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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWe hosted 162 canine guests in 2021, clearly an increase compared to 121 in 2020. We \u2018re happy to say that we didn\u2019t see the \u201creturn\u201d of pandemic pets as many in the animal welfare industry feared. This enabled us to assist other shelters, both regionally and nationally taking in 43 dogs from other shelters. 83 dogs were found as strays, some were seized by law enforcement, and 15 were surrendered by owners. Of the 83 dogs found as strays, 68 were successfully reunited with their families and a total of 90 dogs were adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spay\/Neuter Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The spay\/neuter program continued strong, in its 18th<\/sup> year (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?) with a total of 955 companion animals having been sterilized, just 4 short of last year\u2019s surgeries. In 18 years that\u2019s a cumulative total of just under 16,000!!! 757 cats and 182 dogs were spayed or neutered this year alone. The demand for services remains strong as we enter 2022, continuing with \u201ccurb side\u201d service and following strict COVID-19 protocols. We have to admit,there are times that ask ourselves, \u201cWhere DO they keep coming from?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bailey and Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A generous grant from Bailey and Friends, a fund of the Tom Golisano Foundation, helped to fund approximately half of the surgeries of our shelter animals in 2021. Bailey and Friends strives to support and build capacity of caring, competent providers and organizations, create opportunities that strengthen the importance of the human-animal bond in personal, occupational, and therapeutic capacities, and promote responsible, loving pet-ownership. We are greatly honored to have been selected as a recipient of this generous funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Christmas Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As many of you know, we were notified of an abandonment situation just before Christmas. So, our intrepid cat team went to work and over the course of the week gathered a total of 15 cats, ranging from about 2 months of age to adult. With lots of TLC they are all improving, but it will be at least a month before most are ready for adoption. Once again, you responded with help \u2013 monetary donations, and donations of food and litter. For that, we thank you! We\u2019ve said it before, but we\u2019ll say it again. We couldn\u2019t do what we do without your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Betty White Shelter Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Betty White, perhaps best known for her role on the hit TV show The Golden Girls<\/em>,<\/a> passed away at the age of 99, just shy of her 100th birthday. Apart from her notable and long-lasting acting career, White was a true advocate for animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n White\u2019s passion and support for animals spans decades and since her passing the #bettywhitechallenge has become a viral sensation across the internet. The challenge calls for everyone to donate as little as $5.00 on January 17, 2022 to a local animal shelter or rescue of their choice, on what would have been Betty White\u2019s 100th birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This challenge not only honors the late Betty White but has the potential to impact hundreds of shelters across the nation, changing an animal\u2019s life for the better. Giving in her name would be a wonderful way to honor her memory. Many thanks to those of you who have already donated. Our generous supporter who is matching financial donations will extend the date of matching through January 17th<\/sup>. Donations can be made online, via our PayPal account<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> or by check to us at 124 Marina Drive, Montour Falls, NY 14865.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Caroline Says Thank You!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caroline works hard to collect cans and bottles almost every day and she knows you do too! Together you surpassed last year\u2019s total with over 80,000 cans and bottles! The proceeds feed the shelter animals provide medications, pay veterinary bills and help to pay our dedicated staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"http:\/\/schuylerhumane.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Two-cats.jpg\")
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