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Help Motley Zoo Win a New Toyota on Facebook '100 Cars for Good' Campaign

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Tuesday, June 12, is the big day.

Redmond-based Motley Zoo Animal Rescue has been selected as one of 500 nonprofit finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which the automaker is giving 100 cars to 100 charities over the course of 100 days. Motley Zoo Animal Rescue was selected as a finalist from more than 4,000 applications nationwide.

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Motley Zoo Animal Rescue will be up for consideration on June 12, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST ONLY. There is only ONE day to make this count!

The Rescue is in the running for a free vehicle from Toyota in the 100 cars campaign on Facebook.Β 

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"We're eligible on June 12 (only) to win a Toyota. We very much need to keep on, for sustainability...we're about to lose our vehicle to old age, and we will be without...we cannot afford to lose!"said Jme Thomas, founder of Motley Zoo.

To support the group's effort, go to the 100 Cars Facebook Page and cast your vote.

Motley ZooΒ place homeless pets in loving foster homes, where they are treated like family pets. This way, the group gets to know each pet, provide medical attention, behavioral evaluation and training, so it can find the best permanent home. It says it not only provides direct support for animals in need, but it also makes education and outreach a priority, as well-being advocates of spay and neuter benefits, and assisting low income and senior pet owners with altering their pets. The organization also provides grants for assistance to homeless families, the unemployed and those battling cancer to make sure their pets can stay in their homes with proper food, vet care and emotional support. (Read more about Motley Zoo on Patch).

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