WE NEED OUR COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT
From April 2019; the current board took over the organization after the 2017 audit revealed financial discrepancies, as well as a lack of financial transparency. A second audit for the year 2018, suggested MHS could not continue to operate at all.
The current board assumed a significant amount of debt and an unknown number of animals in foster - a large number with major medical issues. Over the past year and a half, based on the recommendations of the 2018 audit report; we have built up our financial tracking and record keeping. We have a proven track record with such organizations as AGCO licensed 50/50 electronic raffle, and Rama Gaming House which require strict financial oversight. We have made massive strides in building up a strong, financially transparent organization.
We have re-wrote the by-laws and changed MHS from a closed membership, where only the board members have a voice in running the organization; to a membership-based organization to give the members a voice in running the organization. We have a great group of volunteers that are just waiting for the lock down to be lifted to get back into our community for fundraising and events. We have added many new fosters to the organization who are providing a loving home environment until the animals find their forever home.
We have been updating all the animals in our direct care with vaccines, and administering SNAP test for FIV and FeLV to make sure we have a complete health history of each animal. We have also taken care of the many fosters untreated medical concerns.
The current board assumed a significant amount of debt and an unknown number of animals in foster - a large number with major medical issues. Over the past year and a half, based on the recommendations of the 2018 audit report; we have built up our financial tracking and record keeping. We have a proven track record with such organizations as AGCO licensed 50/50 electronic raffle, and Rama Gaming House which require strict financial oversight. We have made massive strides in building up a strong, financially transparent organization.
We have re-wrote the by-laws and changed MHS from a closed membership, where only the board members have a voice in running the organization; to a membership-based organization to give the members a voice in running the organization. We have a great group of volunteers that are just waiting for the lock down to be lifted to get back into our community for fundraising and events. We have added many new fosters to the organization who are providing a loving home environment until the animals find their forever home.
We have been updating all the animals in our direct care with vaccines, and administering SNAP test for FIV and FeLV to make sure we have a complete health history of each animal. We have also taken care of the many fosters untreated medical concerns.
THEN COVID HIT
Our fundraising events were completely halted, but the animal medical needs have not weaned including:
With over 100+ animals still in care and without the chance of in person fundraising events like our fundraising partner, Rama Gaming House- we are really feeling the financial pressure.
- Serious allergy and digestive issues; including vet based diet needs for renal, diabetes, and food sensitives
- Dental surgeries and monthly rechecks of stomatitis (inflammation of the gums and/or bloody, painful mouth ulcers)
- Monthly medications for thyroid issues, diabetes, antibiotic or steroids for stomatitis, anti-seizure medication, etc
- Monthly blood tests and rechecks for ongoing issues with our diabetic animals and FeLV+ cats
- Emergency situations; a cat suffered a stroke; a cat got mauled by raccoon; broken limbs; neurological crisis
- And of course regular needs; food, litter, annual vet checks and vaccines
With over 100+ animals still in care and without the chance of in person fundraising events like our fundraising partner, Rama Gaming House- we are really feeling the financial pressure.
We need the communities support to maintain what we've built
until COVID's butt is kicked.
WE MUST PAUSE INTAKE
We continued operations while other rescues had to close to the public, or stop intake at the beginning of lock down. We were the referred rescue by other organizations to help surrendered or strays - and we helped.
We do not have the funds to continue taking in new animals at this time, while we have over 100+ animals in our care that still require medical care, food, and supplies.
Pausing intake, and pleas for public assistance is not new to MHS (as evidence in local newspapers and the Toronto Star) - as MHS is run strictly on donations from the public. We assumed a staggering debt and now are dealing with the financial impacts of a worldwide pandemic.
We continued operations while other rescues had to close to the public, or stop intake at the beginning of lock down. We were the referred rescue by other organizations to help surrendered or strays - and we helped.
We do not have the funds to continue taking in new animals at this time, while we have over 100+ animals in our care that still require medical care, food, and supplies.
Pausing intake, and pleas for public assistance is not new to MHS (as evidence in local newspapers and the Toronto Star) - as MHS is run strictly on donations from the public. We assumed a staggering debt and now are dealing with the financial impacts of a worldwide pandemic.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY
Currently, our online fundraising is our main source of income for the rescue, especially since March 2020, as we have not been able to host fundraising events, participate with our Rama Gaming House charity partner, or have our cash donation boxes set up at our supportive stores.
We have listed just our main vet's monthly bills from the last 6 months below, we have not included the other 2 locations we have used, or the specialists we have had to consult with to provide the best care for our animals.
We have listed just our main vet's monthly bills from the last 6 months below, we have not included the other 2 locations we have used, or the specialists we have had to consult with to provide the best care for our animals.
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March
Main Vet Bill: $15,998.87 Online Donations: $2,673 |
April
Main Vet Bill: $7,827.64 Online Donations: $6,896 |
May
Main Vet Bill: $8,893.98 Online Donations: $2,991 |
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June
Main Vet Bill: $7,139.20 Online Donations: $3,144 |
July
Main Vet Bill: $9,048.85 Online Donations: $3,603 |
August
Main Vet Bill: $7,433.72 Online Donations: $2,194 |
TOTAL:
Main Vet Bill: $56,342.26
Online Donations: $21,501
DEFICIT: -$34,841.26
Main Vet Bill: $56,342.26
Online Donations: $21,501
DEFICIT: -$34,841.26
Below is a partial list of some the animals under our care.
The first listed are adoptable, you can click their faces to read more about them!
The first listed are adoptable, you can click their faces to read more about them!
