AWFNJ Thoughts
Posted by Lizz on 03/25/2009
Categories: Petfinding, Shelter News
Two days a year the New Jersey-area animal welfare and pet professionals convene to discuss the pet-related issues of the day. The conversations are dominated by people interested in the homeless dogs, cats, and little furries. But we all have a common goal to unite, learn, and share the things we’ve done to really make a difference for pets.
Some of the discussion topics were how to:
I met some lovely people and heard some great ideas. I am inspired. I already posted onto Craigslist about our cats for adoption and started a Facebook page for the rescue group.
I also updated photos of pets on Petfinder and started a Meetup group for people who want to use Petfinder in the best possible ways.
And the best part of all: I won a Nina Ottosson game for the dog in a raffle! I posted about her puzzle toys as soon as I saw them and now I have one! And she loves it. Video to come shortly.
Brooklyn Animal Foster Network is Closing Doors
Posted by Lizz on 01/08/2007
Categories: Shelter News
The Brooklyn Animal Foster Network (BAFN) is out of cash. Medical bills in the $45,000 range have forced this rescue organization to stop saving pets from the Animal Care & Control shelters. They saved 750 animals in just over 15 months. Hopefully, there will be an opportunity for BAFN to come back soon.
If you want to support BAFN’s efforts, you can offer a donation or offer to support one of the remaining rescued pets in their care.
Brooklyn Animal Foster Network needs help
Posted by Lizz on 07/18/2006
Categories: Shelter News
via email
FW: The Brooklyn Animal Foster Network needs your help!
The Brooklyn Animal Foster Network has several cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs (including a pure-bred American Bulldog) who need foster homes until an adoptive family can be found. All of these animals were scheduled for euthanasia tomorrow, but have been put on a 48-hour hold so that foster homes could be found. Please go to brooklynanimalfosternetwork.org to find out more about how you might save the life of an animal (foster home applications can be found on the site and are down loaded by staff as soon as they are submitted on line).
(Note: Although the forwards we receive are sometimes out of date, this is an ongoing call for help)