On August 14 at 11 am, Animal League volunteers and a few and their furry friends excitedly gathered at Petco-Clermont, 2561 E. Highway 50, Clermont, to receive a $10,000 grant from the Petco Foundation.
As one of the nation’s largest funders of animal welfare causes, the Foundation supports non-profit animal organizations that care for animals in need, fight pet cancer, and celebrate Helping Hero therapy and working animals. Petco Foundation invests donor dollars in organizations that work to achieve pets lifesaving goals.
Deb Munini Schwartz, Animal League volunteer/event coordinator, said the grant will be used toward a “senior center”, a place for senior animals to hang out and relax while they wait for their furrever home”.
The Animal League is located at 4648 Baptist Island Road in Groveland, just 4 miles north of Highway 50 and Highway 33. The Animal League Adoption Center hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10am-6pm. They have puppies and kittens to seniors, large and small breeds, purebreds and mixed breed – there is something for everyone! Visit their website, theanimalleague.org, to view adoptable pets and to fill out an application.
All the pets are up to date on vaccines and treatments, spayed or neutered, and come with a registered microchip. For additional information please contact the Adoption Center at 352-429-6334. The Animal League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the community since 1988. The mission of the Animal League is providing care to abandoned, neglected and abused dogs and cats while serving the good people of our community through our programs such as “In League with Education,” “Nourish the Needy,” “The Neighborhood Pet Program,” Pet Food provisions to Meals on Wheels and assistance to the Cornerstone Hospice’s Pet Peace of Mind Program.
Visit website, theanimalleague.org, to learn more about The Animal LeagueLearn more about the Petco Foundation at https://www.petcofoundation.org
Consider adopting a senior pet. They need love as much as the youngsters.
Deb Munini Schwartz
Volunteer/Event Coordinator
