Did you know that in 2012, at least 1 community per week in the U.S. reached the goal of saving at least 90% of their homeless pets?

Yes, the turn of the millennium marked a major shift in the way animals were being treated in this country…but there’s still a long way to go when it comes to improving animal welfare, including within our own community. That’s why passionate animal welfare organizations like local non-profit, The Crossings Animal Sanctuary, (CAS) are working their tails off to raise money for the building of Bucks County’s first “no kill” dog & cat sanctuary.

Shockingly, prior to the year 2005, “no kill” communities did not exist in the United States. Animals were routinely killed for a variety of reasons, including shelter overcrowding, treatable health issues, and being labeled “unadoptable”. That all began to change for the better in the late 20^th century, when the no-kill movement began and Best Friends Animal Society in Utah established the first no-kill sanctuary.  In 2005, the SPCA in Tompkins County, New York adopted a no-kill policy, which simply protects innocent animals from being put to death, other than in cases of true euthanasia or dangerousness.  Tompkins County became the first no-kill community in this country.

Now, many communities are striving for 95-98% save rates, with some areas, including New Zealand and even nearby Delaware, almost entirely “no kill” territories.

Bucks County residents love their pets, and the entire community, including the County Commissioners and state politicians such as Senator McIllhinney, have supported the effort of CAS to build a no-kill facility. For four years, passionate volunteers have taken on the enormous goal of fundraising for the CAS Building Fund, while also undertaking a variety of other pet welfare initiatives including running an Animal Help Line and supplementing the cost of life-saving veterinary care for homeless pets and those in families with limited finances.  CAS is currently developing a  program to foster and train dogs to become  psychological assistance dogs, pairing them with people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders.

BooBoo's life was recently saved by the efforts of The Crossing Animal Sanctuary

All of that passion and support is paying off big time with a concept plan for the sanctuary now completed by Steve Gnau of Noonmark Architects. The Crossings Animal Sanctuary is one step closer to reaching their goal, and YOU can help make the dream a reality this October, saving the lives of future animals in Bucks County, by participating in the 4th Annual Tail Waggers Strut.

What: The Crossings Animal Sanctuary’s 4th Annual Tail Waggers Strut dog walk festival, including a 4 mile walk (2 miles for elementary school students).  This year’s them is “Sweet, Sweet Dog” a tribute to the good in every dog, and featuring honoree Oogy;  The festival also offers a food court, vendors, and special events, including a Blessing of the Animals.

When: Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Neshaminy State Park, (3401 State Rd Bensalem, PA) with a portion of the walk along the beautiful Delaware River.

Why: The net proceeds of all sponsorships, walker registration, and pledge monies from this event are used exclusively for the sanctuary building fund – to acquire land, build, and operate Bucks County’s first no-kill animal sanctuary. The goal for this walk is to involve 1,000 walkers, 250 of whom will be elementary school students, and to raise $100,000 for the sanctuary.

How: Pre-registration is now open for the 4^th Annual Tail Waggers Strut!  Walkers are encouraged to register early HERE; beginning this year, pledge money can be raised online. Event t-shirts will be given to all walkers who raise a minimum of $100 in pledges ($50 for kids), and prizes will be given to those who raise the most pledge money.

Contact TailWaggersStrut@TheCrossingsAnimalSanctuary.org or call for more information (215) 321-4673.

For all the latest information about their pet-saving pursuits, follow The Crossing Animal Sanctuary on Facebook.

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