In this season of giving thanks, we at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley have so many reasons -- at least 2,284 -- to be thankful. That number represents the number of animals` lives you helped us save during the past three months.
On Aug. 1, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley embarked on a national campaign to save more animals through the Save More Lives $100K Challenge sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The premise was simple but daunting -- save more lives through adoption and reuniting lost and stray animals during August, September and October 2010 than we had in the same period of time in 2009 -- and more than any of the other shelters. Fifty shelters across the country were selected to compete for the $100,000 grant to be awarded to the shelter with the greatest number of lives saved during the three months.
Our team set a big goal -- to save 1,000 more lives by adopting and reuniting an additional 1,000 animals. We knew this would take a great deal of creativity, effort and dedication -- and we would need tremendous support from our community. The Challenge became a great opportunity for us to implement new ideas and innovative processes aimed at serving animals and people better than ever.
We rose to the challenge, and you were right there with us. Not just for adoptions, but in the midst of the Fourmile Canyon wildfire -- Colorado`s worst natural disaster -- you reached out in an unprecedented way to help us protect and save animals` lives with your donations.
In just three months we found new homes for 2,284 animals, including 1,169 dogs and 1,115 cats. We reunited 356 lost and stray pets with their families. This represents 1,007 more animals` lives saved this year. We met and exceeded our ambitious goal. This was only possible because of the incredible support we received from you, our community. Thank you so much for answering this challenge. Thank you for helping us save more lives than ever before.
After the first two months of the Challenge, we were in first place to win this competition. We are well poised to win this Challenge grant because of you. No matter what happens when the winner of the ASPCA $100,000 Challenge grant is announced Dec. 8, we have succeeded our real goal, because 2,284 animals were saved. These animals, who are now members of your families, are the real winners.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving,
- Lisa
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