Hazel's House Animal Rescue takes in cats, dogs and small animals from all over Oregon. We also have a Community Outreach Program that helps with no cost spay/neuters, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary bills and other resources to help keep pets in their loving homes!
The Story: Hazel’s House began in a barn with a single litter of kittens. Now, they’ve saved over 2,000 animals. They specialize in the "underdogs"—like Nina, a sweet black Staffy who spent two years in a shelter because of 'black dog syndrome' before Hazel's House stepped in to find her a forever couch.
The PIFster Perspective: "Hazel’s House lives by the motto #Whatsonemore. They see the beauty in the animals others overlook. Every $1 vote helps provide the medical care and foster homes these 'forgotten' pets need to become someone's best friend.
The Mission: Laikan is a vibrant 13-year-old whose world was recently turned upside down by a sudden collapsed lung and medical shock. Her mother, Nikki, is a pillar of the local business community and a tireless advocate for others. After years of being the first to step up when a neighbor was in need, this family is now facing a mountain of medical bills, insurance deductibles, and lost income as Laikan begins her journey toward recovery.
The PIFster Perspective: "Community is a two-way street. For years, Nikki and Laikan have poured their hearts into their church, their schools, and local businesses. Now, they are facing a 'moderate pneumothorax'—a medical emergency that is as frightening as it is expensive. By voting for Laikan’s Recovery, you are ensuring that a mother can focus on her daughter’s healing instead of a hospital invoice. Your $1 is a message to this family that when they fall, the community they helped build is there to catch them.
In 2011, after an EF5 tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri, a group of competitive pitmasters from eight states answered the call the only way they knew how—by firing up their smokers. For 13 straight days, they fed their pits, slept in their trucks, and served 120,000 hot meals to families and first responders. It wasn’t just about BBQ. It was about bringing comfort, dignity, and hope when everything else was lost. That spirit of service and compassion lives on in every meal we serve today. When disaster strikes, we show up fast – with smokers blazing and hearts wide open. Within 24-48 hours, we’re on the ground providing hot meals that bring comfort, hope, and a sense of normalcy to families and first responders.
The Story: In 2011, when an EF5 tornado leveled Joplin, MO, pitmasters didn't just send thoughts—they sent smoke. They cooked 120,000 meals in 13 days. Today, they deploy within 24 hours of a disaster to feed victims and first responders.
The PIFster Perspective: "When a veteran or a disaster survivor holds a warm plate of BBQ, they aren't just getting calories; they’re getting a reminder that they aren't forgotten. Your $1 keeps the smokers fired up for the next time the 'heavy lifting' gets too hard to bear alone
