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EVERY CREATURE COUNTS | By Myra Morgan
“WE WHO REACH TO HELP ANOTHER CREATURE HOLD THE HEART OF HUMANITY IN OUR HANDS.” Every Creature Counts (ECC) was founded in 1992 by a couple with a deep reverence for animals. Their initial efforts were trapping and neutering of feral cats and a mobile spay/neuter clinic. Seeing the catastrophic number of animals being neglected, abandoned, and euthanized, their efforts quickly grew into the formation of Every Creature Counts as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Every Creature Counts rescues dogs and cats from municipal shelters, rural animal control, and puppy mills. ECC participates in the relocation of animals from dire conditions, and has long-standing relationships with other rescue groups in the U.S. As a no-kill rescue organization, ECC provides life-long care to any dog or cat that reaches our shelter. Animals are not euthanized for age or bad behavior, or because they require extensive medical treatment and care. ECC has adoption events for dogs and cats at Denver metro area pet supply stores, festivals, and other events. Every Creature Counts places the majority of our dogs and cats in adoptive homes relatively quickly, and finds homes for animals that take a little longer to adopt through special outreach by our staff and volunteers. In 2012, 2,694 dogs and cats were placed in loving homes.
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The Denver Dog | Winter 2013
ECC has spayed/neutered more than 100,000 animals from inception to date, with 7,845 dogs and cats spayed/neutered in 2012. Our clinic operates seven days a week and also offers low-cost vaccinations, micro chipping, and dental services. Every Creature Counts spay/neuter efforts are central to our rescue efforts. Education is also an important piece of the process. Our Fort Lupton ECC facilities have been greatly expanded through fundraising and the support of ECC friends and donors. We have a 5,000 square foot dog facility and outside dog enclosures. Our six wonderful cat cottages allow our long-term feline residents to live cage-free including outdoor space and provide accommodations for cats that need a break from being in a kennel. Forty-eight individual dog kennels have been installed, expanding ECC’s ability to accommodate more dogs. Covered outdoor kennels allow our dogs to have fresh air in any season. A separate dog isolation room has also been completed. To make a much-needed donation, view our animals available for adoption, and for more information please visit us at www. everycreaturecounts.org.