Triumph - Melanie's Legacy

Friends,

Two weeks ago today, my and Amy's lives were irrevocably altered when our youngest dog - our beloved Melanie - died suddenly and unexpectedly in a freak incident involving a post-surgical blood clot, despite heroic efforts by her veterinarian to save her.

Today, on the two week anniversary of Melanie's death, we have an announcement. Indiana-PAW has formed a collaboration with the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) and Indianapolis Animal Care & Control (IACC) to launch "Melanie's Legacy Foundation." Through Melanie's Legacy Foundation, we will, every April 1st (the day Amy adopted Melanie) pull a dog and a cat from HSI and from IACC who - like Melanie - are 100% out of options. We'll then make sure those animals are fully vetted and fostered until a dream home can be secured for them.

PLEASE VISIT MELANIE'S LEGACY FOUNDATION WEBPAGE TODAY:
http://www.indiana-paw.com/melanie.htm Here are a few things you'll find:

(1) Information about how YOU can support Indiana's homeless animals through Melanie's Legacy Foundation.

(2) A 9 minute video tribute to Melanie, which celebrates not just her inspirational and improbable life, but just as importantly, is a reminder of the potential that EVERY forgotten animal has if given a chance.

(3) Video coverage of Melanie's memorial service that took place last Saturday, which 75 people attended, including video of the memorable service, the police escort processional that included Melanie in her hearse with cars winding along behind her, the beautiful butterfly release in the park to celebrate Melanie and shelter animals like her, and the fun cheeseburger and malt luncheon we held in Melanie's honor at Mug 'n Bun. This BEAUTIFUL service was all orchestrated by A PET REMEMBERED, and you'll see a link to A PET REMEMBERED on our Melanie's Legacy Foundation website.

(4) Fun stuff - like a hilarious video tribute to Melanie from Brad Phifer, formerly of Indy Humane, and a hilarious e-mail about Melanie from former HSI employee Ash Lewin, whom Melanie chased up a chain link fence and trapped.

PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.indiana-paw.com/melanie.htm

Thank you to all of the wonderful people who have reached out following Melanie's death, and to the wonderful people helping make sure her life has lasting meaning in our community.

Derek Fakehany
Information Technology Director, Indiana-PAW
317-817-0090
www.indiana-paw.com
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