COMMUNITY NEWS
ORANGE COUNTY, NC— Orange County Animal Services is offering the Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant, a program to support animal welfare initiatives and projects in Orange County, thanks to a generous donation from Friends of Orange County Animal Shelter for that purpose. The maximum award is $500. Applications must be received by October 9, 2025.
The grant can be used for a wide range of pilot or seed projects or to supplement other programs, projects, and grants that support companion animals, including those animals used in recreation or therapy. It is available to individuals, groups, and organizations. Although the recipients do not have to live in Orange County, the funds must be used to aid animal welfare efforts in Orange County. Past recipients include Hope Animal Rescue, Independent Animal Rescue, NC Therapeutic Riding Center, Pet Pals, Trestle Leaf Web Design, Carolina Boxer Rescue, Our Wild Neighbors, Meals on Wheels of Orange County, and Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness…