With just a few days left in 2024, we wanted to take a look back at the past year. Once again, we dove into fairs and festivals, setting up our merchandise booth at 17 over the course of the year, several of which were two-day events.

We went on two Shelter Runs, one right here in Maryland in the Spring and one in Virginia and North Carolina in the Fall, purchasing food and supplies in the amount of $17,000. We held our annual Bake Sale in March, Give a Dog a Dollar in September, and our 8th Annual Holiday Auction in November, raising a total of over $18,000 combined.

We applied for and received grants from Fetch, Athletes for Animals, and Two Mauds, for a total of $7,000.

We received many donations from individual supporters and regular donations via our 12 x 12 program.

We provided funding for the spay / neuter of 950+ animals at a total cost of over $85,000.

It hasn’t been the easiest year for us, having dealt with weather and volunteer injury issues that greatly affected the income we raise from events. It seems the odds were stacked against us many times, but, with your love and support, we persevered. We’re taking a tiny hiatus in January to regroup, but we’re coming back VERY soon with a fierce resolve to make 2025 better than 2024. Not for us, but for the animals in the communities we serve.

When we’re tired, frustrated, and feel like giving up, they keep us going. But so do all of you! Thank you for being there for Tails of Hope, always…