About Us
Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League Inc., is an no-kill animal rescue organization dedicated to finding safe, permanent homes for the stray, unwanted and abandoned pets of Bandera County.In November 2008 the County of Bandera in Texas terminated it's contract with CCPAL, forcing CCPAL to relocate its animals to various temporary foster families.CCPAL has recently acquired some property to build a new facility. Help is needed to raise funding for this new Capital project. Every penny can help, so please donate to help us rebuild so we may continue saving the lives of animals in Bandera County.
Who We Are
The Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League, Inc (CCPAL) has operated in Bandera, Texas, since 2002. In 2005 it began managing the Bandera County Animal Control Facility and immediately turned it into a no-kill adoption center. In addition to private "surrenders," CCPAL now takes in all of Bandera County's stray or abandoned cats & dogs. All of CCPAL personnel are volunteers, some make a 40 mile round-trip to clean kennels and feed animals that the County would otherwise gas or drown.
Our Organization's Mission
The Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League, Inc, (C.C.P.A.L.) is a no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue organization serving all of Bandera County, Texas. Its primary purpose is to rescue the County’s stray and abandoned cats and dogs and find them safe, permanent homes. By cooperating with other organizations it promotes spay/neuter programs in an effort to reduce the enormous pet overpopulation in Bandera County.
Who We Serve
CCPAL serves all of Bandera County's pet owners regardless of age or income level.
Our Programs
Apart from its Adoption Program, CCPAL has a Foster Program whereby pets live in private homes while awaiting adoption. It offers quarterly six-week-long Dog Obedience classes to help owners turn their boisterous dogs into happy & relaxed pets. It also offers low-cost vaccination & micro-chipping clinics
Leadership Profile
Marlene Heavner is the co-founder and president of the CCPAL organization. She is involved in every aspect of the operations and fundraisers.
Board of Directors
Marlene Heavner-President
Pat Sullivan-Vice President
Mary Butler-Secretary/Treasurer
Board of Advisors
Sheridan Sloan - DVM
Virginia Stoops- CPA
Karen Minson - Dog Trainer
Major Supporters and Sponsors
The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation
San Antonio Area Foundation
Callioux Foundation
POP's PLACE- Ken and Cheri Bishop
Cecil Atkinson Auto Dealership- Hondo, TX
Roy Holley
Bandera County Courier Newspaper
Renegade Entertainment Group- Jay Glenewinkel
Tino's Welding
| Year Founded : |
2002 |
| 501(c)(3) Ruling Year : |
2002 |
| Full-Time Employees : |
1 |
| Volunteers : |
30 |
| Annual Income : |
$4,586 |
| Amount Spent Fundraising : |
$1,106 |
What Sets Us Apart
CCPAL differs from other rescue organizations in Bandera in that it has unlimited intake. The Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League is the ONLY "NO-KILL" rescue organization in Bandera County.
Objectives for This Fiscal Year
The Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League is currnetly in the preliminary stages of constructing a new facility to be located on 6 acres of land, that will increase the number of animals it can help. A new permanent Vet Tech will be on hand, and CCPAL will also begin a new Low Cost Spay & Neuter program.
Recent Accomplishments
The purchase of an 8' x 24' rescue/ adoption trailer using grants from three major charitable foundations.
