Rescued Pets Movement (RPM), a homeless animal rescue, rehab, and transportation 501(c)(3) not-for-profit has actually been talented a $125,000 grant from PetSmart Charities. This grant will straight affect RPM’s operations, consisting of staffing, medical center and boarding costs, travel costs, and associated materials.1
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According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, about 6.3 million family pets get in United States shelters each year.2 Animal shelters and rescue partners have actually collaborated to bring homeless family pets from locations where there is overpopulation to other locations that have a need for rescue family pets, so they have a much better chance to discover permanently houses.
“We are delighted and deeply grateful to receive this exceptionally generous grant from PetSmart Charities,” said Cindy Perini, co-founder and president.1 “PetSmart Charities’ assistance empowers us to continue our unwavering dedication to homeless animals throughout the higher Houston location. With this amazing contribution, we can take our objective to brand-new heights and touch the lives of many more animals, leaving an enduring paw print of empathy and generosity. RPM has actually saved over 5,600 homeless animals up until now in 2023 and over 82,000 given that 2013. Through rescue efforts, veterinary care help, and transportation efforts, RPM and its rescue partners throughout the United States make every effort to build a world where homeless animals are no longer voiceless victims, however treasured family pets and buddies deserving of love and care.”
“It’s an honor to assistance Rescued Pets Movement in their objective to make a positive effect on the lives of homeless animals,” said Aimee Gilbreath, president at PetSmart Charities.1 “PetSmart Charities is dedicated to making the world a much better location for family pets and all who enjoy them — and RPM’s commitment and enthusiasm for animal well-being appears. Their lifesaving programs have actually already saved more than 82,000 animals, and with this grant, we’re positive that they will have the ability to save much more. On behalf of PetSmart Charities, we applaud RPM’s commitment and their efforts to guarantee a much healthier future for homeless animals.”
References
- Rescued Pets Movement gets $125,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help rescue, restore, and transportation homeless family pets. News release. Rescued Pets Movement Inc. August 10, 2023. Accessed August 11, 2023. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rescued-pets-movement-receives-125-000-grant-from-petsmart-charities-to-help-rescue-rehabilitate-and-transport-homeless-pets-301898338.html
- Pet data. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Accessed August 11, 2023.
