Ruthe Ashcraft Award

Ruthe Ashcraft was a longtime friend and supporter of Foster Pet Outreach. A champion of the animals,  she recognized the dignity, worth, and quality of all animals, and believed in the importance of providing a better life for them. To honor this wonderful person, every year the Ruthe Ashcraft Award is given to a person who exemplifies Ruthe's generous qualities as a friend and advocate of all animals.

To nominate someone for the 2011 Ruthe Ashcraft click on the following link to download the nomination form....

http://www.4shared.com/document/AMKQ3hS1/Ruthe_Ashcraft_Award_Nominatio.html

Our 2010 winner is Tracy McNaught from Operation S.A.F.E. This is a much needed spay/neuter service in Central Illinois and Foster Pet Outreach is proud to honor Tracy in her endeavor to end pet overpopulation. Thank you Tracy for all that you do!  Please visit Operation S.A.F.E.'s website: www.operationsafe.org

2009 winner was Michelle Kosner. Just graduated from Bradley University, this outstanding young lady has volunteered with Foster Pet Outreach since she came to town four years ago. Michelle is responsible for most of the wonderful photos of our foster pets. She also gives hours each week to answering voice mail calls. Michelle's true passion is training dogs to help the handicapped. She takes in abandoned dogs, and rehabilitates them to assist in everyday needs of handicapped individuals. Michelle has founded her own group: Paws Giving Independence. If Michelle can accomplish this much at such a young age, imagine what she'll do in the future!! Thank you, Michelle, for all you do to help homeless animals and your fellow man!