Have you been reading about charity scandals? About folks skimming off the top? About shelters that are not doing their best for their animals or the people who support them with time and money? We want you to know what happens to the dollars you give it to the Animal Adoption Center and how we manage to stay open.

Some Statistics

Because of our No-Kill policy, we get no assistance from state, county, or city agencies; we are totally self-supporting in that our income comes from adoptions, donations (and some matching funds), and our own fund raising efforts. 90% of all income goes directly to the care, health, and support of our animals. Another 7% is used for building upkeep and unavoidable expenses such as maintenance and insurance, and the remaining 3% goes into our fund raising efforts. Our contributors (YOU) pay for pet food, utilities, the salaries of our employees, and our annual vet bill-which is over $38,000.00. (You see, animals in a no-kill facility can require expensive veterinary care. Some animals come to us with wounds or broken bones, some need treatments and special medicines, and the weak and starving ones require special foods and nutrients.) Big vet bills are a fact of life for us.

What about the items that are too expensive for AAC to handle? We have a special group of people who comprise the Center-Board, employees, volunteers and supporters who privately go "above and beyond" when needs demand. For instance:

Uno's life-threatening allergies required visits to three different vets and costly medications-undertaken by one family.
Our Board members provide all postage, the calendars sent to our sponsors, signage, graphic design, office forms and supplies, meeting expenses, special treats, landscaping, outdoor furniture, cameras and photographs, and internet service free of charge to AAC. Individuals have also donated new floors, office furniture, the washer and dryer, and storage sheds.
This year over 1250 cats and dogs, puppies and kittens are now loved and safe at home with their families. Thanks to you, thanks to us.

But the animals keep showing up. Can we say, "There is no room at the Inn?"

With your help our "inn" stays open. Without you there is no us.

Click here to find out more about making a donation to the Animal Adoption Center.