A rescue effort for area animals

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - A few furry friends were able to find a new home.

The SPCA, along with several area rescue agencies banned together for Maddie's Pet Rescue Project adopt-a-thon at Asbury Hall.

Their goal is to eliminate the euthanasia of all healthy and treatable dogs and cats in Erie County in the next five years.

SPCA Executive Director, Barbara Carr said, "Already in this community, we're re-homing about 10,000 to 11,000 animals between all the groups. And we need to get to about 14,000 to 14,500 a year in order for us to reach our goal and I'm certain that we'll do that."

The event celebrates the first installment of the Maddie's fund grant, which is a conditional multi-year grant that could result in nearly five million dollars over the course of five years.