We're thrilled to share the incredible strides we've made in the second quarter of 2024, all thanks to your unwavering support and dedication. This June, our resources were pushed to the limit when we were contacted to help six severely ill or injured felines in just one week. We are now closed to new intakes and community cat spay/neuter assistance while we raise the funds to pay off these bills. Here are some stories from Q2: - A Feral Momma: Found lethargic and unable to nurse her four tiny kittens, she sadly passed away at Valley Vet ER. Her kittens, now thriving, were bottle fed and are ready for foster-to-adopt homes. - Willie: Discovered with extensive wounds, likely from a fight, he required immediate surgery, antibiotics, and pain management to survive. - Noodle: Also found with severe wounds on three paws/legs, needing multiple antibiotics, injections, and treatments. - Stevie the Wonder Cat: Found wandering with severe eye infections, requiring emergency care and subsequent eye removal surgery due to her condition. - Alexa Bliss: Lethargic and twitching when found, despite extensive bloodwork and supportive care, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to help her cross the Rainbow Bridge. - Rooster and Hennie: Found huddled under a shed with severe respiratory infections and infected eyes, requiring immediate intensive care. - Midnight: Suffered from a polyp in her ear, necessitating urgent surgery to prevent serious complications. Grant Awards In addition to our rescue efforts, we’re excited to announce that SPAR has been awarded a $2,000 matching grant from the United Spay Alliance. To secure the grant, we need to raise $2,000 at our vendor fair on August 18th, which will allow us to spend $4,000 on spay/neuter services for unowned community cats. You can help by referring vendors to us and sharing the link: https://givebutter.com/h7dqxw. Co-hosting the TTR Gala We’re honored to co-host TTR's Endless Pawsibilities Gala on November 23, 2024. We're currently seeking business sponsors and will start selling tickets in August. You can help encourage businesses to sponsor SPAR and have them email us at info@shadyspaw.org or message us on Facebook. Q2 2024 Numbers Here’s a look at our Q2 2024 numbers. During Q2, we had 102 intakes, 51 adoptions, 15 cats returned-to-field (RTF), 2 owner redemptions, and 2 transferred out. We've also had 58 spay/neuter surgeries, contributing to controlling pet overpopulation. Adoptions Join us for adoption events every other Saturday at Petco Winchester from 11 AM - 4 PM. Check our website for details: https://shadyspaw.org/#calendar. We welcome donations of food, supplies, or monetary contributions. Volunteers are always needed for fostering, transportation, event support, and snuggle time with kittens. Yes, you can volunteer to cuddle with kittens! Happy Summer, and thank you for being a vital part of our mission to save and improve the lives of animals in need. #SPAR #AnimalRescue #AdoptDontShop #SaveLives #Volunteer #KittenSeason #ResponsibleOwnership #SupportSPAR