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Thanks for checking out the shop! Brandless Rescue Goods is a 100% non-profit organization. Since 2021, we have donated over $23K to the rescue world, and beyond. Brandless believes in good people, the power of community and the importance of full transparency and inclusion. We also believe that there's strength in numbers, that you can do anything you put your mind to, and that mermaids are real.

It started in 2020 and two friends made tie dye t-shirts, dog bandanas, and scrunchies to raise money so we could save more dogs. We sold out fast. We realized people love to shop, especially for a good cause. Rescue organizations are so busy rescuing that there's not always time for merchandising, so in 2021, we decided to make brandless merch and distribute the funds across several rescues (hence brandless)! We try to keep it positive because sometimes rescue can be really sad (and also quite stressful!). We aim to spread good vibes, good practices, and good news because the earth and the people and animals on it need it. 

In 2022, we saw a shift. No matter how much money we gave to rescues, the dogs kept coming and the adopters started disappearing. Adopters went back to work. But what about the dogs? Where are they all coming from? In 2022, we strategically researched and became more aware of the root cause of dog and cat overpopulation, and aim to strategically make an even bigger impact with the dollars we make through supporting spay and neuter clinics in impactful and effective ways, without disrupting the communities that need it most. It was a learning year, and amongst all of that we were still able to donate $6K+ to the cause, including sponsoring our first Spay and Neuter Clinic in Mexico and setting-up a volunteer program to allow people to participate in clinics while learning about animal overpopulation in a Mexican community, while also gaining authentic cultural experiences.

Since then, we got involved in local TNR efforts in rural Ontario communities in addition to looking into Spay and Return programs in rural Canadian communities where resources are sparse and dog overpopulation is a danger to humans. We also grew our volunteer community base, and are focusing more on in-person events which help us expand awareness in areas and to people we otherwise would not reach.

Every single dollar we make in profits gets donated to the cause. We genuinely believe (and know from experience) that dogs and cats bring an unmatchable joy to human lives, and we want to do the same for them. Thank you for shopping, and spend your hard earned money knowing all your dollars go towards a good cause.

Did you know that with every online purchase, we are also committing to planting a tree? Thanks to an organization called One Tree Planted, it's our newest commitment in 2023!

Significant Support

Throw me a bone: Helena and Justin are HUGE fans of BRG and what we do. It's the first storefront to consistently carry our products and we are super excited about that! For every Brandless item that they sell in-store, they purchase our online store option to plant trees! We can't say enough good things about Throw me a bone. They don't just support our small business, but so many others! If you're near High Park, you need to stop in!

Henderson Brewery: They don't just have great beer, but Henderson's always gives us space to set-up a table, allowing their customers to come see what's up! We've been there over five times since our first time last year, and we are truly grateful for their kindness and encouragement to come back! Also, as a bonus, the staff their is top notch.

Banjo Cidery: what a gift it was to be connected with Banjo Cidery. We've now held fundraiser pop-ups there several times and we love going back; on top of that, they’ve graciously donate $1 per bottle sold on the days we're there! We've raised hundreds of dollars that we otherwise wouldn't have due to their hospitality, and their incredibly cider, good vibes, and welcoming energy always makes it feel like home.

Pivot Dog Biscuits: we met Nathalie from Pivot Dog Biscuits at a market in Guelph, and we are ever so grateful! While we could spend forever raving about her all natural, handcrafted dog treats, we also want to acknowledge her generosity. After the market, Nathalie asked to partner with Brandless and has launched numerous fundraising campaigns towards our cause! This partnership has truly been a pleasure to work with. 

We have had several individual generous monetary donations from people who really believe in what we do, and for that we are eternally grateful. If you feel it in your heart that this is a place you want to make a generous donation, please send us an email and we will work with you to 'decide how we can multiply those dollars!