Friday, August 24, 2012

EARS in critical need of donations
EARS funding has reached an all-time low. The economic state in Englewood and the surrounding area has had a dramatic effect on the shelter. EARS operates on a budget of about $10,000 a month and is currently $4,500 short of that goal. EARS is reaching out to the community for donations.
“The summer months have been a real struggle", said Bobbi Austin, spokesperson for EARS. “With the extremely hot weather, people are not frequenting events like in the past and donations have been low during these summer months. Our only choice is to reach out to our community and ask for help".
“We have cut our operating costs to the bare bones”, said Susan Reilly, board member for EARS. "There is just nothing left for us to cut. Our volunteers work hard and do all they can. We are truly grateful to the loyal people who have continued to support us, but we need more of the community to generously offer their help. If everyone just donated a few dollars, I’m sure we could make our budget for August".

EARS has received an unusual amount of calls for help since spring. EARS has seen a marked increase in abandoned and stray animals and wants to help the community as much as possible. EARS receives no grants and relies totally on donations and fund-raisers. The people at EARS have been working tirelessly arranging events and yard sales to supplement donations.

Englewood Animal Rescue Sanctuary is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization, dedicated to rescuing, caring for and adopting homeless cats and dogs. We are a no-kill shelter serving Sarasota, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties.
All donations may be mailed or dropped off at Englewood Animal Rescue Sanctuary, 145 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL 34223. Donations may also be given over the phone via credit card by calling 941-681-3877 or made by Paypal on our website at www.ears4life.com.