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Supporting animal advocates

Carlos' Cause

Carlos’ Cause, founded in 2011 by the team at RC Pets, is dedicated to supporting non-profit shelters and animal rescues across Canada and the United States through regular product donations and our financial grant program.

We take immense pride in knowing that a purchase of one of our products contributes to supporting the incredible heroes who care for animals that cannot speak for themselves.

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Pencil drawing of a cat
Jas Drawing
It all began with
A Pair of Cats

Our founder, Rory Carr, adopted two cats named Carlos and Jas in the 1990’s. These feline companions quickly became the heart and soul of our organization, sharing in our triumphs as our business grew and providing solace to our staff during challenging times. For over a decade, they played an integral role at RC Pets until it was time to bid farewell to Jas, and later, to Carlos.

The inspiration for Carlos’ Cause stemmed from the boundless love that Carlos and Jas brought to RC Pets. Their legacy of love lives on through every box of donated products and every grant provided to shelters and rescues, where dedicated individuals tirelessly care for animals, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve.

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A legacy of love

Carlos’ Cause has been supporting animal advocacy organizations through our financial grant and product donation programs since 2011.

Reaching further

Carlos’ Cause aims to support animal advocacy across North America. To date, we've reached 10 Canadian provinces and territories and 25 US states.

Organizations Supported

In 2023 alone, Carlos’ Cause proudly supported 56 different devoted animal rescue organizations and shelters across North America.

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Featured grant recipient
MUTTVILLE

December 2024

For senior dogs, and those who need a little extra love and patience to navigate life’s everyday challenges, finding the right care can be difficult. When their trusted guardians can no longer provide it, Muttville steps in with open arms, ensuring every senior dog in the San Francisco area finds the love, comfort, care, and forever home they deserve.

Since 2007, Muttville has lovingly rescued over 12,400 dogs. They operate the nation’s first cage-free facility and have developed innovative, compassionate programs that support the health and well-being of every furry friend in their care. At Carlos’ Cause, we are deeply honoured to support Muttville’s incredible mission. Through our product donations, we’re proud to play a part in giving these wonderful dogs the second chance they deserve.

To learn more about Muttville’s inspiring work and discover how you can make a meaningful difference, visit their website and find out how you can help support their mission.

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Featured grant recipient
straight out of rescue

March 2023

Straight Out of Rescue SORS is a Vancouver based organization that works to end the cycle of homelessness, abuse, disease and overpopulation of dogs and cats. They are using the grant to help Munch and his care. You can see a reel on his first day with us on Instagram (and lots of other posts of his sweet face!). Here he is all decked out in his RC Pets rain jacket!

Nominate A Charity

Do you know of a registered non-profit, no-kill animal advocacy organization in North America that could benefit from financial or product support? We’re all ears!