(PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
CHECK … A check from the Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce was presented to the Fulton County Humane Society in the amount of $785. The check was presented by new Chamber Director Madison Gigax. Names presented left to right. Denise Miller, Madison Gigax, and Stephanie Moore.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
The Archbold Chamber of Commerce presented a check in the amount of $785.00 to the Fulton County Humane Society this past week. The check was presented on Friday, October 4th following a number of donations made for the cause.
These donations were made during a free concert event held by the chamber the week prior, on September 28th.
During the concert event, held at F&W Auto Supply, visitors were asked to make donations in support of the Humane Society, which ended up totaling the $785.
Humane Society’s Stephanie Moore stated the organization is extremely excited to receive the check and that it is amazing to have the continued support of the local community.
“We are extremely excited to receive the check and the support of the local community that supports our mission. We are a non-profit and we are entirely supported through independent donations, grant writing, and adoption fees.”
She continued on and further explained that these donations are needed due to adoption fees not being enough to cover their costs.
“Once you calculate out the costs to vaccinate, spay, neuter, sickness care, food, and more, we are just not able to survive on adoption fees. Especially when there are medical cases that cost a lot of money but, those animals still get adopted at the same cost.”
“At the end of the day, we are always looking at finances to keep the building going. If we don’t have money, we can’t stay open, so every penny helps.”