Donation Policy

The Brown Dog Bookshop

At The Brown Dog Bookshop, we believe in supporting our community and giving back in meaningful ways. As part of our mission, we proudly support animal welfare initiatives and local animal rescue organizations.

Our Giving Focus

The Brown Dog Bookshop exclusively supports animal rescue and animal welfare charities. We prioritize organizations that:

  • Rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals

  • Provide veterinary care for animals in need

  • Provide Food for animals in need

  • Support spay/neuter and humane education programs

  • Operate as registered nonprofit organizations

Due to limited resources, we are unable to support causes outside of animal rescue and animal welfare.

Types of Donations

We may provide support in the following ways:

  • Gift cards for fundraising events

  • Book donations for auctions or raffles

  • Percentage-of-sales fundraising partnerships

  • In-store fundraising events (when space and schedule allow)

All donations are subject to availability and approval.

Request Process

To be considered, donation requests must:

  • Be submitted in writing via email or in person

  • Include the organization’s name, contact information, and nonprofit status (if applicable)

  • Describe the event or fundraiser, including date and purpose

  • Be received at least 30 days prior to the event

We are unable to accommodate last-minute requests.

Additional Guidelines

  • Submission of a request does not guarantee approval.

  • Requests from people who are not in our system as customers will not be considered.

  • Approved donations must be picked up at the bookstore unless otherwise arranged.

Our Commitment

We are proud to support animal rescue efforts that align with our values and our community. Thank you for understanding our focused approach to charitable giving.

For donation inquiries, please contact:
bookseller@thebrowndogbookshop.com
The Brown Dog Bookshop