Jackson Friends, Inc

(Jackson Friends of the City Animal Shelter)

P.O. Box 13486

Jackson, MS 39236-3486

June 28, 2001

Dear Animal Lover: 

Last year Jackson Friends was instrumental in pushing the creation of a statewide program that will help fund animal care programs in each county. Through a special fee for a car tag with "I care for animals" printed on it and an associated design, it was our hope the counties throughout Mississippi could benefit from such a fund raising program. Information about this program and the associated legislation is presented for your review. We are very close to reaching the 100 applications required and need your help to complete the formation of what can be a significant funding program for your county.

The program is designed to have the State Tax Commission receive the fees and forward them to the State Vet, who in turn is developing rules for the distribution of the money to each county. Once the county receives the funds any group or county department will be able to request funds for acceptable programs, equipment or other needs. The success of the car tag program depends on "selling" the idea to the public. This will requires getting the word out so during car tag renewals, people will choose a special "I care for animals" tag.

Before we can sell the idea of these special tags we need the first hundred applications. Click the following to find a form and simple instructions for applying for these initial car tags. We encourage you to complete the form and sent in a check to Jackson Friends, (note: check must be made to the State Tax Commission). Your check will not be cashed until the program is under way. If you have any questions about this program please call Keith Turner at 601-949-4864(work) or 601-981-5954(home).