and more good news
Since the article in Saturday’s Free Press, many good and interesting things have been happening. Many wonderful people have come forward to donate food and supplies for this project, and others have contributed cash to help cover expenses. Still other wonderful people have offered to give time from their busy schedules to help work with the cats and take on fundraising activities.
Since it seems that my little project is going to be a long term undertaking, and dollars to keep going will be an ongoing concern, I’m looking at setting up a non-profit organization to deal with it all. This will allow for fundraising events and activities, and help take the financial pressure off my shoulders.
Still more good news: After the article came out, a generous person called the Humane Society to make a donation to cover sterilization fees for several Craig Street Cats. Aileen White (WHS Public Relations spokesperson) called to let me know, and to share the fact that the WHS was looking at the whole fee structure and whether or not it was having the intended effect.
Today Aileen called again, to let me know that Craig Street Cats will not be turned away simply because I don’t have the funds to cover the fee. We will be able to work together to provide sterilization for the cats, and the WHS asks only that I donate to the program as funds permit. The society also allows donors to specify how their contributions will be used, so anyone who wants to make a contribution to be used specifically for spay/neuter fees can contact the Winnipeg Humane Society and let them know that their donation is for the Craig Street Cats TNR program.
I would like to say THANK YOU to Aileen and Bill McDonald for their fast action on this issue. The WHS has responded to the situation in an incredibly positive way.
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