WESTPORT, N.Y., June 15, 2010 ─ Take a hike…and help the North Country SPCA (NCSPCA) provide food, shelter and comfort to hundreds of abused or abandoned cats and dogs.
The “Peaks for Pets” fundraising campaign brings together two groups of supporters: those who love their pets and those who enjoy the outdoors. “Peaks for Pets” allows hikers, climbers and everyday walkers to raise money for the NCSPCA by taking a hike, climbing a mountain, or going for a leisurely stroll through the woods.
To join the effort and support this cause, log on to PeaksforPets.org and:
1. Register your planned hikes;
2. Ask friends and family for their sponsorship and support;
3. Enjoy your hike and share your progress and pictures with the Peaks for Pets community on the Peaks for Pets page on Facebook.
There is no limit to the number of hikes you can register and you can hike anywhere in the world, not just the Adirondacks. Every step you take will help bring necessary medical treatment and compassionate daily care to the animals at the North Country SPCA.
“Peaks for Pets” is generously sponsored by The Mountaineer (Gold Sponsor), Trail’s End Inn (Silver Sponsor), and Mountain Meadows Bed & Breakfast (Bronze Sponsor), all in Keene Valley, New York.
ABOUT THE NORTH COUNTRY SPCA
The North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Essex County, N.Y. is a no-kill shelter providing refuge to more than 400 dogs and cats each year. It is the only animal shelter in rural Essex County, N.Y., in the Adirondack Park. The shelter receives no income from the state or federal governments, nor any funding from the ASPCA or any other animal care organization. Private donations and special campaigns provide 85% of the NCSPCA’s funding. Adoption fees account for 8% of our income, while town contracts account for only 7%.
Animals arrive at the shelter in a variety of ways. Some are brought in by owners who can no longer care for them. Others are strays found by animal control officers. Many are rescued by attentive neighbors who notice a homeless dog or cat in their neighborhood and turn to the shelter for help. Numerous animals, especially cats and kittens, are left on the shelter’s doorstep in the middle of the night. And law enforcement officers bring many animals in that are victims of unspeakable abuse.
The NCSPCA treats all cats and dogs with loving care. They thoroughly assess, socialize and train every animal to give them the best opportunity for a new life. Their staff and volunteers work tirelessly to make the shelter the best possible alternative until a permanent home can be found. They provide top quality food and medical care, including inoculations, diagnostic tests and spaying or neutering. They euthanize animals only when their veterinarians cannot relieve suffering or when aggressive behavior makes an animal dangerous and thus unadoptable.
The goal in the end is always to ensure that each animal gets a second chance – and sometimes a first chance – at a loving home.
The NCSPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies primarily on donations for support of the animals in our care. Donations to the NCSPCA are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
www.peaksforpets.org
North Country SPCA, 23 Lake Shore Road, Westport, NY 12993
