GIFTS IN-KIND
WINNIPEG PET RESCUE SHELTER
Carla Martinelli-Irvine and Poco. SUBMITTED PHOTO
For over 20 years, the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter has been finding loving homes for abandoned and unwanted pets. Manitoba’s first registered charity no-kill animal shelter receives no government or city funding, relying entirely on donor support and volunteers. “Hosting a fundraiser, adopting or fostering an animal in need, we have corporate sponsorship available, or businesses can do an employee- matching donation day,” said Carla Martinelli-Irvine of some of the ways people can help. “We have a Helping Hero program whereby people can donate as little as $10 per month on their credit card or through their bank account," she said, adding that a charitable tax receipt will be issued at year-end. Going through 500 pounds of cat litter every week, supplies such as clumping cat litter are appreciated, as are canned cat food, cleaning supplies and laundry detergent. "All gifts and services are valuable to us. In the past, we have had photographers, handymen, electricians, plumbers, graphic designers, and a host of others offer their services. The shelter could not stay open without the support of kind people and businesses in our community." Another way to contribute is by donating a vehicle that's no longer in use. Associated Auction will come and take it off your hands. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for the value of the car at auction, and the shelter will receive the funds. At this time of year, there's generally an increase in requests to take in pregnant and nursing cats and dogs. Martinelli-Irvine says they will be looking for temporary fosters who can take them in until the kittens and puppies are ready for adoption.
To contribute, call 204-832-7387 or email: info@wpgpet.ca
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