2012 was a year of clarity. A year in which decisions were made and actions were taken to move us forward on the path for our lives. The first decision occurred in the spring when Anita committed to make the county where we live (Clermont) No Kill (saving over 90% of the animals at our open-admission shelter). She’s been a driving force behind No Kill education in the region, but always hoped someone else would step up to take the leadership in our backyard. Well they have, Anita is leadingClermont Pets Alive! (the No Kill Initiative) and I’m leading Fix Clermont (to change the status quo).
I’ve chauffeured Anita to the No Kill Conference in DC for years, but this year I needed the education. Attendance at the conference was inspirational and educational and I look forward to the year when we can present our success in Clermont County to the world. In addition we met with our state Senator Tom Niehaus in Columbus to “Get Political for Animals” and Rick served as Santa Claws at a local Petsmart to raise money for Clermont Pets Alive!