The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter asks for the community's help in supporting its Guardian Angel Fund.

Your generous donations will directly fund the spaying and neutering of animals, ensuring responsible pet ownership and preventing the overpopulation of homeless animals in our community.

The Guardian Angel Fund will provide emergency medical care for animals facing unforeseen health challenges.

Your support will give animals a second chance at a loving, secure home free from harm and suffering.

Amelia Caldwell, Operations Manager of the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter, expressed her gratitude, saying,

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from our community in the past, and we are once again appealing to your compassion and kindness. Together, we can continue to be the Guardian Angels these animals need.

Overwhelming Surge Of Animals

Recently, the shelter has had to cope with the arrival of three litters of puppies, one of which required an emergency C-section to ensure the safety of both mother and pups.

Furthermore, a staggering batch of 19 kittens and three cats were heartlessly abandoned in totes at the shelter's back door – a heart-wrenching act of inhumane and illegal cruelty.

The Guardian Angel Fund, due to these heightened demands, now finds itself severely depleted, and the shelter continues to receive animals in desperate need of assistance.

Here are ways you can contribute:

  1. Donate In-Person: You can donate in person at the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter, located at 1010 25th Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59404.
  2. Donate Online: Conveniently make a financial contribution online by visiting our dedicated donation page at https://bit.ly/GFASdonations. Your support is just a click away.
  3. Donate by Mail: If you prefer to send a check, please address it to "City of Great Falls Animal Shelter" and mail it to PO Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403.

For more information or to learn how to help, please get in touch at 406-454-2276 or gfanimalshelter@greatfallsmt.net.

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