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Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
Hollywood Animal Rescue Team
           (H.A.R.T.)
                &
Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc

  Regular City Commission Meeting
          October 17, 2018

                       Department of Public Works
Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
Introduction
This presentation brings to light the vast number of
euthanized animals in Broward County, many coming
from the City of Hollywood. Broward County Animal Care
has struggled with their overcrowded shelters, at times
euthanizing animals in what is believed to be their method
of controlling the overcrowdings. Although their former
Director has since been replaced and they are currently
implementing new procedures, their struggle will remain.
The Humane Society can only accept owner surrenders,
and will not accept stray or found animals. The City of
Hollywood and non profits need to assist in helping control
the overcrowding and unnecessary euthanasia of so
many animals.

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Introduction cont.
With the approval and development of the
Hollywood Animal Rescue Team (H.A.R.T.), any City
of Hollywood animal in need will have a team of
City of Hollywood Employees ready to assist them.
Working together, the City’s Code Compliance
Animal Control, Police Department and Public
Works Departments will reunite lost animals with their
owners, ensure injured animals receive medical
treatment promptly and find permanency through
adoption for abandoned animals through the
Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc. (501c(3) non-
profit organization).

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Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
WARNING
The following presentation contains
graphic photos which are disturbing
              to view.

    Sadly, this is reality for many
           dogs and cats.

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Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
•   According to Broward County
    Animal Care from January 2016-
    October 2016, 1438 cats & dogs
    were picked up from City of
    Hollywood properties.

•   Broward County Euthanization
    Stats for the City of Hollywood
    from October 2015-September
    2016, list that 385 (27%) of the
    above         animals      were
    euthanized.

•   These stats do not include owner
    requested euthanization. With
    that said...

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Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
Broward County Orders Investigation into Animal Care
                                     ● It was found former County Staff altered the
                                       computer records regarding the number of
                                       animals euthanized by changing the reason for
                                       killing the animals, such as “owner requested.”

                                     ● Significant because pets put down at the owner’s
                                       request are not included in the county’s official
                                       euthanasia count.

                                     ● According to county statistics, during the last six
                                       months of 2014, owners requested a total of 34
 Kitten being sedated before being     dogs and cats be euthanized.
 euthanized

• During the same time period in 2016, that number ballooned to 307
  animals killed by euthanasia; owner requested euthanasia increased
  900%.

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Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
LOCAL 10 INVESTIGATES
  Audit confirms record-fixing of pet deaths at Broward Animal
                           Care shelter
    Bob Norman investigation led to county head's resignation
              By Bob Norman - Investigative Reporter
Posted: 6:15 PM, March 28, 2018Updated: 6:15 PM, March 28, 2018

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Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
The City of Hollywood’s
  contribution to making a
difference…benefits not just
 our animals but our entire
         community
Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
Working with…

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Hollywood Animal Rescue Team & - (H.A.R.T.) Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc Regular City Commission Meeting
H.A.R.T.
Hollywood Animal Rescue Team

 “Hollywood NEEDS a H.A.R.T.”

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•   Already established 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation

•   Operated 100% by Volunteers

•   Created in response to the abundance of abandoned, stray,

    feral, abused, dangerous and lost animals

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H.A.R.T.

Mission Statement:The City of Hollywood Animal Rescue Team will
make every effort to keep the public safe, protect animals and
educate the community on responsible pet ownership.

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                                          Department of Public Works
H.A.R.T. Goals
● Public Safety
● Preservation of Animal Life
● Protection of Animals
● Community Education
● Community Awareness
● Reunification of lost pets with their
   owners
● Foster & Adoption of pets in need
● Management of community feral
   cat colonies

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H.A.R.T. - Public Safety
  ● Animal Cruelty Investigations
  ● Repeat Animal Calls
  ● Complaint/Nuisance Animals
  ● Aggressive Dogs
  ● Criminal Investigations
  ● Deceased Animals

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H.A.R.T. - Protection of Animals
      ● Pursue Criminal Prosecution
    ● Follow-up on Criminal Violations
  ● Owner Surrenders when applicable
● Pursue Investigative Fines/Cost Recovery

