A second fundraiser will be held to raise money for medical care and rehabilitation of abused animals.
Volunteers of the Animal Cruelty Task Force of Southern Arizona, or ACT, in collaboration with the local Humane Society, said they felt the need to hold another fundraiser because their funds are dwindling and must be replenished if they are to continue to do their, what they call "much needed work".
ACT held the first Action for Animals fundraise in 2005, where they generated almost $25,000. Volunteers said they spent 90% of the funds on providing medial care to hundreds of animals rescued by agencies, as well as provide long-term rehabilitation to those who need it.
The rest of the funds, according to a news release, were used for public education and training for law enforcement agencies to help end animal cruelty.
ACT does not receive public funds and depends entirely on public donations.
Among ACT's efforts are shutting down cockfighting operations, arresting what they describe as unscrupulous animal vendors or investigating cattle shootings.
The agency is made up 75 volunteers who say they are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The 2007 Action for Animals fundraiser will kick off in March. The agency’s goal is to exceed the $25,000 raised two years ago.
All funds are 100% deductible and will be administered by the Humane Society.
Reference:fox11az
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