Especially for Pets in the Community
The Adoption Initiative
 

Especially for Pets has teamed up with local non-profits and rescue organizations to promote pets available for adoption as well as to raise awareness about the work being done in the rescue community. It is our ultimate goal to educate our customers about what the specific organizations do, to collect donations for their use and, ultimately to help the organizations to place homeless animals in permanent, loving homes.

Each Especially for Pets store has partnered with a different local non-profit from January through June. You can visit our stores to check out the Adoption Board to see photos of the animals available for adoption and/or pick up a copy of their ‘Wish List’ and make a donation to support the organization of your choice.

Here is a list by store and their partner’s wish list:

Acton & Billerica Cat Care Coalition
The Billerica Cat Care Coalition (BCCC), started in 2004 by concerned residents, is a cat rescue and adoption organization which assists feral (wild) and abandoned cats and their kittens.

Their mission is to reduce the suffering and death of animals in their town by implementing the Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) Program for feral cats. They provide them with feeding programs, promote spay/neuter of all companion animals, educate the public on local animal issues, and offer advice/assistance to residents dealing with homeless cat situations or needing to re-home a cat. They are a 501(c)(3) organization, meaning your donation is tax-deductible!

Billerica Cat Care Coalition has signed the "Declaration of No Kill Movement in The United States", as part of its commitment to protecting adoptable animals.  For additional information on this movement, go to www.nokilldeclaration.org. For more information about BCCC, go to www.billericacatcarecoalition.org.

Wish List   
Pet Supplies
Canned cat food
Dry cat food
Cat toys
Cat beds
Litter pans
Litter-clumping or non-clumping
Plastic water and food dishes (attach to crates)

Cleaning Supplies
Paper towels
Bleach          
Pine cleaner
Large plastic bags

Medway & North East All Retriever Rescue
North East All Retriever Rescue (NEARR) NEARR is a non-profit, 501c(3) charitable, all-volunteer group that re-homes retrievers in the North East. They accept purebred and mixed Labrador, Golden, Chesapeake Bay, Flat-Coated, Curly-Coated and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. All of their dogs live in NEARR-approved foster homes while awaiting their forever homes. They do not have a central facility. They also serve as a liaison agency for breed-specific retriever rescue groups in the North East states. Finally, NEARR educates the public regarding NEARR and regarding the problem of pet overpopulation and ways to prevent it. For more information, go to www.nearr.org.

Wish List   
Food Items (they can only accept unopened packages)
Canned dog food (sold at Especially for Pets only)
Dry dog food (sold Especially for Pets only)
Dog Biscuits                                    
Training Treats

Dog Toys
Chew toys such as Nylabone
Squeaky toys (vinyl, latex, plush, fleece)
Kong (x-large or King Kong)

Gear (retrievers range in size from 50 to over 100 pounds)
Easy Walk harnesses (large or x-large)
Gentle Leader Head collars
Collars (large, x-large - nylon or leather, no prong or choke)
Leashes/Leads (6 ft or longer - no retractable)
Shed blade
Flea comb and brush

Medical Supplies
Digital Thermometers
Frontline or Frontline Plus (for medium to large dogs)
Heartguard Plus Chewable (for medium to large dogs)
Intercepter (for medium to large dogs)
Advantage or Advantix (for medium to large dogs)
Rubbing alcohol / peroxide
Q-Tips / cotton balls
Kwik stop – styptic
Gauze and other first aid items

Gift Cards
Especially for Pets
Local supermarkets/department stores
Office supply stores
Gas

Office Supplies
First-class postage stamps (42 cents or Forever stamps)
Copy/Multi purpose paper (color and white)
Photo paper 4x6, 3x5, 5x7

Other
Dog beds (new or gently used)
Fleece blankets (new or gently used)
Your time – please consider volunteering!   

                                

Newton & Metrowest Animal Awareness Society
The Metrowest Animal Awareness Society (MAAS) is a Marlborough, Massachusetts 501(c)(3) based non-profit organization, founded in 2002. They welcome volunteers and have positions open in several areas such as fundraising, grant-writing, fostering, colony maintenance. Their mission is to drastically reduce or eliminate the suffering and overpopulation of feral and stray cats in the Marlborough / Hudson region of Massachusetts. For more information, go to www.metrowestaware.org.

Wish List   
Canned kitten and cat food (especially kitten food and high quality wet food to stimulate appetite)
Dry kitten and cat food
Cat litter
Monetary donations (which they use for vet bills and medical supplies, humane traps for TNR, food, litter, lightweight cages for adoption events)



Sudbury & Boxer Buddies Rescue, Inc.
Boxer Buddies Rescue, Inc. is 501c3 NON-PROFIT Boxer Dog Rescue Organization, dedicated to rescuing Boxers in need. They provide foster homes, rescue education, adoption information, and much more to Boxers, Boxer lovers, and also to those who can no longer care for their dogs. For more information, go to www.boxerbuddies.org.

Wish List   
Pet Supplies
Dog toys (new or gently used)
Crates
Dog beds and blankets (new or gently used)
Stainless steel bowls
New collars & leashes
Gentle Leaders
Winter dog coats
Baby/dog gates
Dog food (sealed bags only)
Treats
Especially for Pets gift cards
Dog seat belts
Auto ramps for the seniors
Other
Pre-paid gas cards & phone cards

 

Wayland & Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels Cat Rescue is a newly established non profit organization who provides rescue, shelter and medical care to stray, unwanted and homeless pets through foster care and adoption programs. For more information, contact our Wayland store at 508/647-6923, where they do regular adoption information days on Saturdays.

Wish List

Pet Supplies
High quality canned kitten & cat food  
High quality dry kitten & cat food 
Cat litter
Cat beds

Cleaning Supplies
Bleach
Paper towels

Other
Postage stamps -first class letter denomination
Towels (clean, please!)
Monetary donations (to be used for veterinary care, medical supplies, food and litter)

Westborough & Amazing Greyz Amazing Greyz, Inc. 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 observation and interaction with each dog in myriad situations, they are able to more accurately 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. For more information, go to www.amazing-greyz.org.

Wish List
Pet Supplies
Dry dog food (high quality such as Blue Buffalo, California Natural)
Canned dog food (high quality such as Merrick, Neura & Triumph)
Nylabones, pressed rawhide or other long lasting chew treats
Crate beds (30” x 48” fleece or flannel)

Grocery Items
Canned vegetables (NO salt, carrots, beans, peas)
Chicken or beef broth (low sodium/no fat)

Office Supplies
Clear packing tape
Clipboards (translucent, low profile)
Laser paper, stamps
Envelopes (legal & large)
Padded envelopes (small & large)
5 x 8 pads of paper

Cleaning Supplies
Simple Green
Clorox bleach
Glad Forceflex tall kitchen bags
Paper towels
Dish soap
Trash bags
High efficiency laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
 

Medical Supplies
Rolled gauze
Medical tape (Vet wrap 2” and 4”)
Bacitracin
Non-stick telfa pads
Q-tips
Pre-moistened ear wipes 
Heartguard Plus, Triheart, Frontline Plus & Advantage (for dogs over 50 lbs.)
Monetary donations are always welcome and are a tax-deductible donation.

Please save your Shaw’s Receipts and mail to Amazing Greyz, Inc., PO Box 387, Sheldonville, MA  02070