Stray dogs are problem the world over. Shelters are overflowing and animal rescue organizations are desperate to find ways to increase pet adoptions. How could a completely outside of category business lend support? Take the USTA (United States Tennis Association) and TWIST it with the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). That’s what The Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBS) did when they created the “Ball Dogs” campaign – an entertaining and fun initiative that demonstrates how smart shelter dogs can be.
Debuting at the Brazil Open tennis tournament, four stray dogs abandoned in Sao Paulo slums participated in the match demonstrating their newly learned skills as ‘ball dogs’ – and captivated everyone’s attention and hearts.
“The idea is to show people that a well-fed and well-treated animal can be very happy. We have more than 1,000 dogs in our care,” Marli Scaramella, the organizer of the ball-dog initiative, told the Associated Press.
What pro-social cause should your brand TWIST with to add impact?
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