Community Volunteer Group Helps Financially Stressed Families Keep Beloved Pets Out of Shelters

May 16, 2012 - PRLog -- ALL-VOLUNTEER organization, founded in 2012 by Andy Van Scoyoc and Lisa Polo, THE ANTI-SURRENDER COMMITTEE works solely by generous donations to help those hit by economic/financial/health crisis, keep their beloved pets, rather than have to make the agonizing decision to send their pet to an uncertain future at a facility (oftentimes, unbeknownst to the family, a kill shelter) or re-home them.

The organization is NOT a 501c, nor do they consider themselves a business. "We are simply two women who, out of the love we have for animals, are dedicated to helping those less fortunate keep their pets with them." says co-founder Andy Van Scovoc.

The Anti-Surrender Committee receives no form of government, local or state assistance and 100% of items they offer to those in need, have either been purchased out of pocket or donated by those who wish to help.

Assistance Offered For Cats and Dogs:

Pet Food Coupons
Pet Toys
Pet Beds
Scratch Posts
Leashes/Harnesses
Pet Food & Water Bowls
Help with Spay/Neuter Costs in the Form of Vouchers

What is Needed:

Pet food coupons (any brand, dry or wet)
Pet health coupons (such as flea and tick sprays, treatments, etc as are sometimes in the Sunday coupon section)
Donations of unused items in CLEAN condition please!!! We don't mind washing, but items heavily soiled or ruined simply can't be used

What the Anti-Surrender Committee Does Not Do:

Hand out money. "We will do what we can to help, but we do not give out money, nor do we accept monetary donations." says Ms. Van Scoyoc. She also emphasizes the organization is not a shelter, "Our mission is to help pets avoid shelters."

Those interested in donating or in need of assistance may contact the Anti-Surrender Committee  at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Enrichment-and-Peace-F...  or by phone, (727) 858-1861