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Each year, Taunton's Animal Care Facility adopts over 360 dogs and cats into loving homes.
The Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility's mission is to assist in providing quality pet care and full support in the adoption effort.
Your annual membership donation will be used to supply basic necessities above and beyond city funding like food, shelter, medical care, medicine, and facility improvements.
To provide quality care and a temporary home, we need your support!
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MARTY is a male Am Staff about 5 months old. Marty is such a cute guy. Just look at that face and those ears - 1 up and 1 down - and you cannot help but smile! :) He is a bundle of love, energy and fun from his head to his toes! As with most pups, he could benefit from obedience training. A fenced yard would be ideal. Marty would be a welcome addition to any family and would be happiest with an active family who would include him in lots of activities and have time to play with him. Please do remember that puppies REQUIRE a LIFETIME commitment of love, patience, and training. We recommend breed knowledge.
Marty wore his Valentine's bandana and a special red hat for Valentine's Day on which we put his name. He is hoping that his "someone special" will see his photo, fall in love with him, and come meet him. The only gift he asks for for Valentine's Day was LOVE = a loving home and family..... OH!... And maybe a treat or two... and a couple of toys... and a belly rub...! :)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY from MARTY and his friends at the Taunton Shelter.
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." (Ben Williams)
HOME PLATE BAY ST GRILL (1094 Bay St, Taunton) will be sponsoring a fundraiser for the Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility on Tues, FEB 16th, from 11:30am until closing. Home Plate will donate 20% of the entire bill for dine-in, take-out, and/or gift card purchases. Customers MUST have a TICKET in order for this to occur. Tickets are available at the shelter, Ventura Grain, Taunton City Hall, Raynham Town Hall, Leahy's Liquors, Roma's Hair Salon and/or through shelter personnel. There is no cost for the ticket - simply present it to your waitperson to attach to your check.
The 1ST ANNUAL HEARTS & PAWS will run JAN 14 - FEB 14. Loving hearts and paws join together to make Valentine’s Day a little happier for everyone…Share some love with a pet currently awaiting a new home and family at the Taunton Animal Shelter!!! Make a donation in honor of a particular pet at the shelter and/or deliver/send a special toy/treat/gift for the pet of your choice. (This can also be done as a special “gift” for someone for Valentine’s Day and/or in memory of someone ! If you do decide to do this, please do allow enough time for your request to be processed and sent in the mail to you, in order to receive in time for Valentine's Day)Forms will be available at the Taunton Shelter, requested via e-mail ( paws4blue@aol.com), Raynham Town Hall, Taunton City Hall, Roma’s Hair Salon, Ventura Grain, Leahy’s Liquors, or through shelter personnel. (Your name and the name of the pet of your choice will be noted on the Taunton Shelter website and also at the shelter itself. In addition, you will receive a special photo of the pet you have chosen to sponsor )
THE 1ST ANNUAL HEARTS & PAWS HAS ALREADY BEGUN !!!! The dogs and cats at the Taunton Animal Shelter raise their paws in thanks to the following people for sponsoring them for Valentine's Day. VALENTINE'S DAY is the day of LOVE, and animals love unconditionally. It means a lot to them to know that people care about them and want to try to make their stay a little happier at the shelter while they await their new homes and families...... Beth Holland (HOOCH), Nadine Killion (LEE), Christine Bisio (NINA - in memory of Norman J. Lemaire), Courtney Brightman (JACKIE - in memory of Abbey & Tara), Carol MacKay (BECKY), Kathie MacKay (BANDIT), Sweeney Family (CLINT - for Claire "Nanny" Clark), Christian Joel Moniz (CLINT - in memory of Louise Moniz), Lauren Hamilton (AMBER MOON - in memory of Scarl), Jean Seekell (KING), Tomas O'Mally (HARRY O), Kerri Vetrano (CLINT)., V Pamela Crowell (KING - in memory of Cedarvalle Spendora), Josephine & Cameron Smith (STEWART - in memory of Tammy Smith), Gail Cavanaugh (CLINT), Paula Teixeira (ROSE - in memory of Shabbie & Lucky), Catherine Cahoon (JUDY), Jill Lagace (HOOCH), Lori Terrao (NINA - in memory of Lucky Terrao), ...
