STARFISH
Initiative
Stay Is a Promise
Helps people and their animals stay together through hospitalization, treatment, displacement, or crisis.
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The Bond We Keep
Some bonds are too important to break.
Protects relationships between animals and the people who love and depend upon them.
Possibilities taking shape
4 connected initiatives
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Rescue & rehoming
Mustard & Mercy
Rescues and thoughtfully rehomes animals at risk, especially older pets and animals whose people can no longer care for them.
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Companion-animal support
They Care for Us Too
Helps people keep beloved animals through pet food, veterinary access, transport, supplies, and other practical support.
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Engagement initiative
Belonging Has Paws
Builds connection through companion-animal stories, education, community, support, and participation.
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Have an idea, see a need, or already do something related? There is room to bring your perspective and help shape what might grow.
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Connected by a bigger vision
Many beginnings. One growing network.
The Bond We Keep is one of the 12 ecosystems in the Starfish Float vision. Explore other possibilities, and discover the mission helping people and communities put good into practice.
The wider visionStarfishFloat.orgExplore more ecosystems, emerging initiatives and meaningful ways to take part.Explore Starfish Float →The mission and the workWellsprings MissionDiscover the Christian-founded restoration and connection mission, with its own distinct role in the family.Discover Wellsprings Mission ↗