In an excerpt from the 1st Quarter Report for 2010, Evelyn Bridges, Founder of Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue reports that a total of 125 animals were rescued in the first three months of this year alone. All were dogs except for 7 cats and 3 rabbits. The majority came from the Transylvania County Animal Shelter, except for several cases when volunteers were able to intervene before the animals were taken to the shelter.
Financial donations made it possible Charlies Angels to provide a range of medical care and treatment:
- Vaccinations for all the animals brought to the shelter - A cost of $15-$20 per dog
- Spay or neuter (if the animals are old enough) - a cost of $60 per dog
- Heartworm testing and treatment if necessary
- Treatment for intestinal worms
- Dental surgery
- Treatment for Demodectic Mange, Parvo, respiratory infections, ear mites, and more.
The primary focus of Charlies Angels is to rescue dogs from the shelter and place them with qualified rescue organizations who then find adoptive homes. But there are many steps along the way and as an organization Charlie's Angels faces an ongoing need for volunteers who can foster dogs while rescue is being arranged, transport dogs to and from the local spay/neuter clinic, to kennels, and to the various rescue groups.
What began with one person trying to make a difference, has grown into to a group of dedicated volunteers with a network of rescue groups, vets, kennels, and other animal friendly businesses in the area, who are making a difference....but it is an endless tide of need.
If you would like to help be a part of the animal rescue effort in Transylvania County, either by volunteering your time or with a financial donation, contact Evelyn Bridges at ebridges@comporium.net
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1 comments:
Great post. Really summarizes CA's mission, history and current Good Works nicely!
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