Help ARC win free hurricane windows
People aren’t the only ones in danger when a hurricane hits. Over 500 shelter animals will also be at risk in the area at local shelter Animal Refuge Center .
Officials at ARC are asking the public to help the shelter win free hurricane windows, in a contest now being sponsored by Storm Smart Industries. It is called the “We Care Program,” held online at its site stormsmart.com. Each month from now through October, the company will pick a prize winner.
People are encouraged to nominate individuals – family, friends, even themselves – to win a whole house of free hurricane protection. Their stories are online, and the public can vote for favored recipients.
ARC officials entered their own nomination – for the shelter’s surgical treatment center. They titled their submission “Homeless Animals Need Hurricane Protection Too!”
“If we sustain damage in a storm, we will need our surgery center to tend to any injuries the pets have been subjected to,” said ARC official Sandra Thurman. “Your e-mail address can only register one vote per month so spread the word to all your friends in your address book to vote as well. Each month will have its own contest and ARC is automatically entered into each month.”
“This would allow us to fortify the center and make it a safe place under any conditions,” said ARC Development Director Carlos Navedo. “We have over 400 beautiful animals here.”
Log onto stormsmart.com and click on the “We Care Program” on the left hand side menu. Click on “View All Stories for This Month” on the menu on the right column. To vote for ARC click on the “Homeless Animals Need Hurricane Protection Too!”
There are guidelines on the site for nominating an individual as well.
ARC is located behind the Lee Civic Center at 18011 Old Bayshore Road, and has over 400 animals available for adoption. Call 731-3535 for information.