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How It Works

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CHOOSE YOUR DOG

Meet the contestants and pick your favorite.

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BUY YOUR PUMPKINS

Buy as many as you like, for any dog.

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FOLLOW THE SHOWDOWN

Daily updates. Rivalries. Questionable sportsmanship.

Meet the Contestants

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Raven

Hospice; Progressive neurological disease

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Scooter

Therapy patient; Ongoing medical needs

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Percy

Therapy patient; Ongoing medical needs

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Kay Lub

Therapy patient; Ongoing medical needs

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Pete

Therapy patient; Ongoing medical needs

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Sophie

Behavioral case; Ongoing training

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Bubba

Behavioral case; Ongoing training

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Squiggy

Ongoing medical needs

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Danny

Ongoing therapy patient

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Arthur

Hospice

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Our Why

At the Be Like Josh Foundation, our goal is to give disabled dogs the medical care, therapy, and support they need to thrive—and find loving forever homes. But sometimes, that journey takes longer. And for some dogs, forever may be right here with us.

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This past year, we’ve welcomed more dogs whose ongoing needs mean adoption may be far in the future—or may never be possible. Today, our rescue is doing more of the work of a sanctuary, providing special diets, supplements, medications, physical therapy, acupuncture, mobility aids, and continued veterinary care. These wonderful dogs deserve comfort, joy, and every opportunity to live full, happy lives, however long they remain with us.

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Our community often rallies around a new dog’s arrival. The Great Pumpkin Showdown celebrates the dogs who are still here, still receiving care, and still counting on us. Every $10 pumpkin helps support our Forever Foundation dogs’ ongoing needs. Pick a dog, join the fun, and help us keep showing up for them—today, tomorrow, and for as long as they need us.

Raven Maguire

"SHOW ME THE PUMPKINS!"
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Sophie Yoda

"Donate or do not - there is no try. But there is always pumpkins."

Pete Shakespeare

“Heavy is my head cause I wear the crown.”

The Race for The Crown

Every pumpkin moves the needle. Today’s leader could be dethroned tomorrow, and a late surge from an underdog is always possible. Cheer for your favorite and watch the standings shift.

 

The leaderboard will be updated daily, so stay tuned!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a pumpkin cost?

$10 each. Buy as many as you’d like.

Can I support more than one dog?

Absolutely. Buy pumpkins for any dog, any time.

Where does the money go?

Donations support the ongoing medical care and therapy of our Forever Foundation dogs.

When does it end?

On Halloween, when the Pumpkin King or Queen is crowned.

PO Box 6297 Chandler, AZ 85246

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