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As examples of the time and expense put into an animal, even one without acute medical or temperament
problems, consider the following: Most of our Animals are saved from horrendous situations such as
euthanasia (the needle in Michigan or the gas chamber in Ohio), animal testing (a life of torture) and
other unpleasant fates; we have to pay an adoption fee for the privilege of rescuing these unfortunate
animals.
We take them to our veterinarian for an examination and pay for all their shots; we have them tested
for heartworm; we have them put on heartworm preventative; we have them wormed; we have them
spayed/neutered; we pay for their room and board at a kennel; we supply them with all their treat, toys
and chews; we are continuously buying necessary crates, carriers, supplies, medicine,collars, leashes,
tags, and incurring auto and office expenses.
Every day we are doing something to save, help and find loving forever homes for our animals; every
moment of our lives…
If you truly want a rescue animal for the right reasons we are happy to talk with you.
Please keep in mind that many rescue animals may have minor medical problems not uncommon for animals
that have been kept in a kennel environment; i.e. kennel cough, fleas, mange mites (caused by stress)
minor ear infections, minor eye infections, ear mites, separation anxiety, etc. These are all minor and
easily treatable. Should you take on the rewarding responsibility of adopting a rescue animal it will be
your role to see to these minor maladies. You must take your adopted pet to your veterinarian 3 to 5
days after adoption in order to take care of any existing medical needs.
Adoption fees/donation vary from $200-$275 and may be, in part, tax deductible.
Any additional donation is totally tax deductible and would go to defray expenses and help us meet our
goals of acquiring our own facility to house the animals and a suitable van to transport the animals.
Why a rescue animal? For the sake of the animal and for the joy he will bring to you. In addition a pet
from a breeder or a pet store might cost $500 to $2000.
Further your veterinarian would charge you from $350 to $450 to accomplish all what we would do for a
rescue animal.
Your additional donations will go towards fulfilling our dream to build a real no-kill
Facility. We can then avoid trying desperately to find foster homes, begging kennel owners to shelter
the animals and not having a permanent place to provide all of the appropriate care. With such a facility,
in addition to enjoying the hospitality of Premier Pet Supply, we would have a place where the animals
can be seen during the week. Indeed, we are also trying to acquire a van dedicated to transporting the
animals conveniently, comfortably and safely. Your donations over and above the adoption fee/donation
would greatly help us meet our goals.
Of those of you who already understand what goes into rescue work we thank you for your compassion
and support. For those of you who have taken the time to read this message and who now understand we
thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Almost Home Animal Rescue League
