Elmore SPCA’s future looks bright
By John T. Ryan
Only three years ago, Elmore SCPA’s future was in doubt. Board Secretary Carol Solari-Ruscoe explained, “It was either sink or swim, so we decided to go public with our financial situation. We were very close to having to shut the shelter down.”
Today, the shelter building has been completely refurbished and more people with great ideas are volunteering. The Board of Directors is working closely together and hopes to add two more members. Most importantly, the staff (1 full-time, 6 part-time) has been improved. Solari-Rusco said, “We have a professionalized staff led by very capable manager, Rebecca Burdo.”
Approximately 60 volunteers contribute their time to do everything from cleaning cages and preparing food, to performing carpentry and plumbing duties to conducting fund-raisers. Read more »
Posted: February 11th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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