As you know, David "Pops" "Captain Dave" Hall LOVED animals. They seemed to know this, and were therefore drawn to him. Throughout his life animals brought him joy, love, companionship, and comfort. He would be tickled pink to know donations are being made in his name to help animals in need. I chose this organization for my dad's memorial because of their stellar reputation and the variety of ways they help animals. ALL funds donated go directly towards helping animals, which is pretty awesome.
A little bit of info provided by the organization: Since it was founded in 1984, Best Friends Animal Society has helped reduce the number of dogs and cats killed in shelters nationwide from 17 million per year to about 625,000. That's incredible progress, but it means about 1,700 dogs and cats are still being killed in America's shelters every day, simply because they don't have safe places to call home. That number should be zero. And if we work together, it can be.
When you donate in Dave's name, you'll be helping around 1,600 dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, horses, and other barnyard animals who on any given day reside at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Plus, you'll be helping to save the lives of homeless pets all across the country through lifesaving adoption and spay/neuter programs, no-kill initiatives, and more.
Thank you for remembering and honoring my dad! I know he is grinning from ear-to-ear.....