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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins recognizes that A Puppy's Voice Rescue in Fort
Collins, a local non-profit organization, has facilitated the rescue and adoption of more than 2,350
animals from 2009 to present; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Dinger, Director of A Puppy's Voice Rescue in Fort Collins, has served
in her position since its inception; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Dinger, recognized as an instrumental leader in the rescue community
both locally and in surrounding states, has positively impacted the reduction of euthanasia rates of
shelter pets, increased education on caring for pets with adopting families, involved community
members in volunteering and fundraising, taken initiative to rehabilitate multiple dogs from death's
door, hand-raised orphaned puppies from birth to adoption, and acted as an overall resource and
ambassador for saving animals’ lives; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Dinger intends to continue on the path of rescuing animals from
euthanasia while increasing her positive impact to the community by opening a rescue shelter.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim February 20, 2013 as
ASHLEY DINGER DAY
in recognition of her dedication and compassionate work in rescuing pets in our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of January, A.D. 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk