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Gregory's Gift of Hope

David Adams

June 25, 2024

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Gregory's Gift of Hope

#100 in United States, #7 in Wisconsin

http://ggohinc.com

ggohgeneral@gmail.com

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New Richmond, WI

Gregory's Gift of Hope sits on a 5.8 acre site in New Richmond, WI where we not only provide necessities such as food, shelter and medical care for our rescued dogs and cats, but also the loving arms of people who genuinely care about these animals. On any given day you may find between 10-15 rescued dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds and anywhere from 150-180 kittens & cats residing at our facility (or in foster). We actively search out suitable homes for these dogs and cats by listing them on our website, Facebook, Adopt-a-Pet, Petfinder and other affiliates of these sites. Our screening process includes an in-depth application, reference checks, personal interactions, and a home visit to ensure the applicant's home and family is compatible with the pet's needs and our requirements. We ask adoptive owners to sign a detailed contract obligating them to give the animals a loving, safe home. Gregory's Gift of Hope also actively educates our community about spaying, neutering and microchipping their pets and showing compassion to the entire animal kingdom. Why We Do It According to the latest data from the World Animal Foundation, around 690,000 shelter animals are euthanized each year including 330,000 dogs and 360,000 cats. (http://worldanimalfoundation.org/cats/how-many-cats-are-in-the-world/) In the U.S. Many of these animals are happy, healthy, adoptable pets that are needlessly euthanized because of the simple fact that they don’t have a home. Gregory's Gift of Hope works tirelessly to decrease this overwhelming statistic and promote the notion that "These Lives Matter". How We Do It Gregory's Gift of Hope is run entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to helping homeless dogs and cats. We do not receive any state or governmental funding. Only by support and donations from private individuals and local companies who care and want to support us are we able to carry out our mission to help the homeless population. Based on our countless years of experience housing rescued dogs and cats, it is estimated that the yearly cost for basic care for a dog or cat can be anywhere from $1,250 to $1,500. This cost includes food, routine veterinary exams, spay/neuter/vaccinations, and heartworm, tick and flea treatments. This represents an average annual cost to Gregory's Gift of Hope of over $150,000.

Mission and Vision

Our Mission Statement Gregory's Gift of Hope (GGOH) is a non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to reducing overpopulation, abuse and neglect of the abandoned, unwanted, injured, ill, and discarded animals in St. Croix County, WI and surrounding areas. GGOH is run entirely by compassionate, like-minded individuals, who volunteer their time and resources to help save the lives of "those who speak another language". We care for these animals at our 4,000 sq. foot facility while they await their new homes . Since we began in 2004, we have successfully placed hundreds of animals in loving new "furever" homes. We are a 501(C) 3 non profit organization; our Tax ID# is 20-4956164. Our Vision Gregory's Gift of Hope is dedicated to the following visionary goals: • The rescue of lost, abandoned and discarded animals in our community and surrounding areas. • Provide food, shelter, emergency and routine vet care to those in need; provide training and rehabilitation to those souls that may have had a rough start in life; and provide lots of LOVE to each and every animal that comes through our doors. • Educating communities that "THESE LIVES MATTER" through various methods, but not limited to, giving back to the community, participation in special events, school & nursing home visits, holding adoption events, and fund raising events. • Promote spay and neutering to end the suffering of overpopulation and unwanted animals. • Adoption of healthy, socialized animals back into loving homes. Immediate Goal • Build a strong sustaining donor base, allowing us to continue our fight to save lives and provide shelter, food and care for those in need. Sustaining donors are the bread and butter of any rescue that does what we do. Consider becoming a sustaining donor today. The Future of GGOH • Construct an addition to our current building allowing us to have a larger kitten/cat area (Kitty Kat Lane) for all of our fabulous felines while they await their new furever homes. • As part of our Sanctuary and Hospice program, erect a building (Kelso's Korner) for our elderly, handicapped and special needs dogs where they can be safely and more comfortably sheltered until fosters or adoptive homes can be found or, they are returned "Home" to their maker.

Adoption Policy

Adoption Requirements • You must be at least 21 years old to adopt • The entire household must be in agreement about adopting the dog you choose • You may not adopt for someone else or for a gift • The dog must be kept as a house dog, not to be left outdoors for extended periods of time (in yard, tethered, or left in kennel) • You must comply with our Fencing Policy • All resident pets MUST be up to date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered • We encourage that all dogs under 3 years old attend training sessions, either private or group • We limit our adoptions to suitable adopters that reside within a 100 mile radius of our facility Adoption Process • Read our Fencing Policy • Complete an adoption application (Submitting an application does not reserve your spot for the dog. You must meet the dog before being considered an applicant.) • Application & references are reviewed • Dogs are shown by appointment only; we will connect with you to make this appointment • A home visit is then scheduled • And finally, if everything works out, a pick-up time will be set for you to bring your new canine companion home We cannot guarantee a time-frame for completion of the full process - each application has its own considerations and if there are multiple applications for the same animal, the process is obviously lengthened. Exit veterinary visits can sometimes take a few days depending on their availability. You must also take into consideration that we are an animal "rescue" facility and emergencies often arise which take precedence over everything. We will do our best, however, to move things along in as timely a manner as we possibly can. Adoption Fee Incudes: • Six months & older - dog is spayed/neutered* • Treatment for external & internal parasites • Heartworm test • Microchip • Age appropriate vaccinations • Exit exam and health certificate by our veterinarian prior to release from GGOH Seniors (9 years and older) - $200 Adults (12 month and older) - $325 Puppies (under 12 months) - $500 Note: the higher cost for puppies relates directly to the amount of care and frequency of vaccinations which they require. *We spay/neuter all animals prior to their release with the exception of those deemed too young or those who are under weight or physically unable to undergo the procedure at the time of adoption; in those instances the adoptive party will be responsible for arranging the altering when the appropriate time presents itself. We will provide a contract, which you must sign, stating that you agree to have the animal altered as soon as medically possible. It is the responsibility of the adoptive party to fund the spay/neuter.

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David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development. David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners. Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature. David is based in Salem, MA.

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