TAAG /Transylvania Animal Alliance Group
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Who We Are
We are a non-profit animal rescue group located in Western NC: about 45 minutes southwest of Asheville, NC and about 1/2 hour west of Hendersonville, NC.
Our Mission: Advocates for Animal Welfare
Our Vision Statement: To reduce the number of unwanted pets, as well as the incidence of animal abuse and neglect, in Transylvania County.
Our Goals:
To increase pet adoption while decreasing euthanasia numbers,
To encourage and support strong spay/neuter programs,
To establish a humane public/private animal shelter,
To educate the general public about the humane treatment of animals,
To recruit, enroll and train volunteers for these efforts,
To work together with the County government, and existing animal organizations, to meet the above goals.
Adopting a friend
You will be asked to complete an adoption form so we can make a better match with you and your new pet. We ask for a $75.00 adoption fee which covers: spay/neuter, shots, boosters, worming, testing (dog and cat), and microchipping.
Will You Be a Foster Parent?
We will happily match you with an animal that fits into your home and lifestyle.
Fostering was largely responsible for the following statistics provided by Chuck Byrd, Chief Animal Control Officer for Transylvania County...
Adoption Rates for Transylvania County Animal Control:
November 2003: 16%
November 2004: 25%
November 2005: 33%
TAAG started adopting out shelter animals in mid-2004.
If you think that you have room in your heart to foster an animal, ask us some questions. There is no obligation, and it might be the most rewarding experience you've had in a while!
Volunteer Opportunities
As a member of TAAG you may be interested in serving in one of the following areas:
foster a cat or dog
work with animals needing behavior modification
transport animals to the spay/neuter clinic or adoption days
assist with special events
help on adoption days
participate in our education program
work on creative fundraising
help with publicity
work on financial planning
assist in increasing membership
write letters to lawmakers or articles for the paper
help write grant proposals
take digital photos of animals for the website
maintain the website
Come Visit Us!
Come to adoption days at PETsMART on Airport Road in Arden (near Asheville Airport) almost every Saturday. See the Event Calendar on petfinder.com for details.
TAAG /Transylvania Animal Alliance Group
PO Box 844
Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: 828-966-3166
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
$75.00 pays for one spay/neuter, rabies shot and other essential vaccinations, as well as microchipping.
If you cannot adopt or foster, please donate this amount to sponsor one adoptable animal. Make your check payable to TAAG and put "vet fund" on the memo line.
Email:
taagwags@citcom.net
Have you lost or found an animal? Post a free listing with photo at lostpetswnc.org and Post a free lost or found ad with the Transylvania Times and the Hendersonville Times-News.
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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