GREAT FALLS — Dozens of dogs and cats rescued from a recent animal cruelty case in Cascade County are continuing their road to recovery at the Maclean-Cameron Adoption Center. The seizure of the pets was done by the Cascade County Sheriff's Office, which is helping to raise money to help with the medical care and rehabilitation of the dogs and cats.
Several years ago, the Sheriff's Office created the Sheriff's Legacy Foundation (website) to raise money that directly supports equipment, training, and other essentials not covered in the annual budget allotted to the Cascade County Sheriff's Office.
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Since its inception in 2019, the Sheriff's Legacy Foundation has provided crucial funding to the Cascade County Sheriff's Office for equipment and initiatives not covered by the department's regular budget.
Julie Bastas, treasurer of the foundation board, noted that donations help cover the costs of items such as school safety equipment, lighting, and materials for human trafficking prevention.
"Basically, it's for anything that isn't included in the budget," according to Bastas.
The organization, founded by Sheriff Jesse Slaughter, has also stepped in during times of emergency. Most recently, it has been raising money to assist with expenses tied to an animal cruelty case in Sun Prairie, where numerous animals were rescued.
"So far, we've raised almost $4,500 in just one week," Bastas stated, emphasizing the importance of community generosity. Donors can also designate their contributions for certain causes, ensuring that the money goes exactly where they want it.
Making a donation is simple: supporters can send a check to the sheriff's office or donate online at the foundation's website.
In addition, community members can now support the Sheriff's Office by purchasing customized sheriff's license plates from the DMV. A percentage of every plate sold benefits the foundation.
With growing community support, the Sheriff's Legacy Foundation ensures that Cascade County law enforcement has the tools it needs to fulfill both routine and unforeseen demands.
Rescued animals getting ready for adoption in Great Falls - Madison Collier reports - watch:
