VHS receives $25K Rachael Ray grant
VHS receives $25K Rachael Ray grant By 14 News Staff | February 19, 2021 at 7:46 PM CST - Updated February 19 at 10:55 PM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - New grant dollars are set to make a big difference for animals at the Vanderburgh County Human Society.
The $25,000 Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant will allow VHS to create a new full-time Foster Coordinator role, which is set to be filled by a current employee.
The Coordinator will take charge of recruiting foster families, onboarding, training and will oversee the medical and socialization needs for the shelter’s animals.
“It’s kind of a 24/7 hour job. It’s been difficult watching people do that on top of all their other duties, so I am very excited to have someone who is dedicated just to that,” shared VHS Development Coordinator. “And we can hopefully retain more foster parents and hopefully save more kittens.”
VHS announces more than 90% save rate in 2020
VHS announces more than 90% save rate in 2020 By Lesya Feinstein | January 15, 2021 at 7:21 AM CST - Updated January 15 at 7:09 PM
VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (WFIE) - The COVID-19 pandemic has been good for shelter animals. New numbers show the Vanderburgh Humane Society is breaking records with a 91 percent animal save rate in 2020.
The society housed 500 more than their highest ever number and nearly quadrupled the number of animals transferred last year alone.
One of those adopting, Senay Klaus of Grayville, Illinois, said adoption was always her only plan to add a new pet to the family.