Buffalo Humane
   
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This is Valentino, one of 11 littermates that came into our organization. Three of the siblings got very sick a few weeks after arriving. The three were diagnosed with distemper. Distemper is a horrible disease with a high mortality rate. Two of Val's siblings, Venti and Vaughn, succumbed to the disease and passed away after several days of battling the illness. The vets and staff at Central Park Animal Hospital did everything they could to save our sweet pups and, because of their efforts, Valentino is now on the mend.

Valentino was lucky - he survived. At Buffalo Humane, we believe that every life is precious and we do everything we can to treat any illnesses of any animal that comes into our care. That commitment can be expensive, and your support is what allows us to continue our efforts. Valentino is not the first animal for whom we have needed special funds, nor will he be the last. Your continued support is desperately needed

Valentino is now back in foster care and ready to find his special family. We have other pups that are currently in quarantine in one of our foster homes that we are treating preventatively to ensure they do not come down with the illness.

Funds for Valentino's care, and other companion animals in need just like him, come from Buffalo Humane's special "Angus Fund". The Angus Fund was a fund started by friends and family of John and Judy of Sterling Place Tavern, Hertel Ave, Buffalo, to commerate the couple's wonderful pet Akita named Angus, who passed away at the age of 18. This fund is set up specifically to help with the care of animals that need more than routine shots and neutering. In the past, the fund has covered medical expenses for a litter of unweaned kittens, the bladder stone surgery of a dog orphaned when its owner went into assisted living, liver disease in a kitty found stray on the streets, and emergency treatment for a pup with parvo virus.

We still have not covered all of Valentino's medical expenses, and we anticipate he may need a bit more followup care. Please consider donating even a small amount to our Angus Fund to cover the remainder of Kevin's expenses. Any funds raised inexcess of those needed by Kasey's case will allow us to make commitments to other animals with more extensive medical needs.

Calling all dog and cat lovers. Do you want to get involved with animal rescue, but never knew how? Maybe you thought that the only way to help is by fostering animals and you have that dog at home that doesn't like other dogs, or you have that "queen bee" cat who doesn't want to share your lap. Perhaps you are going to college and live somewhere you can't have animals but you miss being involved. Perhaps you have children and cannot afford to spend the time away from home walking dogs or volunteering for adoption events. Perhaps you have some free time, but it has to be more flexible or during odd hours. Perhaps you have some skills that you never realized could benefit animals in the area.

We are looking for all types of people with all types of skills and a willingness to help make a difference. Below are just a few volunteer positions available

• Event Planner(s) — This individual would be responsible for booking adoption events in the area. If you are an organized person who enjoys talking to people and planning events, then we could really use you. We are NY State incorporated and 501c3, so event planning would entail calling pet stores, malls, fairs, etc. to arrange adoption events, submitting necessary paperwork and coordinating other volunteers to work the events.
• Fundraising Specialist(s) — Do you have a great idea for a fundraiser and want to work to put it into action. This individual would be responsible for planning and executing fundraising events. Small or large, every dollar raised counts. Maybe you know a Girl Scout or Boy Scout troup that would like to hold a bake sale. Maybe you know of a business that wants to sponsor a Friday "dress down" day. Maybe you have connections at a grocery store that would be willing to hold a "chili cook-off." Whatever the idea, if it raises money we would love to do it!!!