Local hoarding cases put an emotional and financial strain on Elmore SPCA Shelter
Thanks to Elmore SPCA, Cassidy, a 2-year old female Newfoundland, is on her way to recovery.
Please read this important message from Laurie Parsons, Elmore SPCA Board President
Recently Elmore SPCA has been called upon to address instances of local hoarding. In just two recent cases, the animal removal count is up to 76, thus far. Working closely with law enforcement, Elmore has been able to gain access to trap and arrange veterinary care for these animals. The circumstances of removal have been extremely emotional. They have resulted in Elmore staff handling large quantities of very sick animals that had been living in horrendous conditions and removing several dead animals.
Elmore has paid all costs incurred, and it is unlikely that we will see any owner restitution for the care of these animals to bring them to a healthy and adoptable state. We do not have final expense figures, as we are still providing care for several animals. We have already spent approximately $7000, and we anticipate that the final expense can reach $10,000.
As a private, not-for-profit organization, our money comes from our supporters. This expense comes at a difficult time when Elmore is facing fundraising challenges due to COVID. We are currently showing a nearly $60,000 loss in revenues for 2020, as we had to cancel events such as our golf tournament. We also experienced a four-month closing of our thrift store, Rescued Treasures, on 37 Clinton Street in Plattsburgh, and the loss of revenue from coin box collections, and school and community fundraising efforts.
Want to help…On Saturday (19th), Elmore will be conducting its annual street drive in Plattsburgh. Volunteers will be collecting monetary donations from 9 am to 3 pm. at the following locations:
US Avenue-Elizabeth Street (by old base)
Beekman Street-Cornelia Street (by SUNY college)
Margaret Street-Sailly Avenue (by Georgia Pacific)
Mail donations to Elmore SPCA, PO Box 686, Peru, NY 12972. Facebook and PayPal donations are also accepted.
Posted: September 17th, 2020 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.