Shirley's Companion Animal Ministry

2009 Achievements

80 dogs and cats spayed/neutered using AnimalKind's $20 Fix, Operation Catnip vouchers, Paw Prints vouchers, Dr Marty Edwards, SPCA Saving Lives Clinic and rescue discounts with Pet Overpopulation Patrol-NC and Vets for Pets
Surgery and meds for a homeless man's dog that had a torn ear
Two hernia surgeries for dogs, one hernia surgery for a cat
Foot Tumor Removal and Biopsy for a dog
10 kittens from a cat colony to the SPCA's Foster to Surrender program
2 semi tame cats from that same cat colony relocated to a friend's farm in Greensboro
Over $7,000 in pet food (estimating 75% of retail cost) given out this year in low income communities on a bimonthly basis. Food provided by individual donors, Earth Fare, Pet Mania, WalMart and Whole Foods Market. This food program is only for folks willing to have their pets “fixed”
Recipient of 5% Community Day on 9/22 @ Whole Foods Market, Cary as well as donation boxes at their cash registers for 5 ½ weeks. Their Community bulletin board told our animal ministry mission as well.

56 dogs and cats spayed/neutered, using AnimalKind’s $20 Fix
4 puppies adopted to loving homes after their $20 Fixes
5 dog houses given out
2 dogs treated for wounds, another dog given antibiotics for post fix swelling
1 cat treated for injuries
Umbilical hernia repair for a kitten
Wal Mart Grant received (received $250.00 of the $500.00 awarded)
Revaccinating by Dr. Annette Whited in homeless camps and All Star Mobile Home Park
Pet food given out weekly (most donations from Earth Fare, Pet Mania and the SPCA)
2 dogs boarded at Pinebrook Kennels then rehomed to loving families
Wheat straw given out for chained dogs to stay warm in the cold