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H.A.R.T. - Community Education & Awareness
● Responsible Pet Ownership
● Spay/Neuter Programs
● Training for Newly Adopted Pets/Owners

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H.A.R.T. - Reunification with Owners
● Microchip Implanting & Scanning
● Social Media Postings
● Found Dog/Cat Flyers
● Tattoos

                          17        Department of Public Works
H.A.R.T. - Feral Cat Colonies

●   Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) Program
●   Coordination with existing Trappers &
    Feeders

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Proposed H.A.R.T. Alliances
•   Broward County Animal Care
•   Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood
•   Humane Society of Broward County
•   Pembroke Pines Animal Assistance Program/Pooches in Pines
•   South Florida Wildlife Center
•   Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
•   Local Veterinarians
•   Pets Love Vets
•   City College – Hollywood Campus
•   Rescue Groups
•   Foster Homes
•   Community Trappers
•   Volunteers

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H.A.R.T. Operations
● Animal Rescue Team provides 7 day coverage
● Hours adjusted to accommodate specific needs or issues
● Impounded dogs are held for a minimum of 5 days. During
  that time, every attempt at locating the dog’s owner will
  be made
● Any impounded animals will be properly cared for
● Officers will conduct criminal and follow-up investigations
  as necessary
● Officers will facilitate and refer residents to appropriate
  organizations if outside the jurisdiction of the City of
  Hollywood.

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H.A.R.T. Staffing
 ● Police
 ● Code Compliance Certified Animal Control Officer*
 ● Public Works Division and Volunteers -Maintenance of
   Facilities
 ● City Approved Volunteers- Facilitate daily care and
   wellbeing of impounded animals.

*Florida State Statute 828.27 mandates that animal control
officers successfully complete a 40 hour minimum standards
training course. At this time, the FACA Animal Control Officer
Certification course is the only course approved for this
purpose in the State of Florida

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H.A.R.T. Primary Responsibilities
•   Investigate animal complaints and problems
•   Enforce City, County and State Ordinances and Laws
•   Handle/assist community with solutions to animal nuisance
    issues/problems
•   Trapping of feral, nuisance or injured animals to facilitate spay/neuter
    and/or necessary medical treatment before re-release back into the
    community
•   Educational Programs for the Community
•   Spay/Neuter Programs for Hollywood Citizens
•   Assist injured animals
•   Handling and impoundment of lost and/or abandoned dogs and cats
•   Maintain evidence for Criminal Investigations.

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H.A.R.T. Funding
• Create a new program:
    Park Impact Fees (if approved)
    Chewy.com, Purina and other companies as possible
    Sponsors for food and supplies etc.
• Apply for Grant Funding
    Annual City Budget
    Personnel
    Cleaning Supplies
    Donations: Pet stores, Veterinarians, general public by
    fundraising

                             23           Department of Public Works
Stan Goldman Community Park meeting
           May 23, 2018

 On May 23, 2018 a Stan Goldman Community Park
 Meeting community meeting was held at David Park
 Community Center to get community input on the
 improvements of the Stan Goldman Park. The results of
 that meeting were prioritized as follows:

 #1 Pickle ball court improvements with 137 votes
 #2 Create an Animal Rescue Shelter with 127 votes

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H.A.R.T. - Potential Location
             Stan Goldman Memorial Park
               800 Knights Road, Hollywood, FL 33020
• Stan Goldman Park is centrally located in the heart of Hollywood.
  Annual Dog Show is held there. Hollywoof dog park already in place.

• The park is easily accessed by foot and vehicular traffic from Johnson
  Street and can be made accessible to vehicular traffic right off I-95
  from Hollywood Boulevard.

• The increased foot and vehicular traffic, police satellite office and
  public work presence would assist with problems (graffiti and
  homeless individuals) currently occurring in the park.

• Proposed structure already in place (concession stand) – restrooms
  already exist.

