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The Atlanta Humane Society Sends A Crew To Rescue Animals From A Ravaged Biloxi Humane Society

 HAND has agreed to help raise $$ for healthcare for these animals. Due to Hurricane Katrina and the need for HAND's "MFA Fund", Medical Finance Assistance. This years Paddlefest will benefit the homeless animals in need of healthcare in areas that were affected by Hurricane Katrina.

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H.A.N.D. Foundation
Post Office Box Sixty Seven
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, 37350

Individuals or Foundations may support H.A.N.D. in several different ways. You may give an unrestricted gift to H.A.N.D. that can be used where the need is greatest or your contribution may be directed to any one of H.A.N.D.'s six different funds. A description of each of these funds are below

The General Fund, MFA ( Sponsor a Pet )

There is a definite need for H.A.N.D. because treatment of sick and injured animals has been the most stressful part of shelters. Most shelters have limited funds due to housing and feeding and the fact most individuals pay out of their own pocket. With the help of H.A.N.D. the shelters and rescues of this community will be able to continue their work without the stress of health care cost.

H.A.N.D. was started originally to assist animals in need in shelters who were adoptable other than needing some medical care that was beyond the finances of the shelter. H.A.N.D.then proceeded to help other animals in need of medical treatment who were rescued by individuals that could not afford such treatment. Because of this additional program, MFA, Medical Finance Assistance, we are able to assist in paying for surgery for thousands of animals and many other treatments necessary for the well-being of the homeless animal.

How it works? If you know of a homeless animals in need of medical treatment you can apply for assistance.
After review, you are notified of participation in the program. Because funds are low at times, it may take awhile to raise the money needed for treatment. After receipt of the application, we will fax or mail a letter of introduction to their veterinarian, informing them of the program, introducing ourselves, and asking that the vet work with us on payment arrangements for the animal's medical needs.

The homeless animals that are participating in the program will be listed online, with their medical needs and bio, the estimated cost of treatment, and how much money has been raised for their needs so far. All donations to H.A.N.D. is tax deductible, and receipts will be sent to those donating funds for this worthwhile cause. The animals bio is listed along with a photo of the animal in need, and we will make every effort to raise the money needed for treatment.

All funds raised for the animal's treatment will be paid to the veterinarian in attendance. In NO CASE will any moneys be paid to the shelter, rescue, individual or to anyone other than the veterinarian. No Moneys will be paid to reimburse for any portion of the bill already paid. All money received for the animal will be paid to the veterinarian ONLY who has provided the care.

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Operating Fund

This fund supports the day-to-day operation cost, which includes the website, office supplies, dog food, transporting cost, utilities, marketing, and other necessary items.

To give you a sense of our operation expenses, here are a few examples per month:

$230-Dog food and Prescription dog food

$200- Cost for the main phone and fax number and the website

$145- Supplies

$130 - Fuel for the H.A.N.D. Truck for one month's transportation of animals to and from veterinarians

Facility Fund

H.A.N.D. is in the beginning stages of building a new state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Center.

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The Four Legged Fund

This fund is an endowment which assures the existence of H.A.N.D.'s important services for future homeless animals. The purpose of this fund is to help insure the long-term fiscal solvency of H.A.N.D.. This named endowment fund honors all the injured homeless animals who inspired the founding of H.A.N.D.The fund, established in 2002, is valued at $10,000 and all dividends are reinvested.

Bequests

Your legacy will help us help homeless animals. Many individuals have elected to name H.A.N.D. in their wills or trusts. Cash, securities, real estate and personal property such as works of art, antiques, stamp or coin collections etc. may be donated and constitute valid tax-deductible donations. Gifts may be designated for any of the funds mentioned above or may be given with the specification that they be used where the need is greatest. A special packet of information is available to those interested in this option.

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