Green Fur Kidz, Inc.

Jerry's Fund, a tax deductible charitable fund that is part of Green Fur Kidz, Inc., was started in December 2010 following the tragic & untimely death of our very good friend, Gennaro Prete, known by his friends as just Jerry.

Jerry was passionate about his motorcycles & his dogs.   He was an accomplished musician, owned his own body shop, had just begun receiving notarity for the work he did building custom motorcycles... & he was a beloved son & brother... & the kind of friend you would be lucky to have.  

Jerry spoke out against dog fighting & was disgusted by the practice... especially by a certain NFL player who was tried & convicted of dog fighting.  He despised anyone who hurt animals & was passionate to defend them. To honor our friend that we miss horribly, Jerry's Fund was created to be help dog abuse victims.  We are keeping Jerry alive by doing good works for the dogs he loved in his name.  We love you, Jerry!

ACTIVELY SEEKING DONATIONS FOR A MONUMENT TO BE PURCHASED & PLACED AT SANDY POINT BIRD SANCTUARY IN WEST HAVEN, CT:  Please donate to the fund for the monument to be purchased & placed in the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary to commemorate the pup named Brooklyn whom as a victim of neglect & animal cruelty.  This monument will be decided upon by a group of volunteers, the West Haven public works department & the Audobon Society as something that is tasteful & fitting to a wildlife sanctuary.  We are looking to create the monument out of granite & make it heavy enough so that it can not be moved nor vandalized.  We currently do not have a design yet nor a company that we have decided to use.  Your donation is tax deductible & you can use your receipt as proof of donation for your 2019 taxes.  Thank you!

NO LONGER ACTIVELY SEEKING DONATIONS FOR THE REWARD AS WE NOW HAVE SUSPECTS:  Jerry's Fund 2019 - Help us by adding to a Reward - You may pledge to Jerry's Fund that is putting out a reward to help find the murderer of a one year old Mini Schnauzer who set the poor pup on fire sometime around 1am on July 5, 2019 in the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary.  More info on the case can be found here:

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Police-asking-for-help-after-dog-burned-to-death-14079552.php?fbclid=IwAR33npibt0Y536ndTaG7MPemw1LB3cmh5gBXvJz-tM4LvfPrCDFeoNLoMqM

If you pledge, you must honor your pledge if the murderer(s) is(are) found & Green Fur Kidz, Inc. will hold you publicly accountable by listing your pledge below.  Anonymous pledges must be approved by our founder, Meli Garthwait, & you may contact Meli at 203-917-5400 to put in your anonymous pledge.  When you honor your pledge by donating through Jerry's Fund, it becomes a tax deductible donation.  If you choose to donate immediately for the reward rather than pledge, your donation is also tax deductible & will sit in Jerry's Fund until the murderer(s) is(are) arrested & convicted.  If they are never found, the fund will be used for a future victim of dog abuse.

Jerry's Fund 2019 Pledges:  Help Find Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary's 1 year old Mini Schnauzer Pup Murderer Pledge List:

Total pledges as of 7/15/19: $23,915

Scott Orsini of Executive Auto Group $20,000, Meli Garthwait $500.00, Anonymous1 $50.00, Barry Cohen $250, Desmond's Army $500.00, Anonymous2 $25, Anonymous3 $300, Michele Gregorio $100, Georgianna Jette $250, Kelly Family of Milford $100, Amanda Evers $100, Beverly Garretson Skyles $50, Marci DeStefano Veeley $50, Geri Turecek $25, Michelle Bethke $30, Danny & Michael Vece $40, Chris Fiorillo $20, Lori Torrano $500, Keith Bailey $50, Linda Oliva $100, Carolann Peschell $100, Anonymous4 $300, Anonymous5 $25, Anonymous6 $100, Anonymous7 $100, Robert Sheperd $250, 

Donations Received:

Total donations as of 7/15/19: $1,108.00

Michelle Drevas $20, Diane Cadwell $5, Tommie Caudell $5, Elaine Gagliardi $20, Maria Tangredi $20, Maura Haverty $10, Marie Roy $10, Sarah Magoveny $20, Connie Condon $50, Donna Wickett $25, Laurel Elliott $50, Marlene Karp $100, Theresa Iapenna $25, Patricia Matos $20, Mary Vulcano $50, Daniel Kosinski $100, Patricia Antonelli $100, Nancy Henry $60, Harry Mangerian, Jr. $50, Jane Montgomery $25, Carmen White $25, Carol Binkowski $50, Cynthia Beauchamp $50, Rocco Sirico $15, Lee Ann Hamm $30, Rebekah Carolla $18, Barbara Weber $155, 

Want More Details About Jerry's Fund?

You can us for more information by emailing jerrysfund@greenfurkidz.com or you can read more about Jerry's Fund by following Jerry's blog:

www.jerrysfund.blogspot.com

& like Jerry used to say, if you see someone hurting a dog - don't be a punk. Say something by reporting it to the proper authorities... or find someone who will.