Indianapolis, IN
Former mayoral candidate donates $100,000 to Friends of Indy Animals
by: Jett Zweigel and Gregg Montgomery
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Donations totaling $150,000 were made Tuesday to the Indianapolis animal welfare community from former Indianapolis mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve.
In addition to his $100,000 contribution to Friends of Indy Animals at its facility at 7399 N. Shadeland Ave., the Republican also donated $10,000 to five Indianapolis animal welfare nonprofits: Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside, Four-Legged Ranch, Indy Neighborhood Cats, Lucci’s Bully House Rescue and Rosie’s Southside Animal Rescue.
Shreve says the donations should help address critical 24-hour medical emergencies at Indianapolis Animal Care Services, the city-operated animal shelter.
Shreve released a statement saying that “while I did not win the election, I am pleased to fulfill this commitment through today’s donation. I also acknowledge the tireless efforts of individuals running animal rescue organizations in our city.”
In campaigning for the Nov. 3 election, Shreve called for more staff and a new facility for Indianapolis Animal Care Services. Its facility is on Harding Street.