Cornville AZ (July 31, 2019) – The Northern Arizona Animal Welfare Coalition is a new non-profit organization dedicated to supporting animal welfare organizations across Northern Arizona. Headquartered in the Verde Valley, the group recently received its 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service.
Representatives from various animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout the Verde Valley have been invited to participate in the group.
According to the group’s mission statement, NAAWC recognizes and supports the ongoing efforts of the community’s animal shelters, rescue organizations, animal welfare service providers and other affiliated organizations working to help pets in need across northern Arizona.
Their goal is to build and nurture existing animal welfare programs by offering opportunities for networking, collective purchasing, cooperative grant opportunities, and event collaboration. NAAWC will also provide peer support, encouragement, resources and recognition, work to enhance member organizations’ influence and credibility, and facilitate professional development and training.
Serving as president of the group is Rebecca Poling, a Verde Valley resident who has worked with similar groups in other states. “Coalitions are invaluable in advocacy because they create structures for organizations and individuals who share ownership of common goals. Animal welfare is hard work physically and emotionally, but we can do it better together,” Poling said.
More information is available on the Northern Arizona Animal Welfare Coalition’s Facebook page or website at naawc.org. To contact the group, email info@naawc.org.
The Northern Arizona Animal Welfare Coalition is a non-profit, 501c3 organization that recognizes and supports the ongoing efforts of our community’s animal shelters, rescue organizations, animal welfare service providers and other affiliated organizations working to help pets in need across Northern Arizona.
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Hi! My name is Raven and I live in Verde Village, Cottonwood. We have 3-4 feral cats around our home. One of the cats just had a litter of 4 kittens which we’ve only seen once. We have been feeding them and I purchased 3 heated home for them for winter. They’re smart, very skittish and stay their distance from people. They all need spayed, even if they’re released back into our area. It began as a family of 8, now down to 3..plus a male carmel colored cat that also comes around. Last time I checked there weren’t any available Vet’s that do feral cat spaying for people who live on the Verde Village side of Fir Street. (I understand it’s considered County). I was quoted $150.00 per cat by the Cwd. Humane Society and Sedona no longer had their Vet, though this was “some” months ago. My cell number is; (928) 821-5964. I also text. Email is fine too. Hope you can help. Glad you’re there. Thanks!
Hi Raven,
I suggest you contact Red Rose Inspiration for Animals for advice. https://www.redroseinspiration.org/ or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=226105100769526&ref=br_rs.
Regards,
Sedona.biz Staff