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REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY From the Bucks County SPCA to Our Friends and Supporters
JULY 1, 2016 - JUNE 30, 2017
DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS You are part of a community of animal advocates that reaches back to 1912 when a band of concerned Bucks County citizens began working together rescuing animals from abuse and neglect. We crisscrossed country roads on motorbike and initially focused on assisting farm animals. By 1930, the Bucks County SPCA’s shelter in Lahaska had been established and a new animal ambulance boosted our rescue and outreach efforts. A lot changes in 105 years. Today we own multiple vehicles, operate two no-time-limit shelters (one with a beautiful barn), and reap the benefits of major advances in shelter medicine. Unchanged, however, is our dogged commitment to relieving animal suffering and our reliance on people like you who make our lifesaving work possible 365 days a year. Virtually all our funding comes directly from incredibly generous everyday people. We do not receive funds from national or state groups such as ASPCA, PSPCA or HSUS, apart from an occasional small grant. Nor are we tax dollar supported. You, and your friends and neighbors, are responsible for keeping our doors open, animals well-fed, medicine cabinets stocked, adoption services staffed and emergency response vehicles gassed up and ready to go at a moment’s notice. Thank you. This report to the community is a celebration of all that you have accomplished through the Bucks County SPCA over the course of a year. These successes are only possible now because of the long years of hard work and dedication to Bucks County animals going back to 1912. We’re proud of our history, statistics, philosophy, facilities, and professionalism. But most of all, we’re proud to be a local organization, helping local animals, with local dollars. Please take time to visit either location, open seven days a week at noon. Like the animals we serve, you’re always welcome!
Linda Reider, Executive Director
A Profound and Practical Way to Give Back
Generous community support has always provided for our needs. From this animal ambulance in 1930 to funding for major renovation of the Lahaska clinic and animal care areas in 2018.
Planned gifts are a significant way to support the animals of the Bucks County SPCA while meeting your charitable goals. Please consider leaving a legacy of love for the animals in your estate plans. Request our complimentary Planned Giving brochure to learn more about your options. Call or email Cindy at: 215-794-7425 x112 or ckelly@bcspca.org.