Shelter’s Edge

So, you’ve heard about the Save More Lives: ASPCA $100K Challenge? The ASPCA is offering $125,000 in prize money to challenge shelters across the country to save more cats and dogs from August 1 through October 31, 2010, than they did during the same months in 2009. We introduced you to 6 of our contestants last week; this week, 6 more strut their stuff.

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What makes you a tough competitor in the ASPCA $100K Challenge?
A: More than 13,000 animals come through our doors every year, and there are so many possibilities to change their fate. Our employees go above and beyond their assigned duties to make sure every one of them has a second chance.

Q: Describe your organization in 3 words.
A: Compassionate, proactive and respectful.

Q: What’s the most important message that you’d like to get out to your community?
A: It’s impossible to predict how many animals will be homeless, but it’s possible to adopt—so do your part.

Dubuque Humane Society, Dubuque, IA

Q: Of the 3 ways to win the Challenge—RTO, TNR, adoptions—which one will give you the edge?
A: Adoptions! We are trying to increase our adoptions by 3 each day over what we did last year. That doesn’t seem so overwhelming if you break it down on a daily basis.

Q: If resources were unlimited, what’s the first thing you would do?
A: Build a new animal resource center—we already have the plans!

Q: Describe your organization in 3 words.
A: AWESOME TEAM MOJO!

Animal Rescue League of Boston, Boston, MA

Q: How will you spend the $100K?
A: On programs that impact the community at large—things like subsidized spay/neuter, community wellness clinics and mobile adoptions.

Q: Describe your organization in 3 words.
A: Rescue, Shelter, Protect

Q: What’s the most important message that you’d like to get out to your community?
A: The only thing these animals are lacking is you—and your home.

Capital Area Humane Society, Columbus, OH

Q: If resources were unlimited, what’s the first thing you’d do?
A: Launch a high-volume spay/neuter campaign targeting at-risk animals, including pet cats, feral cats and pit bulls, while simultaneously launching a high-end retail cat adoption boutique!

Q: What’s the most important message that you’d like to get out to your community?
A: Because every pet should have the life your pet has, join the Capital Area Humane Society in strengthening our humane community.

Q: Describe your organization in 3 words.
A: Adopt. Adore. Advocate.

Louisiana SPCA, New Orleans, LA

Q: Describe your organization in 3 words.
A: Service. Commitment. Compassion.

Q: What makes you a tough contender?
A: We embrace any challenge with passion and determination, with our fantastic volunteer force and dedicated employees that fight for our animals daily.

Q: If resources were unlimited, what’s the first thing you would do?
A: We would have an adoption center and free spay/neuter on every corner of every street in South Louisiana.

Jacksonville Humane Society, Jacksonville, FL

Q: Describe your organization in 3 words.
A: Life-changing resource.

Q: How do you engage with your community?
A: Both traditional and nontraditional methods—including 3 standing weekly television appearances, social media, website forum and blog, free behavior modification and training helpline, the ASPCA Meet Your Match program, school visits, and a young professionals group for animal lovers.

Q: What’s the most important message that you’d like to get out to your community?
A: Just as a person can have a life-changing effect on an animal, an animal can have a life-changing effect on a person by showing them a love they never knew existed.

Check out the Save More Lives Community for additional information about the contest.

Tags: $100K Challenge, Saving Lives

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