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Jun 20, 2026

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Sponor a Pet

"Unlock the power of pet sponsorship: change a life and find a new best friend today!"

Sponsor a Pet

 

Help a Local Pet Get Seen, Loved, and Adopted

 

Your business can make a difference by sponsoring this week’s featured pet on Cherry Buzz.

 

Each sponsored placement helps shine a spotlight on a pet looking for a loving home while also showing readers that your business supports animals, families, and the local community.

 

Why Sponsor a Pet?

 

When you sponsor a pet, your business is connected with a positive, feel-good local feature that readers can support, share, and remember.

 

Your sponsorship helps:

 

  • Highlight a pet available for adoption

  • Support local animal rescue awareness

  • Encourage readers to adopt, foster, donate, or share

  • Put your business in front of a caring local audience

  • Show your support for the Grand Traverse community

 

What Your Sponsorship Includes

 

Your “Sponsor a Pet” feature may include:

 

  • Your business name or logo

  • A short sponsor message

  • A link to your website or social page

  • Placement near the featured pet section

  • Recognition as “This Week’s Pet Sponsor”

  • Optional call-to-action, such as “Visit Website,” “Shop Local,” or “Support This Sponsor”

 

A Feel-Good Way to Promote Your Business

 

This is more than an ad.

 

It is a chance to connect your business with something readers care about — helping pets find homes. Your sponsorship shows that your brand supports kindness, community, and local causes.

 

Become This Week’s Pet Sponsor

 

Want your business featured as this week’s pet sponsor?

Contact Cherry Buzz today to sponsor a pet and help give a local animal more visibility.

 

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cherrybuzz.us/advertisers

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  • MF
    Miranda F.· Jul 21, 4:38 AM

    Nothing but warmth for every critter in need of a home!

  • VD
    Vincent D.· Jul 21, 4:23 AM

    Businesses have a platform—awesome that some use it for good.

  • KO
    Ken O.· Jul 20, 2:14 PM

    I’m not a pet person but I respect businesses who support the community.

  • WS
    Wendy S.· Jul 20, 1:43 PM

    Let’s keep this going, Grand Traverse!

  • DS
    Desiree S.· Jul 19, 11:50 PM

    Genuinely hope this keeps growing every year.

  • NT
    Natasha T.· Jul 19, 11:02 PM

    Brings a little sunshine to my inbox each week.

  • NP
    Nick Preston· Jul 19, 9:27 AM

    I see a lot of ads but rarely ones that make me smile. Nice one, Cherry Buzz.

  • WK
    Walt Kordell· Jul 19, 8:22 AM

    Would love to know which pet was adopted because of this. Updates?

  • LS
    Lila Swan· Jul 18, 7:03 PM

    Local business and rescue orgs teaming up is the best trend.

  • JP
    Jess Palmer· Jul 18, 5:41 PM

    Every rescue pet deserves a chance. Grateful for programs like this.

  • MV
    Matt V.· Jul 18, 4:39 AM

    Wishing all the pets find warm, loving homes soon.

  • GF
    Guy F.· Jul 18, 3:01 AM

    Are other neighborhoods doing this too? Love to see.

  • CT
    Carrie Timmons· Jul 17, 2:15 PM

    Giving animals a fighting chance at happiness. Love everything about this.

  • EG
    Ellie Groves· Jul 17, 12:20 PM

    So happy to live somewhere that does things like this!

  • HB
    Harold B.· Jul 16, 11:51 PM

    Always make a donation after seeing these posts. Reminds me to help.

  • DP
    DeShawn Pierre· Jul 16, 9:40 PM

    Respect to the business community for stepping up.

  • GR
    Gretchen R.· Jul 16, 9:27 AM

    We should all be kinder to animals. Love seeing it front and center.

  • MM
    Maribel M.· Jul 16, 6:59 AM

    This is just so wholesome.

  • ML
    Mona Lin· Jul 15, 7:04 PM

    Do you ever feature bonded pairs? We adopted a pair thanks to an ad.

