We are thrilled to report that we applied for and received a $5,000 grant from Two Mauds, to be used for spay and neuter funding in Appalachia. This will cover our spay and neuter mission for about a month, and was a much-needed addition to our fundraising efforts this year.

Two Mauds, Inc. is the inspiration of Dallas Pratt, 1914 – 1994. Dr. Pratt had an accomplished career in psychiatry, including 5 years in the military. He was known as a progressive in the field of mental health in the 50’s & 60’s and displayed a compassionate spirit to anyone he felt was misjudged. He extended this compassion to animals and was a staunch believer in the human-animal bond. This philosophy led him to author two books in the 1980’s on the subject of animal experimentation. Again, Dallas was ahead of his time and was perhaps the first highly credible voice against biomedical research in the modern animal rights movement.

Dallas established the Two Mauds foundation shortly before his death. It is named for his beloved childhood governess, Maud Duke and his first Scottie terrier. Dallas was very precise and specific in that he wanted the foundation to support innovative programs that directly prevent or alleviate the suffering of animals and that are carried out by smaller organizations.

This is the second grant we’ve received from Two Mauds, and we’re very grateful for their continued support. They recognize the incredible need for this service in Appalachia and they’re eager to support smaller organizations like us.