How we’ve spent our money in 2009
Pet Me Safely books have been provided to SOAR and Tails U Win to give to each family with a child who adopt dogs from them. This program encourages a family commitment to the adoption and has decreased the number of dogs returned due to problems with the children in the household. Both rescue groups have enjoyed having the books available for families who adopt.
A donation was made to BARK to help fund the dog park in Shallotte.
Paws-Ability Adoption Boards have seen hundreds of dogs and cats find new homes. These boards are a great measurement tool for Brunswick County adoptions as they showcase available dogs and cats on a weekly basis from the shelters and rescue groups within Brunswick County.
We purchased a printer that has allowed us to print our own newsletters, Paws-Ability handouts, flyers and brochures for various events. This printer is used to print out the pictures of dogs and cats on the adoption boards as they are updated each week. We have not had to spend funds to print brochures and flyers for our events, which has saved money all year that can be donated to the needs of our rescue groups.
An OIB feral cat spay/neuter program receives funds specifically donated to this program and from the Ocean Isle Property Owners Association and the Town of Ocean Isle Beach. To date 98 cats have been spayed/neutered and either returned or adopted as kittens. This program has a tremendous potential with a grant request for 2010!
CAT TAILS –we completed the purchase of the tables to hold cages. These tables make it possible for volunteers to maintain NC state requirements for cleaning at Cat Tails. We also added wheels for all the cat cages that make it possible to move the large cages around when necessary. Without these additions, Cat Tails would lose some of the volunteers as they are not able to physically move the heavy cages to sanitize and clean the kennels.
Several cats had to be housed in individual cages because they required special diets. They now are housed all together in a large isolation cage where they can play together to pass the day.
JOY MAKERS – 4 cats with eye infections received much needed treatment and medications to make their life more comfortable.
A cat had her thyroid removed, thus improving her quality of life.
Several cats received revolution for a year along with medical treatment for various issues, making their lifes more comfortable.
SOAR – Lucy was abandoned at SOAR with severe eye and ear infections and serious skin issues due to neglect. She is now cared for, loved and a part of a real family.
Maggie found her way to a deck to have her 13 puppies. She was fostered at SOAR along with 7 of the puppies receiving needed care. Some of the puppies had serious illnesses but 5 survived and have all been adopted.
Toes is a senior cat that received radio-active iodine to replace the daily treatment for her thyroid condition.
Ernie was housed alone and in unbelievable filth for a year with his brother in Holden Beach. He received love and care for months before finding that special family to love him in spite of his neurological problems.
SOAR’s cat house has runways along the walls for exercise and play and the new floor will meet state requirements for cleaning and allows the cats to play with each other instead of living in individual cages alone day after day while they wait for adoption.
Buddy was pulled from animal control as a senior poodle that no one wanted. He now lives with a senior couple who thinks he is wonderful!
A retired vet in Wrightsville Beach offers his services to SOAR every Monday to check, treat and vaccinate any dog or cat in their care with the supplies Paws-Ability provided to begin their clinic. This has saved SOAR money on weekly vet trips.
Sadie sat frightened and alone at animal control until she got a chance at a new life thru SOAR. Now she lives a safe and happy life with a new family.
Gracie and 10 puppies lived in SOAR’s whelping house (supplies to build the whelping house were provided by Paws-Ability) receiving care and medications until ready to be adopted.
Training provided by Amy Van Dyne has helped many dogs make a better impression and find their new forever families!
TAILS U WIN –Roscoe received surgery for a broken leg.
Jasper, TBone, Katie and Marion have received treatment for heartworms. They are now adopted and living the good life.
Six of Maggie’s puppies went to Tails U Win for bottle feeding and care until adopted.
Trina was hit by a car. She had to have her leg amputated but is doing very well with a new family.
Cameron received treatment for an injured leg.
Woofie was treated for a bone infection due to untreated injury.
Cary received treatment for parvo before being adopted.
PAWS PLACE – Taffy received medical attention, surgery and medications to recuperate from neglect and abuse and has recently been adopted into a loving home.
Carolina was abandoned, with severe injury to her foot with 6 newborn puppies. They all received a safe place to call home, medication and care until adopted.
A necessary water system was provided to Paws Place.
FUREVER FRIENDS – There have been surgeries on 40 dogs and cats. These animals had such serious medical needs that other rescue groups could never have afforded their care but they received it through Furever Friends. All of the 40 dogs and cats that have received surgeries, medications, hospitalization and care have been adopted!
Funds for these needs were dispersed upon receipt of grant requests from 501 C3 animal welfare organizations located in Brunswick County requesting funds for needs of the animals in their care.
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Allocations for 2009