  • OC
    Owen Clark· Jul 15, 4:19 PM

    Sometimes feels hard to know how to help. This makes it easy!

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 17, 1:35 PM

      That's exactly what we're aiming for—making it simple for everyone to help local animals in need.

  • VC
    Vince Crawford· Jul 15, 4:40 AM

    Glad you let sponsors add their little message too. Makes it personal.

  • TL
    Tonya Lively· Jul 15, 1:38 AM

    Local shelters could definitely use more of this kind of partnership.

  • PA
    Priya A.· Jul 14, 2:16 PM

    I’ll keep an eye out for pets who need extra love this week.

  • MK
    Matias K.· Jul 14, 10:58 AM

    Not a huge fan of ads but I’ll take this over the usual ones.

  • NJ
    Noah Jeffrey· Jul 13, 11:52 PM

    The world could use more feel-good news like this.

  • KS
    Kari S.· Jul 13, 8:17 PM

    If I had a business, I’d be all in for this.

  • JP
    Joan P.· Jul 13, 9:28 AM

    If even one pet finds a forever home, it’s worth it.

  • J
    Jake_617· Jul 13, 5:37 AM

    Hope this brings ALL the pets some forever homes.

  • ST
    Sam Torres· Jul 12, 7:05 PM

    Wouldn't mind seeing some success stories about adopted pets after sponsorship.

  • FO
    Faith O.· Jul 12, 2:57 PM

    Pet adoption stories always make my day better. Thank you, Cherry Buzz.

  • RF
    Riley Fenske· Jul 12, 4:41 AM

    Saw a business I shop at on a past one. Made me like them more!

  • DJ
    Donnie J.· Jul 12, 12:16 AM

    I see a lot of familiar names in these pet sponsorships. Local love!

  • BL
    Becky L.· Jul 11, 2:17 PM

    I always end up falling in love with every pet featured!

  • SH
    Sophia H.· Jul 11, 9:36 AM

    Can individuals sponsor too or just businesses?

  • UP
    Usha Patel· Jul 10, 11:53 PM

    More people see, more chances for an adoption. Simple and good.

  • GW
    Garrett Wang· Jul 10, 6:55 PM

    Supporting animals is basically a requirement in this house. Glad to see it’s a thing for businesses too.

  • KQ
    Kelly Q.· Jul 10, 9:29 AM

    Sharing with my boss! Hope we can sponsor soon.

  • ES
    Evelyn Sharpe· Jul 10, 4:15 AM

    Nothing but pawsitive vibes here.

  • OD
    Oscar D.· Jul 9, 7:05 PM

    Never thought about this kind of sponsorship before. Nice idea.

  • AM
    Allen Morse· Jul 9, 1:34 PM

    We supported our local shelter last year – maybe it’s time to sponsor a pet!

  • AY
    Anna Yu· Jul 9, 4:42 AM

    Our business is small but maybe we can join in too.

  • CL
    Celia Lavoie· Jul 8, 10:54 PM

    The featured pet pics always brighten my day.

  • TS
    Tori S.· Jul 8, 2:18 PM

    Such a sweet chance for pets who might get overlooked at the shelter.

  • L
    Leigh_M· Jul 8, 8:13 AM

    Sharing this with my boss. We should do this!

  • BC
    Bob C.· Jul 7, 11:54 PM

    Pets + community = perfect combo. Makes me proud to be local.

  • TW
    Tom W.· Jul 7, 5:33 PM

    I wish other causes got this kind of attention too.

  • SL
    Sierra Luna· Jul 7, 9:30 AM

    Maybe someone will see the featured pet and find their new best friend.

  • BS
    Bella Sanders· Jul 7, 2:52 AM

    Huge shoutout to businesses that care about animals. You’re awesome!

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 8, 2:00 AM

      Absolutely—these caring businesses really do make a positive impact, and we love recognizing them each week!

