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Community Outreach
Follow Lucky’s Dog Walks beyond our everyday pet-care services as we support shelter animals, promote adoption, organize community initiatives, and partner with local organizations to make a difference for pets in need.


Turning a Difficult Situation into Something Positive: Introducing the Pet Adoption Assistance Program.
Over the past few days, I ignited some public discussion surrounding the vending machines that were previously placed at Heartland Humane Society. Because this situation involved Lucky’s Dog Walks, my vending machines, and my plan to donate a portion of the sales of all of my current and future machines back to the shelter, I wanted to take some time to address it, along with how this will influence Lucky's Dog Walks going forward. This is not meant to stir up more conflict o
Bret Shepard
Jul 17 min read


New Heartland Humane Spotlight Page + 37.9 Miles Walked for Heartland Humane Shelter Dogs
I’m excited to share a new addition to Lucky’s Dog Walks: The Heartland Humane Spotlight page! Why I Created the Heartland Humane Spotlight Page for Heartland Humane Shelter Dogs Social media is great for sharing quick updates, but posts can get buried pretty fast. I wanted to create a more permanent place where the dogs I’ve walked during the 150 Miles for Shelter Dogs challenge could be featured and remembered. The Heartland Humane Spotlight page gives each dog a little mor
Bret Shepard
Jun 272 min read


Vending For a Cause | Heartland Humane Society Fundraiser
Supporting Local Pets One Snack at a Time When it comes to Lucky's Dog Walks, I'm always looking for ways to support the pets and organizations that make our community better. That's why I'm excited to share that 10% of sales from my vending machines are being donated as part of an ongoing Heartland Humane Society Fundraiser, right here in Ottumwa. Where You Can Find the Machines Shiki Hibachi Sushi If you're stopping by Shiki for lunch or dinner, you'll find one of my candy
Bret Shepard
Jun 172 min read


Walking 150 Miles for Shelter Dogs: Lucky’s Dog Walks’ Mission to Help Local Dogs
Lucky’s Dog Walks is walking 150 miles with local shelter dogs to give them exercise, enrichment, and more visibility in the community.
Bret Shepard
Jun 113 min read
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