Funding for SOS (Save Our Strays) Program will help ensure a no-kill community in King William and Lavaca
The Cannoli Fund is pleased to announce that our Cannolicare SOS (Save Our Strays) program has received a $5,000 grant from The Aid to Helpless Animals Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation. SOS helps to ensure a no-kill community by enabling King William and Lavaca neighbors to rescue stray dogs and cats wandering through, born in, or dumped in the area. This program is also open to others who rescue a stray within our King William and Lavaca service area. SOS pays for initial vetting costs to evaluate the health of a stray animal and perform routine and, if needed, specialized medical care so these animals can be placed in caring, permanent homes. Rescuing a stray, particularly one who is unhealthy, can be costly, and this program helps to remove that barrier to rescue.
“The San Antonio Area Foundation worked diligently to help reduce the euthanasia rate of our dog and cat population in the area. Now that we are a no-kill city, it is wonderful to see a grassroots effort of residents maintaining that our status continues by creating a system of capturing and providing medical assistance for the stray population in their neighborhood. Their work ensures these animals can find forever homes. The Cannoli Fund is a solid example of what can be accomplished when neighbors lock arms,” said Rebecca “Becca” Brune, president and COO of the San Antonio Area Foundation.
The Cannoli Fund is grateful to The Aid to Helpless Animals Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation for supporting our dedication to improving the lives of stray dogs and cats.
About the San Antonio Area Foundation
The San Antonio Area Foundation has served as the sole, designated community foundation for the San Antonio area for over half a century, growing to become one of the Top 20 foundations in the nation based on asset size. The Area Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals, managing more than 500 charitable funds approaching $1 billion in assets. Coordinating efforts with numerous area nonprofits, the Area Foundation serves as a collaborative leader, connecting donors to address key community issues and investing in our future. Since 1964, over $400 million for scholarships and grants have been awarded to enhance the quality of life in our region. Learn more about your community foundation at saafdn.org.
About The Cannoli Fund
The Cannoli Fund is an all-volunteer organization formed in 2011 to improve the lives of companion and community dogs and cats in the King William and Lavaca neighborhoods of San Antonio by controlling the population through providing advice, resources, transportation and financial assistance for spaying and neutering of dogs and cats; assisting with medical expenses for dogs and cats in need; and educating the community on the humane treatment of animals.