The annual “HOPE” Telethon is based on the cornerstones of Helen Woodward Animal Center’s mission. HOPE stand for: · Helping people with special challenges · Orphaned cats and dogs finding safe haven · Parents and children learning about sharing the earth · Educating shelters about “the business of saving lives”
AniMeals for the pets of homebound elderly and disabled people, Pet Encounter Therapy for people in institutions, Therapeutic horseback Riding for those facing mental and physical challenges. And HWAC’s fully equipped Equine Hospital Also featured during the show were baby kittens from HWAC’s Foster Care program, a student rider from the Therapeutic Riding program, and a retired nun who receives “AniMeals” from HWAC allowing her to keep and provide nutrition for her two dogs. During this 4 hour broadcast, the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Telethon raised nearly $200,000!!!
This was the first year Bandit volunteered on the phone bank. Bandit and Mark look forward to supporting the Helen Woodward Animal Center and other animal shelters in the San Diego area in the future. Animal lovers can still drop off their HOPE Telethon donations at Helen Woodward Animal Center at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. Donations to the Center can also be made here. For more information about the Center’s programs and services benefiting animals and people in-need visit the Center or call 858-756-4117 or visit the HWAC web site http://www.animalcenter.org/
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