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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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HOOCH is a male American Bulldog mix, about 4 years old. He is a big, friendly guy who is a favorite among many of the volunteers. He always has a "smile" for everyone and "wags" from head to toe! We recommend no toddlers, and that Hooch be the only pet in the home. A fenced yard and breed knowledge would be ideal. Hooch does appear to have some skin problems, most likely due to allergies. A good quality consistent diet of good food and medicated baths will work wonders. Hooch loves getting baths - in the tub and also (when the weather is warm) outside with the hose. He loves all the extra TLC and attention - not to mention how good he feels after! :) He would need someone who will keep on top of this and make sure he gets exactly what he needs.
Hooch would be forever THANKFUL for a new "leash on life". What greater joy would there be than for him to be able to share a THANKSGIVING dinner with his new family in the warmth and comfort of his new home. His new family would also be forever THANKFUL for such a great new companion to share their lives and home with. Hooch will be sure to find a way to bring a smile to their faces each and every day.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Hooch and his friends at the Taunton Shelter.
"Of all things we have to be thankful for, some of the dearest are the children and animals in our lives. For there is no greater blessing than to be able to share our hearts and homes with those we love. In return, they bring us joy, they teach us to wonder anew at life, and they enrich each day through the wonderful bond we share." (American Humane Association)
NOVEMBER is ADOPT-A-SENIOR-PET MONTH! SPECIAL ADOPTION FEES FOR SENIOR PETS: $50.00/dog and $25.00/cat
PLEASE VISIT THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE AND HELP THE TAUNTON SHELTER IN THE SHELTER CHALLENGE. This challenge runs from Sept 14 - Dec 20. www.TheAnimalRescueSite.com Thank You!
1ST ANNUAL JINGLE PAWS - Event running NOV 1 through DEC 25 - spread some special holiday cheer to an animal at the shelter who is awaiting a new home/family! Sponsor a pet with a monetary donation or donation of toy/treat/etc ! Receive a photo of the pet you have chosen to sponsor! Your name, and that of your chosen pet, will be noted on our website and also at the shelter. You can also do this in lieu of a holiday gift for someone - sponsor a pet at our shelter in that person's honor! The acknowledgement and photo can be wrapped up and presented as a gift to that person! (IF you choose to do the sponsorship as a gift, please make that special additional notation on your form!) Forms will be available via e-mail (please e-mail paws4blue@aol.com ), at the Taunton Shelter, Raynham Town Hall, Roma's Hair Fashions, Ventura Grain, Leahy's Liquors...
THE 1ST ANNUAL JINGLE PAWS HAS BEGUN.......... The dogs and cats at the Taunton Animal Shelter raise their paws in thanks to the following people for sponsoring them for the holidays. 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...... Jim Chiesa (MOOSE), Gail Cavanaugh (LUCKY), Heather Baylies-Grigoreas: (CLINT - in honor of Linda LeClair) (JACKSON - in honor of Alfred and Sandy Baylies) (LUCAS - in honor of Karen MacKenzie) (MITCH - in honor of Don & Janet Grigoreas) (MAX #2 - in honor of Alfred & Karen Baylies) (GINGER - in honor of The Machado Family) (LUCKY - in honor of The Kivi Family) and (HOOCH - in honor of Daniel & Danielle Baylies), Carl and Catherine Cahoon (CHLOE), David Melanson (BEGE)....
LOOK for us in the TAUNTON ANNUAL XMAS PARADE - Sun, Dec 6th !
UPCOMING EVENTS: NOV 1 thru DEC 25: JINGLE PAWS..... and more to come :)
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)
THANK YOU to the following restaurants for sponsoring dining fundraisers to benefit the Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility: CHATEAU of Norton, UNO's Chicago Grill of Taunton, PAPA GINO's on Winthrop St in Taunton, APPLEBEES in Raynham and MAIN ST PIZZERIA in Taunton! What a wonderful (and delicious) way to help the many animals at the Taunton Shelter! We really appreciate it!!
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....
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! {UPDATE : VENTURA GRAIN IS HAVING A CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY ON NOV 21 - WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO THE TAUNTON ANIMAL SHELTER!}
We are PAWS-ing to offer SPECIAL THANKS to Jess at VENTURA GRAIN and Diane and Mary Ellen from POUND HOUNDS (www.poundhounds.org) for all their help in trying to find homes for Billy and Buddy! This is proof PAWS-itive that there are, indeed, angels on earth! Billy and Buddy also send them doggie kisses and tail wags! For those who are following Billy and Buddy 's progress - they are both doing wonderfully in their Foster Homes and have quickly bonded with their Foster Families(human and canine).They are getting lots of love and TLC and are very happy.... AND it appears these "foster" homes may very well turn into "permanent" homes, since all is going so well.
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!
NOW HALF-PRICE!!!!! ...TAUNTON SHELTER/LUV n PAWS and STARS n PAWS T-SHIRTS and SWEATSHIRTS FOR SALE at the shelter. $5.00/short sleeve, $7.00/Long sleeve t-shirts and Sweatshirts, $10.00/set of 1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve
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!
NOVEMBER is ADOPT-A-SENIOR-PET MONTH! SPECIAL ADOPTION FEES FOR SENIOR PETS: $50.00/dog and $25.00/cat
"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 101 dogs were adopted from January through October 2009 and became someone's new "best friend". Of these 101, (8) were seniors/special needs and we also adopted (3) pairs of dogs to the same home - thus allowing them to remain together! :) A very special THANK YOU to those families who opened their homes and hearts to our seniors and special needs dogs! {In 2008, we adopted a total of 172 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 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.
