Cedar Bend Humane Society: Grant Report
How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?
The $1,800 Petfinder Foundation grant monies purchased an HP Pavilion X2 10.1 inch Detachable 2 in 1 Laptop (32GB) for $305.84, a Canon Powershot SX710 HS 20.3MP Camera with 32GB Deluxe Accessory Bundle for $309.00, and one 55-gallon drum of ProVet Logic kennel cleaner for $1,100.00. Total spent was $1,714.84.
The new marketing tools provided by the Petfinder Foundation grant allow us to effectively market all pets in need that come through our door, increasing their ability to be adopted. It allows us the ability to make off-site presentations in our efforts to secure donations, along with off-site adoptions to accommodate the public. The ProVet Logic cleaner is used daily to keep over 100 kennels clean and disease-free. This helps maintain the health and happiness of so many homeless animals waiting for adoption.
How many pets did this grant help?
The new marketing tools provided by the Petfinder Foundation grant allow us to effectively market all pets in need that come through our door. In 2015, we had 1,393 adoptions, 233 lost animals returned to their owners, 556 sick or injured animals were treated, 973 pets were spayed or neutered, and 158 pets were exchanged with other rescues to help increase their adoption chances. We are incredibly pleased with these numbers, and know they were helped thanks to your continued, loyal support. Thank you!
Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.
Elsa, a 4-year-old Pitbull, came to Cedar Bend on a very cold evening right before a big snow storm. In extremely poor condition, Elsa likely would not have made it through the night. With a large wound under her tail, and only weighing 36 lbs., Elsa was just skin and bones in desperate need of help. Through some gentle love and affection, as well as proper care and support, Elsa has gained weight and is now thriving and more beautiful than ever. Although extremely shy, Elsa is a very sweet girl who just needs a little time to warm up to people. Elsa is very playful; she loves chasing after toys and chewing on rawhides. Elsa gets along well with other dogs and doesn’t tend to show much interest in cats. Elsa is up-to-date on vaccinations and is heartworm-tested. She is currently waiting to be microchipped and spayed. A special thank you goes out to the generous donors who allow dogs like Elsa to be given a second chance and let their true potential shine through! Meet Elsa: www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34432181
UPDATE: Elsa has been adopted!
