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| Orphaned
Pet Awareness Week |
  2nd
Chance 4 Pets launched Orphaned Pet Awareness
Week in
September 2004 to gain attention about the tragedy
of pets being euthanized when their owners pass
away.
Orphaned
Pet Awareness Week is
held around September 11th to recognize the
pets orphaned when their owners died in the
9/11 tragedy and to focus attention to the
fact that pet owners at any age should consider
planning for the lifetime care of their pets. |
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| Who
is 2nd Chance 4 Pets? |
 More
than 500,000 companion animals are relinquished
and euthanized in shelters each year due
to the death or disability of their owners
who care for them
We
are a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization
with the mission to reduce the number of
pets euthanized in shelters due to the death
or disability of their human companions
We
are the only organization addressing
this problem nationally
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Testimonials |
| “Both
PAWS and 2nd Chance 4 Pets recognize the
importance of the bond between pet and
owner and the distress a pet owner with
a terminal illness experiences when they
become apprehensive about the fate of their
beloved pets. The efforts of 2nd
Chance 4 Pets will positively and significantly
impact the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS,
others with terminal illnesses, their pets, pets
in our communities and around the country.” John
Lipp, Executive Director, PAWS San Francisco |
“The
tragedy of 9-11 forced many of us to realize
that we need to plan ahead for the care of
all aspects of our lives - including our
pets. We are encouraging pet owners to make
sure that should anything happen, their pets
are cared for. The lives of thousands of
animals will be saved, and pet owners will
benefit from peace of mind knowing that they
have planned for the lifetime care of their
pets.” Jane
Hoffman, President of the Mayor's Alliance
for NYC's Animals |
| “575
dogs and cats were put to death in US shelters
every hour last year. Since many of these
animals are healthy and adoptable, the efforts
of 2nd Chance 4 Pets have tremendous potential
to significantly reduce these numbers. It
will guarantee life for pets that have provided
constant love and companionship.” Cyrus
Mejia, artist and creator of The Best Friends
Animal Society Art Project, a memorial to
these pets. |
“In
just the last 5 years, I have seen hundreds
of pets end up in shelters when their owners
pass away who do not find new homes and are
tragically euthanized. It haunts me. I am
grateful for your efforts and now have hope.
2nd Chance for Pets is going to save animals
lives and bring me peace.” Animal
Control Officer, Fresno, California |
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