A Cause to Celebrate!

Fringe is proud to announce that it will donate a portion of all sales to the Washington County Humane Society, effective now through December 31st, 2016!

The Washington County Humane Society’s (WCHS) mission is to protect animals from suffering and cruelty, to provide care for animals afflicted by neglect and abandonment, and to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption and compassion. Since WCHS does not euthanize for space nor does it receive government funding or any funding from state or national humane organizations, donations are a necessity to the shelter.

“The Washington County Humane Society is a small, non-profit organization and it’s facing many challenges due to the rising medical costs to the animals.  When we became aware of the shelter’s needs, we wanted to do all we could to help” said Fringe’s co-owner Jessica Forston. 

Did you know that each week the WCHS goes through approximately 1,000 lbs. of clay litter, 200 lbs. of dog food, and 200 lbs. of cat food, along with many other supplies? That’s approximately 52,000 lbs. of litter and approximately 20,800 lbs. of dog and cat food a year!

Why they need your help:

• Since they do not euthanize for space and do not put a time limit on adoptable animals, they can remain in care for many, many months, sometimes surpassing a year.
• The average approximate length of stay of dogs is 2-3 weeks, while cats are closer to 2-3 months due to the large volume.
• The approximate average cost to care for a dog until it’s adopted is $350, with a cat ranging from $750-$1000. Multiply those numbers by 3,000, the average number of animals we care for each year, to see how the costs can really add up!
• In addition to general care, many of the animals need medical treatment for illness and injuries.

Looking to adopt a forever pet? We're available now...click on the photo to view our bio.

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They are in need of many items! If you'd like to donate needed items without a purchase, you can drop them off at Fringe during our normal business hours. Here is the current wish list: (*Items with an asterisk are desperately needed)

Animal Needs/Cats:
*Non-Scoopable (clay) Litter
Purina Cat Chow
*Canned Soft Cat Food/Pate
*Purina Kitten Chow
*Stretch and Scratch

Animal Needs/Dogs:
*Small Bites Food
Canned Dog Food
*Hot dogs
Easy cheese
*Purina Puppy Chow
Empty Peanut Butter Jars

Small Animal Needs:
Rat food (not pellets)
Ferret Vite Paste
Ferret food

Office Needs:
Postage Stamps
9x12 Plastic Clipboards
Yellow Pocket Folders
Red and yellow dot stickers

Shelter Needs:
*Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm, Friends of Nature Pet Store, BP/Tripar/Kwik Trip Gas Cards)

Shelter Needs (cont):

*Monetary donations for medical needs
*Toilet Paper
*Q-tips
*Paper towels
*13 gal. trash bags
*30-33 gal. trash bags
*50 gal. trash bags

Shelter Needs (cont):

Bleach
Hoses
Rubbing alcohol
Single fold dispenser paper towels
Dish Soap
Ear cleaner
Hand sanitizer
Aquasorb mats (Qty 4; Color: Brown)

Some donors like to bring in specific items on the wish list while others may choose to send in a monetary donation to use toward operations such as medical needs, vaccines, microchips, food and litter. Please know that any monetary donation, no matter its size, is also greatly appreciated and will be put to immediate use. The demands of the shelter are immense, and your dollars will be invaluable in meeting the needs of our animals!

How your donation can help…
$15     Feline Leukemia/FIV Test for one shelter animal
$25     Food for five shelter animals for one week
$40     Wellness vaccinations for ten incoming shelter animals
$50     Broad spectrum de-wormer for ten shelter dogs
$75     Approximate amount of clay cat litter needed to last about two days
$100  Microchips for 20 shelter animals
$150  Spay/neuter surgery for two shelter animals
$300  Dental surgery for one puppy mill survivor
$500  Lifesaving surgery for one ill or injured shelter animal
$1000  Critical medications for all shelter animals for one month

If you'd like to give a monetary donation, please either visit the Washington County Humane Society's website or their direct donation link.