A Note From Our Human Hearts To Yours
What a strange time to start my dream job…
Walking into work on June 1st, I expected to be excited – bright eyed and bushy tailed and ready for a new adventure that involved all of your Loyal pups. Instead, I entered with timid steps and a nervous heart, because in the week that had passed since I accepted the position here, our world had been turned upside down. Again. As a nation, we watched George Floyd die and we watched the aftermath of his murder. As individuals, we took time to reflect within ourselves and ask what our role and our place is on this journey to understanding the complexities of our system and what it means for those we love and interact with. Now, over one month later, we are still searching for answers and perspective.
I was grateful that on my first day I was able to open up a dialogue with LDC’s owner, Catherine, about what was going on around us. I was relieved to hear her thoughts and reassured that we were on the same page. It has taken us some time to gather these words but they have been in our hearts for awhile. Loyal Dog Club was built on empathy and love – for your pets and for you. Without that empathy we would not be as capable of taking care of your dogs and we pride ourselves on this characteristic.
Our hearts also ache with the pain felt by the Black community and all of those who are allies striving for the fundamental right of equality and justice. LDC rejects any bias, exclusion or violence that leads to unnecessary deaths and continued oppression. We are committed to fostering an environment of equality, inclusion, diversity – and COMPASSION. We want you to know that our official stance as a company is in support of the reality and truth that black lives matter and there is an unfortunate need to state that explicitly.
That being said, we have a lot to learn and are committed to educating ourselves and listening to voices which are long overdue to be heard. We hope that you will join and support us as we stand in solidarity with all of our fellow humans (and their Loyal pets!).
Thank you for being a member of our Club!