CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County is home to many sick and injured animals who need the caring and loving support of an organization like The Montgomery County Angel Fund, featured in this edition of Giving Grace.
The Montgomery County Angel Fund was started in 2017 through the work of local animal lovers, Tracie and David Hogan. The group became a nonprofit organization in January 2018. Tracie Hogan was inspired to bring the group together after volunteering with Montgomery County Animal Care and Control.
Tracie said many people don’t understand how many animals come into the shelter as a stray, being surrendered by their owners, or being sick and injured. If the animals have a serious illness or injury, the county may not have money in the budget to cover expensive medical treatment.
Along with transporting animals to other shelters and helping with rescues and adoptions, Tracie began using her personal finances to help animals who may have otherwise been euthanized. When the expenses became too much for her alone, she contacted her friends and others she knew for financial help.
The Montgomery County Angel Fund was established and has saved more than 50 animals through their work and the generous contributions of Clarksville-Montgomery County citizens.
Over the last two-and-a-half years, The Angel Fund has helped animals that have been burned, injured, that have tumors, need heartworm treatments and more. They also support spaying and neutering programs.
One of the groups more known success stories is Franky, a Pit Bull who put The Angel Fund on the map. He came to Animal Care and Control in April of 2019 after being found severely injured. He was the victim of dog fighting and abuse.
Franky’s story received a lot of publicity as The Angel Fund became the driving force to get him the help he needed. With the support of Sango Veterinary Clinic, Franky made a full recovery.
The Angel Fund was planning a one-year anniversary party for Franky who was adopted in April, but with concerns over COVID-19 it was postponed. Hogan has said to stay tuned for information about Franky’s anniversary celebration this fall.
Tracie says she gets emotional when she talks about the work of The Angel Fund.
“I’m just so proud of what we’ve been able to do and how many animals we’ve saved. We want to keep doing what we’re doing, and we want to be able to help any animal in Montgomery County that needs help,” said Hogan.
To learn more and find out about what you can do to help the organization, go to The Montgomery County Angel Fund on facebook or visit their website, mcangelfund.org