According to Indianapolis Animal Care and Control, yesterday – June 11th, no adoptable animal was killed for space at 2600 South Harding St. That was the commitment made by the agency for “Just One Day” and local rescue organizations that signed up to participate to help make that happen!
Congratulations and thanks to the rescue organization participants!!!!!
78 animals originally were reportedly transferred out of IACC by rescue organizations on Sunday – June 10th and Monday – June 11th, but a late report included 1 more, = 79! Of course Monday, June 11th was “just one day” but for 79 animals, that is a lifetime!
Background:
An invitation was sent out to all IACC rescue partners (big and small) to participate in “Just One Day” by helping to pull animals from IACC on June 10 and 11. It was noted that even if an organization was unable to pull an animal in this time period, simply signing on to support this initiative was confirmation that they believed that animals should not be killed for population control and IACC staff deserved to breathe just one day, relief.
The 20 organizations that responded to the invitation were:
ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership)
EARPS (Exotic Animal Rescue Pet Sanctuary)
Internet Miniature Pinscher Rescue Service IMPS
Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption (CILRA)
Out of these 20 organizations, 12 were able to pull animals from IACC. The 12 organizations were:
ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership)
Indiana House Rabbit Society
Love of Labs Indiana
Heart for Dog Rescue
Mended Hearts Rescue
Every Dog Counts Rescue
Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue
Lucky Pups Rescue
German Shepherd Rescue Indy
Southside Animal Shelter
Casa Del Toro
Indy CLAW
The three organizations that pulled the most animals and qualify for the $1,000 drawing are:
ARPO
Every Dog Counts
Indy Claw Rescue
The remaining 2 organizations from the above drawing will be reintroduced into the hat for 2 additional drawings for $500.00 along with these additional qualifying rescue organizations:
A Heart for Dog Rescue
CDT Pit Bull Rescue
German Shepherd Dog Rescue
Indiana House Rabbit Society Rescue
Love of Labs Indiana Rescue
Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue
Lucky Pups Rescue
Mended Hearts Rescue
Southside Animal Shelter Rescue
Local celebrity, Patty Spitler, will have the honors of drawing the winning recipients at the Milano Inn this Thursday, June 14th at 7 PM.
Our thanks to the IACC administration for being receptive to and embracing the “Let them live, just one day” initiative, Julie Zink who is a tireless presence at IACC – directing the animals to the safety-net of these organizations’ caring, to the IACC staff who work behind the scenes doing what they can with the limited resources they have and a special thanks to the above organizations and their network of supporters who sacrifice quietly and graciously for these animals to live another day.
And we cannot forget the faithful supporters of move to ACT who realize the importance of thoughtful resource allocation that make events like “Rescue Rally” and “Just One Day” possible.
Do YOU want to make a difference?
Consider a donation to move to ACT for future “Just One Days,” …or to any of the organizations above.
These organizations just made history for the animal welfare industry in Indianapolis by way of humility and the signature of servant leadership.
3:55 PM: Updated number of animals transfered out alive: 80!