Our Purpose
“There are a hundred million dogs and cats in America. We cuddle them, talk to them, make them part of the family. Every year we buy them five billion dollars worth of food, not to mention collars, bowls, flea spray, vaccinations, and little, pink sweaters. We love our pets. Except, of course, when we have to move, or get tired of walking them, or sick of paying the vet bills. Then we abandon them. By the millions. We tell ourselves they’ll find a new home, but the truth is, when we drop them off at the animal shelter, we drop them off to die. Man’s best friend has become man’s biggest victim.”
– Miami Herald Reporter John Dorschner
Throughout North America, the companion animal population is still, today, plagued by massive overpopulation. This is in spite of continuing educational campaigns promoting early spaying and neutering of all companion animals. As a result, the resources and manpower of the many shelters and humane societies are being severely strained. In the vast majority of cases, such shelters have reached the breaking point.
- Over 45,000 cats and dogs are “euthanized”, or killed every day, 365 days a year.
- More than 1/3 of North America’s 52 million dogs, and 56 million cats, are homeless.
- Four out of five companion animals are abandoned each year.
The aim of the Missy Foundation is to make a difference in the lives of such animals in the belief that every living entity has the right to warm shelter and good food, but, most importantly, they have the right to be wanted and loved.
Our Mission is simple...
…To provide a caring home, companionship, food and medical care to elderly dogs who are abandoned or homeless.
Our Goals
- Provide elderly vulnerable dogs with care and companionship until the end of their lives.
- Vet Bills – This is by far our biggest expense as all of our dogs have age related illnesses, some have special needs or disabilities and some have diseases or injuries caused by prior neglect.
- Initiate a doggie companion program for seniors and other marginalized people so they can have canine companionship without needing to be responsible for a dog.
