Best Friends’ Medical Relief Fund
Our Best Friends’ Medical Relief Fund was started in 2005 with a $5,000 donation from the Best Friends’ Animal Society in Utah and support from our good friend, Dick Goddard of Fox8 News. The fund was set up to provide veterinary care for those dogs and puppies that arrive at our shelter sick or injured so that they too may have a second chance at a happy life. Since its inception, the fund has provided a new “leash on life” for countless dogs with heartworms, broken bones, and traumatic wounds, some of whom are shown below. When you browse through the ’Adopt Me’ photos on the website, look for the pink pawprint with the red heart. This indicates a dog whose life has been saved by the Best Friends’ Fund. When you look into their eyes, you’ll see living proof of why this fund is so important.
We need your help!
Each year we hold fundraisers to benefit the fund: the gift basket raffle in May, and Pet Photos with Santa during the holiday season. Energetic and creative volunteers are always needed to make these events more successful every year. Tax-deductible donations to the fund are also always greatly appreciated. Please call the shelter and speak with Lesley DeSouza (216-525-4813) if you’d like to help make the dreams of Cuyahoga County’s most needy stray and abandoned dogs come true!
