![]() SJM_PROFILE_Hassman_Research_Institute_0920_profile 9 / 15 / 20 3 : 45 PM ADVERTISEMENT BUSINESS T L I G H T SPO acne, diabetes, migraines, Asian - bridging ( where we study the safety, absorption, metabolism and excretion of a compound targeting different Asian sub - cultures ), and many other diagnoses. ” SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 17 issue 6 | 19 There is nothing better than their unconditional love in turbulent times ? like these. “ You have this loving creature who doesn’t judge you and provides comfort and biolog - ical endorphins to help you relax. “ I think when we feel overwhelmed, it’s a wonderful time to have a pet in the home, ” she continues. Fulfilling the final $ 500,000 of funding will take creativity, she adds, but it’s not impossible. ![]() The pandemic stalled construction as well, which adds costs, Richmond says. This comes in the middle of a capital campaign to raise funds for the AWA’s new 25,000 - square - foot shelter and education center. With large event restrictions in place, the AWA had to cancel its major SASHA FROM THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER WITH HER NEW OWNER summer fundraiser, and the virtual alternative is not expected to bring in the same amount of revenue. However, the pandemic has had an adverse effect on the cash donations that organizations like the AWA rely on. “ This is something we’ve done for military families and it’s critical for people to know they don’t have to give their pet up to the shelter, ” says Richmond. The AWA has been working on getting the word out about its Neighbors Helping Neigh - bors program, in which someone facing eviction can be matched up with a volunteer who can care for their pet temporarily until they find a new place to live. ” Evictions have also been a concern as many who lose housing are forced to surrender their pets. The idea is that we’re helping families beyond just their pets. “ We partnered with 10 human services charities such as Urban Promise and Hopeworks to deliver other supplies for families, including arts and crafts. ![]() AWA is a charitable organization, and all funding comes from donations.SJM_DEPT_Animal_Shelters_0920_Dept 9 / 15 / 20 3 : 24 PM thousands of pounds a month, ” she says. Last year nearly 2,000 dogs, cats and rabbits found their next home through the work of AWA and the Clinic sterilized 9,000 dogs and cats for the public and provided low-cost vaccines to over 3000 pets. The AWA is a private shelter in Voorhees that has provided animal care, sheltering, adoption and affordable veterinary care to the southern New Jersey communities since 1949. The $20 fee for the microchip, registration of the chip with a national database, and pet identification tag are valued at over $65. The tiny computer chip contains a unique identification number that can be traced back to the owner and the owner contacted in a few minutes.” “They are tiny, the size of a grain of rice, and inserted under the skin. “You don’t have to feel badly about getting a microchip,” clinic manager and host of the promotion, Judi Russo, said. She was over two-miles away!” Maya Richmond, Executive Director of the Animal Welfare Association, said. “My heart jumped when my dog, Maddie, bolted out the door one morning. The good news is that those numbers jump to 90 percent if the pet has an ID tag and/or microchip. Only 2 percent of lost cats are reunited with their owners and dogs don’t fare much better with only 17 percent being reunited. The AWA staff is excited about this promotion because it is a fun way to call attention to the issue of lost pets in our community. For $20 you get a microchip and metal ID tag. Accurate pet identification can mean the difference between getting your lost pet back within hours or taking the chance he could be euthanized because a shelter lacks space. ![]() Fifty percent of all pets entering shelters are lost or strays. to noon, to promote responsible pet ownership. The Animal Welfare Association is hosting a pet identification event Feb.
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