  • DM
    Dani M.· Jul 6, 7:06 PM

    Creative way to make advertising actually matter.

  • WD
    Wes Drummond· Jul 6, 12:12 PM

    Does anyone know how much it costs to sponsor?

  • TJ
    Trevor J.· Jul 6, 4:43 AM

    Lots of respect for businesses that give back. The world needs more kindness.

  • DJ
    Doris James· Jul 5, 9:31 PM

    We adopted our Sammy after seeing him featured in a local newsletter – it really works!

  • LF
    Lisa F.· Jul 5, 2:19 PM

    Caring about animals says a lot about a business.

  • T
    Terry.L· Jul 5, 6:51 AM

    Not sure how effective sponsorship is, but it’s a sweet gesture.

  • GN
    Gary N.· Jul 4, 11:55 PM

    I look forward to the weekly pet—sometimes I just need the smile!

  • JP
    Jaylin P.· Jul 4, 4:11 PM

    A great way for businesses to give back. Love the creativity.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 5, 4:35 AM

      Thank you for your kind words! It's a win-win: businesses lift up pets and the community, while getting to share their message.

  • JW
    Jill W.· Jul 4, 9:31 AM

    This is real warmth in action. Cheers to sponsors and Cherry Buzz both.

  • MF
    Mandy F.· Jul 4, 1:30 AM

    Cheering on all the rescue pups and kitties!

  • SH
    Stephanie H.· Jul 3, 7:07 PM

    Big fan of adoption. Our rescue mutt is the best part of our family.

  • PE
    Patricia E.· Jul 3, 10:50 AM

    The world needs more compassion like this.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 3, 5:32 PM

      Thank you! Compassion is at the heart of this program, and we hope it inspires others to do good as well.

    • SM
      Sandra M.· Jul 5, 4:53 AM

      Patricia E.Absolutely, Patricia. It’s so encouraging to see our community supporting pets and kindness like this!

  • MG
    Mason G.· Jul 3, 4:43 AM

    Hope some bigger companies join in too. Imagine the reach!

  • LG
    Lucas Greer· Jul 2, 8:09 PM

    I like that they let you add a sponsor message, too. Good for business and good for critters.

  • C
    chris_pineapple· Jul 2, 2:20 PM

    Just one small thing makes so much difference for an animal. Awesome work.

  • SL
    Stephanie Lin· Jul 2, 5:29 AM

    Fostering changed my life. Maybe someone sees a pet on here and feels the same!

  • TB
    Tina Blackwood· Jul 1, 11:56 PM

    Love, love, love. This is the kind of content I come for.

  • RJ
    Rick Jacobs· Jul 1, 2:48 PM

    Anything that gives pets more visibility gets my vote.

  • VA
    Valerie Ann· Jul 1, 9:32 AM

    Would love to see more animals besides just cats and dogs too! Maybe rabbits?

  • NC
    Nina C.· Jul 1, 12:08 AM

    So glad Grand Traverse has this, we need more pet love here.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jul 2, 1:43 PM

      We're proud to play a small part in spreading that pet love in Grand Traverse—thank you for being part of our caring community!

  • JS
    Jared S.· Jun 30, 7:08 PM

    Do the pets get adopted often from these spotlights? Curious how it works.

  • BH
    Ben H.· Jun 30, 9:27 AM

    Hope this becomes a trend in more cities.

  • EF
    Eric Foster· Jun 30, 4:44 AM

    Compassion is good business. Happy to see this merge.

  • KS
    Kristen S.· Jun 29, 6:47 PM

    Love this idea! Feel-good advertising is the best kind.

  • PC
    Pam C.· Jun 29, 2:21 PM

    Grand Traverse rocks for things like this! So much love for animals here.

  • EM
    E Morrow· Jun 29, 4:06 AM

    This makes me want to adopt a second fur baby...

  • MY
    Maxwell Y.· Jun 28, 11:57 PM

    When businesses do good locally, everyone wins.

