Elmore SPCA appreciates a very generous donation
Carol Solari-Ruscoe and Dr. Brett Paepke
By John T. Ryan
Social media like Facebook and Twitter has been taking the planet by storm. People all over the world are communicating like never before. Elmore SPCA is directly benefiting from Facebook thanks to Dr. Brett Paepke of Firstcare Eye Care Associates in Plattsburgh. For every person who clicked “Like” on his company’s Facebook page, Dr. Paepke offered to donate $1.00 up to a maximum of $1,000. The challenge began on May 19th and was to last for a maximum of thirty days. In a little over three weeks, 1,034 people clicked the “Like” button earning Elmore SPCA their $1,000 donation. Asked why he wanted to help out the Elmore SPCA Dr. Paepke said, “I live in Peru and Elmore SPCA is part of the community.” He also said that all the Firstcare Eye Care Associates staff members are animal lovers, each having adopted at least one stray animal. Dr. Paepke even got his wife Mandy involved. Knowing she is a coupon collector, he gave her $25 and asked her to buy animal care supplies for the SPCA. Mandy turned the $25 into $125 in supplies.
Elmore SPCA Board member Carol Solari-Ruscoe expressed gratitude to Dr. Paepke for the gifts. She said, “Every single donation that comes in is so much appreciated. All donations go directly for the care of animals.” Solari-Ruscoe said it takes about $150,000 annually to operate the SPCA. The nine person full and part-time staff is currently caring for 50 cats and kittens and 30 dogs. About 500 animals are accepted each year.
Elmore hosts from fifteen to twenty fund-raising events throughout the year and more and more people and businesses have been getting involved. Dozens of people have joined the Elmore SPCA 1200 Club meaning they faithfully donate at least $10 each month to the shelter. FOX 44 News recently designated the SPCA as the New York State recipient of a $1,000 fund-raiser.
People interested in volunteering or wanting to help the shelter in any way are invited to call Carol Solari-Ruscoe at 534-3484.
Posted: July 4th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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