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Shop at BARKS on line store!
Everything from Apparel to Postage Stamps.
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Featured Pets .....
Bosco
Hi, I'm Bosco! I'm a young male, ultra friendly
and playful kitty. I'm current on my shots, neutered and microchipped.
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Buddy and Buster
These 1 year-old brothers are looking for a home together. They love people, other dogs, although they probably shouldn't be with cats. Their owner had to surrender them due to a sudden illness. Come and meet us!
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BARKS (Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad) is a non-profit, all volunteer, animal rescue organization founded in 1973 to provide veterinary care, housing and permanent placement of stray and abandoned cats and dogs.
BARKS works in association with the Byram Pound located on Mansfield Drive in Byram Township, N.J. In addition to the pets that can be seen at the Byram Pound, we also have many cats in foster homes and several dogs in local kennels. These pets can be seen by appointment and at our regularly scheduled adoption days.
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Volunteer Corner
If you have a lot or a little time to give, please consider being a BARKS Volunteer.
Below is a list of some of the tasks/jobs we need more volunteers for.
We also have many ad hoc needs that turn up that we need volunteer help with.
Not in Contact with the Animals
- Public Relations - flyers, ads, media contact, signage, etc.
- Assist in writing and mailing quarterly newsletter
- Help BARKS Fundraising Coordinator with event planning and staffing
- Grant writing and application
- Return and follow up on calls to BARKS Phone Line
- Pet Adoption follow up calls
Animal Contact
- Pound Cleaning – cats and/or dogs
- Assist with Rabies and Microchip Clinics
- Animal Fostering
- Animal Care – vet visits, training, grooming, socializing
- Adoption Day Assistance – cat or dog handling, set up and tear down
If you are interested in helping BARKS, please call (973) 300-3185
or E-mail volunteer@barksinc.com
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Fundraising: Our Garage Sales
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As you may or may not know, BARKS is funded solely by private, individual donations, adoption fees, fundraisers, and income from semi-annual garage sales held in April and October.
BARKS, which has been helping homeless, injured, abandoned and abused animals since 1973, needs your support to continue our work helping animals.
If you would like to donate garage sale items such as clothing, books, furniture, tools, jewelry, and household goods to us we would be extremely grateful. We accept these items 12 months of the year.
For information on the garage sales or to arrange delivery of donated items, please contact
Lois at (973) 786-5763
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In the Year 2008, BARKS will place over 250 cats, kittens, dogs, and
puppies in loving homes. In order to continue our rescue efforts we need the support of people like you. Join BARKS for as little as $10 for the year 2009.
Call (973) 300-3185 to ask about fostering a cat or dog in your home on a temporary basis, volunteering at adoption days and at the garage sales, or other volunteer activities.
Make a generous donation to BARKS and help save an animal from a life of loneliness and neglect.
Support BARKS by making your donation today!
MEMBERSHIPS
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| Regular annual | $ 10.00 |
| Supporting | $ 25.00 |
| BARKS Lifesaver | $ 50.00 |
| BARKS Roundtable | $100.00 |
| BARKS Lifetime | $200.00 |
| BARKS CHAMPION | $500.00 |
If you donate $150 or more, you can name a BARKS dog or cat.
You will receive a picture and be informed when your sponsored pet has been adopted.
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All donations are tax deductible!
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Needed – Dog Walkers
BARKS has several dogs who need daily walking.
These wonderful dogs gain a lot by having time out of the shelter. They burn off energy, gain leash walking experience
and enjoy socializing with people. You will also gain a lot by helping to make these dog’s lives better.
Dog walkers must be at least 18 years old and go through a dog walking orientation.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Judy Lofgren at volunteer@barksinc.com.
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BARKS Event Calendar
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Adoption Day
November 8th 2008 11:00 AM
Pond House Rt 517
Ogdensburg
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Charity Auction
November 14th 2008
Byram Fire House
Route 206
Preview 5:00 PM - Auction 7:00 PM
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Adoption Day
November 22nd 2008 11:00 AM
Pet Valu
Byram
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Adoption Day
December 6th 2008 11:00 AM
PetSmart
Mt. Olive
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
AND at PetSmart.....
December 6th 2008
Photos with Santa
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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