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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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BUDDY is a male Lab/Am Staff mix, about 1 year old. He was adopted from our shelter as a pup and recently returned due to his allergies. He is not only a "special" guy, in that he is sweet, mellow, and so very loveable... but he is also "special needs". Buddy appears to have allergies which have predominantly affected his feet - which leads us to believe he may have been allergic to something in the home or yard. He will need someone who will be dedicated to bringing Buddy for allergy testing and who will follow through on testing and administering any meds, ointments, special baths, supplements, etc that may be prescribed. (There is lots of information on the internet regarding canine allergies. ) Buddy is very good in the tub for baths, and also good with any meds needed. As you can see from the above photo, Buddy is a little on the shy side. He also does not appear to have had much interaction with toys. He will need someone who will also show him how to play and be a "pup" and enjoy life once again. He walks well on the leash. Buddy enjoyed the attention of his friend in the photo and did not mind dressing up for our photo shoot. In Western movies, you often see the Cowboy with his horse - who he considers his best friend - ride off into the sunset... Buddy is hoping to find his "best friend" soon and would be very happy to hop into your car and "ride off into the sunset" to his new happy-ever-after home.
"A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart." (Dixie's Pet Project)
"PAWS" for some GRRRRRRREAT food! The CHATEAU RESTAURANT, 48 BAY RD, NORTON will be sponsoring a FUNDRAISER for the TAUNTON SHELTER on THURS, JUNE 5th, from 5:00 UNTIL CLOSING. The Chateau Restaurant will donate 25% of the total dine in or take-out orders to the Taunton Shelter! Customers MUST have a ticket from the Shelter, in order for this to occur. Tickets will be available at the Taunton Shelter, Ventura Grain, Taunton City Hall, Raynham Town Hall, Leahy's Liquors, Rainforest Gardens, St Pierre Shoes, Roma's Hair Fashion, and through various shelter personnel. There is no cost for the ticket - you just give it to your waitperson to attach to your dinner check, so that they are aware you are participating in the fundraiser for the shelter.
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....
UPCOMING EVENTS: CHATEAU RESTAURANT/TAUNTON SHELTER Fundraiser - June 5th; STARS n PAWS Fundraiser - August; YARD SALE - September; DOG WALK - October; XMAS PARADE - December
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.
CANINE REHABILITATION SERVICES - Renewal Paws - Dighton, MA - www.renewalpaws.com
VETERINARY ORTHOPEDIC MANIPULATION - Taunton, MA
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.
"...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.
"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 51 dogs were adopted from January through April and became someone's new "best friend". Of these 51, (12) were seniors, (2) were special needs and we also adopted (1) pair of dogs to the same home. A very special THANK YOU to those families who opened their homes and hearts to our seniors and special needs dogs!
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 and 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 $75 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 $25 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 - FRIDAY from 12:00PM - 5:00PM 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.
