Trustees Andy Schmidt, Mark Hagen, Carol Frank, Lew Sutton and Jim Wingate, discussed and selected grant proposals for the year 2000 grants cycle. All of these projects have social implications which include the health and welfare of pets and human interaction with companion animals. The 2000 grants continue in the Board of Trustee's efforts to deal with cutting edge issues that benefit society and fulfill the Trust Foundation's mission to promote public understanding and enhance knowledge about the enjoyment and value of companion animals in our lives.
Past grants continue to flourish.
Parrot adoption manuals, service dog training protocols, animal care in natural disasters, and animals WEB page for schools, are just a few additional ongoing projects funded by the Pet Industry's generous donations. The Board of Trustees continue to reduce foundation administration costs and to expand the funding for programs. Trustees pay their own expenses, so meetings at trade shows is a mutual benefit to all. Special thanks to Harvey for all his work and insights, and to all Board members past and present. Seven more programs are scheduled in CA, NJ, RI, ID, WI and WA for the balance of 2000.