FLORENCE-Chloe’s Fund is reaching out to the public to help replenish monies spent on medical care for the Florence Lauderdale Animal Shelter’s animals. Friday, February 9th a Bake Sale will be held to benefit Chloe’s Fund; the Fund was established to help sick and/or injured animals at the Shelter. The tasty treats will be available 8am-3pm on Friday, February 9 at the Florence-Lauderdale Government Building, located at 102 S. Court Street (building with time and temperature on top) in downtown Florence.
Bakers are also needed to contribute their goodies to the Sale All kinds of home-made cakes, cookies, pies, etc. are appreciated. Individual cake slices, groups of cookies, lemon bars, or the like must be wrapped individually and marked with item name. You can drop off baked goods no later than Thursday, February 8th at the Florence Lauderdale Animal Shelter (702 E College Street) from10am-5pm. If you have any questions or need to have your baked goods picked up, please call Dianne Michael, 256-740-2386.
Chloe’s Fund was started in March of 2017 after Shelter volunteers, Glen and Debby Nelson lost their beloved dog of 16 years, Chloe. After Chloe’s passing, Debby set out on a mission to help as many sick and injured Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter animals as possible. Since its inception, Chloe’s Fund vetted countless numbers of cats and dogs suffering from various illnesses and in need of medical attention and/or medication. Prior to Chloe’s Fund, the Florence Lauderdale Animal Shelter could not treat every unwell cat or dog that entered its doors. Their only hope was the possibility of a rescue organization stepping up and financing the needed veterinary care. For those animals with costly medical bills predicted and no rescue hero in sight, our dedicated shelter employees were faced with heartbreaking decisions; these decisions never get easier and no one ever willingly wants to make them. Chloe’s Fund has helped to save the lives of many animals.
Media Release/ Chloe’s Fund/ Debby Nelson
