Prairie Auto Sales is one of many local businesses that regularly donate to the Moose Jaw Humane Society (MJHS) and fundraising co-ordinator Donna Fritzke says that without their generous support, the animal shelter simply couldn't operate.
"The team at Prairie Auto Sales came up with the idea to donate $25 per car that they sell to us, so this wasn't something we initiated or asked for, they just decided to do it, because they're animal lovers over there," Fritzke told the Moose Jaw Express.
"And so far, they've donated $1275, which really helps us, it really does go far in helping us care for vulnerable animals and getting them to forever homes."
The company joins a venerable list of Humane Society sponsors who together are essential partners in keeping the shelter operating. They are also joining the list of sponsors who buy a $30 annual plaque and get regular social media shoutouts in return.
The shelter is also supported by many individual donors and volunteers, and by funding from the City of Moose Jaw. Other ways people help include becoming a member of the organization (at mjhs.ca/humane-society-membership), volunteering as a foster, sponsoring an adoption, contributing to the emergency medical care fund or spay/neuter program, and more.
Call or email the MJHS at 306-692-1517 and [email protected] to find out how you or your organization could help Moose Jaw's pets.
"All the employees at Prairie Auto would love to adopt all the pets we have here," laughed Dana Haukaas, executive director of the MJHS. "But, they know that adopting is a big commitment and they have to be careful that they're able to provide for all the pets' needs. So, they asked, 'what's another way we could help?'
"They recently came in with their quarterly donation, which was $525 this time, which is enough to neuter four cats, for example, which is a huge help for us. And every time they're here, we parade a few of our pets out for them to see and spend time with, so they love coming to drop off the donation, as well as making the donation."