                                 25           Department of Public Works
Estimated utility usage for
      renovated concession stand

•   Water/sewer     $829 annually (based on history)
•   Electrical      $2400 annually (estimated)
•   Pet rescue area Cleaning by volunteers
•   Bathrooms cleaned by City Janitorial

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Hollywoof Park

     27    Department of Public Works
Stan Goldman’s Concession Building

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Architects rendering after renovations

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Stan Goldman Concession Stand Renovation's

       demo                                                                            1000

       exterior footings and slabs                               5 yds

       rebar/ mesh for above                                     96 lin ft/ 250sf       350
       concrete pump                                             min chg                350
       labor above                                                                     1500

       concrete cutting 1 door/ 8 dog doors                                            1000

       storefront glass front and rear, 2 doors (labor inc)                           10000
       misc electrical                                                                 2500
       split ac/ relocate condenser / 2 drops (labor donated)                          4000
       8 exterior secure dog doors (labor donated)                                     2500

       epoxy floor (labor donated)                                                     1000

       misc drywall/ framing (labor donated)                                           1000

       new suspended ceilings (labor donated)                                          1200

        interior / exterior kennel and containment fencing (labor donated)             1500

        metal roof over kennel area                                                    2000

        plumbing, dog bath sink, prep area sink, wash down hose bibs                   1500
        Architectual drawings by City Architect Walter Wernecke                           0

                                                                                      31400

        Bathroom remodel cost paid by parks department

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Current Protocol

                   LOST/ABANDONED/STRAY

                     Impounded at HPD

                      BCAC contacted

                         Each Shift is
Officer provides                          When available,
                        supposed to
food and water                            BCAC responds
                     check on welfare
 for dog before                           to transport dog
                     of dog until BCAC
     leaving                                   to BCAC
                          responds

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How H.A.R.T. will work
              LOST/ABANDONED/STRAY

   Resident w/o ID                 Found by HPD, COH
   must surrender at                 Employee or by
        BCAC                         Resident with ID

                       Assess for injuries,
                       tags, microchip
                          or tattoos

       Owner                                  No Visible
    Located: No        Owner Located:
                          Evidence of         Injuries,
      Abuse or                                transport to
     Neglect >         Abuse or Neglect
                             > Start          quarantine
      Return to                               area at H.A.R.T.
       Owner             Investigation
                                              Shelter

                                 H.A.R.T. Shelter
                           Document via Teletype
                       Photograph for Flyer/Social Media
                                Food and Water

                                     After five (5) days, the animal’s
                                     ownership will be transferred to
                                                  501(c)3

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H.A.R.T. at Work

              Wildlife or Community Cat
                             Sick, Injured or Orphaned

                                                         During normal business
            Provide any                                   hours injured wildlife
                                                         may be transported to
         necessary medical                                Wildlife Care Center
               care                                           (WCC) in Fort
                                                               Lauderdale

                                                      After business hours
                                                     H.A.R.T. Sergeant must
                    Return to Community
Spay/Neuter                                         be notified for Wildlife to
                        Cat Colony
                                                    be medically stabilized
                                                     until transport to WCC

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H.A.R.T. at Work
• MISDEMEANOR HPD CASES AND
  CODE COMPLIANCE CASES

• Reviewed by H.A.R.T. for possible
  follow-up investigation by team
  members

• Boarding of animals which are
  being held as evidence in criminal
  cases

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Residents Concerns with BCAC’s After
           Hours Response
On Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 6:50 pm a resident found a
collapsed labrador retriever on her lawn, which clearly needed
medical attention. The dog had no collar, the resident made
several calls to Broward County Animal Care (BCAC) and BSO
Dispatch Center. The resident waited 2 hours in the rain with the
dog and no one from Broward County ever responded.
Hollywood Police Dept. responded and took possession of the
dog.

BCAC will continue to be the primary agency responsible for
injured dogs and cats, but now the City of Hollywood will have a
backup option if for some reason BCAC is not available.

In addition, Hollywood’s program would also be able to assist
injured wildlife when the Wildlife Care Center in Fort Lauderdale is
not available.

