Annual Report - Pit Bull Rescue Central

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Pit Bull Rescue Central Page 6 Fundraising: How is PBRC able to provide financial aid to so many dogs in need, to make sure pit bulls are getting spayed and neutered, to support rescue organizations, promote adoptable dogs, and to create so many up-to-date educational resources for owners, rescuers, and the public? The answer is YOU. Support from individuals - through tax-deductible donations, fundraisers, product purchases from our affiliate companies, and the amazingly generous supporters of Facebook Causes - accounts for the vast majority of PBRC’s income. In addition to direct donations, PBRC volunteers organize various fundraising opportunities to engage our supporters: • The Happy Endings Calendar was a huge hit with 237 entries and 13 lucky winners. • This year we offered a special edition St Louis Fund t-shirt to help the dogs rescued from the Midwest dog fighting raids. Your donations funded their care, training, and transport to their foster homes to help get them on their way to forever homes. • The PoppyMart online auction continues to be a fun filled and exciting event each year. Thanks to our wonderful auction donors, PoppyMart 2009 had a fantastic selection of quality dog products, unique gifts, and excellent pit bull items that drew in over $13,000 from the winning bidders! PoppyMart not only raises money for the dogs during the auction, it also often leads to ongoing fundraising opportunities with our sponsors. • New this year, PBRC was pleased to offer a special holiday Kibble Contest – where supporters got to guess the number of kibble and win a grand prize. Of course, many of our partnerships benefit both homeless dogs and owned dogs. Paco Collars created a design exclusively for PBRC, with the proceeds of each sale benefiting our programs. Idawg sells dog coats that are sized to fit the muscular bodies of our pooches, and we were excited to run a fundraiser that promoted their great product, raised money for PBRC, and gave our supporters a discount. “Every dollar donated… is invaluable to the dogs whose lives are touched by our programs” Other treats with a purpose are available in our Poppy Shop including Chelsy’s toys, US Bones, and Best Bully Sticks. Every dollar donated to PBRC, whatever the campaign or time of year, is invaluable to the dogs whose lives are touched by our programs. You make it all possible!
Pit Bull Rescue Central Page 7 Spay/Neuter Committee: Pit Bull Rescue Central is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless pit bulls and pit bull mixes. At the completion of 2009, Spay/Neuter Committee volunteers had processed 532 applications for assistance. Our extensive research and networking enabled us to assist in locating options and solutions for applicants and inquiries. Additional surgeries were also funded through our Spay/Neuter Grant program. The work of the committee benefited dogs throughout the U.S. and Canada. PBRC announced our newly developed Spay/Neuter Grant program in commemoration of Spay Day USA. Through the grant program PBRC assisted in funding low cost or free spay/neuter programs that specifically benefit these dogs. The committee’s work also includes the dissemination of information regarding health and behavior benefits of spay/neuter, as well as continuing to educate the public on the overpopulation crisis that leads to increased suffering of our breed. The Stern family applied for and received assistance with Mia's spay surgery. They wrote, "Thank you so much for getting Mia help. You don't know how much it means to us here at the Stern residence to get Mia spayed finally." Medical Fund Committee: PBRC’s Medical Fund Committee processed 431 applications from rescues, fosters, shelters, and owners seeking financial assistance for the care of their pit bulls and pit bull mixes this year. With the creation of the St. Louis Second Chance Fund, PBRC has funded medical and basic care for MO Bust dogs on their way to a new beginning. The Medical Fund Committee gave financial assistance to more than 100 cases in 2009! In 2009, the following disbursements were made: Individuals - $14,643.70 Rescuers - $13,181.30
Page 1 and 2: PIT BULL RESCUE CENTRAL Where Educa
Page 3 and 4: Pit Bull Rescue Central Page 3 Mess
Page 5: Pit Bull Rescue Central Page 5 Educ
Page 9 and 10: Pit Bull Rescue Central Page 9 2009

Annual Report - Pit Bull Rescue Central

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?