Bradford Pet Valu first stop for ‘Don’t You Want Me Project’ national tour

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PET VALUE BRADFORD
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Pet Valu Bradford has been selected as the first leg of the national tour of The Don’t You Want Me Project, a social impact photography project that showcases the beauty and resilience of LGBTQ+ people, and the transformative impact their rescue dogs have on them. The exhibit will be on display in the Holland Street West store from March 8-18.

“We are thrilled and very proud to host the Don’t You Want Me Project and encourage everyone to come and experience the exhibit for themselves,” said Jennifer Pegg, co-owner of Pet Valu Bradford. “The Don’t You Want Me Project showcases the unconditional love, compassion, and non-judgmental nature that is embodied in dogs, and how the strength and purpose they provide can help members of the LGBTQ+ community heal. The exhibition evokes a lot of emotions.It is definitely worth visiting.

Co-founded by Jack Jackson, the Don’t You Want Me Project captures the transformation that occurs when marginalized and often misunderstood people receive unconditional love and support. The exhibit includes six rounds of compelling images and personal stories of LGBTQ+ people and the impact their rescue dogs have had on them. Jackson will be on hand at the Bradford store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 12 to meet the public and talk about the project.

“Like rescue dogs, queer and trans people need love, purpose, family, and not to live in fear,” Jackson says. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to travel across Canada with Don’t You Want Me; I look forward to chatting with visitors about the project and what happens when love is taken away, whether through discrimination, isolation or ignorance and how people thrive when love is returned.

After visiting Bradford, the Don’t You Want Me Project will travel to Vancouver in late March, Winnipeg in April, Spryfield NS in May, and Calgary and St. Catharines, ON in June. In each city, the project will be presented in a Pet Valu store. Admission is free, but those who wish can donate online to Don’t You Want Me.

At each stop on the national tour, Jackson meets new participants and captures their stories to share as part of the DYWM project. Anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, has rescued a dog, and experienced first-hand how their dog has changed their life is encouraged to apply. to participate.

Pet Valu Bradford is located at 442 Holland St. West, Unit 8. Find more details about Pet Valu’s support of the Don’t You Want Me project. here.

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