Day: September 23, 2024

Peter Cannavo writes:
The 100 Women Who Care is an organization committed to helping local Non Profits in our community. 100 women pool in $100 or more and tally up $10,000.00 every quarter and select three Non Profits and them give a 5 minute oral presentation followed up with 5 minutes of questions. Tuesday evening, Vice President-Peter Cannavo and board director/Trainer Adrian Gedney gave their speech on how the money would impact the youth in our community by providing a free safe environment where they can work on self development, humility,respect and hard work. All through a 100 percent volunteer base group of individuals who commit their time to give back to the community. The Gloucester Boxing Club has been serving our community for over 10 years. The Club couldn’t have been happier with the results. The Boxing club will continue to be the cornerstone of this community in developing athletes by taking a holistic approach to boxing all while feeling apart of a brotherhood and sisterhood. Thank you.

Actually, it was well offshore, but it created some swells.

Light and Dark…

Your support means Taquito will have the best chance at lasting senior years.

In the past year, our small shelter has faced a challenge we haven’t seen in recent memory: an influx of local dogs and cats flooding our doors. From September 2022-2023, 18% of our total animal intake consisted of local animals. In that same time period this past year, this percentage skyrockets to 30% of our total intake consisting of local animals, meaning this ratio increased a dramatic 66% in one year. Taquito, found as a stray in Lynn with no medical history, is estimated to be around 10 years old. He is receiving a full medical workup from our shelter medicine team before we will be able to consider his adoption. He arrived with dental disease, a grade 3/6 heart murmur, and severe ear damage from long-term infections.  In our care, Taquito has already received an echocardiogram from an outside clinic. Going forward, he will need surgery to remove the large amount of scar tissue clogging his ears, and our team is consulting with cardiologists to help him safely undergo anesthesia with his heart condition. Because he is a senior cat, his adoption fee will be reduced to between $0-50. While the reduced fees can help senior animals find homes, it doesn’t even touch the costs that we have incurred taking on his care.

Animals in need are right outside our doors. Please help us provide them with medical and behavioral support and lots of love.

Taquito’s age and future medical needs will be a barrier that will likely delay an adoption, but we are committed to his care for as long as it takes for that to happen. Despite the challenges he faces, Taquito remains affectionate and gentle-going. He spends his days quietly resting on comfy blankets, and he softly leans in to staff and volunteers when given attention. When he is ready, he will be seeking a quiet home where he can enjoy his golden senior years.

An increase in local intakes like these, coupled with a decline in recent adoptions, has placed a strain on our resources and has impacted our ability to transport animals from other regions—which in turn impacts homeless animals and rescues everywhere. Regardless, Cape Ann Animal Aid remains steadfast in our commitment to the local community. The higher volume of local animals requires us to reallocate resources and adjust our operations to ensure we can provide the necessary care for all.We need your help now more than ever. Your support can make a significant difference in our ability to manage this influx and continue our mission. Please consider making a donation to help us meet this growing demand and provide the love and care every animal deserves.

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The Triton statue and the Elizabeth Smith garden shrouded in fog but it did not reduce their beauty or peaceful ambiance. I feel like this little oasis is often overlooked but the Generous Gardeners certainly have been paying attention!

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