May 13, 2010

Washington state takes on the challenge for saving animal lives

The ASPCA began what they refer to as The $100k Challenge - a contest, so to speak, that drives shelters across the nation to spread the word within their communities on saving animal lives through medical care, outreach and adoptions. As of April 2010, 50 organizations have taken on this challenge of saving more animals than they did in 2009 between August and October of this year. First place wins the $100k for their organization; second place is $25k for the best job in community activism. There are of course other details, but what a great incentive to help homeless pets and get them into forever homes - fast!
The list of contestants is large, so I will not post it all, but here's who is representing Washington state so far:

Northwest Organization for Animal Help (NOAH), Stanwood, WA (great place for kitties, in my opinion)
Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society & SPCA, Tacoma, WA
Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Vancouver, WA

I was hoping to see the Seattle Humane Society on the list. Perhaps there is a size requirement issue for them considering the the winner has to save a minimum of 300 dogs, cats, kittens, or puppies in that allotted time. However, Arizona and Utah stepped up to the plate as I expected.


More details as I hear of them!

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