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My Fundraising Page

Friends, family, and supporters of animal welfare: I need your help!

Please support me as I raise funds for the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s 2022 Walk with the Animals.

Every day, animals arrive at the doors of MSRPAC with nothing more than hope for a better future. After nearly fifteen years with this organization, I have witnessed THOUSANDS of lives, both human and animal, changed by the work we do for the community, and I could not be prouder. With the recent and ongoing struggle with COVID, inflation, and worldwide uncertainty, it's no question that when people suffer, animals can suffer. Despite this, CAHS staff and volunteers are there to take these animals in and provide them with food, shelter, medical care, and love.

With no state or federal funding, and no affiliation with any other humane organizations, it is solely the support of the community that keeps MSRPAC going. We could not do the work we do without the support of our amazing volunteers, foster homes, and community donors. Please, help me in supporting this critical work: helping homeless animals find loving homes, and providing supportive services to the community to keep animals with their families whenever possible.

Any amount you may be able to give will help tremendously - it all adds up! To donate online, please click the “Donate Now” button to the right. Learn more about all the good MSRPAC does by reading our 2021 Annual Report.

Thank you for your support!

My Photos

Bonnie & Buddy

Bonnie adopted Buddy when he was just 7-weeks-old. Now, Buddy is 15-years-old and these two have a bond unlike any other. Buddy is Bonnie's best friend, number one support system and ultimate sidekick. Bonnie has been battling stage-4 cancer and Buddy is the beam of light that gets her through chemo, radiation and each of her lengthy appointments. With Bonnie's medical bills climbing, she was worried that she couldn't manage Buddy's veterinary expenses as well. Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center was able to ease Bonnie's fears with the help of our Senior Wellness Program. Thanks to loving friends like you, Bonnie was able to ensure that Buddy's health remained a constant without ever having to worry how she would manage the expense. Buddy had skin allergies, hearing problems and a few other medical issues in his old age, but this wasn't something MSRPAC couldn't manage. With your support, we covered Buddy's bills and got Buddy the proper medications and treatments he would need to continue being Bonnie's life-long confidant. Thanks to donations from friends like you, Bonnie and Buddy can continue to conquer life and be there for one another when they need it most. Bonnie and Buddy are not alone. There are many others that need help, help that YOU can provide.

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Ronnie & Raider

Not only are you helping out the many dogs and cats, but the people that love that love them as well. Pets and people like, Ronnie and Raider! Ronnie, a Good Samaritan and fellow supporter, came to MSRPAC with his sweet pup, Raider, when he had fallen on hard times. Ronnie had lost his job due to the pandemic and he and his best friend, Raider, transitioned to living full-time in an RV. Ronnie was struggling each day to make ends meet and was worried about how he would afford Raider’s next meal. Thanks to loving supporters like you, MSRPAC was able to ease Ronnie’s fears and allow him to never stress about Raider going hungry again. At Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, we believe that pets and people should remain together. To help make this possible, we often lend a paw with our Pet Food Assistance Program. This program helps pet owners in need by providing pet food for the pets they love so much. We love that we can provide aid to the pets and people in Riverside with our Pet Food Assistance Program. Having heard about our program, Ronnie came to MSRPAC for help. He was able to receive multiple bags of pet food for Raider and both were beyond thankful. Ronnie broke down in tears and said: "You guys are so awesome. I am so grateful - I can keep Raider because of you." Your donations to MSRPAC make moments like these possible

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Parvo Puppy Sandra

This litter of six (Sandra pictured) came into our care when they were just one-month-old. Soon after they arrived, it was discovered that they each had tested positive for canine parvovirus. Our medical team worked tirelessly with their foster mom to treat these youngsters and give them the proper aid they deserved. This involved treatment twice a day for four days straight. Every day each pup was given fluids, antibiotics and other medications to ensure their well-being and comfort as they conquered this disease. The total expense for this bundle of love’s treatment was over $9,000. Though worth every penny, this great cost would impact our budget immensely. Their health did get worse before it got better, the entire S litter made a full recovery and are now completely parvo-free. They are healthy, happy and each one was adopted by loving families. Unfortunately this litter is not the first to come through our doors with parvovirus, and certainly will not be the last. If you’d like to help puppies just like Sally, Sandra, Sylvester, Sonny, Stacy, and Steven and assist MSRPAC

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Torry

Fostering provides a great opportunity for people to develop and strengthen the animal-human bond in ways that are #MoreThanAdoptions. More often than not, our foster pets require specialized treatment, round the clock care and particular needs. Foster pets like, Torry! Tory is a special needs kitty, found on the streets at just a week old. When she first arrived, we could tell she was a little different than the other cats and kittens in our care. As she grew, she began to develop a head bob and a not so steady gait. Torry’s wobbles were formally diagnosed as cerebellar hypoplasia. There is no cure for this condition and Torry will spend her days be a little wobblier than the rest. However, it didn’t stop there. Torry was also having trouble eating her food and tended to regurgitate her meals. After careful examination, our team discovered her food was not flowing down her esophagus. Instead, it was getting stuck at the end of her esophagus and slowing down the process of getting passed into her stomach, causing her regurgitation. This is formally known and diagnosed as Megaesophagus. To combat her condition, Tory’s foster mom, Rory had specific protocol to follow. Torry is on a strict diet of wet food and goats milk. She is required to be fed in an upright position about 45 - 90 degrees to the floor for at least 10-15 minutes after feeding. And, will need to be held in a “kitten burrito” after feeding. Rory said: “She is definitely a special needs kitty, but she is such a love. She absolutely loves her humans and is one of the most loving kitties I have ever had (and she has fostered over 60 pets!). We are just so grateful for her and your foster program.” We are so appreciative of foster parents like Rory who allow pets like Torry to truly blossom and heal in a safe, quiet environment.

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Oliver

Meet Oliver! Oliver's journey at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center began with our PAC Paws Reading Program. He would spend his evenings petting and reading to the resident cats at the Adoption Center; strengthening his reading skills and providing company and enrichment to a feline friend. His love of pets only grew and he joined us for two weeks at our Animal Kids Camp! He then learned more about animal welfare, interacted with many different types of pets and discovered how to properly engage and socialize with various animals. Oliver's aspiration to give back and compassion for pets in need is limitless. This generous young man held a fundraiser on behalf of our organization, donating the proceeds toward the care of the pets at our Center. We know for sure that the future is bright for Oliver. In fact, his mom says: "He's hoping to be President, an architect of zoos and a paleontologist!" Way to shoot for the stars, Oliver. We are beyond honored that MSRPAC can be a part of your journey. Oliver is proof that MSRPAC is more than adoptions!

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Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

MSRPAC understands that in order to keep pets and people together, pets must also remain happy and healthy. We also understand that vet visits can also result in hefty medical bills, causing hardship on the families that love their pets most. MSRPAC works hard every day to change this cycle. To better serve pets and the people that love them, our clinic provides low cost spay and neuter services as well as affordable vaccinations and exams. Our primary veterinarian, Dr. Pope, always places the health and well-being of both our pets and the community’s pets first. So far, she has done over 7,200 spay and neuter surgeries at our clinic this year alone. This includes both community pets, as well as our Adoption Center animals. These surgeries where made possible by friends and donors just like you. Dr. Pope strives to perform even more surgeries and in turn, save even more lives. Her goal is to spay and neuter 10,000 animals in the year 2022, but she cannot do this without your help. A donation helps get each pet to become altered, vaccinated, and prepared for their second chance at a new life.

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