CANINE COMPASSION FUND INC Information

Welcome to The Canine Compassion Fund! The Canine Compassion Fund, Inc. (CCF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. CCF was established to help meet some of the specific needs resulting from canine overpopulation. After extensive research several distinct areas were identified as needing immediate as well as long term attention and the following mission statement was developed - The mission of the Canine Compassion Fund, Inc. is to provide lifetime care and enrichment for surrendered or abandoned senior canines in a specialized facility and through a "forever foster" program; to help reduce the population of homeless canines through adoption and spay neuter programs; and to provide responsible pet ownership education to the public. Property has already been acquired! Just over 3 beautiful acres near Lake Tuscaloosa in Northport, Alabama will be the home of "Well Worn Paws," a home and care facility for senior pups. Older dogs are some of the most challenging to re-home yet typically make wonderful pets and companions. Well Worn Paws will house and care for senior canines who have been surrendered or abandoned. Most of the residents will be available for either "forever foster" or adoption to thoroughly screened homes, but some will make WWP their permanent residence. Senior pups who are fortunate enough to find a spot at WWP will spend their days eating, sleeping and strolling the grounds, enjoying a life of love and level of care that they deserve. Everyone from grade school children to seniors groups will be encouraged to visit WWP and interact with our residents. Plans also include short-term boarding for seniors where families will be assured that their older pups are getting the extra attention to details and specialized care that seniors need. We are working hard to secure funding for construction and hope to be welcoming and housing old friends next year. The single most effective way to improve animal welfare is through education. Spay/neuter initiatives are vital to ...