We are volunteer-run, so we need your help!
7/26/10: HELP US BUY AN ADOPTION CENTER!
The OARS Pet Adoption Center helps us save thousands more homeless pets. Read how you can help here!
Want to make a difference? Check out these easy ways to help right now!
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SPONSOR A HOMELESS PET!
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GET FUN GIFTS FOR YOU & YOUR PETS, HELP HOMELESS PETS!
+Buy fun-themed pet items, help homeless pets!
Check out the snuggly blankets, catnip toys, dog toys, homemade cards, pet beds and more at the OARS Retail Store at the Adoption Center! Stop by 810 S. Commercial St in Neenah during open house, Wed 5-7pm, Fri 5-7pm and Sundays 11am-3pm! See the fun pet items available here
+ Buy OARS Gear! Shop online at www.cafepress.com/OARS for a variety of comfy T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, mouse pads and more - even doggie shirts! - with the OARS logo on it - we get $5 from every item sold!
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EASY PROGRAMS THAT ADD UP!
+ Honor or memorialize a special person or beloved pet by making a donation in their name. View In Honor Of/In Memory Of Donors
+ Post for the Paws! An EASY and FUN way to help homeless pets find homes! Receive a weekly e-mail with “featured pet” flyers attached as Word docs; then just download, print and post in the community location of your choice—your workplace, favorite grocery store, gas station, restaurant, school, church or any other place where potential adopters can view adoptable pets. Simply e-mail orphananimalrescue@yahoo.com and request to be added to our e-mail list.
+ Join our Facebook page! Click here to become a fan!
+ Shop online for OARS! Just use www.igive.com to shop hundreds of your favorite retailers, like Old Navy, Gap, Barnes & Noble, Macy's and more! When you register, select Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary as your beneficiary. A percentage of each shopping "trip" you make goes to help the homeless pets of Orphan Animal Rescue. Get your free igive.com account at www.igive.com/OARS
+ Collect pennies for pets! Set out a donation canister or sell candy or other small items at your workplace to help homeless animals. Collect change to make a change!
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GATHER & COLLECT ITEMS!
+ Have a cell phone drive! All cell phones will be recycled through GRC and the proceeds will help OARS pay for supplies and veterinary care. Just collect used cell phones, then e-mail orphananimalrescue@yahoo.com and we will arrange for volunteer pick-up or drop-off.
+ Attention E-bayers! Simply select Orphan Animal Rescue as the recipient organization of a percentage of your sale - then they automatically donate the money into the OARS account - it's that easy! Learn more at ebaygivingworks.com
+ Donate pet-themed crafts! OARS is happy to accept pet-themed crafts or other homemade goods to sell at expos and events. We'd encourage you to include a business card or brochure with your items so we can acknowledge you and your business. Some people have made blankets, hats, mittens, scarves, dog coats and pet toys. Please contact us at orphananimalrescue@yahoo.com if you are interested in contributing.
+ Have a supply drive at work, school, church or anywhere else! We’re always in need of litter and high-quality foods for the animals in our care. We often have sick, nursing or baby kitties who need canned food. See our complete list of needed items on our Wish List
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GET HANDS-ON TO HELP HOMELESS PETS!
+ Volunteer: we need help on-site with kitty care, socialization and cleaning. Volunteers must be 17 or older to volunterer on-site alone; volunteers ages 12-16 can volunteer on-site with a parent or guardian.
We also need help at special events, fundraisers or doing vet runs or supply pick-ups. Please e-mail Volunteer Director Donna at volunteer@orphananimalrescue.org to see how you can help!
--Download Volunteer Application
+ Foster a homeless pet: Fostering is a rewarding experience that saves lives. We need more foster homes - simply put, the more foster homes we have, the more pets we can save. All it takes is a little time, love and a spare room. Read more about fostering here
+ Become a community partner! Offer a discount, donation or other support for those who visit our Web site, and we’ll advertise your support and drive business your way. Or donate materials/goods for resale to help the cause. More About Partnerships
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THANK YOU to our supporters who have helped us in countless ways already. Read stories and see pictures here or people just like you who have made a difference.
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DONATE NOW
+ The easiest way to help us help homeless pets is to make a secure online donation through Paypal. Click the Donate Now button on the top right of this page, or Donate Now Here
Paypal Instructions:
1 - Click Donate Now button on OARS home page
2 - In top blue area, enter the amount, in dollars, of your donation in the "Unit Price" white box
3 - Click the "Update Totals" gray rectangular button
4 - On the next screen, enter in your billing information in the left-hand column
5 - Click "Review Order and Continue" yellow button at bottom of screen
6 - On the next screen, please NOTE: Click "Add special instructions to merchant" blue link to add a note about your donation if it is In Memory Of or In Honor Of a special pet or person, or if it is to be used for a specific purpose, like "for Clooney's Fund" or "for Adoption Center"
7 - Click "Pay Now" yellow button
8 - You should get a confirmation "Thank you for your payment" screen that has a receipt ID. Your Paypal receipt will be sent to the e-mail address you typed in. You can also use this receipt for your tax deduction. OARS will also send you a thank-you e-mail receipt.
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Thank you for your interest in helping homeless pets through Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary! We could not help them without you! |
