Helping those who cannot help themselves

ATLANTA ANIMAL LEAGUE

The best things in life are rescued, according to Atlanta Animal League President Elizabeth Sanchez.

Atlanta Animal League’s no-kill organization has worked dilligently since Sept. 2013 to do just that, by connecting furbabies in need to their furrever homes.

“Our goal is to help lost, abandoned, and surrendered animals get a new start in life,” Sanchez said. “ We partner with several northern rescues to assist with the overpopulation of animals in our area.”

According to Sanchez and her friend Mary, who serves as league vice president, giving information on spay/ neuter programs is essential, as well as education in proper pet management.

The Atlanta Animal League’s mission statement is posted on their Facebook is: “To conduct animal rescue by providing medical care and placing adoptable animals facing impending euthanasia (being put down), into foster and permanent homes while working with local rescue groups, to increase awareness for the need to spay/neuter all pets.”

Sanchez said she wants to work with all of the animal shelters in the area that she can. Recently, she began searching for help for a mama dog and her puppies who had all been dropped off and abandoned

“We have no funds and no one to foster them,” Sanchez said. “We must have the community step up and help. Transport alone is $350, not including vetting. Please someone, be their savior.”

Transport is costly because the northern rescues meet in Mississippi, Sanchez said.

“We have to pay someone to take them and we have a hard time finding volunteers to take them on a 14 hour round trip,” she said. “Especially when you leave out at 1 a.m. and most transports are during the week.”

Currently, a volunteer in the Linden area is feeding them, but not actively fostering them.

“Otherwise, they are abandoned and helpless,” Sanchez said.

As a non-profit, volunteer-run program, the Animal League’s success is a direct result of the generosity and compassion shown by those who love animals.

“The smallest donation makes a huge difference in the life of a rescued animal,” Sanchez said.

Donations can be made at Cass County Veterinary Clinic, The Ark, or mailed to Atlanta Animal League, P.O. Box 451, Atlanta, TX 75551.

Sanchez said the group is looking for an event coordinator to help with fundraising for the Animal League. Those with any questions about how to get involved can email her at atlantaanimalleague@gmail.com.