GREENSBURG, INDIANA – As we approach the end of the year, the Board of Directors of Friends of the Greensburg & Decatur County Animal Shelter (FOGDCAS) is reaching out to the community to ask for continued support as the shelter faces an increased need for veterinary care and medical assistance for animals entering its doors.
Through recent conversations with shelter staff, we have learned that the shelter is experiencing an increase in animal intakes involving medical needs. Additionally, as the shelter continues its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts, shelter donations have been used to help move those initiatives forward. TNR is an important part of reducing unwanted litters and ultimately decreasing the number of animals entering the shelter.
As many people understand, veterinary expenses can quickly become overwhelming, particularly for an animal shelter caring for multiple animals with varying medical needs.
With that in mind, FOGDCAS has established a goal of raising $5,000 to replenish and strengthen the shelter’s medical fund. These funds will help provide necessary veterinary treatment, medical procedures, and care for animals who might otherwise face significant challenges.
When an animal at the shelter needs medical attention, shelter staff arrange the veterinary appointment and transport the animal to a local veterinarian. The Treasurer of Friends of the Greensburg & Decatur County Animal Shelter then works directly with the veterinary office to ensure the bill is paid using donations contributed to the Animal Medical Fund. The shelter continues to offer required medical care to all animals that enter its doors through its budget and donations, however, sometimes animals come with additional medical needs that our board and donors can assist with.
Thanks to our wonderful donors and supporters of our fundraising events, our board has already been able to help several animals receive the care they desperately needed. Every contribution makes a difference, and we are grateful for the generosity our community has continued to show.
Among the animals currently needing medical attention or recently receiving assistance are:
– Marjorie – Needs treatment for stomatitis.
– Cresent – Has an injured leg requiring medical attention.
– Skee – Has a growth on the eye that needs veterinary evaluation and care.
– Dijon – The kitten whose supporters recently helped make necessary dental work possible.
– Bernie – Has an injured back leg.
These are just a few examples of the animals whose medical needs require additional support. Behind every name is an animal deserving of comfort, compassion, and the opportunity for a healthier future.
“Our donors and event supporters have made it possible for us to step in and help animals when they need it most. We cannot thank our community enough for standing behind the shelter and helping us make a difference. As medical needs continue to increase, we hope our community will once again come together to help us reach this $5,000 goal.”
How You Can Help
If you would like to contribute to the FOGDCAS Medical Fund, donations can be made through PayPal by clicking the link below.
PayPal Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FKSHWMPEEJ9EQ
Checks may also be mailed to:
Friends of the Greensburg & Decatur County Animal Shelter
P.O. Box 302
Greensburg, IN 47240
Every dollar helps, and every donation brings us one step closer to ensuring animals in our community receive the medical attention they deserve.
On behalf of the Friends of the Greensburg & Decatur County Animal Shelter Board of Directors, thank you for your continued generosity, compassion, and commitment to the animals of Decatur County.
Together, we can make a difference, one animal at a time.
Friends of the Greensburg–Decatur Co. Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting shelter animals through advocacy, fundraising, and community outreach—helping pets find care, comfort, and loving homes.
