The Dane County Humane Society has set its largest fundraising goal and matching challenge in its history for Dec. 2, aiming to raise $140,000.
A group of donors gave DCHS a $70,000 matching gift, and all donations made through 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 2 will be matched.
Throughout Tuesday, DCHS will share the stories of some of the animals it has helped through its programs. Some include Gumdrop, a stray cat who needed a tail amputation and wound care from a twisted collar stuck on its neck and leg. Gumdrop is now with a new family that renamed him George.
DCHS will also share the story of a bald eagle found near Warner Park. The eagle was unable to perch in a tree without falling due to a pelvic fracture. DCHS provided two months of rest for the bird, pain medication and nutrition to help it recover.
After physical therapy, the juvenile eagle was released back into the wild.
Giving Tuesday is a global day held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to raise money, and is an important day for many organizations.
“As an independent, donor-supported nonprofit, DCHS relies on the generous support of our community to make second chances like the ones for George and the bald eagle possible,” Lisa Bernard, a spokesperson for the organization, said in a statement. “We are floored by our matching gift challengers, and hope their generosity inspires others to support DCHS this Giving Tuesday to help us reach our goal of $140,000 for animals in need.”
