Seasons Greetings 2011
We've had an adventurous year here at Furkids! We are again honored to receive our 7th consecutive "Best in America" Seal of Excellence by Independent Charities of America. As the year comes to an end and the holiday season peaks, we are proud to demonstrate how we have served our community and earned the accolade.
We have:
- Saved over 900 animals, spaying/neutering each one and providing all medical needs;
- Matched over 800 animals with loving adoptive families;
- Cared for over 685 animals daily, nursing the injured and ill back to health;
- Provided resources and counseling to our adopters and the general public through our dedicated staff and volunteers;
- Recruited and trained new volunteers, further strengthening our organization;
- Operated our surgery clinic weekly, providing basic health needs;
- Expanded our Thrift Store hours;
- Added two PETCO stores and two PetSmart stores to our cat/dog adoption sites;
- Acquired SmallDog Rescue & Humane Society, our most exciting accomplishment this year.
- Making a donation in honor/memory/tribute of a special pet or person.
- Sponsoring an animal for a month as a gift to someone.
- Shopping at our Thrift Store for holiday gifts; or getting a gift certificate for a special someone who enjoys thrift store shopping. We also encourage your end of the year donations to the store.
- Having a wish-list drive at work, home, church, etc., to provide daily essentials for the shelter.
- Signing up for our monthly giving program for all of 2012.
- Purchasing 2012 calendars as gifts for all the cat and/or dog lovers on your list.