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GA SR762
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Francis Millar
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AI Summary
- Designates February 22, 2018, as Furkids Day at the Georgia state capitol, commending Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters for its contributions to animal welfare
- Furkids was founded on February 22, 2002, in Atlanta by Samantha Shelton and has grown to become Georgia's largest no-kill animal shelter, saving 25,000 animals since its inception
- The organization operates two shelters, 21 adoption centers, three thrift stores, and a foster caregiver network, providing food, shelter, veterinary care, and training to 1,000 cats and dogs per day
- Furkids is sustained by more than 1,000 active volunteers and partnerships with Petco, PetSmart, and Pet Supermarket, and is the only shelter in Georgia that allows children to volunteer
- The organization has received numerous recognitions, including a four-star Charity Navigator rating in 2017, the Best in America seal of approval for 15 consecutive years, and the highest number of adoptions among 3,000 Petco Foundation partner shelters in a single 2016 weekend
Legislative Description
Furkids Day; recognize February 22, 2018
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/13/2018
Full Bill Text
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