Timber came to Cheatham County Animal Control emaciated and barely walking. Two veterinarians suggested he was a candidate to be euthanized. With surgery and heaps of TLC, Timber made a remarkable turnaround; he now holds a special
in to help pay for things that were desperately needed. At one point, they even came up with enough money to get air conditioning in the kennels. But with the needs of the shelter ever-growing and ongoing, volunteers searched for a more permanent and reliable solution. They
place within the Saving Cheatham Animals Mission PAWSible Inc organization (SCAMP) a non profit that helps provide much needed funding for the local shelter and its many residents. Timber is currently living out his days being cared for by a loving foster family. His ongoing medical expenses are being paid for by SCAMP, which makes him the organization’s first “forever hospice” dog. While Cheatham County Animal Control (CCAC) does the best they can with the funds allotted to them by the county, there are plenty of situations, like Timber’s, that require more than they have to offer. Oftentimes, there is not enough money in the budget to pay for even the most basic items like leashes, collars, heart worm treatment, and spay/ neuter surgeries. Emergency surgeries and costly medications are even further beyond the capabilities of the shelter’s meager budget. In 2019, shelter volunteers who had first-hand knowledge of the organization’s needs began chipping
knew that broader community support was needed, and the best way to make that happen was through establishing a non profit dedicated to assisting the shelter. In May of 2021, SCAMP was founded by Robin Lapre, Gary Dover, and Don Moser who used their experience and knowledge within Cheatham County Animal Control to provide the means to treat sick and injured animals, make improvements to shelter facilities, and help improve the overall quality of life for the animals who call it “home.” “Together, alongside CCAC director Brittany Sellers, we have a lot of shelter experience, accounting experience, and community presence,” says Lapre. “This makes us credible within the community and donors can feel comfortable knowing where their donations are going.” The response from Cheatham County residents has been overwhelming. In January of 2022, SCAMP was able to raise $8,000 within a matter of days for Betty White’s 100th birthday celebration. “That’s when we realized we were going to be a potent force in Cheatham County,” Lapre adds with a sense of pride.
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