ADOPTION INITIATIVE JANUARY - JUNE 2013

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 & PittieLove Rescue
PittieLove Rescue is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Massachusetts. They are an all-volunteer, foster home-based rescue devoted exclusively to the care, understanding, and adoption of the American Pit Bull Terrier. As one of the most abused and misunderstood breeds of all time PittieLove's number one goal is for their rescued dogs to never suffer from abuse or neglect again, carefully placing them into loving homes where they will be Ambassadors for the breed.

  Wish List
- Innova Adult & Puppy Dry & Canned Dog Food
- Merrick Adult & Puppy Dry & Canned Dog Food
- Durable dog toys (Kong, Nylabones, Tuffy)
- Crate pads
- Dog beds
- Puppy training pads
- Crates
- Treats
- Nature's Miracle
- Rescue Remedy
- Sweaters/coats
- Poop bags
- Leashes
- Martingale-style collars 

Canton & Milton Animal League
The Milton Animal League is a group of volunteers dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of animals in need. Since 1978, this small group has helped run the Milton Animal Shelter. Every animal that comes through their doors receives the best care possible. They are not only housed and fed but their emotional and physical needs are met to the best of their ability. Every animal that is placed up for adoption has been fully vetted (including a physical exam, vaccines, blood tests and spay/neuter) and if an animal needs more extensive medical work to become healthy and happy, they will receive it. All adoptable animals are safe with them until they find their permanent homes with a new family. As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charity, they receive no state or federal funding and rely soley on adoption, membership fees and donations from generous, caring individuals. 

Wish List
- Canned dog food (Earthborn Holistic, Fromm and Wellness)
- Barkworthies All Natural Dog Treats & Chews
- Dog treats (especially antlers,bullysticks and rawhide)
- Wigzi Stuff n' Crunch Treats & Toys
- Kongs & Kong Stuffing
- Nylabones
- Small, soft treats for training
- Martingale-style collars
- Regular nylon buckle collars
- Harnesses for small dogs
- Canned and dry cat food (Earthborn Holistic, Fromm and Wellness)
- Cat treats (especially Feline Greenies Smartbites)
- Cardboard scratching pads
- Cat toys (small fuzzy mice and wand toys)
- Paper towels
- Laundry detergent
- Hefty Trash Bags

Medway & Forever Home Rescue New England
Forever Home Rescue New England is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)3 rescue group. Their mission is to find loving forever homes for homeless and unwanted dogs that have been rescued from high kill shelters or abusive and neglectful situations. They are based and registered in the state of Massachusetts and follow all the state's guidelines for bringing in dogs from out of state. All of their dogs can be adopted to any other state as well.

Wish List for Senior for Seniors Program (dogs weighing 35 lbs. maximum and over age five matched up with seniors over age 65)
- Dry dog food for seniors, small breeds and toy breeds
- Canned dog food
- Toys
- Beds
- Warm sweaters/coats
- Flea and tick treatments
- Shampoo
- Leashes
- Collars
- Pee pads
- Treats (hard and soft)
- Pet steps
- Carriers
- Joint supplements
- Enzyme cleaner (such as Nature’s Miracle)
- Brushes

 

Newton & CaRMaH
Cat Rescue of Marlborough and Hudson (CaRMaH), formerly Metrowest Animal Awareness Society (MAAS), was founded in 2002 in response to the feral and homeless cat population in Hudson and Marlborough areas. MAAS began a trap, neuter, return (TNR) program for these cats in 2002, with feeding stations where the cats are fed daily. In 2012, they changed their name to CaRMaH to better reflect their goals (and to bring all who they touch good CaRMaH! They are a volunteer organization that maintains a foster care adoption program. Other major programs include a feral trap, vaccinate, neuter, and release program, a foster home program for healthy and special needs cats and kittens, a citizen foster program for residents needing to rehome their cats, a community education program featuring cat ambassadors and a barn program for feral relocation. 

Wish List
 Cat Supplies
- Canned and dry cat and kitten food
- KMR Kitten Formula
- Non-clumping cat litter
- Cat toys (1" sparkly Pom-Poms)
- Nature's Miracle
- Groceries (chicken baby food, gelatinand evaporated milk)
- Frontline and Advantage

Office Supplies
- Copy paper (white)
- Postage stamps

Cleaning Supplies
- Paper towels
- Bleach
- Unscented laundry detergent
- Lemon Joy dish detergent 

Sudbury & Amazing Greyz Greyhound Adoption
Amazing Greyz, Inc. located in Franklin, MA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing greyhounds with the best possible care while they await their 'forever' homes. Through careful observationand interaction with each dog in myriad situations, they are able to assess their needs, personalities and overall demeanor, helping them to determine their most appropriate placement. It is their goal to work diligently towards an adoption resulting in a mutually beneficial experience for their greyhounds...and for the special individuals and families who willingly welcome them into their hearts and homes.

Wish List 
- High quality dry dog food chicken or fish blend (Blue Buffalo, California Natural, Earthborn, Holistic Select, Lotus, Prairie and Hills Prescription Diet I.D.)
- High quality canned dog food (Evangers Whole Chicken Thighs or Drummets, Holistic Select, Lotus, Merrick, Solid Gold Tripe and Hills Prescription Diet I.D.)
- Treats (Dogswell, Old Mother Hubbard and Zuke's)
- No-Odor bully sticks
- Crate beds (30"x48" fleece or flannel)
- Chicken or beef broth (no fat/low sodium)
- Canned vegetables (no salt, carrots, beans and peas)
- Heartguard Plus, Triheart or Ivaheart (dogs over 50 lbs.)
- Frontline Plus and Advantage (dogs over 50 lbs.)
- Cleaning supplies (Clorox, Glad Forceflex tall kitchen bags, paper towels, zip lock bags, dish soap, trash bags, Tide High Efficiency Laundry Detergent, dryer sheets and Odor Gone)
- Medical supplies (rolled gauze, medical tape, Vet Wrap 2" & 4", Bacitracin, non-stick Telfa Pads, Q-Tips and pre-moistened ear wipes)
- Office supplies (clear packing tape, laser printing paper, envelopes, padded envelopes and 5x8 pads of paper)
- Monetary donations—make a tax-deductible donation to PO Box 387, Sheldonville, MA 02070

 

Wayland & Fairy DogParents
Fairy DogParents  is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization based in Massachusetts that helps prevent dogs from being surrendered to shelters. They provide assistance with food, medical and general wellness needs of qualified dog recipients in Massachusetts. They are 100% dependent on donations and cannot guarantee any goods or services for applicants. 

 Wish List
- Dry and canned dog food
- Volunteers
- Postage stamps
- Used printer cartridges
- Help with acute or chronic care
- Monetary donations

Westborough & Guardian Angels Cat Rescue
Guardian Angels Cat Rescue is a group of dedicated cat-loving volunteers who serve the neediest homeless cats and kittens in the Metrowest area. The cats are fostered in private homes and receive healthcare and spay/neuter. They work in close cooperation with MSPCA and local veterinarians. 

          Wish List
          - Premium dry and canned kitten and cat food
          - Cat litter
          - KMR Milk Replacement
          - Cat beds
          - Towels
          - Paper towels
          - Postage stamps
          - Cleaning supplies (bleach, laundry detergent and Lysol)