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Benefits of H.A.R.T.
• Better / quicker treatment of Stray animals
• Reunification of Pets with their Owners
• Adoption of Abandoned Pets
• Promote Spay/Neuter to control overpopulation
• Reduction in Euthanization rates
• Reduction in Shelter Overcrowding
• Improved Relations with Communities
• Reduction in repeat calls
• Follow-thru on prosecution of criminal violations
• Community Education
• Reduction in Homeless and Grafitti issues in Stan Goldman Park

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Before and After…
Abused dog at the         If this abused dog             Abused          dog
time of shelter intake   were taken to BCAC              after TLC
                         today, he would be
                              euthanized.

                          There is no room or
                          volunteers to work
                         on rehabilitating him
                             with the goal of
                           finding his forever
                                  home.

                           Thank goodness
                         someone gave him
                             a chance!

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Before and After
    Benefits

       39      Department of Public Works
Before and After
     Benefits

      40    Department of Public Works
Before and After
    Benefits

       41    Department of Public Works
Before and After
     Benefits

       42     Department of Public Works
Go Fund Me & PETA raised over
      $70,000 for Ollie

              43    Department of Public Works
44   Department of Public Works
Before and After
    Benefits

       45    Department of Public Works
Furever Homes
   Benefits

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Recommendation
• Begin development and funding of the H.A.R.T.
• Establish the location, City enter into lease with
  501(c3)
• Adopt a Resolution recognizing the Pooches &
  Kitties in Hollywood, Inc. (a 501c(3) non-profit
  organization) to work along side the City of
  Hollywood’s H.A.R.T.
• Implementation of H.A.R.T. - Phase I

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RESOLUTION NO. _________________

                   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD,
                   FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE POOCHES & KITTIES IN HOLLYWOOD, INC.
                   PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD.

      WHEREAS, Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc. (“Program”) is a State of Florida 501 (C) 3 not for profit corporation;
and

     WHEREAS, the Program is operated 100% by volunteers, which are comprised of off duty City of Hollywood
employees and civilian volunteers within the community; and

       WHEREAS, the Program was created due to an abundance of animal calls for service, stray animals, feral cat
colonies, abused animals, dangerous animals, and lost animals; and

        WHEREAS, Broward County Animal Control has limited resources and hours of operation, routinely euthanize,
and have not met the needs of the community; and

       WHEREAS, Pooches in Pines, Inc., a State of Florida 501 (C) 3 not for profit corporation located in the City of
Pembroke Pines, has established a successful animal rescue program reuniting pets with owners at an 80% success rate
saving several hundred animals in just the 4 years since being operational; and

       WHEREAS, the Program intends to use Pooches in Pines, Inc.’s proven business model as a guideline establishing
rules and policies; and

        WHEREAS, the Program wishes to identify and lease a building site within an existing dog park which is owned by
the City of Hollywood to design and build an animal rescue shelter to provide services to the residents and growing pet
population in Hollywood; and

         WHEREAS, the Program wishes to create a Hollywood Animal Rescue Team (H.A.R.T) program to work with,
and provide financial assistance and volunteers to the H.A.R.T. program; and

        WHEREAS, the Program wishes to create a training and awareness program, provide police canine training
demonstrations, stabilize sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, and provide for spay and neutering of feral cats in the City; and

          WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Hollywood, Florida, endorses the Program in the City of Hollywood.

          PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of __________________, 2018.

                                                                    ______________________________
                                                                    JOSH LEVY, MAYOR
ATTEST:

_____________________________
PATRICIA A. CERNY, MMC
CITY CLERK

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Phase I
Personnel (already funded and in place)
• 1 full-time Animal Control Officer
• 1 part-time Animal Control Officer
Facility
• Stan Goldman / complete design/ obtain permit
• Begin construction from donated construction materials/manpower
Work Performed
• Develop website for reuniting animals with owners/ adoption/
   fostering/fundraising
• Begin fundraising by 501C3 for renovations and program expenses
• Donations raised for Ollie exceeded over $60,000
• TNR of all cats on City properties
• Temporary housing for recently spayed/neutered cats
• Begin accepting Volunteer application and background checks
• Training of staff and volunteers held at the Humane Society of Broward
   County
• Develop a hold harmless agreement for volunteers
• Community Relations via Social Media to assist reunification of lost animals
• Phase I estimated cost for Building Renovations $32,000-$40,000

