In memory of a former employee and animal lover, Jen Azzolina, Monroe Wheelchair has decided to start collecting money towards something called a K-Fund at the Humane Society of Greater Rochester/Lollypop Farm. This K-Fund (or Emergency Vet Assistance) is used to provide medical and surgical care for dogs and cats at the Humane Society that are victims of abuse. Two examples of dogs that are being rehabilitated through donations to the K-Fund are the two pit-bulls that were found left in city dumpsters last week. If you didn’t hear about it here is their heartbreaking story: http://www.whec.com/news/stories/s1631584.shtml.
Our Director of Public Relations, Jennifer, was lucky enough to meet Wiki, the 6 month old female, who was an absolute sweetheart.
Although Jennifer didn’t meet Wiki’s brother, Timber, she heard he was slowly getting better and better by the day but still has a long way to go. After meeting Wiki today there was no doubt that Jen Azzolina would be honored about the decision to help animals in this way. Here is some more background information on the K-Fund if your interested: http://www.lollypop.org/org/org64.asp?ssid=&orgid=64&storyTypeID=&sid=&.
The owner, Doug Westerdahl, has gratefully agreed that Monroe Wheelchair will match any dollar amounts given and we are setting an overall collection goal of $3,000 by September 1st. We are so excited to be able to honor a beloved employee, while supporting abused animals at the same time!