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What do we do
with the money we raise?
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100%
of the money we raise at our events is used to purchase assets
for the shelter animals. We also like to treat the animals to
something fun to help them pass the time as they wait for new
homes. For example, this is one of the dogs at the shelter enjoying
a rawhide chew, which we purchase for the dogs on a monthly basis.
The rawhides help to keep their teeth clean, plus it gives them
some entertainment, if even for just a short while.
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When
the shelter went through some renovations a couple of years ago,
the Women's Auxiliary pitched in to help and purchased new doors
for the kennels. This is what the doors looked like before (notice
the poor pup has his head stuck in the fencing because the door
is falling apart) >>>
These
old doors were old and literally rusting off of their hinges, causing
a danger to the dogs, the kennel workers, and the volunteers. Now
the dogs are safer and kennel workers, visitors, and volunteers
can move in and out of each cage without fear of a door falling
on them and without stooping over. The new doors make the dogs easier
to see and make the kennels easier to clean.
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Some
of the new doors on the kennels
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Many
dogs in the shelter are also enjoying a new dog bed, thanks to
the Women's Auxiliary. These bunk-style beds get the dogs off
of the floor or the standard harder style of riser used at the
shelter. Many are enjoying a good night's sleep on their new cots.
Replacement covers for the beds are also purchased by the Women's
Auxiliary, when needed (dogs do love to chew!).
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Other items purchased
by the Women's Auxiliary are banks of new, stainless steel cat cages.
These cages were purchased not only for the shelter on Hamilton Avenue,
but at adoption satellite locations and at the kennels at Rosedale. This
allows the shelter to take in more cats, and also allows healthy cats
to be moved out of the shelter at times when airborne upper respiratory
infections are being spread among the cat population. The new cages are
made of a better material than the old ones and are easier to clean and
disinfect.
Our
work continues . . .
Thanks to all of you who generously contribute to the Women's Auxiliary
of the Animal Rescue League.
Send
your questions for the Women's Auxiliary of the Animal Rescue League
of Western PA via our
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