ADOPTION INITIATIVE JANUARY - JUNE 2012

The Especially for Pets’ Adoption Initiative Program finds permanent, loving homes for homeless pets, as well as raises awareness about the work being done in the rescue community. In six month increments, each Especially for Pets’ store teams up with a local non-profit or rescue organization to educate our customers about the specific organizations, to collect donations, and ultimately to help find homes for pets in their care.

Current partnerships are listed below. You can also visit our stores to check out their Adoption Board and see photographs of the animals available for adoption and/or pick up a copy of their ‘Wish List’. Make a donation to support the organization of your choice in any of our stores and we will see that it is delivered to the non-profit organization.

To see past partnerships, please click here.

 

Acton & All Dog Rescue
All Dog Rescue is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of Massachusetts' dogs in need and matching each with appropriate and responsible owners. Their goals include preventing the euthanasia of any dog which can be matched with an appropriate home, providing the best quality and most responsible home for each individual dog, and providing support to any dog owner considering the surrender of a dog.

Wish List
- Harnesses for all size dogs
- Crate liners or beds
- Natures Miracle
- Small dog beds
- Durable toys
- Pig ears
- Bully sticks
- Unopened bags of dry dog food
- Canned dog food
- Collars for small and medium dogs
- 6’ leads for small and large dogs
- Dog treats
- Wire dog crates
- Soft toys
 



Canton & Fairy DogParents
Fairy DogParents is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that helps prevent dogs from being surrendered to shelters. They provide assistance with food and medical and general wellness needs of qualified dog recipients in Massachusetts. Fairy DogParents is 100% dependent on donations and they cannot guarantee any goods or services for applicants. All payments go directly to those providing food and services.

If you are faced with the choice of surrendering your dog because of personal financial circumstances, you may qualify for their assistance. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 617-359-0938 to learn more. 

Wish List
- Taste of the Wild Dog Food
- Blue Buffalo Dog Food
- Canned dog food
- Dry dog food
- Frontline or Advantix
- Volunteers
- Postage stamps
- Used printer cartridges to recycle
- Help with acute and chronic care
- Monetary donations




Medway & Willy's Kitty Angels Rescue, Inc.
Willy's Kitty Angels Rescue, Inc. has been working in South Central Worcester County since 2005. Since their organization began, they have trapped 350 (and counting) feral and stray cats utilizing free Feral Spay Sunday Clinics to help control the cat population. Countless other cats, kittens, sick stray and feral cats have been helped by Willy's Kitty Angels Rescue, Inc.

Willy's Kitty Angels Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to helping stray and feral cats by:

• Utilizing TNR (trap-neuter-release) to control overpopulation
• Placement of kittens and their moms into loving forever homes
• Providing medical help for sick stray and feral cats
• Educating the public on safe and humane ways to co-exist with stray and feral cats
• Helping caretakers of cat “colonies” by providing food and support

Wish List
- Cat toys
- Cat beds (machine washable)
- Canned cat food (turkey or chicken)
- Dry cat food (any variety)
- Scoopable cat litter
- Monetary donations to help feral and stray cats (vet bills for sick cats/spay and neuter)

Newton & Guardian Angels Cat Rescue
Guardian Angels Cat Rescue is a non-profit organization formed to rescue the neediest cats and kittens in the Metrowest area. With over 15 years of experience in feline rescue, they work with shelter personnel and local veterinarians to identify cats in need and get them ready for their new homes. Most of their cats are tame, friendly pets who were abandoned by previous owners. They rely on a dedicated network of volunteer foster homes who care for their charges until an adoptive home is found. They are staffed entirely by volunteers, and rely on private funding and donations to support their rescues. For more information, call 781-237-8405 or 508-651-1205.

Guardian Angels Cat Rescue volunteers are at our Wayland or Sudbury stores on most Saturdays from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Please to confirm the time and location before coming to the store.

Wish List
- Premium cat & kitten dry food
- Premium cat & kitten canned food
- Cat litter
- KMR Milk Replacer
- Cat beds
- Towels
- Paper towels
- Postage stamps (first class letter denomination)
- Bleach
- Laundry detergent
- Disinfecting wipes
- Lysol/Disinfectant Spray
- Monetary donations (used for veterinary care, medical supplies, food, and litter)

 

Sudbury & Beagles of New England States (BONES)
Beagles of New England States (B.O.N.E.S.) was founded in June of 2003 with a mission to rescue, rehome, spay/neuter, and provide necessary medical care to beagles in need in the New England area; 1,188 beagles have found their forever homes through B.O.N.E.S.

Wish List
- Hard cog chew toys
- Grooming supplies
- Food bowls
- Dog beds
- Dog harnesses
- Dog treats (no rawhides, please)

 



Wayland & PAWS New England
PAWS New England rescues unwanted, abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters. They also educate the public about the need to spay and neuter pets to prevent overpopulation.

Wish List
- Bully sticks
- Durable dog toys
- Monetary donations (for 'Second Chance' fund to help dogs that have been victimized by abuse or neglect)
- Frontline/Interceptor




Westborough & Metrowest Pet Pantry
Metrowest Pet Pantry's mission is to keep pets and their families together through times of economic difficulties. They will temporarily provide low/no-cost food and supplies to pet owners in need and encourage them to volunteer their time or skills to the pantry in order to help other owners in need.

Wish List
- Dry cat food (3.5 lb.-7 lb. bags)
- Dry adult dog food (any size or brand)
- Canned cat food (any size or brand)
- Canned dog food (any size or brand)
- Scoopable cat litter
- Food & supplies for guinea pigs, rabbits & birds