501(c)(3) Public Charity • Holt, Michigan

Every dog deserves play, movement, and love.

We reduce abandonment and negative behaviors by creating enriching play, training and rescue programs for dogs and their humans.

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Quick Facts

  • Independent, non-governmental nonprofit registered under IRS 501(c)(3).
  • Focus area: Animal Welfare & Rescue (non-medical, non-education).
  • Serving Holt and nearby communities through play, agility, and adoption support.

About Us

At No Bored Dogs Project, we believe a happy dog is a dog that gets to move, play and bond. We build a community where people and animals thrive together, lowering the risk of neglect and stress-driven behavior.

Vision & Mission

We work toward a future where every dog enjoys a healthy, active life and is respected as part of the family.

Social Objectives

  • Reduce abandonment through positive training and community meetups.
  • Create regular play and fitness opportunities for neighborhood dogs.
  • Connect adopters and volunteers to care for and rehabilitate rescued dogs.
  • Raise awareness about a dog’s right to movement and enrichment.

Core Programs

● Play & Rescue

Community outings with light training and socialization for dogs and their humans.

● Active Paws Park

Open-space sessions in Holt for agility-style play and guided exercise.

● New Leash on Life

Rescue-to-home pathway with vaccines and initial care for abandoned dogs.

● Volunteer Training

Hands-on skills for safe handling and first encounters with new or anxious dogs.

Festival of Happy Tails 2026

Theme: Move, Play, Rescue • Location: Holt Community Park, Holt, Michigan • Dates: February 15–16, 2026

Event Goals

  • Fundraise for the Dog Enrichment Center—a dedicated space for physical and mental wellbeing of rescued dogs.
  • Unite local dog lovers, adopters, and volunteers to learn and play together.
  • Promote enrichment as a key to reducing stress and negative behaviors.

Special Moments

  • Opening remarks by our representative Laura Jennings.
  • Meet-the-Rescues area for adoption conversations.
  • Agility showcases and the community “Paws on Parade”.

Two-Day Timeline

Sunday • Feb 15, 2026 – Community & Kickoff

  • 08 Check-in & welcome with pups
  • 09 Opening ceremony & remarks – Laura Jennings
  • 10 Best Trick & Smartest Pup contest
  • 12 Picnic lunch & Meet the Rescues
  • 14 Workshop: Training for happier dogs
  • 16 “Paws on Parade” rescue showcase

Monday • Feb 16, 2026 – Movement & Fundraising

  • 08 Run for the Tails – community run
  • 11 Agility arena sessions
  • 14 Stories: From rescue to forever home
  • 16 Closing & fundraising impact update
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Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer

Help host events, care for dogs, or support training sessions. Your time changes lives.

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All contributions are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3). You power rescue, play spaces, and care.

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