for $3 each and $2 of the profit is donated to the ASPCA. The profit not only benefits animals in need, but also limits the amount of unwanted clothing in landfills. Declan began to start his business selling at craft shows. In the first year, he donated $300. The next year, he expanded to include fetch toys and cat toys and donated $580. Some of Project Playful Paws’ toys have gone as far as Cuba, England and Spain. The idea of combining environment-friendly ideas of recycling unwanted clothing with the idea of helping animals in need makes costumers want to buy Declan’s toys over normal dog toys as it makes them feel like they’re making a difference. This is very inspiring as young entrepreneurs like Declan work to better the world and make a profit.
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This story is fascinating because while this young entrepreneur is forming his business he is also bettering our planet and marketing his product to a customer in need.
First off dogs are just the best. I know I would purchase his product! His product of using recycled clothing to make the toys for the dogs is incredibly smart. That way not only is it useful for the dog, but it is better for the environment. Not only does he make products that better everyone involved but he also donates profit to animals in need.
Declan found an amazing way to bring good into the world. Entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to bring positive impact and Declan’s business shows this. I love the message behind it because I love animals and I’m glad to see someone helping humane societies. They are also very cheap and affordable which is good because for me my dog destroys his toys, so I don’t want to buy him anything expensive.