Long Trail Canine Rescue: Grant Report
How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?
Our grant money was used in two areas. The first was for an unexpected surgery for one of our dogs in foster care who tore his ACL, probably as a result of an old injury. We were lucky to find a supporting veterinary clinic that offered us a rescue discount. Byron's total bill came to about $1,000. We used a portion of the grant money to pay his bill. We also used a portion of the grant money to put together wonderful care packages for our foster homes, filled with enrichment toys, training treats and resources on the best ways to use the brain toys. We also provided over-the-phone and on-site consultation with our supporting behaviorist, who also offers us a discount to work with our foster homes and their pups.
Byron's surgery was a complete success and we were able to find him the perfect match with his new mom and dad. He has shared some great outdoor adventure time and he had lots of gifts under the Christmas tree for him this year. Our foster homes LOVE their care packages and they have taken the training of their foster dogs to a new level, with excitement followed by the reward of seeing their efforts result in wonderful adoptions.
How many pets did this grant help?
At least 20
Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.
Byron came to us from a shelter in South Carolina after living on the streets with his homeless owner. His owner sadly passed away and there was no family to be found and nowhere for Byron to go except for the overcrowded shelter. Byron, like the other dogs who enter these overcrowded shelters, was given 30 days. Thankfully one of our wonderful foster moms in South Carolina stepped up and took him into her home. She provided a warm, safe place for him for as long as it took to get him up to Vermont into another foster home where he would wait for his lifelong family. Soon after his transport to Vermont, Byron tore his ACL. The vet thinks it was a weak knee from an old injury. Nonetheless, he needed surgery before he could start a new life with his own family. This grant helped us pay his medical bills. His surgery was a huge success and shortly after his recovery he found the most perfect family! He is showered with love, not to mention lots of gifts under the Christmas tree this year. We are so happy for Byron and thankful for the extra funds to help pay his bills! Thank you, Petfinder Foundation!
I have also attached a picture of our foster-care package that the grant funds were used for.
