Anonymous donor, local businesses give $20k and in-kind supplies to animal shelter
MPC employees pictured with the animal shelter supplies they donated recently to RABAS include (front row, from left) Mike Gilman, Drake Downing, Curtis Groom, Lisa Esser, Roy Wallin, Suzie Tichenor, Lauren Nicholson; (back row) Craig Nagel, Chase Dallmann, Justin Mezera, John Gleason and Matt Brown. (Submitted photo)
Rivers & Bluffs Animal Shelter (RABAS) was recently the recipient of generous donations from an anonymous contributor as well as two local businesses.
A $20,000 donation was made by a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous. This donation will greatly help the organization with final preparations, said Bev Pozega, RABAS vice-president.
The Prairie du Chien Tractor Supply Store donated three large boxes filled with dog items, including collars, harnesses, leashes and tie-outs, plus a number of miscellaneous supplies. According to store manager, Gene Gerndt, the value of the donated items was about $1,000.
Prairie du Chien MPC employees also sponsored a RABAS collection drive. MPC employees collected three large boxes of items to be used at the animal shelter. Supplies included copy paper, towels, dog beds, garbage bags, cleaning products and dog toys. In addition to the donated materials, they raised $250 for Rivers and Bluffs Animal Shelter.
Even though the building itself is nearing completion, the animal shelter is not yet open. The building needs to be outfitted with cages, kennels and cat condos and additional funds still need to be raised before animals can be accepted.
To help by donating supplies, a wish list can be found at www.riversandbluffs.org. Cash donations may be mailed to RABAS, P.O. Box 421, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821. Rivers & Bluffs Animal Shelter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, visit the above website or contact Bev at 326-2914.
