20 Monterey County GIVES! 2023 mcgives.com Animals DONate online mcgives.com Big Idea: Did you know Peace of Mind Dog Rescue operates its own private veterinary clinic? This nonprofit’s Big Idea provides a lifetime of care to dogs surrendered to its program, often because the owner is moving to a care facility or can no longer care for their beloved pet. POMDR matches dogs with foster homes until adoption. Each dog receives comprehensive medical care including exams, X-rays and vaccines. Donations help fund these everyday costs, and oncology, dentistry and specialty surgeries when needed. “POMDR is the best-run nonprofit I have ever encountered. And that statement comes after having served on numerous nonprofit boards. I’m so impressed with the work you do, and the efficiency with which you do it. Thank you so much for bringing us Makoa. He’s such a sweetheart. I promise he will be in a loving home for the rest of his life.” -Paula R. SPCA Monterey County Year Founded: 1905 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 83 paid, 365 volunteers Budget: $10,234,004 373-2631 spcamc.org Big Idea: The SPCA Monterey County operates an extensive animal rescue, rehabilitation, protection and education nonprofit, including the Treatment, Learning, and Compassion program (TLC). This Big Idea provides needed veterinary care for homeless, abused or neglected pets, but this organization goes deeper. Specialized behavioral intervention can make the difference in helping an abandoned pet find a home—but it’s a process that can take weeks or months. Donations support these in-depth programs to give every deserving animal their best opportunity to find a forever family. “The SPCA gives all animals a second chance. They also give people a second chance by giving us the opportunity to adopt. We can’t imagine life without him (Enoch) now.” -Harrison and Isela Perdue Ventana Wildlife Society Year Founded: 1982 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 20 paid, 20 volunteers Budget: $2,615,390 455-9514 ventanaws.org Big Idea: Ventana Wildlife Society dedicates its Big Idea to North America’s largest bird: the California condor. However, this big bird needs a Big Idea to ensure its future as an icon of our skies. This nonprofit uses its proven recovery actions to protect this majestic bird, including providing essential medical treatment and emergency vaccines to condors showing signs of lead poisoning or avian flu, promoting the use of non-lead ammunition, releasing healthy captive-bred condors to the wild, and monitoring the healthy growth of chicks in their nests. “The recovery of the California condor serves as an icon of hope for endangered species around the world, and the Ventana Wildlife Society is a long-standing, key partner in the effort.” -Les Lo Baugh, Jr., attorney and author of the Endangered Species Act UnChained Year Founded: 2011 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 7 paid, 170 volunteers Budget: $163,180 (888) 674-5471 livingunchained.org Big Idea: Another Big Idea is coming to Rancho Cielo’s campus with UnChained’s pilot program during the 2023-2024 school year. Students at nonprofit Rancho Cielo will have a chance to foster homeless dogs and teach them basic skills, manners and socialization in preparation for adoption. This eight-week program is a win-win, teaching youth valuable life skills by caring for and training dogs and providing opportunities for personal growth, all while helping homeless dogs get ready to become beloved family pets. “UnChained is among our most popular and successful programs with our youth population, and its impact in our facility and in the lives of the youth who participate in the program cannot be overstated. We have enjoyed numerous benefits. Youth who engage in the program demonstrate notable progress in their awareness of self and others, increased confidence and improved interpersonal skills. Additionally, those who complete the program frequently report they feel they have grown their patience and enhanced their abilities to understand the thoughts and feelings of others. These new or expanded skills and abilities enable justice-involved youths to cope with challenges and stressors in a healthier manner, and often lead to greater participation in other important rehabilitative programs and services.” -Isabel Anderson, division director at Monterey County Youth Center spotlight The recovery of the California condor serves as an icon of hope for endangered species around the world.” Les Lo Baugh, Jr., Ventana Wildlife Society
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