| We are so excited to share this incredible and exciting news! We have been given an amazingly generous opportunity to improve and expand our life saving services. Ms. Yvonne Wood, a longtime Rockport resident, artist and supporter of local charities, wanted to see CAAA expand our mission and make our dreams of increasing our isolation and improving our shelter a reality. She has donated $1,000,000 toward creating a new “Wing of Hope” in honor of her late husband Walter. In addition, Ms. Wood is now inviting CAAA friends and supporters to assist our effort by giving an additional $250,000 matching grant. As you may know, over the past few years CAAA has expanded its Shelter Medicine program and now has a procedure room, a full-time veterinarian, and veterinary technicians. CAAA provides in-house care for our shelter cats and dogs, and additional services to pets in our community through programs to provide free spay and neuter for low-income pet owners and hosting low-cost vaccine and microchipping clinics. CAAA’s volunteer and community programs incorporate education in animal training and behavior and veterinary medicine. Thanks to your generous support, CAAA has the commitment and the heart for this important life-saving work but needs more physical space. After working with architects and building advisors to create a building plan, CAAA is ready to move forward and is asking our supporters for help. We estimate that the cost to complete needed upgrades for the current building, animal housing units and the “Wing of Hope” will be approximately $1.7 million dollars. Buoyed by the generosity of Ms. Yvonne Wood, CAAA is launching a capital campaign for upgrades and construction and needs your help. This is a great and exciting opportunity to double the impact of your donation. All donations up to $250,000 will be matched! |
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