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October 26th 04, 04:29 AM
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small NO KILL animal shelter in need of your help to fix up donated building!
Hello fellow animal lovers!
I am writing as the coordinator for The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. a small scale non-profit 501c3 NO KILL small animal shelter. Our shelter was previously located on a farm property, but recently went up for sale leaving us scrambling to find a place for our 150 animals to live. This summer, we received an abadoned and dilapidated property via donation and have been working very hard to fix it up. We seem to have hit a roadblock within the last couple of weeks. In order to proceed following the proper channels to get us up and running, we need to go through the Township and apply for the proper zoning variances and exceptions and building permits, etc. We estimate this will cost us at least $500-- which is $500 that we simply do not have. We do not want to compromise care of our animals (who are temporarily being sheltered off site until we have everything done properly)and we need to raise funds ASAP! It is a real Catch-22 for us! As many of you know, smaller shelters almost always struggle financially, because donations and funding goes to the large scale, well known shelters, who are often not no-kill! Any donations, whether small or large, are DESPERATELY needed and always appreciated!!! Any donations can be sent to: The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. P.O. Box 194 York New Salem, PA 17371 OR can be conveniently made online with a credit or debit card on the website www.thelastresort.us We are a 501c3 non-profit and all donations are tax deductable! PLEASE help us raise these much needed funds! Even if you can only donate a few dollars, it still helps us greatly. Pass this along!!! Any support and suggestions for raising funds and gaining awareness are always welcome! Thanks, The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. 
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October 26th 04, 05:17 AM
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Hello fellow animal lovers! I am writing as the coordinator for The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. a small scale non-profit 501c3 NO KILL small animal shelter. Our shelter was previously located on a farm property, but recently went up for sale leaving us scrambling to find a place for our 150 animals to live. This summer, we received an abadoned and dilapidated property via donation and have been working very hard to fix it up. We seem to have hit a roadblock within the last couple of weeks. In order to proceed following the proper channels to get us up and running, we need to go through the Township and apply for the proper zoning variances and exceptions and building permits, etc. We estimate this will cost us at least $500-- which is $500 that we simply do not have. We do not want to compromise care of our animals (who are temporarily being sheltered off site until we have everything done properly)and we need to raise funds ASAP! It is a real Catch-22 for us! As many of you know, smaller shelters almost always struggle financially, because donations and funding goes to the large scale, well known shelters, who are often not no-kill! Any donations, whether small or large, are DESPERATELY needed and always appreciated!!! Any donations can be sent to: The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. P.O. Box 194 York New Salem, PA 17371 OR can be conveniently made online with a credit or debit card on the website www.thelastresort.us We are a 501c3 non-profit and all donations are tax deductable! PLEASE help us raise these much needed funds! Even if you can only donate a few dollars, it still helps us greatly. Pass this along!!! Any support and suggestions for raising funds and gaining awareness are always welcome! Thanks, The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. I admire what you're doing, but I'm curious. You require every relinquished cat come to your shelter with: a $50 fee; proof of spay/neuter/proof of vaccination/proof of feleuk testing. What do you do when someone brings in a stray? Do you *only* take animals that are ready to immediately adopt back out? Makes your org. sound suspicious to the average reader who's 500 miles away. I read your website with interest, and you don't mention grants...have you applied for any? Start-up grants are the easiest and most accessible for shelters to get. Also, and this is just IMO, but I'd lose the "Ed is the Devil" story & segment of the website. It makes your organization look less than credible. Like you said, it's easier for larger, established, professional shelters to get donations. Polish your website, and you'll have more credibility. Also, the photo shows cats, etc. that look dreadfully crowded in one room.. For fundraising ideas, Best Friends is a good resource. Or just network with other shelters. Best of luck. Sherry
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October 26th 04, 05:17 AM
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Hello fellow animal lovers! I am writing as the coordinator for The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. a small scale non-profit 501c3 NO KILL small animal shelter. Our shelter was previously located on a farm property, but recently went up for sale leaving us scrambling to find a place for our 150 animals to live. This summer, we received an abadoned and dilapidated property via donation and have been working very hard to fix it up. We seem to have hit a roadblock within the last couple of weeks. In order to proceed following the proper channels to get us up and running, we need to go through the Township and apply for the proper zoning variances and exceptions and building permits, etc. We estimate this will cost us at least $500-- which is $500 that we simply do not have. We do not want to compromise care of our animals (who are temporarily being sheltered off site until we have everything done properly)and we need to raise funds ASAP! It is a real Catch-22 for us! As many of you know, smaller shelters almost always struggle financially, because donations and funding goes to the large scale, well known shelters, who are often not no-kill! Any donations, whether small or large, are DESPERATELY needed and always appreciated!!! Any donations can be sent to: The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. P.O. Box 194 York New Salem, PA 17371 OR can be conveniently made online with a credit or debit card on the website www.thelastresort.us We are a 501c3 non-profit and all donations are tax deductable! PLEASE help us raise these much needed funds! Even if you can only donate a few dollars, it still helps us greatly. Pass this along!!! Any support and suggestions for raising funds and gaining awareness are always welcome! Thanks, The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. I admire what you're doing, but I'm curious. You require every relinquished cat come to your shelter with: a $50 fee; proof of spay/neuter/proof of vaccination/proof of feleuk testing. What do you do when someone brings in a stray? Do you *only* take animals that are ready to immediately adopt back out? Makes your org. sound suspicious to the average reader who's 500 miles away. I read your website with interest, and you don't mention grants...have you applied for any? Start-up grants are the easiest and most accessible for shelters to get. Also, and this is just IMO, but I'd lose the "Ed is the Devil" story & segment of the website. It makes your organization look less than credible. Like you said, it's easier for larger, established, professional shelters to get donations. Polish your website, and you'll have more credibility. Also, the photo shows cats, etc. that look dreadfully crowded in one room.. For fundraising ideas, Best Friends is a good resource. Or just network with other shelters. Best of luck. Sherry
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October 26th 04, 01:21 PM
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From: (The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary)
Any donations can be sent to: The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary, Inc. P.O. Box 194 York New Salem, PA 17371 Sorry, but I only donate to shelters I know are legitimate, and only shelters in my immediate area. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm
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October 26th 04, 01:22 PM
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From: (The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary)
A Gmail accounts for a non-profit group? Sounds fishy. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm
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October 26th 04, 01:22 PM
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From: (The Last Resort Animal Sanctuary)
A Gmail accounts for a non-profit group? Sounds fishy. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecatjournal.com/articles/claws.htm
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October 26th 04, 02:47 PM
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October 26th 04, 02:47 PM
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October 26th 04, 04:40 PM
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Well, North Shore Animal League is .org. so your point is well taken.
-- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time.
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