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After Saving Kitten, Alpharetta-Based Pet Rescue Group Wins Grant
A $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation will help Angels Among Us Pet Rescue continue its life-saving efforts in the metro Atlanta area.
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The Petco Foundation last week awarded a grant to an Alpharetta-based organization in response to its campaign to save the life of a wounded kitten.
The company announced a $50,000 investment in Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, which will help the animal welfare organization maintain its life-saving efforts for animals throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Petco learned about the organization when it came to the aid of Devin, a kitten rescued after an unsupervised child ”threw him around like an unbreakable toy, crushing his bones and causing mobility loss in his rear legs,” Petco said in its news release.
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When AAUPR took his story to Facebook, donations poured in to cover his vetting fees and show support, and a separate Facebook page was even created for the kitten.
The investment is part of Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes grant campaign, a partnership with Halo, Purely for Pets, designed to help the most dedicated animal welfare organizations succeed in their mission to save pets’ lives during the holidays throughout the year.
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Photo: Devin, a kitten who was paralyzed at five weeks old. Credit: Devin — Our Perfectly Imperfect Angel’s Facebook page
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