Pictured from left are John Lantz, Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County board president; Tonya Blanchard, AWL executive director; and Mike Clabaugh, Fort Wayne Beagle Club President. Photo provided by the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County.

News Release

PIERCETON — Fort Wayne Beagle Club President Mike Clabaugh recently visited the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County to award the group with a grant for $20,000.

The Fort Wayne Beagle Club, located in Huntington, is a private nonprofit foundation that has awarded grants to nonprofit animal shelters in several northeast Indiana counties.

The Fort Wayne Beagle Club awarded the Animal Welfare League the money to help with canine vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, food and other medical care.

“I can’t thank you enough,” said AWL Executive Director Tonya Blanchard. “We have been truly blessed by your kindness and generosity, and I am deeply grateful. Together, we have the power to create a brighter future for homeless pets by giving them the love, care and second chances they deserve. Thank you for this wonderful gift.”

“We have absolute gratitude to the FW Beagle Club for helping with health care costs for our shelter puppies and dogs,” said AWL board president John Lantz. “We thank you for believing in what we do at the Animal Welfare League and sharing our passion that we all have for helping homeless pets in Kosciusko County.”