Gizmo, a Maltese, was one of five dogs seized in Groton as a cruelty case back in 2011. He required surgery and had to have almost all of his teeth pulled. His fur was horribly matted and needed to be shaved. The Groton Animal Foundation received many donations to help defray the cost of his care and paid for everything else not covered. And now, through the generosity of … [Read more...]
GAF receives donation from Myers Family Charitable Fund
The Groton Animal Foundation recently received a large gift from the Myers Family Charitable Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation. The foundation based in Bradenton, Florida is a 501(c) 3 with a mission to connect the charitable interests of donors with the on-going needs of the community. The grant will be used for general support. We are deeply grateful to the Myers … [Read more...]
Pleasant Valley Elementary students make generous contribution
Fourth-grade students from Pleasant Valley Elementary School recently made a kind and generous donation to help the animals at Groton's animal shelter. Throughout the year, students are rewarded for good behavior with vouchers that can be used in the school store to purchase supplies. In April, teacher Elena Lockett came up with an idea: students were given an alternative to … [Read more...]
Thank you sponsors
The Groton Animal Foundation would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals and businesses below for sponsoring our annual wine and beer tasting fundraiser, Cause For Paws. We are very fortunate to have such a generous and supportive community pulling together to make this event a success. We hope you will visit their websites, and their … [Read more...]
Campaign reminds pet owners to leave dogs home
Just in time for the worst heat wave in memory, the Groton Animal Foundation has launched its campaign to remind residents to leave their pets at home this summer. The temptation to bring a beloved dog along for the ride can have tragic consequences, as we have seen too many times. The current campaign relies on posters, a banner, and PSAs on local radio stations to get the … [Read more...]