Friends of Windsor Animal Care & Control is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare charitable organization founded on April 25, 2011. Our Mission is to:
- Assist and support the Windsor Animal Control Officer in providing necessary supplies and/or financial support for needed medical care for the animals in the Windsor Animal Shelter, or to improve the day to day care of the animals in the Windsor Shelter. Funds utilized under this section must have prior approval by at least two Board Member.
- To assist Windsor resident having financial problems with supplemental pet food supplies whenever available based on a two dog and/or two cat household for a limited duration of time. Finances will be utilized whenever necessary to purchase required pet food to support this program with the approval of at least two board members.
- To assist Windsor residents in control of feral cat colonies near their homes through a trap/neuter/return voucher program when funds are available up to a $400.00 maximum per year. This voucher program will be administered through the Windsor Animal Control Officer.
- Sponsor awareness events to bring attention to the neglected and unwanted animals awaiting new homes at the Windsor Dog Pound.
- Support Windsor Animal Control with regards to the Windsor High School Volunteer Program and participation by the community for the benefit of these animals who desperately need our time, love, care, and especially a new home. Funds may be utilized for this purpose and can include funds for community events involving food, cooking utensils, walking path maintenance material, etc. (This list is not complete and could include other items as voted on by the board to further our cause).
- To support a Windsor High School student interested in pursuing a career in an animal related field. This student must be accepted to a college prior to applying for this scholarship. This scholarship is offered one time per year and open to one Windsor High School student per year. The scholarship is for $500.00. Students can obtain a copy of the application through the Windsor High School Guidance Counselor. Applications are to be submitted April 15th through May 31st of each year. The Executive Board will review all applications each year and award the scholarship to a graduating WHS student by vote.
- The Executive Board may purchase items for use at the Windsor Pound to further its outreach to the community and support its established programs. All purchases must be voted upon by the Executive Board.
