09 LC
94 1375
House
Resolution 969
By:
Representatives Ashe of the
56th,
Oliver of the
83rd,
Dobbs of the
53rd,
Drenner of the
86th,
Wilkinson of the
52nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Atlanta Pet Rescue; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
a nonprofit organization, Atlanta Pet Rescue began in 1999, with the vision of
Judy Price, who saw that many loving animals were being euthanized by shelters
due to the enormous number of pets surrendered and abandoned each day;
and
WHEREAS,
Atlanta Pet Rescue gives dogs and cats from rural high kill animal shelters and
puppy mill seizures, as well as animals that have been abused and neglected, a
second chance at life, providing these defenseless and sick or injured animals
with compassionate care and expert medical treatment; and
WHEREAS,
once rescued, Atlanta Pet Rescue ensures that the animals are vaccinated,
treated for intestinal and external parasites, spayed or neutered, properly
socialized, and lavished with an abundance of love, care, and affection;
and
WHEREAS,
many animals who are taken in by Atlanta Pet Rescue require medical treatment
for preventable and curable problems such as heartworm disease, skin problems,
and broken limbs, and Atlanta Pet Rescue has fostered an excellent relationship
with Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic which assists this no-kill shelter in many of
their extreme medical cases and emergencies, treating each animal with gentle
and caring hands; and
WHEREAS,
over the years, Atlanta Pet Rescue has expanded greatly, purchasing its own
stand-alone building, open to the public for adoptions in November, 2004, and
growing to include seven employees and countless dedicated volunteers;
and
WHEREAS,
Atlanta Pet Rescue also maintains a first-class website with over 200,000 hits a
day, displaying photos of pets up for adoption with descriptions of their
backgrounds, allowing potential adopters to learn about them and giving those
who are unable to volunteer their time the opportunity to make monetary
donations to specific animals and watch that animal's progress, with updates
from doctors' visits, foster home reports, and pictures with the new family on
adoption day; and
WHEREAS,
the staff and volunteers at Atlanta Pet Rescue are determined to find the best
possible forever home for their animals, utilizing an extensive application and
screening process to allow potential adopters to find a perfectly matched pet
with the appropriate temperament for their lifestyle, ensuring that the animals
never end up in a shelter or neglectful situation again; and
WHEREAS,
the employees and volunteers at Atlanta Pet Rescue are committed to comforting
and making each day better for the animals at the shelter; and
WHEREAS,
to date, Atlanta Pet Rescue has found over 9,000 dogs and cats loving, forever
homes, and their outstanding work has been recognized by
Atlanta
Magazine as a Best Place to Adopt in 2008
and 2009; and
WHEREAS,
the selfless devotion of Atlanta Pet Rescue to rescuing animals in need and
finding them loving homes and the incredible compassion for animals demonstrated
by the employees and volunteers of this organization is worthy of
recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Atlanta Pet Rescue for improving the lives of families and
animals through their innovative, humane, and benevolent animal rescue
efforts.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Atlanta Pet
Rescue.