Page 3 - Giv'er Miramichi Magazine - Spring Giver 2023

Raising Funds for Veterinary Care:

Chance's Fund at the Miramichi SPCA

The Miramichi SPCA is a Our current spotlight is on
registered charity that is a private Ryker! A sweet and friendly
and independently run not-for- young cat who needed FHO
profit organization that has been (femoral head ostectomy) surgery
in operation for over 15 years. It if he ever had a chance of walking
is a common and damaging pain free again. He will be able to
misconception that our SPCA live a long, happy life now
receives government or municipal because of this treatment and we
funding; we are primarily couldn’t save the lives of these
supported by local in-person and special animals without donations
online fundraisers, donations from made to funds like Chance’s. We
the community, and special Ryker received the surgery he needed to be able to make every effort to save the lives
events. walk pain free and live a long, happy life. Chance’s of cats like Ryker because they
We are a no-kill shelter, which Fund raises money to cover veterinary bills for cats are worth it and deserve to be in
such as Ryker who deserve a second chance.
means we do not euthanize loving homes!
healthy animals to free up space and will take on The shelter staff, board members, and animals
challenging medical and cruelty cases. Veterinary care would like to extend a very big thank you to the
is expensive - everything from vaccines, flea & tick businesses, organizations, schools, and community
treatments, spay/neuter surgeries, medication, surgeries, members who generously give their time, energy, goods,
and especially emergency veterinary visits, are all paid and/or money to support us. Without your donations we
for without government support. Our veterinary bills would not be able to help the countless animals that
often average 20% of our operating costs, and some come through our doors.
months can be as high as $5,000.

We need your help.
Chance’s Fund is a new initiative started in 2023
to help raise money for our veterinary bills. This fund
will be designated to cats who need extra help with
surgeries, critical illness, and long-term care. You can
see all the ways to donate to Chance’s Fund on our
website www.spcamiramichi.com/donate-chances-fund.
All donations over $10 are tax deductible.

Cover Photo: Bass Fishermen at Ritchie Wharf during the annual Striper Cup. Photo by Bonnie Coughlan.

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