 Alex Humane Society Harrisburg Area  Faith Adopt-A-Boxer Rescue  Marley Homeward Bound Animal Rescue  Jersey Humane Society Harrisburg Area |
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The Merrick Fund Foundation The Merrick Fund Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization providing support to central Pennsylvania rescues and shelters for unexpected emergency and catastrophic medical expenses for homeless adoptable animals. Established September 1, 2007 P.O. Box 4323 Harrisburg, PA 17111 |
 Maverick Mostly Mutts, Inc.  Marshall Homeward bound Animal Rescue  Jericho Adams County SPCA  Squeaks York County SPCA |
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Pennsylvania Week for the Animals September 20-28, 2008 Join us September 28th at Woofstock Please join our dog walking team to help raise money for Merrick! Please send email to amy . wimmersberger @ gmail . com to register. |
Please join the team and honor Merrick. 100% of your donation helps homeless animals with medical care expenses they need and deserve.
Donations gratefully received by the Administrator at the post office box above. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Patriot News Article December 9, 2007 Dog's tragic life inspires creation of charity Sunday, December 09, 2007 BY ELLEN LYON Of The Patriot-News Merrick, a yellow Labrador retriever abandoned without food or water in an East Pennsboro Twp. apartment, didn't know much of human kindness, but his story has inspired a fund to help other homeless animals. When Merrick was found in June 2006, he had an open tumor on his side that was infested with bees. He died the next day as he was being transported to a veterinarian at the East Shore shelter of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc. Evelyn Bertoni of Lower Swatara Twp. said her reaction to news reports of Merrick's death was "tears for days," followed by the resolve "to do something about this." Amy Wimmersberger, also of Lower Swatara Twp. and a former coordinator of the Dauphin County Animal Response Team, had a similar reaction. "I was sick to my stomach," she said. "And I knew I had to do something." So the two dog lovers created the Merrick Fund Foundation on Sept. 1. It is designed to get emergency and catastrophic veterinary care for shelter animals. The fund has already helped three dogs: • Alex, a shar-pei/chow mix who came to the Humane Society as a stray with open sores, hair loss and a serious infection under her skin, received allergy testing and treatment. She is in a foster home and available for adoption. • Marshall, a mixed-breed who was tied up and repeatedly shot at, had to have a back leg amputated. Now in the care of Homeward Bound Rescue, he also is available for adoption. • Jersey, a Yorkshire terrier who was hit by a car, required hip surgery and has since been adopted from the Humane Society. The Merrick Fund Foundation is registered as a charity with the state Bureau of Charitable Organizations. The organizers said they are picking up all administrative costs, so 100 percent of donations will go to veterinary care. ELLEN LYON: 255-8167 or elyon@patriot-news.com • HOW TO HELP • Donations can be sent to The Merrick Fund Foundation, Administrator, P.O. Box 4323, Harrisburg, PA 17111-0323. • For more information, visit merrick-fund.org |
Evening Sun Article April 28, 2008 The Evening Sun Dying Dog rescued: Adams SPCA aids German Shepherd's recovery April 28, 2008 By ERIN JAMES Evening Sun Reporter With the freedom to roam the farmland at his new Littlestown home, Jericho is living the good life. It is a big difference from the 2-foot chain and ice-filled shelter to which the 8-year-old German shepherd was confined only weeks ago, when Adams County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officer Brandi Luther rescued him from near starvation. When she found him, she said Jericho was the worst case of animal neglect she had ever seen. At the time, he weighed only 38 pounds. For weeks, SPCA staff watched the dog make a comeback none of them expected, and his life is nothing short of a miracle, Luther said. "He went from being unable to stand and walk by himself to, just in two to three weeks, he was able to jog and play with other dogs," she said. Jericho's recovery has been so remarkable that Luther said she feels compelled to tell people about it. >br> In March, Luther said she received a tip from a utility-company worker that a dog was being neglected at a home in Heidlersburg. When she arrived to investigate the allegation, Luther said she immediately determined that Jericho was in imminent danger and needed to be removed. The dog - whom SPCA staff gave his biblical name - was taken to the Confederate Woods Veterinary Hospital in Gettysburg, though veterinary workers said there was little hope Jericho would recover. But a long-shot blood transfusion administered by the Frederick Veterinary Referral Group saved Jericho's life, Luther said. There was little debate over whether to attempt a transfusion in an effort to save the dog's life, she said. "If that was his only chance of recovering, that was what we were going to do," Luther said. Jericho's former owners, Owen and Jennifer Sterner of Heidlersberg, have since pleaded guilty to charges of animal cruelty, according to the office of District Justice Mark Beauchat. Meanwhile, Jericho weighs 70 pounds and is expected to be given a clean bill of health within weeks. Then, the dog will be removed from his Littlestown foster home and become available for adoption at the Adams County SPCA, Luther said. So far, the Merrick Foundation has covered Jericho's medical costs, but donations are needed to supplement that fund. Soon, Jericho will need a new place to call home. For a dog who was literally dying in front of her, Luther said Jericho's new name is more than appropriate. "All his walls came tumbling down," she said. |
The Directors pay all administrative costs, expenses and fees such as incorporation fees, registration fees, filing fees, legal fees, domain name registration, web hosting, fund raising expenses, etc. so that all of your donation can be used for medical expenses.
The Merrick Fund Foundation is a registered non-profit corporation in the state of Pennsylvania and is registered with the Pennsylvania State Bureau of Charitable Organizations. The Merrick Fund Foundation is a public charity IRS 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.
Statement: The official registration and financial information of The Merrick Fund Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.