UPDATE: In light of health concerns associated with traveling and the risk factors for some of our attendees, we will be postponing the memorial event until the fall. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and expense this may cause some of you. We will be gathering at Jessica's home to share memories and celebrate her life. We will likely be outside in the backyard, so please dress comfortably, and maybe wear a hat and/or sun protection. It may not be hot, but then again it might.
Giving
The memorial organizer requested donations in honor of Jessica Lee Milner
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a 501(c)(3) No Kill animal organization that provides the programs and... moreAustin Pets Alive! (APA!) is a 501(c)(3) No Kill animal organization that provides the programs and initiatives to directly address the shockingly high, needless euthanasia rates seen in animal shelters in Central Texas and all over the U.S. Since its creation in 2008, APA! has helped Austin become the nation’s largest No Kill city, pushing the cities save rate from 45% to over 98% in only 10 short years. APA! has saved over 10,000 lives, leading the way in developing comprehensive, innovative programs that target and rescue those most at risk of dying in other shelters such as animals with behavioral concerns, many common diseases, and neonatal kittens.
Not stopping with this local success, Austin Pets Alive! is committed to helping more communities achieve No Kill status by teaching other rescue groups and shelters about APA!'s innovative and lifesaving programs and by extending APA!'s services to more shelters and pets throughout Texas. In 2018, the organization began building out its Maddie's® Lifesaving Academy, bringing over 400 students annually to its central facility in Austin and to the city's shelter, Austin Animal Center, to learn how to replicate Austin's outstanding success in No Kill practices. Additionally, the academy allows APA!’s expert staff to travel to, consult with, and mentor shelters and groups in other communities in their efforts to become No Kill. less
We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Jessica Lee Milner. We are planning a gathering to celebrate her life on Saturday, April 4, 2020. We will be sharing memories of Jessica's life, and for those who cannot attend, we will be reading submissions received from friends and family. ... see moreWe created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Jessica Lee Milner. We are planning a gathering to celebrate her life on Saturday, April 4, 2020. We will be sharing memories of Jessica's life, and for those who cannot attend, we will be reading submissions received from friends and family. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Remember to RSVP to help us plan.
If you would like to make a donation in her memory, please consider giving to Austin Pets Alive, a local no-kill shelter. Thank you for remembering Jessica, and for being a part of her life.
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