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Care2 announces the winner of America's Favorite
Animal Shelter contest.
Congratulations to Independent Animal Rescue, Inc. of Durham, North Carolina for being chosen as America’s favorite animal shelter by the online community at Care2. The unique website was created by Randy Paynter in 1998 with this simple goal, “to make the world a better place.” Since that time, more than 9 million people worldwide have become members, where they discuss and petition for a humane way of life for people and animals around the globe.
Independent Animal Rescue, Inc. will receive a cash prize of $10,000 as the winner of the contest. The non-profit, no-kill rescue organization saves the lives of homeless pets from animal shelters in the Durham area when the animals have been placed on the euthanasia list. Cats and dogs are then sent to live with foster families until they can be socialized and adopted. The group also provides spay/neuter clinics for disadvantaged families.
Care2 also presented cash awards to the runners up in the contest.
- Second Place: NorCal Boxer Rescue of Richardson, TX
- Third Place: Southern California Bulldog Rescue of Santa Ana, CA
- Fourth Place: Homeless Animals Rescue Team of Fairfax Station, VA
- Fifth Place: Small Paws Rescue of Tulsa, OK
New Contest Starts Today With More Groups Winning Prizes
If you missed the first contest don’t fret because Care2 and Adopt-a-Pet.com are already gearing up for the second America’s Favorite Animal Shelter contest; A New Year of Hope for Animals, starting today.
The contest will run from December 2, 2008 – January 31, 2009. You can cast your vote (only one vote per person) for your favorite rescue group by visiting: www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest.
The new contest will award a total of $25,000 to 29 animal organizations across the U.S. and Canada. The top 20 groups will win a cash prize and every week one rescue group will be selected to win $500.
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