Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS

Target demographics: responsible pet owners

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 2000 animals with spay/neuter costs, and provided over 1,200 pets with over 4 tons of pet food donated by you!

Geographic areas served: Animal Welfare

Programs: Converse Family Adoption Program - assists Frederick County residents who wish to adopt a pet for their family, but temporary financial issues prevent the adoption. Emergency Medical Assistance Program - provides financial support to families who's pets require lifesaving (and often expensive) medical treatment. Pet Overpopulation Program - spay/neuter program in partnership with local vets to offer a reduced fee for low-income Frederick County residents. Shanklin Fund for Seniors - offers residents 65+ on a limited budget funds for their pet's annual exams. Well-Care Assistance Program - offers residents on a limited income basic vet care for their petQuick-Fix - is sponsored by FCHS and local vets to offer low cost spay/neuter clinics twice a year. Emergency Pet Food Bank - provides residents with needed pet food up to three times a year.