Friend of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control is a non-profit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that is dedicated to improving animal welfare by supporting the work of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control.
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Key people | Tim Haley, President |
| Website | http://www.friendsofindyacc.org |
History edit
Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control was founded by a group of volunteers and leaders from Indianapolis Animal Care & Control,[1] which is the city agency that deals with animal overpopulation in the Indianapolis area. Their services include collecting stray and injured animals, holding lost animals for owner retrieval, inspecting crimes related to animal ownership or breeding, and education on pet overpopulation issues.
Events edit
Every year, the organization holds a fundraising event called "The Island Boy Comfort Fund", which raises money to buy supplies for animal shelter dog beds. The fundraiser was inspired by founding member Mike Shinn's dog Island Boy, who succumbed to bone cancer in 2008. The design for the elevated dog beds was produced by the Columbus Dog Connection. In January 2012, the organization finalized a donation from TeNaj McFadden for $60,000, which will be used to provide salaries for three new positions at Indianapolis Animal Care & Control. [2][3][4]
References edit
- ^ "Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control Foundation". Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control Foundation. Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "Events". Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control. Archived from the original on 17 December 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "Elevated Dog Beds". Columbus Dog Connection. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "$60K Donation to Fund Animal Shelter Help". RTV6 The Indy Channel. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.