 Pet Pals For Life PO Box 173 Sioux Falls, SD 57101 |
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PET PALS FOR LIFE |
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Pets Adopted From Pet Pals For Life Will Be Spayed Or Neutered
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WHAT
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Pet Pals For Life was organized in March of 2002 by Sharon Rae, Sandy Christians and Susan Antonitis. It evolved out of a friendship and common love for pets after Sandy lost her beloved 16 year old Shih tzu, Samantha. Six years earlier Sharon had lost her best friend, Nitska, a shepherd/lab who had just turned 15. She had since adopted Miss Sonja Rae from the Sioux Falls Humane Society. Sandy needed to fill a void in her life after losing Samantha and Sharon had an interest in the humane society because of Sonja. So they began discussing ways to assist shelters with adoptions. Sharon had known Susan as a customer in her shop and recalled her interest in pet rescues. So the contact was made, the friendship began, and Pet Pals For Life became a reality. The original intent was to create an awareness in the community about the many wonderful, adoptable pets at our local humane society who need to find homes. Euthanasia becomes an issue because there is simply not enough space to house the numbers surrendered or strayed to the facility. This is a problem nationwide because of society's lack of responsibility in making a commitment to pets, inhumane breeding operations and a poor record of spaying and neutering to eliminate unwanted litters of pets. Our organizational meeting in March was an invitation to various individuals in the community to assist in our efforts. The main focus at that time was an Adopt A Pet center at Heart of the Vine Coffee & Tea and pet books placed in various locations throughout the community with pictures of pets available for adoption and information about the humane society. Our focus since then has become more widespread to network with other shelters, rescue groups, private citizens and agencies needing assistance with pet awareness and pet needs. We have been in contact efforts with rescue groups in several states as well as ongoing communications with the respected agency, ASCAP. Since organizing, Pet Pals For Life has become overwhelmed with pet placements and requests. In June the decision was made to file for a nonprofit 501c3 chapter in order to apply for grants and fund raising efforts to assist with placements, fostering, spaying & neutering and all other pet related needs. Visit our "Success Stories" section for a review of these pet placements. As our organization continues to expand, our focus will remain the same - to house, shelter and assist abandoned and strayed animals. By networking with the general public, media, clinics, shelters and rescue groups, Pet Pals For Life will continue to make a difference for the beautiful animals it is our privilege to care for and know. It is our philosophy that "To love, comfort and care for a pet is the most rewarding satisfaction we can experience." Pet Pals For Life organizers and supporters ask you to join them in this effort.
Webmaster: Sharon Rae www.heartofthevine.com
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADOPT US?
MAX - "I am a wonderful German Shepherd boy"
MIA - "I am a shy little Pommie/Poodle girl"
JACK - "I am a very cool Blue Tick Hound mix"
PYPER - "My story is featured on the homepage. I'm now ready for adoption"
VALENTINE - "I have beautiful green eyes and a lovely coat"
PEPPER -"I have come such a long way"
BLACKIE - "I am a gentle Newfie giant"
RUDY - "I am a little Schnauzer boy"
COWBOY AND RODEO - "We are nice orange tabbies looking for a new home" TO ADOPT ANY OF OUR PETS, CLICK ON THE ADOPT A PET, THEN ADOPT A DOG OR ADOPT A CAT PAGE ~~~~~~~~
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PET PALS FOR LIFE EXISTS To speak for pets unable to speak for themselves To reduce the unwanted pet population by spaying & neutering To provide a link for homneless, unwanted and rescued pets so they are rehomed into loving homes |
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Sioux Falls
Community Foundation |