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PAWED works to save and improve the lives of companion animals in El Dorado County through:

 

Adoption services for shelter and community animals

 

Education about spay/neuter, ID, proper pet care, and training

 

Advertising and advocacy for shelters and shelter pets

 

Provide needed supplies/equipment to local animal shelters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAWED Mobile Spay/ Neuter Clinic’s Next Step –

Operating Funds

When PAWED received a very generous donation of a 36 ft. RV in late 2005, we believed we were up to the challenge of converting it to a mobile spay/neuter and disaster response clinic.  Well, with the help of dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we have done just that!  In our prior newsletters you have read about the progress and how donations, grants and volunteer time have been used.  We now are proud to announce that we have a completely renovated, fully equipped and well planned mobile spay/neuter clinic that is ready to hit the road and begin services!  Ready but for one thing -- operating resources.

We saved thousands in the renovation efforts due to our exceptional volunteer clinic renovation crew and parts and materials donations.  We also received many cash donations to help with renovations and to purchase cages, and grants from PetSmart Charities, Teichert Foundation, PETCO Foundation to help purchase clinic surgery equipment.  It has truly been an exceptional and inspiring demonstration of commitment to make this happen! 

Now the next step.  Our business plan is to begin operation of our clinic two days a week for our start up year.  Our budget calls for $100,000 for this step.  Operating expenses include:  part time staff including a Veterinarian, Vet Tech, and administrative assistant/driver; surgery supplies, vaccines and drugs, and vehicle maintenance, fuel and insurance. While revenue will be received for surgeries, our goal is to keep fees low and affordable for county residents.  Therefore, we need to augment those fees with other sources of revenue.  Our goal is to raise $75,000 to insure that we have enough funds to keep the clinic operating as we gain experience during our start up year.  We definitely do not want to be in a position to have to stop services due to lack of sufficient operating funds.

Many fundraising alternatives are being explored and PAWED will be reaching out to the community for help with this important project.  Part of our fundraising plan is to showcase the clinic at various community events. 

PAWED’s mobile spay/neuter clinic is an important part of reducing pet overpopulation in our county, will provide services to those who would otherwise not find these services accessible or affordable and will be the first such service in El Dorado County!  

Many of you have helped PAWED get this far.  Now we need your help again!  If you have ideas for fundraising, have time to help organize fundraisers or search for operating expense grant opportunities, wish to donate, or would like to assist as part of our clinic development committee, please contact Wendy Harris, fundraising coordinator, at our office—530-677-2476!  

It will be a great day this year to see our first SPAY DAY! 

 

 

 

PAWED

People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County

4050 Durock Rd. #19

Shingle Springs, CA  95682

 

To contact us

Phone: 530-677-2476