Publisher’s Note: This column is the third in a series “countdown” highlighting the ten 10th anniversary Goodnewsforpets.com iPad™ contest winners, a bit of the “story behind the story. champion Jennifer Goddard discovered solace in a adorable bit feline called Pumpkin while she was unemployed as well as working at a regional shelter. She’s a huge advocate of cats as well as a huge fan of the ASPCA. checked out exactly how they assisted her with her other feline which is why she naturally selected the ASPCA to get her $500 matching donation to assist other pets.
Jennifer Goddard
Why did you make your matching donate to the ASPCA when you won your iPad™?
I’m happy a donation was made to the ASPCA. They assisted my 5-year-old feline Quentin Crisp back in 2001 with contributed veterinary services when I was in a circumstance that I was not able to pay for the care he needed. Quentin had suddenly established a urinary tract blockage as well as the ASPCA was the only location willing to assist us.
They said, ‘bring him in right away as well as don’t concern about repayment – just pay what you can whenever you can.’ They did whatever they might to assist Quentin however the blockage was as well much. Euthanasia was the only alternative. I ultimately paid them back, however I’m still extremely grateful to them, so I was extremely excited about being able to provide back with this donation, a fantastic method to begin 2011.
How did you hear about goodnewsforpets.com?
I discovered goodnewsforpets.com with a Google browse while I was looking for great tips for pet safety.
How did you hear about the contest? What appealed to you?
I heard about the contest with the site’s primary page. I believed it was a fantastic method to share my story about Pumpkin while promoting the value of adoption as well as volunteer work at animal shelters, which are wonderful methods to provide back to animals.
How do you plan to utilize your iPad?
I’m a freelance writer as well as editor so the iPad is an immediate upgrade to my 3-year-old laptop as well as it’s extremely short battery life! I’m truly looking ahead to being more mobile with my work!
What makes you a feline person?
I like all animals as well as have always had all type of pets throughout my life however cats are closest to my heart since they select you. Whereas dogs tend to like everyone, cats are extremely selective about who they like as well as enable to like them.
Would you suggest adopting a shelter cat?
Absolutely! I’ve embraced every feline I’ve ever had — all from shelters. As a volunteer for an animal shelter, I always motivated households to look beyond the kitties (who were embraced within hours, usually) as well as think about the older cats who would be the most appreciative of a loving house as well as family.
Anything else to add?
As soon as I was in a much better monetary position, I promptly paid the ASPCA in full for the work they did to try to save my feline Quentin in 2001; however, I’m extremely grateful to goodnewsforpets.com for enabling me the possibility to truly pay their goodwill ahead with the $500 donation. say thanks to you!
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