Congratulations to Act V Rescue & Rehabilitation!

Friends of Flicka, a longtime supporter of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue, has announced that the 2010 recipient of the Kodiak Award is Act V Rescue & Rehabilitation of Bloomington, Minnesota. This annual award of $5000 is given to a charitable organization or individual whose efforts on behalf of abused or abandoned animals are deserving of special recognition and aid.

CHAR: WAITING FOR A FOREVER HOMEAct V Rescue & Rehabilitation is a non-profit, foster-based organization dedicated to taking in and thoughtfully re-homing the most unwanted and neglected animals. Since Act V's founders include veterinary professionals, it is uniquely qualified to treat the specific challenges presented by this group of sick, injured and emotionally neglected animals.

TINKERBELL: INJURED FOOT SAVED FROM AMPUTATIONKaren Good of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue received the Kodiak Award in 2008 and she shared the following thoughts about her experiences with Act V:

"Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue, Inc. wishes to commend Dr. Vickie Schulz and Act V Rescue for the selfless service to the injured and suffering Red Lake dogs and cats.

LEROY: SKIN GRAFTS FOLLOWING TUMOR REMOVALIn 2010 Act V took in 36 dogs and 2 cats from Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue of which almost all had severe orthopedic and other major medical needs including broken legs, heartworm, parvo, intestinal blockage, neonatal pups, puppy strangles, and others suffering advanced malnutrition and digestive problems.

We relied on Act V and contacted them whenever sick and injured animals arrive at the shelter. They always responded and never turned us down.

RONNIE BEFORERONNIE AFTERWe are so happy to give this reference to one of the best and kindest vets we know. She has compassion and will even overextend herself to help the animals. Thank you from all the Red Lake animals."

CALYPSO BEFORECALYPSO AFTERAs a representative of Friends of Flicka, I want to add that we are honored to contribute to the work of Act V Rescue & Rehabilitation, and recognize the extraordinary care and compassion of the Act V team for needy animals.

LI'L ROUNDHEAD & 5 SIBLINGS SOON LOOKING FOR HOMESLearn more about Act V at www.actvrescue.org and click on the names of the animals pictured here to read their stories.

ABOUT FRIENDS OF FLICKA:
Friends of Flicka was created in memory of a beloved golden retriever named Flicka. The Kodiak Award is appropriately named for Flicka’s best friend, her brother Kodiak. This award recognizes extraordinary efforts by a volunteer or organization encountered by Friends of Flicka in the preceding year.

Friends of Flicka is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization created for the purpose of providing funds to other qualified exempt organizations and individuals engaged in the rescue, adoption and care of animals that have been abandoned, lost or abused.