The Groton Animal Foundation Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which raises funds to subsidize the general needs of the Town of Groton Animal Control Facility and the medical needs of its residing animals. In addition, the Groton Animal Foundation advocates for the animals by educating the public and funding ancillary programs.
A wish list for the shelter
We’ve recently been asked by a number of very generous people about a wish list for animals at the shelter. We do, of course, have an Amazon Wish list that you can always refer to when considering a donation. We are extremely fortunate to have received a large donation of dry dog food from Pet Value in Groton, so we’d like to thank them for their generosity and their exemplary spirit of giving.
Groton Animal Control Wish list:
Dry cat food
Canned cat food
Canned dog food
Cat litter
Peanut butter for the dogs
Large dog toys like tugs or kong toys
Chewy toys or rawhides for the dogs
Large dog collars
Bleach
Laundry Detergent
Towels
Blankets
Another way to increase the impact of your gift is to click our Amazon Smile link, before starting your online shopping at Amazon. Each time you do, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to GAF.
As always, we are so very grateful for any donation we receive. Our community has shown over and over again just how deeply concerned it is for the well being of the animals who are impounded at the shelter. Thank you!
The Minnow Fund
We’d like to announce a great new way you can support Groton Animal Control. Adrienne Pratt, a longtime supporter of GAF, has set up a website for her business, Porkchopstick Studios. Visitors can make donations through the site, and profits from the sale of some items will also be donated. The site features some wonderful wood cut designs, and a lovely tribute to Minnow, a cherished pet who was lost in 2014.
We’d like to thank Adrienne for setting up the Minnow Fund to benefit Groton animals, and to encourage everyone to check out her wonderful website.
Residents of Windham Falls Estates get pet checks
On Wednesday, November 2, 2016 the Groton Animal Foundation sponsored a health and wellness project for pets of residents at Windham Falls Estates in Groton. Dr. Lawrence Monteiro from Four Paws Veterinary Services performed health and wellness examinations with help from veterinary tech, Mindy. The team verified rabies vaccine status and administered inoculations when necessary. In cases where major health issues were identified, the resident’s family was offered follow-up care. If the resident and/or the family cannot afford care, GAF will consider funding on a case-by-case basis through our vet bill subsidy program.
Given the success of the program on Wednesday, GAF will look to expand this project to other senior residences in the future.
Mindy gives Shell a check as her owner looks on.
Dr Monteiro and Mindy give Shell a check.
Donna visits with the pets waiting to see the doctor.
Mindy gives Annie a check.
The beautiful Annie!
Mary gives Java a treat while he waits his turn.
Dr Monteiro discussing Java’s exam with his owner.
Mindy and java at Wednesday’s pet wellness clinic.
Java, waiting patiently.
It’s Java’s turn. He did great.
Dr Monteiro and Mindy give Java a check.
Vet tech Mindy steadies Java
Annual wine tasting postponed
Sadly, the Groton Animal Foundation has postponed our annual wine tasting fundraiser, originally scheduled for September 10th. As soon as we are able to re-schedule it, we will post the new date, and all other details. To all of you who generously support this event each year, we thank you and look forward to seeing you soon.
GAF receives a grant from the Peter Grayson Letz Fund
We are pleased to announce that the Groton Animal Foundation is one of 22 local animal rescue groups to be awarded grants through the The Peter Grayson Letz Fund for Animals and the Environment. The fund is administered through the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.
This generous grant will allow GAF to continue its vital mission of providing veterinary care to impounded animals, making them much more likely to be adopted. GAF also provided veterinary bill assistance to Groton residents who are struggling financially. We are very grateful to the Peter Grayson Letz Fund for this generous grant.
Local animal welfare, environmental projects to receive $400,000 in grants
Birdies for Charity
The Groton Animal Foundation is excited to announce our fundraising partnership with the 2016 Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program! The Birdies for Charity program provides 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut the opportunity to raise funds by collecting pledges based on the number of birdies made by PGA TOUR professionals during the tournament.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the Travelers Championship will calculate the number of birdies made by the pledged amounts, and then will distribute invoices to each of our donors. For example, if an individual makes a $.02 pledge and there are 1,800 birdies made, then that individual will be asked to make a donation of $36.00 to GAF). The Travelers Championship will donate 100% of the proceeds to our organization.
Join us in this exciting fundraising initiative! With your help the Groton Animal Foundation will also be eligible for additional Birdies for Charity funds through the Bonus Bucks program. This year, each organization that raises money through Birdies for Charity will receive a 15% bonus on top of the pledges collected. The maximum bonus is $11,250 (which would equal 15% of $75,000 in donations collected).
In addition, the top-4 pledge collecting charities as of July 6, 2016 will qualify for an expo booth at the 2016 Travelers Championship, which is vital to the exposure of our organization.
Your pledge commitment to the Groton Animal Foundation will help to pay for more than $20,000 in annual medical care for animals at the shelter, making them more adoptable. In addition, funds raised will help defray the cost of veterinary care for pets of Groton citizens who struggle with bills. Making a per birdie pledge or flat-rate donation is easy. Simply visit our pledge website at Birdies for Charity to donate.
Thank you for your continued support of GAF!
Give Luck to the Animals that are Stuck
The amazing girl scouts pictured below are Amelia, Riley and Jackie of Groton Girl Scout Troop 63124 along with Groton Animal Control Officer, Christine O’Brien. The girls held a donation drive, “Give Luck to the Animals that are Stuck”, for animal control by placing bins at local businesses. Mystic Pet Shop matched their donations in the bin at their store. The scouts did this from late February until just after March 17th, 2016. On March 25th, they delivered their generous donations to animal control. The girls were so proud, and we could not be more proud of them either! They brought everything from cat food, dog food, litter, to treats and toys! Once things were unloaded, they got a tour of the facility, where they met some of the animals available for adoption. The scouts are planning another drive in the future, so we will let you know when it’s happening.
Once again, we are overwhelmed by the selfless compassion and dedication of youngsters in our community, and we are so grateful for the support they receive from the business community and our equally charitable and generous citizens. Thank you everyone, for pulling together to help the animals!
