Our Pet Projects

BRENTWOOD, TN – December 3rd, 2007 – On December 3rd, at a lovely ladies luncheon at Stoney River Legendary Steaks on West End Avenue, the Lisa Ross Parker Foundation, based in Brentwood, TN, presented Carol A. Smock, Founder of Brown Dog Foundation (www.browndogfoundation.org) with a $3,000 gift to be used to help save the lives of family pets whose Middle TN family is in temporary financial crisis. The gift may also be used to help rehabilitate or save the life of and cats who have been victimized by poorly run puppy mills, shelters, rescues or sanctuaries located in Middle Tennessee.

BRENTWOOD, TN – April 9th, 2007 – The Lisa Ross Parker Foundation is pleased to announce grant awards to two local animal welfare organizations. Each $2,500 grant was awarded based on the mission and dedication the organizations show toward animal advocacy.

The first grant was awarded to the Purr Factory. They are a small non-profit dedicated to the rescue of abandoned, abused, and unwanted felines in Middle Tennessee. They do a great job in an area that is greatly needed. You can find the Purr Factory on-line at:

www.epurr.org

Shown in the picture accepting the check is (L to R) Tommy the cat, Director Linda Howard and Purr Factory Board Member Vicky Tataryn.

The second grant was awarded to Seven Blessings. Their mission is to love, guard, comfort, protect and care for the unadoptable, the orphaned and the infirm among our domestic animals, providing them with a safe and forever home. Hem with a safe and forever home. You can find Seven Blessings on-line at:

www.sevenblessingsanimalsanctuary.org

A $2,500 grant was awarded to Seven Blessings Animal Sanctuary. Shown in the picture accepting the check is (L to R) Seven Blessings Directors Holly and Allen Collins and LRP Board Member Katie Dean among the many residents.

Grant check to McNairy (TN) County Humane Society

On behalf of The Lisa Ross Parker Foundation, Janet Ross presents a check to Tommy and Janice Ross for the McNairy (TN) County Humane Society. Tommy and Janice are Janet and Lisa’s parents and Tommy is the Chairman of the Board of the Humane Society. The Humane Society is currently raising money for a new building and the Foundation proudly supports them and their commitment to animal welfare in McNairy County. For more information you can visit their website at:

www.mcnairycountyhumanesociety.com

Grant check to Happy Tales Humane Shelter

In keeping with our mission to assist animal welfare organizations, The Lisa Ross Parker Foundation recently presented a grant check to Happy Tales Humane Shelter. The Foundation has adopted 5 cats and 5 dogs for six months each, and information about our newly- adopted animals will soon appear on our website.

Happy Tales is a non-profit organization located in Franklin, TN. Dedicated to improving the quality of life of animals in Middle Tennessee, the shelter rescues, cares for, and finds adoptive homes for unwanted pets. By taking action to prevent pet over-population, fostering a respect for all life, encouraging volunteerism, and educating the community about responsible pet guardianship, Happy Tales is making a difference in the mid-state community. For more information you can visit their website at:

www.happytaleshumane.com