An all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization
finding homes for abandoned CATS and KITTENS since 1996
Animal Humane Sanctuary
Smyrna, Delaware
(302) 653-2510
Once again, The Animal Rescue Site is sponsoring the Shelter Challenge. This contest begins on September 14, 2009. Please vote for us once each day. We really could use your support and your votes, and please ask all your friends and family to vote for us. As a small rescue, we could really use the money to continue our work in the community. Please go to www.theanimalrescuesite.com. First you will click to help rescued animals and then vote for your favorite shelter. It's free and it only takes a moment of your time.
Dear friends,
On behalf of all of us at Animal Humane Sanctuary, we wish you and your family all of the best on this Thanksgiving Day. We thank you for your continued confidence in us and the animals that we care for. We thank you for new friendships and families formed. Most of all, we thank all of you for bringing HOPE to the lives of those that we have rescued , rehabilitated and rehomed over this past year. We are very humbled and take great comfort in knowing that THEY are now HOME for the holidays.
Our Best,
Animal Humane Sanctuary
All of the kitties at AHS would like to say Thank You to Jessica Street, a Ross University student, who made a very generous donation to AHS of $500 from a community award she won. Thank you very much, Jessica!
The prospective Veterinarian for AHS, Kim, has made the deans list at Ross University. Way to Go, Kim!
We are a United Way write-in charity--#9529! Please keep us in mind when you make your charitable giving. Are you a Verizon employee? Consider helping AHS through Verizon's Matching Incentive and Volunteer Incentive programs. State of Delaware Employees-We are part of the State of Delaware Charitable Campaign. Please choose the Animal Humane Sanctuary for your donation. All of the money goes directly to the animals.
We are also listed as a charitable cause at iGive.com
All of the donations from these programs go directly to the cats for their care. You can make a huge difference in the lives of the kitties with your donations. We would like to say thank you in advance for considering AHS when it comes to these programs.
GIFT GIVING
You can help AHS continue it's lifesaving work through a donation as a gift for a loved one. This is the perfect answer for holidays, birthdays, special events, or just because you want to. It's also the perfect way to honor the memory of a pet or a loved one by making a donation. By donating to AHS, and giving this as your gift to someone, you are making a real difference in the lives of the cats. If so requested, we will send a note acknowledging your gift in their honor.
If you cannot adopt or foster one of our cats or kittens, we do have a sponsorship program. Please contact us if there is a cat who touches your heart and you would like to sponsor him or her until they are adopted.
As a 501 c3 non profit organization your donations are tax deductible.
What We Do The Shelter. AHS currently houses, feeds, and cares for up to 200 cats. Unfortunately, we are almost always at full capacity. Incoming animals are spayed/neutered, tested for FeLV and FIV, vaccinated (rabies), and receive medical treatment. Our Funding. AHS is staffed solely by volunteers. All of our funds come from private donations. We do not receive any federal funding, but depend upon membership and monetary donations, fundraising events, t-shirt sales, and individual contributions.
The Future. It is the ultimate goal of AHS, as part of a coalition effort, to make Delaware a "no-kill" state and stop the needless euthanization of thousands of healthy animals. This can be achieved through low-cost spay/neuter programs, as well as expanded facilities and a network of foster homes and volunteers. The Animal Overpopulation Epidemic. A root cause of the overpopulation epidemic is, of course, the need for low-cost spay/neuter availability. It has been the dream of AHS to establish a low-cost spay clinic to benefit low income and senior citizen households. Society's "Throw Away" Mentality. The animal overpopulation crisis is also caused by the "throw away" mentality of society, and is why communities so desperately need the continued services and outreach of organizations such as AHS. Thanks in advance for your generous support. COULD YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? 50 + ways that you can help homeless animals!
With your busy lifestyle….don’t think that you have the time or money to help? Well, read on!…….
§ DONATE food/water bowls or pet food…..so that homeless animals will no longer endure hunger or thirst
§ Donate a squeaky toy, a furry mouse, a bag of treats….homeless animals deserve to be pampered too.
§ Blankets? Cat beds?….it may be the first peaceful slumber a homeless pet has had in some time.
§ Donate grooming supplies, offer help with bathing & grooming, donate the cost of professional grooming services… homeless pets need to “put their best foot (paw) forward”.
§ Donate litter boxes, the ever-important cat litter, baking soda….or volunteer to “scoop some poop”.
§ Loan or donate a dog/cat crate, a dog house, or portable kennel….homeless pets need safety, security, and shelter.
§ Gather some animal-loving friends to build/repair fences, shelters, build feral cat shelters.
§ Take pictures of homeless pets, make adoption flyers….help us find permanent homes for a pet without one.
§ Donate the cost of vet services, or a spay/neuter surgery at your favorite vet; donate flea control products (Frontline or Advantage)….a healthy pet is a happy pet.
§ Transport pets to their vet appointments; help in a “transport train” to another locality; pick up supplies; deliver flyers and brochures; accompany a rescuer on a “rescue mission” or home visit, OR
§ Make phone calls, write thank you notes, send out mailings, clip coupons….from the comfort of your own home.
§ Donate computer paper, envelopes, stamps.
§ Spend time petting kitties, brushing them, talking to them....some cats have never known the kindness that a human can offer.
§ Spend time brushing, walking, rolling in the grass, and playing fetch with a homeless pet…many of them have never known the joy of gentle touch or play.
§ Short on time, but found some spare change between the sofa cushions?….offer a monetary donation; have a yard sale and donate the proceeds; ask your child’s class or scout troup to sponsor a fund-raiser; solicit donations (cash or supplies) from individuals and/or businesses…..rescue groups spend several thousand dollars per month providing quality care for homeless animals.
§ Give a gift certificate (pet store, wal-mart, etc.)
§ The next time you buy for your own pet, buy 2…donate one to a homeless animal.
§ Sponsor the monthly care of a homeless animal.
§ Donate cleaning supplies, or laundry detergent…roll up your sleeves and offer to “get down and dirty” with us.
§ Donate trash bags, trash cans, or storage containers.
§ Put your talents and skills to good use….share your knowledge and ideas! (artistry, journalism, photography, computers, graphics, crafts, fund-raising). Use these things to benefit homeless animals!
§ Donate your professional services, or ask someone you know to do so.
§ Deliver food to the volunteers at organizational events…we often don’t take the time, to take care of ourselves.
§ Volunteer time to help at organizational events….adopt-a-thons, fund-raisers, etc.
§ Give a “foster parent” a break!…offer temporary foster care ; offer a few hours a month to do pet chores.
§ Become a foster family yourself! …open your home, and your heart, to a homeless animal.
§ Foster kindness and respect for animals…teach others by setting an example.
§ Speak to others about responsible pet ownership, quality care, and humane treatment for animals.
§ Most importantly….reduce the number of homeless pets in our society…spay & neuter your pets, and tell your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to do the same. Spaying & Neutering “litter”-ally saves lives!!!
GET INVOLVED!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE CATS
PLEASE VOTE FOR US
Please join us on November 28 and 29, 2009, Saturday and Sunday at Concord Pet Food and Supplies, located at Simon's Shopping Center, Smyrna, Delaware, for a special Adoption Event. We would love to meet all of you and your support would be most appreciated.
We are now listed on Facebook. Please join our Cause and show your support.
Click here to see the KITTIES who are up for Adoption!
Here's a new easy way to raise money for ANIMAL HUMANE SANCTUARY. Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate a penny to AHS every time you do a search! In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, where you can shop at more than 700 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to AHS. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to your cause!
Shop at iGive and help earn money for our shelter! You Shop, We Win! You can help AHS for free. Shop online at over 700 brand name stores and a portion of each purchase will be donated to AHS! Your stores, your cause, their money.
Click here to inquire about these programs
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AND THE KITTIES THANK YOU, TOO!
Special thanks are due to our dedicated volunteers, veterinarians and staffs, and friends in the community. Also, we greatly appreciate those caring individuals who send monetary donations to help feed the kitties! Also: AHS sincerely appreciates the monetary donation from the Delaware Community Foundation (The Lane McAlister Fund).
We are thinking about some new activities/projects. Please email us with your ideas and what you think about the website, or what you would like to see on the website. One of our goals is to have more community involvement. We are looking for ideas on how to generate more interest in the community to help. If you have ideas or would like to help us start a new project, please email us. We would love to hear from you. We just cannot emphasize enough how important community involvement is in making this world a better place for the animals.How You Can Help
This is not a "cat problem"--this is a "people problem"!
Please spay and neuter all pets!
Look at the big picture: Did you know there are a ZILLION abandoned and homeless cats and kittens in the State of Delaware? How can YOU help make a difference in the lives of these pathetic animals? Consider volunteering (petting kitties, helping at fundraisers, helping at adoption centers, helping with paperwork), remembering AHS in your will or estate (which becomes a lasting legacy), making a monetary donation or a donation of real estate and/or land, or buying an AHS logo t-shirt.
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