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Phase II
Personnel – in addition to Phase I
• Police Supervisor, Detective, or Officer / This is an existing position with added
   duties

Work Performed – in addition to Phase I
• Completion of facility/ Commence utilization of renovated building
• Develop of policy for police and code pertaining to program
• Housing of animals held as evidence in Criminal Investigations
• Transferring animals to Pooches & Kitties in Hollywood, Inc. for permanency
• Commence foster program until animals adopted
• Animal Control Officers maintain and clean kennels at HPD
• Evaluate mirroring Coral Springs Humane Units policy of removal of dead animals
  within City limits diverting $21,800 of the current annual budget of $25,000 to the
  program, leaving disposal cost of $3000 budgeted and State permit Annual fee of
  $200
• Handling of all Crime Stopper Tips
• Review of all criminal incident reports for follow-up investigations
• Phase II cost shared police personnel responsibility ( Police currently responsible
  to investigate violations of Florida law pertaining to animals)

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Phase III
                    As Program Grows
Personnel – in addition to Phase II
• Funding paid by fines, grants, investigative cost recovery, general fund
• Program needs will be evaluated annually, if need arises:
       Additional Police investigative involvement on criminal
       investigations if case load increases (handled by Detective Bureau)
       Additional animal control personnel, part time ($40,000 annually)
• Volunteer Administrative Secretary
• Equipment
• Animal Control Truck Bed Slide In Unit ($5000 )

Work Performed – in addition to Phase II
• Expansion of TNR of cats to other areas in the City
• Phase III cost depend on growth of the program

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52   Department of Public Works
Services that can be provided
           by City College

•   List of potential free services:
•   Vaccines (Rabies boosters, DHPP, FVRCP)
•   Fecal exam
•   Heartworm test (canine)
•   FIV/FeLK test (feline)
•   Ear cytology

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Services that can be provided by
                City College

•   Basic dermatology diagnostics
•   Basic ophthalmologic diagnostics
•   Basic bloodwork
•   X-ray imaging
•   Routine surgeries (Spay, neuter, small growth
    removal, etc.)

                             54       Department of Public Works
Services that can be provided by
               City College
• Surgeries are done for 4 days over two weeks at the
  end of our term (8-10 procedures/term).
• Dental cleanings and some treatments (such as
  extractions)
• Dentals are done for 3 days over three weeks near
  the middle of our term (9 procedures/term).
• Student volunteers/externs

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City College

     56        Department of Public Works
City College Classroom

         57     Department of Public Works
City College X-ray Room

          58     Department of Public Works
City College Surgical Room

           59     Department of Public Works
City College Surgery in Progress

               60     Department of Public Works
Potential Grant Awards

                                 LAURA J. NILES FOUNDATION, INC.

ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Grants

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Potential Grants
•   Albert Schweitzer Animal Welfare Fund provides funding to U.S. based 501(c)(3)
    organizations that promote humane education, humane sheltering, solutions to
    overpopulation and animal protection.
•   American Humane administers the Meacham grant to 501(c)(3) organizations and
    the Second Chance Fund to both public and private shelters or rescues.
•   Animal Farm Foundation offers grants for adoption, enrichment and other programs
    for 501(c)(3) organizations focused on supporting pit bull type dogs by providing
    equal opportunities and treatment.
•   ASPCA Grants program provides support to a variety of U.S.-based nonprofit animal
    welfare organizations through cash grants, sponsorships, and training.
•   Banfield Foundation funds U.S. programs designed to keep pets and owners
    together Various opportunities exist for 501(c)(3) organizations.
•   The Binky Foundation prioritizes seed funding for new programs or equipment
    purchases promoting animal protection and habitat preservation, and also
    considers funding for long-term or ongoing projects. 501(c)(3) not required.
•   Bissell Pet Foundation provides financial support to programs of municipal and
    501(c)(3) organizations focused on adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping, foster
    care, and safety nets. Funding also considered for emergency relief in addition to
    hoarding and puppy mill rescue efforts.

