Friends of Mildred

Friends of Mildred is GRASP's monthly giving club that makes it easy for compassionate animal lovers like you to help us create a better world for lost pets like Mildred.

Meet Mildred


Mildred was found in the summer of 2023 by Greece Animal Control and given into the care of GRASP Volunteers. Mildred was an older gal, and she was blind. We don't know how long she was fending for herself, but when we met her she was unrecognizable. Her coat was severely matted and her nails were so long, they curled onto themselves digging into her paws. GRASP Volunteers quickly got her the medical attention she needed. And while they trimmed back her nails and carefully groomed her matted fur, she returned the love covering our volunteer's face in kisses.

She was amazing, resilient and brave, and as sweet as they come! Mildred was adopted into a wonderful and loving fur-ever home, and although she only lived one short year after her rescue, it was a GOOD YEAR... for both her and her adopted family. And she touched the lives of every volunteer at GRASP.

Her rescue story is one of the many stories of resilience and love at GRASP, and in honor of our sweet gal who touched so many lives, we announce Friends Of Mildred.


Without GRASP all unclaimed animals are simply euthanized


It's an uncomfortable truth that Animal Control is NOT a no-kill shelter. Pets unclaimed after the standard holding time are routinely euthanized. GRASP was founded almost 30 years ago to be a bridge between abandoned and unclaimed pets and their loving furever homes.

We've spent 28 years cultivating a great working relationship with Animal Control, and with your help, we've saved nearly 500 lives over the last year.


Adoption fees only cover a fraction of our expenses.



As you can imagine, an adoption fee for someone like Mildred couldn't even cover a fraction of what it costs to rescue her and provide her with the medical, physical and social care that she needs until she finds her home.

Without the generosity of people like you we would not be able to save these innocent lives.


GRASP is fully volunteer and foster-based. We have no paid staff and no overhead, so you can feel good that ALL of your donations go directly to animal care.


Joining is simple. But the impact is extraordinary!

When you join Friends of Mildred  you guarantee our rescue work every month of the year!


Friends of Mildred Club Levels

Friend - $25+ monthly

Friends of Mildred provide the steady financial source for the critical rescue work that GRASP does on behalf of local animals. Your commitment ensures a steady stream of revenue so we never have to say no to a stray dog or cat.



Sponsor - $100+ monthly  

Sponsors of Mildred cover the full cost of an actual dog rescue or a litter of kittens.

The typical dog rescue

  • wellness exam

  • spay/neuter

  • microchip, vaccinations, flea, tick and heartworm treatment and prevention

  • stray dogs will have ear infections that can almost double the veterinary costs


The typical litter of kittens

  • wellness exam

  • spay/neuter

  • vaccinations

  • parasite treatment and prevention

  • stray cats or kittens born outside often have goopy eyes and respiratory infections


Leader - $500+ monthly

As a Mildred's Club Leader, you ensure that we are always able to provide costly emergency medical care and that we always make decisions that are in the best interests of the animal and never have to deny care to any rescued pet because of money.


  • emergency c-section

  • acl repair

  • overnight stays at the emergency hospital

  • leg amputation

  • continuous IV intervention

  • dental extractions



Yes! I want to join GRASP’s Friends of Mildred Club today!

Friend Members

Lindsay McMullen
Evelyn Lewandowski
Tom Gaudino
Emily Sauers
Lydia McClure
Kathy and Bill Barnes in honor of Reggie
Lindsay Rabitz
Gerry and April Hurley
Sandy Wolkenberg
Amy D'Angelo-Thompson
Lauren Mock
Pat M.
Katherine Wahl
Susan and Scott Nelson
Mary Garfield
Stacey Moorehead
Nikki Intschert
Jenn Dispenza
Christine Klos and Don White
Karen Cancelmi
Gail Daitz
Cheryl Hurley
Kim Siekierski, Mittens and Boots
Kim Van Orden
Jill Richards
Cathy Smith
Nancy Tudisco
Anonymous
Susan Oliver
Kat Wardlow
Donna & Brian Colwell
Tracy Wiest in memory of Rosco
Kass in memory of Henry
Katherine Surko

Sponsor Members

John Vitale
Michael Avery
Claire DeTaeye
Tina Bianchi
In memory of my husband James T Brady Jr & our beloved dog York


Leader Members

Pat & Byrdy