Lucy, four footed member of the family for 12 years, will be missed by Allen and Joanne and the two footed children Zachary and Oscar. She was a wonderful companion and enjoyed listening to all conversations. Remembrance donation by Joan Scheier, September 2010.
In memory of Dorothy Newshan’s beloved Sandy, who has too soon joined her pal and litter mate Jan. Remembrance donation by Muriel Danon and Barbara Rosenthal, August 2010.
Duncan, sweet, handsome, big guy, loved to visit Anne Marie and go for walks in Forest Hills when he visited — bad hips and all. He will be missed, especially by his Aunt Joan who loved to walk along with him. Remembrance donation by Joan Scheier, July 2010.
In memory of the indomitable Nala, who even while fighting illness at too young an age, reminded us every day that life can be good and should be appreciated – warm sunspots on the carpet, good food, and exchanging love with humans. Remembrance donation by Kate Fischer. June 2010.
In remembrance of Jan, who brought much joy to the life of Dorothy Newshan and Jan’s litter mate Sandy for 13 years. Remembrance donation by Muriel Danon and Barbara Rosenthal. May 2010.
In honor of Fred (at left) and Andy, who will be sorely missed by Joanne and Rick Leuschner and their children Samantha, Caitlin, Couri, Casey, Sean and Shane. Remembrance donation by Dorothy Newshan, May 2010.
In honor of Button who lived the good life with Mickey and Peter Bickford for 17 years. For nine of those years, Button was the faithful companion of Binky for whom the Binky Foundation is named (See History under About Us). Remembrance donations by Linda Bickford, Muriel Danon, Dorothy Newshan, Barbara Rosenthal and Judith Wolfe. April 2010.
In April 2010 Mickey and Peter said farewell to their wonderful cat Button. For 9 of her 17 years, Button was Binky’s friend, companion and playmate. We miss them both, but are sure they are romping together again!
The Binky Foundation has supported a wide variety of organizations that exemplify our mission. In 2009, we awarded two First Steps grants to the following:
Congratulations to Maeve Gallaghar!
We were also very pleased to provide a Step Up Student Grant to a ninth grade home schooler in Western Massachusetts in support of her effort to collect food and supplies for a local animal shelter that was facing difficult times in a down economy. Our thanks and congratulations to Maeve Gallaghar (see her picture below with the results of her efforts!) for teaching us that big hearts are more important than big money in helping our animal friends.
We also awarded three new Forward Steps grants in 2009 to the following:
The Binky Foundation also continues to support a number of organizations that provide significant and important services to animals and their habitat, including grants to:
In Memory of McLoughlin, a cheerful, courageous triple mix of wolfhound, terrier and retriever, rescued at three months; a devoted protector against threats that were usually imaginary and one or two that were real; a dear, dear friend whom we miss so much. Remembrance donation by Kate Fischer, December 2009.