COLUMBUS, Ind. — Due to low registration and limited staff, Columbus Animal Care Services has announced it will cancel the planned Moonlight Loop Ride scheduled for July 30. Held annually for the past seven years, the ride has raised over $81,000 for CACS services.
“We are very disappointed to have to cancel this year’s event,” said Nicohl Birdwell-Goodin, director of CACS. “This event is always a lot of fun and it allows us to raise much needed funds for the care of homeless animals in our community. However, due to staffing shortages and low registration numbers, it was not feasible to host the event this year, as we would not be able to deliver the quality event that our past participants have enjoyed.”
Those who have pre-registered for this year’s event may contact Columbus Animal Care Services at [email protected]
The Animal Care Services Department is operated by city tax dollars and through fines/fees and monetary donations. However, the general operating budget only covers basic services including wages, utilities, and maintenance of both the facility and vehicles. The Adoption/Medical fund does not use tax dollars and is supported by fines, fees, and monetary donations. Donations made to CACS are considered tax-deductible as Animal Care Services is a department within the city of Columbus and all donations will be used solely for public purposes, according to the shelter.
