WEST PALM BEACH, FL- (April 21, 2020) Historically, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League plans a week-long series of events and activities to thank their volunteers, but due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidelines, a formal celebration will take place at a later time. The staff at Peggy Adams did want to show their love and appreciation virtually with a video to say “thank you” to the hundreds of volunteers that are the backbone of Peggy Adams’ lifesaving mission.
Peggy Adams’ volunteers help in all areas, from caring for the animals, to supporting the surgical team and assisting the animals in finding their forever homes. In 2019 over 42,000 hours of service from campus volunteers were logged and a total of 592 volunteers dedicated their time to help animals in need. The monetary value of Peggy Adams’ volunteers equates to over $1.1 million.
“It is so important that we show our volunteers how much they are needed and appreciated,” said Tara Murray, Volunteer Program Manager at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “Although it was not what I originally had planned, the video still showcases the admiration and esteem we have for our volunteers who so selflessly dedicate their time and talents to the animals in our care. My goal was to create something that would put a smile on their faces during such a stressful and chaotic time.”
Peggy Adams has also seen the community answer the call to provide temporary housing to animals looking for their forever home. Over 600 Palm Beach County residents are now fostering a Peggy Adams’ animal during this time.
The Peggy Adams Volunteer Appreciation video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/7P35Tz6mDX0
Some volunteer reactions:
- “The video was spectacular! It warmed my heart and brought a few happy tears to my eyes.”
– Karen Vickers, Offsite Adoption Volunteer - “What a wonderful and heartfelt video! Can’t wait to get back there and help you all and the fabulous animals there!!!” – Laura Lee Boone, Surgical Suite Volunteer
- “THAT WAS AWESOME! TOTALLY MADE MY DAY! THANK YOU!” – Sonya Reyes, Peggy’s Pantry Volunteer
- “Thank you soooooo much for sharing this video to all of us that love coming to volunteer and from all of you. Loved it.” – Kathy Weems, Animal Care Volunteer
For more information about how you can help Peggy Adams, please visit www.PeggyAdams.org
About Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League:
The Mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education to further the bond between people and animals. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity navigator, and is the first animal shelter in South Florida to become AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited. Peggy Adams is an independent nonprofit animal rescue organization operating continuously since 1925. For more information, please visit PeggyAdams.org
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League saves more lives than any other rescue organization in Palm Beach County and provides critical services to more than 35,000 animals each year.
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Media Contact: Cara MacVane: 561.685.2342 / Email
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Contact: Tara Murry, Volunteer Program Manager: 561.513-0478 / Email