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•   The Grey Muzzle Organization provides grants and special programs for
    501(c)(3) organizations whose activities include helping senior dogs.
•   The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust invites proposals from active 501(c)(3)
    humane organizations based in the USA for projects designed to enhance the
    well-being of animals in Ohio, elsewhere in the Great Lakes region(IL, IN, MI, WI,
    Western PA, Upstate NY, and Northeastern MN), or in the Nation as a whole.
•   Laura J. Niles Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in the
    Northeastern U.S., with initiatives that support people and animals
    simultaneously. Areas of concentration include canine health research, animal
    protection & adoption, search & rescue training, human assistance and similar
    fields of interest. Maddie's Fund offers a variety of grants and opportunities
    designed to help build and sustain a no-kill nation so shelter dogs and cats can
    be guaranteed a loving home.
•   The Mason Foundation for Animal Shelter Design awards matching grants to
    municipal and 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States to help fund needs
    assessments and schematic architectural drawings for new buildings or
    remodeling projects.
•   Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is recruiting new groups for its mentoring
    program for free-roaming cats. This program works with non-profits and
    municipalities that have never received a targeted or free-roaming grant from
    PetSmart Charities before and are interested in getting spay/neuter money
    through the free-roaming cat program.

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•   Oxbow Animal Rescue Grant supports operating and programs for rescue
    organizations caring for specific species of reptiles, small animals, and wildlife,
    and cats.
•   The Pedigree Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations for programs
    that enhance dog adoptions.
•   The PETCO Foundation offers disaster assistance and pet food bank support to
    municipal and private organizations.
•   Petfinder Foundation offers support for disaster preparation and recovery,
    enrichment, pet sponsorship and vaccinations to Petfinder members. Municipal
    and private agencies are eligible.
•   PetSmart Charities, Inc. funds adoption, spay/neuter, and emergency relief
    programs for eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in the U.S., registered charities in
    Canada, cities or counties with animal care and control budgets, nonprofit
    educational institutions, and tribal authorities.
•   The Summerlee Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations according to specific
    program criteria, including a US focus on cats, wildlife rehabilitation and
    sanctuaries, and emergency funding.
•   The USDA Rural Development Housing and Community Facilities Program offers
    loans and grants for essential community facilities, including municipal and
    private animal shelters, in communities with populations under 20,000.
•   The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation for Animal Welfare and Protection
    provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations for capital grants, project grants, and
    general operating funds.

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Other Resources
• Find additional funding opportunities by visiting Animal
  Grantmakers, an affinity group of foundations and
  organizations making grants to benefit animals.
• Use the Foundation Center’s Foundation Stats tool to explore
  the top funders of animal-related programs.
• Find funding specific to your state and geographic are using
  The Grantsmanship Center’s map tool.
And More
• Finding funding in a slow economy
• Funding your rescue
• Running a capital campaign
• GO FUND ME

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Adoption Fees
•   $250.00 for Puppies 5 months and younger
•   $100.00 for Dogs 6 months and older
•   $60.00 for Kittens 5 months and younger
•   $30.00 for Cats 6 months and older (Adopt 1, get 1 free)
•   $50.00 for Rabbits (Adopt 1, get 1 free)
•   $30.00 for Guinea Pigs (Adopt 1, get 1 free)
•   $25 for Hamsters (Adopt 1, get 1 free)
•   $55.00 for Ferrets (Adopt 1, get 1 free)

• You must be 21 or older to adopt. Please bring in a valid
  photo ID.

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These fees include:
• Spaying/neutering for every animal, including puppies and
  kittens, before going home
• Treatment for fleas & ticks
• Preliminary vaccinations and de-worming
• Overall wellness check
• Heartworm test for dogs (for dogs 7 months or older) and
  Feline Leukemia test for cats
• Microchip
• Complimentary bag of Purina ONE pet food
• Pet behavior helpline
• 30 Day free trial of Trupanion Pet Insurance at time of
  adoption (Restrictions Apply)
• Limited 10 day follow-up care at participating VCA Animal
  Hospitals (restrictions apply, up to $250)

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QUESTIONS

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