Animal Care and Protective Services, Jacksonville, Florida
- This shelter in three words: Progressive public shelter.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We have made dramatic changes since 2008 that have brought our euthanasia numbers down from 75% to less than 39%, and we continue to innovate to stop unnecessary euthanasia.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Asheville, North Carolina
- This shelter in three words: Passionate. Caring. Engaged.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We live in a progressive, compassionate community that is already very supportive of the work we do on behalf of the animals. Before we entered this challenge, we already lived day to day like we were fighting to win a million dollars on behalf of the animals.
Burlington Pet Adoption Center, Haw River, North Carolina
- This shelter in three words: Best doggone pets!
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: In the past 10 years, we have grown and progressed markedly due to the strong base of community support we are privileged to have that includes elected and non-elected officials, small businesses and large corporations, local veterinarians, private benefactors and individuals. And, perhaps most importantly, we have a wonderful group of employees and volunteers.
Cherokee County Animal Shelter, Canton, Georgia
- This shelter in three words: Compassionate. Progressive. Innovative.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: Our community support!
Cobb County Animal Control, Marietta, Georgia
- This shelter in three words: Protection. Education. Service.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We have a coalition of dedicated staff, volunteers and citizens who go the extra mile to serve the animals under our protection. We have the full support of the Cobb County Government, including the Board of Commissioners, the County Manager and the Director of Public Safety. This combination is hard to beat!
Decatur Animal Services, Decatur, Alabama
- This shelter in three words: Progressive municipal shelter.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We have a small “tough but tender” committed staff with a much larger loyal, dedicated and hard-working group of volunteers in our community. We are all determined to translate that passion into not only saving more lives but also making animals’ stay in the only shelter in town a beneficial experience.
Gaston County Animal Control, Dallas, North Carolina
- This shelter in three words: Enforcement. Intake. Shelter.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We are blessed with a dedicated staff, numerous active animal welfare and rescue groups and passionate members of the community who are willing to partner together to improve the quality of life for animals in Gaston County through awareness, education, adoptions and spay/neuter services.
Humane Society of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- This shelter in three words: Dedicated. Compassionate. Progressive.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We are committed to creating programs that will enhance our adoption numbers.
Humane Society of Greater Savannah, Savannah, Georgia
- Humane Society of Greater Savannah has yet to tell us about itself. Stay tuned to http://challenge.aspcapro.org/ to follow this shelter’s progress in the Challenge!
The Humane Society of South Mississippi, Gulfport, Mississippi
- This shelter in three words: Unconditional love. Guaranteed.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: The Humane Society of South Mississippi is in it to win it! Plan A is to save a total of 2,300 lives from August 1-October 31, 2011 (1,000 MORE than we saved during that period last year) and win the ASPCA $100K Challenge. THERE IS NO PLAN B!!
Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville, Kentucky
- This shelter in three words: Motivated. Compassionate. Committed.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: For seven consecutive years, we've increased the number of lives saved through our adoptions, return-to-owner, transfers and fosters. We work every day to improve the human-animal bond through our proactive programs—from spay/neuter incentives to behavior and humane education.
Orange County Animal Services, Orlando, Florida
- This shelter in three words: Progressive. Engaged. Welfare-focused.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We are redefining public perception of municipal animal shelters with our unique services, programs and outreach.
Pitt County Animal Shelter, Greenville, North Carolina
- This shelter in three words: We are AWESOME.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We are passionate and dedicated and we WANT TO WIN for the animals!!!
SPCA Tampa Bay, Largo, Florida
- This shelter in three words: Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: Our organization is lucky to have the support of our community, volunteers and donors behind us. Our shelter offers services to the community that cannot be found anywhere else in our area.
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center, Kingshill, Virgin Islands
- This shelter in three words: Small but driven.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: Resources, supplies and funding are limited on our small island, but the cost of living is significantly higher than the average stateside community. Yet, we thrive with fewer opportunities. When the hurricanes of life come, we don't evacuate, we hunker down and ride out the storm. Because we have to—we have no other choice.
Walton County Animal Services, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
- This shelter in three words: Caring, dedicated, loyal.
- Why this shelter is a tough contender: We will work hard in trying to get the citizens of our county behind us and strive to further educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter.