Success Stories

Elayne with the founders of Wildlife SOS (India), Geeta & Kartick, at a recent L.A. fundraiser. They are holding a footprint of one of the elephants rescued by Wildlife SOS.  

Mural honoring service dogs in the armed forces. This summer Elayne toured the Middle East and Africa, entertaining our troops. She managed to find the few rescues that exist in that part of the world. Tails of Joy is now happy to donate to Dogs in Doha,  Cats in Qatar, and QAWS, Qatar Animal Welfare Society. Homeless dogs … Read more

Tails of Joy sponsored Norman the pittie, providing for him to stay at The Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation, a great place. We all commit to as long as it takes to find the right home for each animal. One day, this sweet little boy with his wheels showed up at Linda’s place with his family, … Read more

Elayne with Lori Golden, and Susan Olsen of Precious Paws. Now in its 13th year, the monthly The Pet Press is California’s premiere source of all things rescue, and it’s free.

Elayne with Elizabeth Bressack and volunteers for Be Kind To Animals, fundraising in S. Florida after Elayne’s show.

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Elayne’s “Occupy Wall Street – And What Charles Schwab Owes Kittens & Puppies” Report On Huffington Post  

With Kyle and Annette, who set up a corporate account at OfficeMax to help Tails of Joy save money. We love you Annette. With Rick Smolke, whose Quik Impressions Printing Group discounts to rescues and does amazing work, the best! Also with Annette again, and the fabulously talented Julie Gall, who makes the Key Chains (purchase here). All such good … Read more

Fundraising for the very excellent Tampa based Florida Boxer Rescue after Sarasota shows. With Debbie Harris Donushi, brilliant comedy writer and major Tails of Joy supporter. Love!

Elayne and Lily Tomlin threw two fundraisers with the help of Hermosa Beach’s Comedy and Magic Club, to help a rescuer who needed surgery. They are joined by Lucy Webb and Diane Nichols.