Dakin Kicks Off Pride Month

For more than 50 years, Dakin has been rooted in compassion, acceptance, and inclusiveness. In that time, we’ve fostered a sense of belonging and a safe space for all humans and their pets. June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Help us celebrate by continuing to promote love, reject hate, and maintain a safe, humane community for all to enjoy together.

Messages from Dakin staff members

What does Pride mean to you?

❤️  “For me, Pride is celebrating the beauty in how amazingly different we all are.”

 

🧡  “Pride means being open and honest about who you are without fear and judgment.”

 

💛  “Our world is diverse and that diversity is beautiful and needs to be celebrated.”

 

💚  “Pride is to embrace your true self while remaining mindful and kind to others.”

 

💙  “Pride is about being comfortable in your own skin.”

 

💜  “Pride is using your inner strength and resilience to inspire and comfort those in need.”

 

🤍  “Pride is about our community and how much we can accomplish together.”

 

💗  "Pride is the strength to remain calm and kind in the face of hate and bigotry."

 

💙  "To me, Pride is about discovering and loving all of the things that make us unique human beings."

 

🤎  "Pride is about community just as much as individuality."

 

🖤  "I feel Pride the most when I know that I am in a safe space where everyone is welcome."