  • SR
    Shawn Rivera· Jun 28, 1:26 PM

    Such an uplifting way to promote. Love seeing local support.

  • JL
    Jenna Lee· Jun 28, 9:33 AM

    I was thinking of fostering—this nudged me even closer.

  • B
    bradley.d· Jun 27, 10:45 PM

    Are the pets usually dogs and cats or other animals too? Curious!

  • SR
    Sofia Reyes· Jun 27, 7:09 PM

    Lovely way to advertise. Way better than just another ad.

  • JO
    Janice O'Brien· Jun 27, 8:05 AM

    Sponsored ad spots I can actually support!

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jun 27, 6:36 PM

      We're so glad you feel that way! Supporting sponsored pets truly helps both our furry friends and our community.

  • BK
    Brad K.· Jun 27, 4:45 AM

    Our business might look into this! Sounds like a win-win.

  • PJ
    Pauline J.· Jun 26, 5:25 PM

    To whoever thought this up: thank you. Can’t wait to see this week’s pet!

  • NT
    Natalie T.· Jun 26, 2:21 PM

    I’ll be honest, I always check the featured pet—I get attached haha

  • HJ
    Harold Jenkins· Jun 26, 2:44 AM

    I’d love to see more local businesses join in. We have so many pets that need homes.

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jun 27, 5:14 PM

      Thank you! We agree—when local businesses get involved, it makes a huge difference for pets searching for their forever homes.

  • G
    greg_b77· Jun 25, 11:58 PM

    Local connections like this feel so genuine.

  • MV
    Missy V.· Jun 25, 12:04 PM

    Melts my heart every week. Hope they all find homes soon!

    • CB
      Cherry BuzzAuthor· Jun 27, 7:22 AM

      We hope so too! Every sponsorship helps another pet get one step closer to finding a loving home.

  • LO
    Lindsey O'Brien· Jun 25, 9:34 AM

    I wish more businesses would sponsor! Every pet matters.

  • TK
    Tyler Kinsley· Jun 24, 9:23 PM

    I didn’t know you could sponsor a pet like this! Great idea.

  • TM
    Tom M.· Jun 24, 7:10 PM

    Would love to see more local dogs and cats find families. Thank you for doing this!

  • SG
    Stan G.· Jun 24, 6:43 AM

    This is how you build community AND help animals. Win/win.

  • EW
    Ella W.· Jun 24, 4:46 AM

    Great idea! I always share the featured pet posts with friends.

  • M
    mel_roberts· Jun 23, 4:02 PM

    Adopt don’t shop, always. Glad Cherry Buzz is helping.

  • AH
    Amir H.· Jun 23, 2:22 PM

    Animals deserve homes and love. Glad to see creative ideas to help.

  • LP
    Laurie Pierce· Jun 23, 1:22 AM

    The best kind of advertising tbh. Kindness first!

  • MV
    Monica V.· Jun 22, 11:59 PM

    Makes me want to shop only at places that sponsor pets.

  • BD
    Bryce Dillon· Jun 22, 10:41 AM

    If this helps even one pet find a home, I’m all for it.

  • PD
    Paul D.· Jun 22, 9:35 AM

    This is what community is about! Kudos to Cherry Buzz for caring.

  • AT
    Anna T.· Jun 21, 8:01 PM

    I wish more places did this. Rescue pets = pure joy.

  • SM
    Sandy M.· Jun 21, 7:11 PM

    Adopted my cat from a local spotlight like this. Changed my life!

  • ML
    Mark L.· Jun 21, 5:20 AM

    Such a lovely idea for local businesses. Pets deserve all the love!

  • JL
    Jacob L.· Jun 21, 4:47 AM

    Love seeing businesses get involved with rescues. More of this, please.

  • JH
    Jenny Harper· Jun 20, 2:40 PM

    This makes my heart happy! Always rooting for the animals.

  • KR
    Kimberly R.· Jun 20, 2:23 PM

    Such a sweet way to help pets. Makes my heart happy!

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