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Over 2,300 Lives Saved in 2008- THANK YOU!
Thank you volunteers, supporters, and donors. Your commitment to Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in 2008 made it possible for us to again hit a record high in pet adoptions.
We are proud to share with you that a total of 2,365 dogs and cats found new homes this past year as a result of our combined efforts. Rescued from poor conditions in rural shelters, surrendered by former owners, or born in our care, these pets can now enjoy long, happy lives with families who love and adore them.
Dog adoptions grew 17% in the past year, with 1635 being placed in a home during 2008. We also exceeded historical cat adoption rates, with 674 finding new homes- a 13% increase from 2007.
Each year, our organization works to rescue more dogs and cats than the previous year, care for more injuries and illnesses, and find more good homes. This was especially important in 2008, because so many pets became silent victims of foreclosures in the housing market crisis, and then even more were surrendered due to additional economic downturns making pet care unattainable. In this past year alone, over 1780 dogs and almost 700 cats came to Lost Dog, either by way of rescue from a rural shelter, owner surrender, or being born in our care.
We know that 2009 will present new and difficult challenges for homeless dogs and cats, but our commitment will not waver. Our team will be there to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home these beautiful animals. To date, the work of Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation has saved over 10,000 dog and cat lives. But for us, that is just a start. There are 10,000 more waiting for a new home.
Once again, thank you for your continued dedication and support. Our mission could not be accomplished without all of you.
Marcia Tiersky
President
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation
Note: Adoption statistics show the "net" number of animals adopted, taking into account the animals that were returned.
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Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation Animal Intake for 2008
Dogs & Puppies: 1787 
1523 from Virginia shelters
142 from out-of-state shelters
61 born to rescued mothers in LDCRF care
61 owner surrenders
Cats & Kittens: 699
583 from Virginia shelters
23 from out-of-state shelters
61 born to rescued mothers in LDCRF care
32 owner surrenders
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