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The Thomas C. McGowan Fund for Animals Awards $47,000 in Grants

The Thomas C. McGowan Fund for Animals of The Cape Cod Foundation recently awarded a total of $47,000 in grants to nine local nonprofit organizations to support domesticated animals and wildlife.

The fund was established at the Foundation through a gift from the late Thomas C. McGowan.

“Mr. McGowan was passionate about animals and wanted to ensure there would be funds to support their protection and welfare long after his death,” said Kristin O’Malley, President and CEO of The Cape Cod Foundation. “Since 2009, the Fund has awarded $360,067 in grants to continue his legacy.”

In establishing the fund, McGowan indicated a preference for initiatives that focused on medical treatment, spaying/neutering of domestic animals, the prevention of cruelty to animals, and education and awareness-building on related public issues.

This year’s recipients are:

Animal Rescue League of Boston – $5,000
To the Brewster shelter to support the Behavior Care program

Cape Wildlife Center – $7,000
To support hospital and education initiatives

Center for Coastal Studies – $3,500
To support the Marine Animal Rescue Program

Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary – $5,500
To support the Northern diamondback terrapin conservation program

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) – $7,000
To the Centerville shelter to help provide low-cost spay/neuter services to low-income cat and dog owners on Cape Cod

Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals  – $5,000
To support the Pets for Life program

New England Society for Abandoned Animals – $3,000
To support the Feral Rescue program

People for Cats – $3,000
To support the Veterinary Care Assistance Fund

Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care – $8,000
To support rehabilitative treatment for critically ill or injured dogs and cats, particularly in life-threatening cases, when their owners cannot afford treatment

Anyone interested in creating their own charitable fund or donating to The Thomas C. McGowan Fund for Animals can call Kristin O’Malley at 508.790.3040, donate online at capecodfoundation.org, or mail a check, payable to the Thomas C. McGowan Fund for Animals, to: The Cape Cod Foundation; 261 Whites Path, Unit 2; South Yarmouth, MA, 02664.

Create your own fund. Donate to an existing fund. Support the Foundation’s Civic Leadership Initiatives.

Together, we have invested more than $95 million in grants and scholarships in the Cape Cod Community. For good.

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