DEAR COLLINSVILLE NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS,
After many years of planning and fundraising, the City of Collinsville is home to the new Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter. Countless hours of hard work and generous donations made this new facility possible, but this is really just the beginning. The shelter may be constructed, but now it's time to take care of the animals and find each one of them a new home.

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SIGN-UP AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
This is your chance to support the shelter by becoming a member of FOCAS - Friends of Collinsville Animal Shelter. Please take just a minute to learn about the unique relationship between the Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter and FOCAS, and you may decide to become part of this dynamic group. It's your ongoing commitment that maintains the progressive mission and the integrity of the organization. You can feel proud knowing you are supporting a community asset.

[ Here is a list of DONATION ITEMS NEEDED on an ongoing basis if you can donate them! ]

WHAT'S THE PURPOSE OF FOCAS?
FOCAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing ongoing financial support directly benefiting the Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter through fundraising; to include enhancement, expansion and equipping the Animal Shelter. In addition, FOCAS provides medical aid, assists with humane education and supports adoption and spay/neuter programs.

WHAT CAN MY MEMBERSHIP REALLY DO FOR THE ANIMALS?
Here's a sample of the good things that have happened thanks to the unique collection of members, volunteers and supporters - see the story of Miracle ...

MIRACLE'S STORY
A few days before Christmas an elderly woman surrendered a cat to the shelter because she could no longer care for it. When the cat was removed from the crate, the shelter employees saw a fragile creature with fur covered in cigarette tobacco and tar, and pus drained eyes that were sealed shut. After a careful bath, a Flame Point Himalayan with big blue eyes that appeared under all the dirt and grime - a cat named Miracle. She was very thin and had a funny under bite. An exam revealed Miracle had deformed nasal passages that were completely sealed and her teeth were infected and overcrowded. The deformity was a result of poor breeding, most likely from a kitty mill. This deformity made breathing and eating difficult and surgery was needed to ensure her survival. Even with deep discounts, the surgery would cost close to $300. A vote was taken and payment for the surgery was approved by FOCAS.

If you have any questions about FOCAS or want to be a part our fundraising plans, please contact
Bill Stough by email today or call 618.346.5213