Why aren t government animal control agencies eligible for funding?
A. We want to fund agencies that are not dependent on taxpayer priorities but whose sole purpose is to fulfill their humane mission of saving lives. Government animal control agencies are in the business of serving the community needs at large as decided by the elected officials. As a result, animal control tends to put its emphasis on public health and public safety, law enforcement, animal regulation, and licensing. In addition, Maddie’s Fund is trying to strengthen the non-profit sector of the animal welfare community so there is a broader safety net of care for the animals. The more groups that are working on saving lives, the more security there will be for the animals.
