Form 990--2006
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The
official registration and financial information of Last Chance Ranch, Inc. may
be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free,
within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply
endorsement.
Cease & Desist Rescind Order
We just got word this morning
(Thursday 7/24/08) that the cease and desist order has been lifted and Last
Chance Ranch can get back to normal. Thank you so so much to everyone that has
emailed, called, and dropped by to offer their encouragement and support, we
appreciate you all so much!
Township Permits
A kennel license was issued to LCR a few years ago by the PA State Department of
Agriculture allowing us to pursue the plan of rescuing and adopting out
dogs. Recently the Last Chance Ranch Board of Directors went to the Township to
apply for the necessary permits for renovations to the pole
building, horse fencing, run-in sheds and the construction of outside kennel
runs. We were told then that we would also need a different kennel permit
(conditional use) since that property is zoned agricultural. The township
issued a temporary permit so we could continue to operate and begin improvements.
Two
of our neighbors have since complained about
the noise created by the dogs.
While we're very sorry to have upset our neighbors in any way, our goal is, and always has been, saving animals. What the public, and in some cases the media, forgets is that the animals are the ones to suffer when rescues are not allowed to continue with their efforts. We are a rescue operation and we operate solely as a non-profit organization. We are currently in a position to better our facility so that we can save more animals and hopefully these improvements will resolve most, if not all, of the issues the neighbors have cited as bothersome.
We are trying to obtain the necessary permits to continue construction on the pole building which will include the outside runs as well as a treatment room, a receiving area, an isolation room for ailing dogs or expectant moms, grooming area, and heat and air conditioning in those areas. We are hopeful that the Township will issue the necessary permits allowing us to do this and continue saving lives.
Those of you that volunteer regularly with the dogs know what a difference this would make to improve adoption possibilities for them, as many of these suggestions have come from you. We did hear you and are doing everything we can to make these changes happen.
We need the
support and encouragement of all of our friends and volunteers. The next
township meeting is August 11th.
We are asking our 80+ volunteers and our countless supporters to write letters
of recommendation to the Township expressing their support for Last Chance
Ranch.
Please send positive
letters of support to
Board of Supervisors
Richland Township Administration Bldg.
1328 California Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Please forward
concerns and questions to Last Chance Ranch via email to
lori@lastchanceranch.org so we can
include them in our plans to better our facility and make it more comfortable
and compatible for all involved.
Thanks to all of you that continue to support us. Hopefully we will be able to move ahead with our plans for improvements and create an even better environment dedicated to the loving care of our rescue animals.
See LCR's Channel 6 News interview
Rather than rely on opinions, rumor, and hearsay, we encourage you to contact the Bureau of Charitable Organizations for confirmation and questions regarding the current status of any charitable organization.
Bureau of Charitable Organizations
207 N. Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
P: (717) 783-1720
P: (800) 732-0999
F: (717) 783-6014
email: ST-CHARITY@state.pa.us
website:
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/char/site/default.asp