UPCOMING EVENTS: 1ST ANNUAL HEARTS & PAWS JAN 14 - FEB14, HANNAFORD'S SUPERMARKET in Taunton will host a month long donation drive FEB 1 - FEB 28, HOME PLATE (Bay St, Taunton) Restaurant fundraiser Tues, FEB 16th from 11:30am - 12:30am, PAPA GINO'S (Winthrop St, Taunton) Sun, MAR 14 - Wed, MAR17 from 12pm - 9pm, UNO CHICAGO GRILL(County St, Taunton) will be having a "dough raiser" on Fri, MAR 19th from 11:30am - 12:30am, MAIN ST PIZZA Fundraiser APRIL 5 - 8 from 11:00am - 9:00pm, 2nd ANNUAL PAWS-ITIVELY PURR-FECT DAY in JUNE, 7th ANNUAL YARD SALE in SEPTEMBER, 2nd ANNUAL JINGLE PAWS NOV 1 - DEC 25.... and more to come! :)
TAUNTON ANIMAL SHELTER "WISH LIST" - Volunteers, Foster Familes for cats/kittens, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Disinfectant, Mops, Dish Detergent, Collars, Leashes, Copy Paper, Office Supplies (pens, staples, pads of paper, etc), Tarps, Bungee cords/Tie wraps, Storage Containers, Heartworm Meds, Flea/Tick Preventative or Collars, Cat Litter, KMR for kittens, Canned Cat and Dog Food, First Aid Items for People and Dogs/Cats, Blankets/Towels/Sheets/Afghans/Rugs, Paper Towels, Rubber/Plastic Gloves, Dog and Cat Toys/Tennis Balls, Rawhides/Kongs for dogs, Postage Stamps, animal-safe Ice Melt....
A very special THANK YOU to VENTURA GRAIN and Jess Ventura for sponsoring Cat Adoption Days and for all their support of the Taunton Animal Shelter! Many cats and kittens have found their forever homes thanks to Ventura Grain! Also, THANKS to Ventura Grain for help with trying to find homes for dogs and cats at our shelter!
The Taunton Animal Shelter would like to THANK Jan from YARTWORKS BY JAN for donating the awesome new yard sign for the Shelter! It looks great! We really appreciate it. (www.yartworksbyjan.net) (all breeds of dogs/cats available and can be custom painted)
We are PAWS-ing to offer SPECIAL THANKS to those wonderful people/organizations who have adopted/fostered several of the dogs on our "Urgent" List: BILLY, BUDDY, KAYTO, PETEY, HAYLEY and MADDIE. THANKS to POUND HOUNDS for their help with Billy and Buddy and many other dogs who are at the Taunton Shelter currently and in the past. (www.poundhounds.org) THANKS to the PILOT PROGRAM/ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE for their assistance in transferring several of our "Urgent" dogs to other facilities.
THANK YOU to Alicia Rusconi and Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Foundation for choosing the Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility as a recipient of a HARVARD PILGRIM COMMUNITY SPIRIT 9/11 MINI-GRANT! It is much appreciated!
Support SPAY and NEUTER PROGRAMS by obtaining the Spay/Neuter license plate at your local registry department. This plate will tell others of your concern for the overpopulation of pets. Proceeds from the plate will support spay/neuter efforts in MA. Please visit the Massachusetts Animal Coalition website at www.massachusettsanimalcoalition.org for further information.
BULLET-PROTECTIVE VESTS for POLICE DOGS.... www.mavestadog.org
Animal Massage - WET NOSE CANINE MASSAGE - Taunton, MA - www.wetnosespa.com
ANIMAL REHABILITATION CENTER - Animotion - Stoughton, MA (781-344-1701)
PET LOSS websites: www.in-memory-of-pets.com or www.petloss.com
Help for DISABLED PETS - Eddie's Wheels for Pets - www.eddieswheels.com
Wonderful organization that trains dogs to be ASSISTANCE DOGS for people who are deaf and disabled - NEADS. Their website is www.neads.org
The Taunton shelter is currently seeking people to help foster young cats, kittens and expecting mothers. If you are interested in joining our FOSTER FAMILY, please contact Rob at 508-822-1463 or e-mail Diane at ds4paws@hotmail.com. You must be able to isolate your personal pets from the foster pet. Your personal pets MUST be medically up to date as well.
"Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved." (author unkown)
"...the depth of communication that is possible between us and our animals is a constant source of wonder and amazement, and I will always be profoundly grateful for it......an incredible opportunity, indeed.....unmatched by any other in life." (quote from Teri Goodman, of The Senior Dog Project, www.srdogs.com)
"The healing power of dogs seems endless. Dogs help conquer loneliness, comfort the sick and elderly, and ease communication. Age, gender, and appearance don't matter..." (quote from Dog Fancy)
"Scientific studies show that petting a dog aids the human heart. The calming effect can help drop blood pressure, relax you, and even decrease your risk of developing heart disease" (quote from Dog Fancy)
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." (Ghandi)
"It is our gift to see beyond the dirt, terror, sadness and defeat and find the true soul that lies within. We are Rescue. "
"Save them one at a time, love them all, mourn for those we cannot save, and thank doG that we have been given this special gift of love for all those creatures we hold dear to our hearts" [credit: Terry Murphy]
Would you like to feel loved and appreciated? Are you unable to adopt a pet, but would like to spend time with them? Would you like to get some exercise in the great outdoors? Are you interested in the veternarian/grooming/obediance training fields? Do you love animals? Please call the shelter/come on down and ask about volunteering! The minimum age requirement is 13 years old. Everything from laundry to yard work, to walking dogs, grooming, feeding, fostering, etc.... THE REWARDS ARE ENDLESS! THE LOVE RECEIVED IS UNCONDITIONAL! THE HAPPINESS YOU CAN BRING TO THE ANIMALS AND THAT YOU WILL FEEL IN YOUR HEART AT THE END OF THE DAY IS IMMEASUREABLE!
THE TAUNTON ANIMAL SHELTER CONSISTENTLY HAS AN AVERAGE OF 20 OR MORE DOGS AND CATS... ALL AGES, BREEDS, AND COLORS! If we do not currently have what you are looking for, please leave your name and number (and an application) for future reference. We may also know of a shelter who may have what you are looking for. Please ask... ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED OR NEUTERED WHEN OLD ENOUGH - either prior to adoption, or you can purchase a spay/neuter certificate at the time of adoption, if the animal has not yet been spayed or neutered, for some reason.
ADOPT A "BEST" FRIEND FOR LIFE!
"You picked me up and took me in when I was all alone...You gave me all that I could want: Your heart, your time, your home." (Peggy Corpeny)
HAPPY TAILS! :) ... Approximately 9 dogs were adopted in January and became someone's new "best friend". (In 2009, approximately 20 dogs were adopted!)
Please take a moment and read "Charlotte's Story"... An inspiration to all - Miss Charlotte was a happy and brave girl until the very end. She touched the hearts of all who knew her. She was a wonderful example of the rewards of adopting senior pets and/or pets who are ill. It is with great sadness, that Miss Charlotte went to Rainbow Bridge the morning of 5/2/05.
Please also take a moment to read about our sweet Cocoa, who sadly also went to Rainbow Bridge on 7/7/07. Cocoa was also an inspiration to all and loved by all who knew him ....
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DOGS OF ALL AGES NEED AND DESERVE HAPPINESS, LOVE,AND A HOME. IN RETURN, THEY WILL GIVE YOU UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR ALL YOUR YEARS TOGETHER...
WE ADOPT TO NEW ENGLAND RESIDENTS ONLY! Also, we REQUIRE current/past VETERNARIAN REFERENCES and an ADOPTION APPLICATION to be completed prior to adopting any dogs or cats.
Dogs are $150 (puppies up to 6 mths are $250) and cats are $110 (kittens up to 6 mths are $125). This price includes the spay/neuter, rabies shot, and other required vaccinations. For those dogs who test Heartworm Positive and are treated by the shelter, an ADDITIONAL $85 is required to cover the immense cost of treating dogs with HEARTWORM. For those dogs who test Positive for LYME DISEASE and are treated by the shelter, an ADDITIONAL $35 is required to cover their medication, etc. A DEPOSIT $50/dogs and $25/cats is REQUIRED in order to "hold" an animal. This deposit is refundable IF your application is rejected for any reason. This deposit is NOT refundable if you change your mind and/or do not return. *** PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED! PAYMENT MUST BE IN CASH OR MONEY ORDER/BANK CHECK ONLY ***
We are open TUESDAY - THURSDAY from 12:00PM - 5:00PM, FRIDAY from 12:00PM - 2:00PM, and SATURDAY from 12:00PM - 4:00PM. PLEASE NOTE THAT SINCE THE SHELTER IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY, THAT ANY CALLS RECEIVED ON THOSE DAYS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE RETURNED UNTIL TUESDAY.
Please call the shelter for the most convenient directions from wherever you are traveling or click
here for directions and maps.
The phone number is 508-822-1463.
