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| The mission of Move to ACT is to heighten community awareness of animal welfare issues and to advocate for improved policies and practices. MtA seeks truth and responsibility and is guided by principles of respect, accountability and integrity. | |||||||||||
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#1. Educating the public — How do you choose a charity you can trust? |
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When you donate to a charity, you want to know your money is being used responsibly to support the cause. Click here for a list of ways to find out whether the animal service organization that wants your money is really using it for the animals. |
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#2. Promoting open disclosure of the two largest Indianapolis Animal Shelters |
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| Does the Humane Society of Indianapolis operate in the best interests of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals? Does it use our donations responsibly? Click here to find out. Does Indianapolis Animal Care and Control (ACC) operate in the best interests of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals? Does it use our tax dollars responsibly? (coming soon) |
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| #3. Supporting Nathan Winograd's No Kill Movement | |||||||||||
Nathan Winograd gave up a lucrative law practice to devote his life to stopping this killing. Communities which have embraced the No Kill philosophy and comprehensively implemented the No Kill equation can save in excess of 85% of animals in less than two years. Richard Avanzino, director of Maddies Fund, puts it simply. Winograd is the “outstanding animal welfare leader in the country.” http://www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/localnmhpprograms/0505winograd.cfm |
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| #4. Making spay-neuter services affordable and providing information about available services | |||||||||||
Where is the nearest affordable vet? Do the costs for spaying or neutering your pet vary from one vet to another? Are there additional charges? Click here for information about spay/neuter services and a comparison of charges from vets throughout Marion County. |
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