Donate at my personal fundraising page!!!
Humane Society of Huron Valley: Walk & Wag 2011:
Did you know that HSHV receives thousands of lost, stray, abandoned, abused and owner-surrendered animals each year? No animal is ever turned away. Last year, HSHV took in 6,147 lost, stray, and surrendered animals. Four thousand, one hundred, and two animals were adopted, 820 were returned to their owners, and 75 were transferred to other rescue organizations. That's a total of 4,997 animals, or 81.3% saved! Yes, there is room for improvement, but if you've been following the news, you'll know that HSHV was presented with the "Outstanding Large Shelter Award" by the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance for having the highest save rate of a large shelter in Michigan in 2009 with a save rate of 75%. They've already made progress by raising their 2010 save rate to 81%, and they have a goal of 85% in 2011.
Here are some other Michigan animal shelter statistics so you can compare for yourself:
Oakland County Animal Control = 56% save rate
• Saginaw County Animal Shelter = 29% save rate
• Michigan Humane Society = 28% save rate (3 shelters combined)
• Macomb County Animal Shelter = 26% save rate
• Genesee County Animal Control = 18% save rate• Kent County Animal Shelter = 17% save rate
HSHV is the only animal shelter in Washtenaw County that takes in all unwanted, injured, lost, stray,
abandoned and abused animals, helping over 10,000 dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals every
year
The mission of HSHV is to support the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community by:
- Ensuring proper, nurturing care for the animals in our shelter.
- Placing all adoptable animals in loving homes.
- Reducing pet overpopulation
- Providing education and outreach to the community.
- Stopping animal cruelty.
HSHV is a private nonprofit organization. It is not affiliated with any other humane society, local or national. HSHV relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses to fund all of our programs.
The Walk and Wag is bound to be a fun time! This will be my first time attending, and I am greatly looking forward to it! Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs for the one mile walk-a-thon, followed by dog games. Stop by the "Kissing Booth" to get slobbered on by the Celebrity Spokesdog! Win prizes, get crafty, grab some chow, and see a dog show! To wrap things up, prize winners and top fundraisers are announced.
My fundraising goal is $125, and I'm only at $40!!! I need your help!!! Check out my personal fundraising page to make a donation, or you can write a check made payable to the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Every little bit helps to improve and expand life saving programs and support high quality animal care.
Do it for the puppies!!!
Donate at my personal fundraising page!!!
Humane Society of Huron Valley: Walk & Wag 2011:
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