efowler Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Dear foster carers, members, volunteers and supporters, It is with great sadness that I announce that Wagga Animal Rescue Inc. has made the unfortunate decision to close our organisation. This decision was discussed at length and alternatives to closing were explored in the past 12 months with no success. The decision to close Wagga Animal Rescue Inc. was voted upon unanimously yesterday the 12th of December, 2012. Our decision to close is based upon several key members leaving the Riverina in the coming months leaving no one to take on the responsibility of running this organisation. The majority of our committee and active foster carers are studying and/or working and also may not be in the area permanently. Running an organisation of this size requires a significant amount of time, effort, commitment and responsibility. As Wagga Animal Rescue is not for profit and our committee and carers are all working voluntarily it really is a lot to ask of anyone. We feel that our members, volunteers and foster carers will still be able to make significant contributions to other animal rescue organisations in the Riverina area so that animals are still being rescued and rehomed. This week will be the final week that we will rescue any animals giving us 6 months to rehome all animals in care and take steps towards closing our organisation. Wagga Animal Rescue as an organisation will officially end in June, 2013. Wagga Animal Rescue will be available until this date to offer advice to members of the community regarding their pets, assisting in private rehoming, promoting and fundraising for other reputable animal rescue organisations. Our phones, Facebook account and e-mails will be permanently monitored until the end of June 2013 so we can continue to promote rescued animals in Wagga and the Riverina area. All our equipment will be donated to reputable charity organisations or sold. Our excess funds will potentially be used to run free microchipping weekends within the Riverina. We will no longer be accepting significant monetary donations; however, any food, litter or toys are still very much appreciated as we have over 60 animals in care, many of these being young orphaned kittens. I would like to take this time to thank every single foster carer, adopter, volunteer, supporter, sponsor, business and admirers from afar. If anyone has any questions regarding our closure please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours Sincerely, Emma Fowler President Wagga Animal Rescue Inc. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Well done on the work you have all put in, a very big effort indeed and worthy of many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 This makes me so sad. You guys are a wonderful organisation and I enjoyed being a part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntrox Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) Thank you all so much for all your hard work. Edited December 13, 2012 by huntrox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Well done guys .Take a bow on the work you have contributed and the difference you have made. I understand what an emotional decision it is to have to pull the plug on something you have been passionate about . Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelsquest Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 What a hard decision to make, thank you so much for all your efforts Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 A huge thankyou for every dog that you have saved, and the tireless work and devotion you have all put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaheel02 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm really sad to read about WAR's closure, but also totally empathetic to the challenges involved. THANK YOU all for your fantastic efforts and every animal you assisted. Very best wishes. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thank you for all the hard work you have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 WAR for all the animals you saved and all the hard work you have all put in. Best wishes Emma it was a pleasure to meet you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 you should all be very proud of what you have achieved. good on you for also having a practical exit strategy and sharing it. this will be a loss but anyone working in rescue understands there comes a time when it isn't feasible to continue. best wishes to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thankyou Emma and WAR for all the hard work you've done for the animals that have been fortunate enough to come into your care. I wish you all lots of good karma (you deserve it!) and all the best for the future. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efowler Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thank you everyone for your support, it is much appreciated. It has been a difficult decision but I'm sure you will see many of us around in the future. We will continue to support GRAS animals and try to get them adopted to public or to rescues. I have just graduated from a B Animal Science Hons so will aim to find a job in companion animal management and welfare. 10 year plan CEO of RSPCA and make some changes lol ;) so I'm sure ill continue to see you all :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I have just graduated from a B Animal Science Hons so will aim to find a job in companion animal management and welfare. 10 year plan CEO of RSPCA and make some changes lol ;) so I'm sure ill continue to see you all :) Excellent plan! Best wishes to you all and thanks for the hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Well done Emma and all at WAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I have just graduated from a B Animal Science Hons so will aim to find a job in companion animal management and welfare. 10 year plan CEO of RSPCA and make some changes lol ;) so I'm sure ill continue to see you all :) Excellent plan! Best wishes to you all and thanks for the hard work. And an 'Excellent plan' from me, too. And thanks to all at WAR who've achieved so much. I've always taken special notice of any posts from 'efowler'. Emma, you're someone I soon learned to respect hugely on DOL Rescue Forum. It's great to know you'll continue to contribute to animal welfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks to all at WAR and for all the great things you've achieved. Glad that animal welfare will continue to benefit from your passion and commitment into the future. One of the great things about WAR was the willingness to help and work with other rescuers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzied1 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Sad news but you should all be proud of the work you guys have done and the lives you have saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keetamouse Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I too want to congratulate you Emma and WAR for your enormous contribution to rescue and your passion for the animals that you have all helped, it is comforting to know that you will still be part of rescue in other ways. All the best to you and the other WAR people. Maree CPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninahartland Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Have only just seen this.....thats very sad to hear Emma but just want to say thanks like the others for helping the Riverina area pups and kitts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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