$55,000 Raised To Save Maine Coon Cats

OAKLAND, CA — Maine Coon Adoptions, an Oakland-based organization that's part of PET Rescue, raised $55,000 through a Fund the Shelters Challenge hosted by NBC Universal and Michelson Found Animals Foundation. The organization plans to use the money to support the spring crop of kittens and find loving homes for Maine Coons of all ages.

The money came from donations made locally and nationwide.

A combined total of $1.564M was raised for all of the 644 animal welfare organizations.

"We’re humbled and inspired by the amazing passion and hard work shown by the organizations involved in Fund The Shelters, along with all the generous, caring people who donated," said Dr. Gary Michelson, founder of Michelson Found Animals Foundation. "We, along with our partners, NBC and Telemundo stations, are committed to helping pets find forever homes and are thrilled to be able to support the incredible work of the wide range of organizations involved in this challenge, all working toward a shared goal."

The grand prize winners, which all received cash prize donations are:

• 1st-The Stray Cat Alliance, which raised $266K
• 2nd-Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, which raised $221K
• 3rd-Rescued Pets Movement, which raised $146K
• 4th-Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic, which raised $137K
• 5th-New York Bully Crew, which raised $68K
• 6th-PET Rescue (Maine Coon Adoptions), which raised $55K

"Thanks to the generosity of thousands of individuals and the incredible support of Michelson Found Animals Foundation, animal shelters and rescues are receiving the resources they need to continue their lifesaving programs to rescue and care for pets who are looking for their forever homes. We are thrilled with our first ever Fund The Shelters Challenge and consider it a great success,” added Valari Staab, President, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations.

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