In remembrance of Cleocat, or Cleo, companion to the Beirne family who lived fourteen years without developing a mean bone in her body. Her tender heart will be missed daily by the family she left behind. Remembrance donation by Judy Wolfe, April 2014.
In 2013 The Binky Foundation continued to focus on its smaller First Steps grants (up to $2500). This emphasis on smaller grants enabled us to provide meaningful long-term benefits to many more organizations, and our grantees in turn continue to remind us that the smallest efforts properly focused can become the seeds from which substantial efforts grow. So it is with great pride that we acknowledge each of our 2013 grant recipients (Our criteria and information on our application windows for 2014 can be found on our Grant Program page).
During 2013, First Steps grants were awarded to 30 organizations and 2 individuals in a record 18 states. These grants largely reflect our mission and criteria as described on our Grant Program page:
Although The Binky Foundation is focused primarily on its First Steps grant program, it also provided support in 2013 for a few larger Forward Steps programs (between $2500 and $5000) that our grant committee determined would provide long-term, valuable benefits for animals or habitat, including:
The Binky Foundation also continues to provide ongoing support for a couple of “old friends”—organizations that provide significant and important services to animals—domestic and wild—and their habitat, including grants to:
In memory of Goofus: with all his faults we still miss him. Remembrance donation by Betty and Joe Anticaglia, December 2013.
In loving memory of Morty and Skippy, beloved companions of Marcia and Drew Bollard and each other. Morty, a pointer-terrier mix was about 4 months old when adopted from a shelter and was almost 14 years old when he died in May 2013. Skippy, a 4-month old rescue puppy when adopted, died unexpectedly in August 2012 at the age of 8 1/2. Skippy was a mixed border collie who used to love to run in circles out back and chase after balls with Morty. Skippy and Morty became lifelong friends quickly and when one had to go to the vet without the other one the one left at home would pace by the window waiting for the other’s return. Both of them brought a lot of love and joy to the Bollard household and they are both sorely missed. Remembrance donation by Marcia and Drew Bollard, December 2013.
In memory of Mr. Smith, who was more human than cat and left a happy impression on everyone who met him, from the cable guy to his pet sitter, Dianne, and his Aunt Martha and Uncle Michael. His mother, Julie Jacobson, will miss him dearly as he always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt, believing in their best and never their worst. May he play, eat and nap contently in heaven, just as he did here on Earth. Remembrance donation by Judy Wolfe, December 2013.
2013 has been another fulfilling year for The Binky Foundation! Even with its ups and downs – mostly ups – we continue to be amazed by the number of compassionate, dedicated people across the country who are working to protect, rescue and care for domestic and wild animals and their habitats.
In loving memory of Goober, Robin Reed’s “rock.” He is sorely missed. Remembrance donation by Linda Bickford, August 2013.
To honor the memory of Harley, the “doctor”, who passed over the rainbow bridge after providing 17 years of joy and comfort to Beatrice and Gary Gustafson. Remembrance donation by Jo-Ann and Ken DeKoven, August 2013.
It has been five years since Franklin became our very first Remembrance.
Five years gone.
Five years missed.
Remembered and loved by many.
Anniversary Remembrance donation by Joan Scheier, August 2013.
In memory of Popcorn, found on the street in the summer of 1997 by Judy and Steve Bass. With her unique coloring and spots, we told everyone she was an Australian chicken herding dog; actually her vintage was probably Dalmatian and terrier. She was the most independent, tough, and rebellious dog we ever owned. She lived to run and she ran like hell. We know that Popcorn is now zipping through the surf, chasing birds on Rincon’s beach and racing around Victory park, teasing other dogs into chasing her. She has energy and strong legs, has no pain, and is the happiest dog in the world. Popcorn gave us 16 years of incredible pleasure (well, mostly) and we’ll miss her—and are missing her—terribly. Remembrance donation by Judy Wolfe, July 2013.