MOSTLY MUTTS ANIMAL RESCUE HAS A SUCCESSFUL 2018 WITH 727 ADOPTIONS, AND ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMS FOR 2019 FUNDED IN PART BY GRANTS
KENNESAW – It has been another great year for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue. As of this date, the organization has saved 741 animals and completed 727 adoptions (slightly ahead of last year’s numbers). Among the animals saved in 2018 were dogs and cats that required orthopedic surgeries, dogs needing eye surgeries and cancer surgeries. A number of dogs were also treated for heart worms, many others required dental extractions and cleanings. Mostly Mutts was also able to save many special needs dogs including a Dachshund born deaf and blind (since adopted), dogs with diabetes and other illnesses requiring special medical treatment, as well as many senior dogs over the age of ten.
Receiving no public funding, Mostly Mutts relies on the generosity of private donors, fundraising events and grants to continue saving homeless pets in our community. Recently, the organization was awarded grants by The LGE Community Outreach Foundation, The Cobb EMC Foundation and The Pedigree Foundation.
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“We are excited to introduce two new programs in 2019” said Tammy Turley, Executive Director. “Every adopted dog will leave the facility equipped with an ID tag complete with the new owner’s contact information, a quality collar and leash. Even the most careful pet owner can experience a dog accidentally getting out, and while we already microchip every pet, the ID tags will further help to reunite lost pets with their owners. The second program, to help ensure the adopted dog settles in and thrives with his/her new family, is a complimentary training session that we will offer every single adoptive family. Once the pet has been it its new home for a period of time, any problem behaviors or training deficiencies can be addressed with this free training. We are so very grateful to The LGE Community Outreach Foundation, The Cobb EMC Foundation and The Pedigree Foundation for supporting our mission.”
Mostly Mutts is primarily staffed by volunteers and can always use more help. If you are interested in volunteering or fostering, please visit the website and complete an online application at www.mostlymutts.org.
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Mostly Mutts strives to reduce the number of animals euthanized at local shelters in Metro Atlanta by working with animal control officers to save adoptable dogs that are moments away from being put to sleep. Often, these dogs are sick, injured and require rehabilitation. Mostly Mutts provides housing, health care, training, and physical and emotional care to these rescued animals until they can be placed in a new “furever home.”
Mostly Mutts is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, licensed by the Dept. of Agriculture and staffed by volunteers. It is privately funded through donations and adoption fees.
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc.
3238 Cherokee Street