Category Archives: Animals

Southeastern Guide Dogs

Southeastern Guide Dogs 4210 77th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221 Contact:  Titus Herman, (941) 845-1861, titus.herman@guidedogs.org Mission:  Serving those who cannot see and those who have seen too much. Southeastern Guide Dogs transforms lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs, throughout the United States. A nonprofit with a national reach, we train dogs of the highest pedigree for people who are blind and for veterans, providing our premier dogs and lifetime services at no cost, without government funds.​ We’ve matched more than 3,100 guide and service dog teams since our 1982 inception, and currently have over 1,000 dogs under […]

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The Mitzvah Bowl

Dog Rescue Mitzvah Project

Justin will have his Bar Mitzvah on June 3, 2017.  For his Mitzvah project, he chose to work with Dog Town Rescue in Colmar, Pennsylvania. Justin has always loved animals, especially dogs. Throughout the years, he would always make his parents take him to pet stores and rescues to be able to play with the dogs and give them some attention. Two and a half years ago he was even able to convince his parents, after months of begging, to get their dog Chester! After going through an orientation at Dog Town Rescue, he was able to volunteer and help with all the […]

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Horse Rescue

Florida Research Institute for Equine Nurturing, Development & Safety, Inc. aka F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Horse Rescue 19801 Sheridan Street, Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 Mailing Address: 1840 NE 65 Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 Contact:  Debra Beye Barwick, Director HorseRescuer@comcast.net 954 492-0168 Our mission and vision is to provide a permanent safe haven for all horses that are asymptomatic carriers of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) within the state of Florida as well as for any horse in need within the Broward County area thus preventing their needless destruction. Our primary financial goal is to acquire sustainable funding to provide these noble animals with […]

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Save the Chimps

Savethechimps.org PO Box 12220 Fort Pierce, Florida 34979 Contact:  Monica Naranjo, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinatormonica@savethechimps.org (772) 429-2225 Save the Chimps provides and builds support for permanent sanctuary for the lifelong care of chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, entertainment and the pet trade.  Every day the staff and volunteers of Save the Chimps provide care to more than 250 chimpanzees.  Supporters can make a more personal connection with individual chimps through the Adopt-a-Chimp program. For your mitzvah project, you may choose from one of the following or call to see how you can help.  Please note that volunteers visiting our facilities must be […]

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Canine Companions for Independence

CCI.org PO Box 446, Santa Rosa, California 95402 Contact:  Wallis Brozman, Corporate Advancement Assistant 800-572-BARK (2275) info@cci.org Canine Companions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs, and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. The result is a life full of increased independence and loving companionship. Canine Companions provides these […]

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Thorncroft Equestrian Center

Thorncroft Equestrian Center for Theraputic Riding 190 Line Road Malvern, PA 19355 Contact: jessica@thorncroft.org, Volunteer Coordinator, 610.644.1963, info@thorncroft.org Our mission is to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all people including those with special needs. We are committed to personal growth and education in an equestrian environment of respect and love. Founded in 1969. Thorncroft Equestrian Center will continue to be a premier leader in the field of therapeutic horseback riding and related mental health programs. Our Education Center will provide continuing education and assist in the development of future programs for instructors, students and families. As a non-profit 501(c)(3), Thorncroft will […]

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Sam’s Hope

Sam’s Hope 901A E. Willow Grove Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Contact:  Marianne Iaquinto, Founder 267-753-0510 samshope.org@gmail.com Our Mission is a Simple One: To save the lives of companion animals by keeping them out of shelters (where they face a very uncertain future*), and with their families. We achieve our mission through the following programs: • Sam’s Hope Pet Food Program – Providing pet food assistance via food pantries and other organizations that provide assistance to the financially challenged, elderly and disabled, as well as directly to pet owners who live outside of the food pantry service areas. • Sam’s Hope Vet […]

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National Greyhound Adoption Program

National Greyhound Adoption Program 10901 Dutton Rd  Philadelphia 19154 Contact: Pat Thomas – Volunteer Coordinator,  sales@ngap.org,  215-331-7918 National Greyhound Adoption Program is a 24 year old non-profit organization dedicated to caring for and finding homes for exracing greyhounds. To date we have placed over 7600 greyhounds into loving homes.  Our kennel houses about 80 dogs at a time. We operate a full service veterinary clinic where we offer spaying, neutering, vaccinations, xrays and dental to both greyhounds and publics dogs and cats. Our mission is to find loving homes for exracing greyhounds. Volunteer Opportunity:  Usually students put in 10 hours of volunteering for their community service project.  These students usually […]

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Nor’Wester Readers – Canine Assisted Learning Program

 www.norwesterreaders.org 485 Worthington Mill Road Richboro Pa 18954 Contact: Wendi Huttner-Director 215-504-0154 Lab324@aol.com The goal of the Nor’Wester Readers Canine Assisted Learning Program is to utilize registered therapy dog teams who will work cooperatively with public school teachers to support and build student motivation, enhance focus, and increase task persistence. The presence of our therapy dig teams will offer a stress free learning environment which will increase student self esteem and confidence.  This program enhances the educational environment and improves student learning through the use of the therapy dogs in the classroom. Volunteer Opportunity:  Do you have a certified therapy dog? – The […]

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Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.

www.guidedog.org 371 East Jericho Turnpike Smithtown, NY 11787 Contact:  Jaime McGrade, Community Fundraising/Events Manager jaime@guidedog.org, 631-930-9054 Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence. Our students come to us from all over the United States and many foreign countries. Our trademark small classes and individualized instruction often attract students who may have special requirements. We have successfully trained hearing-impaired blind people as well as many physically challenged people. We are supported entirely by donations from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. We receive […]

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