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Page 12 January Edition Seven Lakes News<br />
Continued From Front Page<br />
welfare issues prior to the incorporation<br />
of the Farley Foundation.<br />
John grew up in Syracuse, NY and<br />
received both his B.A. and J.D. degrees<br />
at Syracuse University. John<br />
practiced corporate law in the Northeast<br />
hub of cities prior to moving to<br />
the Sandhills in 2004. Betsy grew<br />
up in Youngstown, OH and had a<br />
twenty year career with Southwest.<br />
They currently have three rescue<br />
dogs as well as three rescue cats.<br />
John and Betsy created The Farley<br />
Foundation initially as a potential<br />
forum for animal welfare advocacy,<br />
pet responsibility and education.<br />
Changing circumstances took them<br />
in a different direction. Their mission<br />
is to reduce unnecessary euthanasia<br />
of otherwise unwanted,<br />
adoptable animals in Moore County<br />
and elsewhere in North Carolina<br />
In the Fall of 2014 they began facilitating<br />
the rescue, transport, and<br />
adoption of kittens with a northern<br />
rescue group. Soon thereafter,<br />
Debbie Adoree and Jimmy Dickenson,<br />
owners of Seven Lakes Kennels,<br />
generously donated the use<br />
of an area adjacent to their business<br />
containing 20 large kennels.<br />
The Farley Foundation’s objectives<br />
include promoting “no-kill” advocacy;<br />
preventing animal cruelty; encouraging<br />
animal welfare volunteer-ism,<br />
supporting spay, neuter and pet<br />
identifi cation programs; and working<br />
with other local animal welfare organizations<br />
in achieving similar goals.<br />
On average, and accounting for all<br />
of their expenses, each rescued<br />
dog costs The Farley Foundation<br />
nearly $500 to complete the process<br />
they insist upon following.<br />
Adoption fees only cover about<br />
50% of those costs. The difference<br />
is covered by private donations.<br />
They have eliminated the unnecessary<br />
killing of homeless adoptable<br />
animals in Moore County and elsewhere<br />
in North Carolina by rescuing<br />
animals from public “kill” facilities;<br />
providing superior care at their facility<br />
through extensive socialization<br />
techniques and programs.<br />
Due to their efforts, 300 animals<br />
will be enjoying the holidays with<br />
their families in forever homes.<br />
By: Rick Levinger
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