By: Laila Schwin, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak
December 8, 2020
Covid has caused a lot of places to struggle all around the world, but perseverance has been shown, and in this case, it is evident by both people and cats.
Lucky Paws is just one of the many animal rescue centers that has struggled during this pandemic, but they ultimately pulled through with the same hard work and dedication that they have shown for years.
They have done this through the process of their TNR program for stray cats, ensuring that more cats can be kept from a life on the streets. They are able to do this through the many cat-feeding stations that volunteers maintain and check regularly all across the Cleveland area to help out stray cats that are in need of shelter, food, water, and other essential items.
Lucky Paws has many extremely-devoted volunteers who have truly built this rescue into a whole community. They focus on fostering, rehabilitating, and rehoming cats. It is truly a community effort that keeps Lucky Paws running and allows so many cats to go on to better lives, whether this is through fostering, finding adopters through online means such as their Facebook page, or through events and adoption options through places like PetSmart, which currently has cats waiting for adoption.
However, because Lucky Paws is a nonprofit organization, this pandemic has hit them hard in terms of funding, as their major fundraising event for the year was canceled, so the group solely runs off of donations.
The most effective ways to donate are through their Facebook page or website. Donations support the veterinary and general costs of having cats. Also, the donation of food and supplies are always needed for the care of the animals, too. Their Facebook page and website both include lists of donation items they need, such as cat food, litter, toys, etc. for the continued care of their cats until adoption occurs.
On that note, perhaps a nice gift of kindness this holiday season would be to make a donation, whether that be supplies, money, or even signing up as a volunteer and offering your home to become a foster location.
Please help in order for the wonderful people over at Lucky Paws to ensure the continued care of some cute, furry friends that will be seeking shelter from the cold weather this winter season.
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