Fixed Fur Life Facts
We are often asked the same questions about
Fixed Fur Life. Who are we and how do we
operate? We will clarify these questions below
1) Fixed "Fur" Life was formed in January 2004.
2)
FFL is a charitable organization. Yes we can
issue Tax receipts for all donations.
3)
100% of all donations
are used for veterinary expenses. Veterinary
expenses are defined as
Spaying-Neutering-Vaccinations-Medical
emergencies.
4)
We
do not euthanize any of our animals to make room
for others coming in. The homeless animals that
come our way stay with us until they are
adopted. There is no time limit to how long this
may be.
5)
Food and litter have been generously donated by
organizations such as the Belleville Walmart,
Trenton Pet Valu, Little Stinkers and many
wonderful individuals in the community. What
hasn’t been donated is paid for out of pocket by
one of our board members.
6)
We do not have a shelter but rather operate with
a network of foster homes. This has allowed for
each animal coming our way to be provided with
the care they need and has allowed us to have a
healthy population to date.
7)
All
of our promotional materials, printing and
advertising expenses have been generously
donated at zero expense to FFL
8)
We do not receive any government funding. All of
what we have accomplished to date has been through
the dedication of many volunteers. We
do not
pay a professional fundraiser to do this for us.
It is all strictly volunteer.
9)
We do not pay staff to take care of our animals.
Our foster homes are wonderful people who absorb
all costs as their way of giving back to the
animals.
10)
We have 2 adoption Centers –Trenton Pet Valu
and Belleville
Little Stinkers.
These wonderful people pay for all
aspects of their care until homes are found.
11)
We use all of the Veterinarians in the Quinte
Area. Without their support and discounts we
could not take care of as many animals as we
have.
A Cat's Prayer
I ask for the privilege of not being born...not to be born until you can assure me of a home and a master to protect me, and the right to live as long as I am physically able to enjoy life....not to be born until my body is precious and men have ceased to exploit it because it is cheap and plentiful.
Author Unknown