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Volunteer Sushanto Shenai poses with a shelter dog.
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While Clatsop County fi nances the shel-
ter building and staff , Clatsop Animal Assis-
tance pays for external veterinary bills, which
amount to about $90,000 a year.
For the last 20 years, the program has held
various fundraisers including a bake sale,
silent auction and photos with Santa. Due
to the pandemic, the non-profi t’s leaders are
hosting a virtual fundraiser this year with a
goal of raising $40,000. Last year, a similar
fundraiser exceeded its goal by $5,000, and
volunteers hope to see that success again.
“Our community really loves us, they
know the hard work we’re doing and they
support us,” explained Natalie Hannam, a
Clatsop Animal Assistance volunteer of fi ve
years. “It’s amazing.”
Hannam manages the group’s social
media, and gets creative to grab the atten-
tion of potential adopters. She and other vol-
unteers will post about the animal’s astrolog-
ical signs, and even present a “News Meow”
talk show.
“Adoption is so important,” said Hannam.
“Animals can bring you a massive amount
of joy and love to your life.” Clatsop Animal
Assistance President Marcy Dunning has vol-
unteered with the organization for 12 years.
Dunning said she has a special connection
to the animals and works to make sure they
fi nd the best homes possible.
“The safety and welfare of the animals
come fi rst and we want the right fi t for the
family that adopts them,” she said. “It’s like
we’re sending orphan children out into the
world, and so we always think about them.”
Dunning expressed she’s amazed and
How to help
The goal of the Happy Trails Holiday Fund-
raiser is to raise $40,000 for Clatsop Animal
Assistance.
Donors can contribute through Jan. 1, 2022
Dogsncats.org
Send text message donations by texting
CAANOW to 44-321
Shelter dog ‘Shasta’ is prepared for a rainy
North Coast day.
grateful for the community’s support of their
mission. She especially appreciates when new
owners post adoption success stories on social
media or come in to visit and thank the orga-
nization for all their support. She stressed
that the support from the community allows
the group to help every animal that needs
assistance.
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