We are volunteer-run, so we need your help!
3/3/10: HELP US BUY AN ADOPTION CENTER!
We desperately need a pet adoption center so that we can save thousands more homeless pets. We are very close to making this dream a reality. 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!
+ Sponsor a Pet: a Lifesaving Gift!
Honor your friends or family by
sponsoring a homeless pet in their honor!
Get your Sponsor-a-Pet Gift Card Here
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GET FUN GIFTS FOR YOU & YOUR PETS, HELP HOMELESS PETS!
+ Buy Cat Furniture!
See our latest cat condos available--
hancrafted and reasonably priced! OARS gets
a $20 donation for each cat tree sold.
See cat trees available here
+ Buy fun pet-themed items, help homeless pets! Check out the snuggly blankets, catnip toys, dog ropes, homemade cards, pet beds and more that our volunteers have made and donated to us so that you can buy them to help homeless pets! Stop by our Adoption Center lobby to browse the latest offerings during our open hours, Wed 5-7pm, Fri 5-7pm or Sunday 11am-3pm at 810 S. Commercial St. in Neenah.
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EASY PROGRAMS THAT ADD UP!
+ 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!
+ Honor or memorialize a special person or beloved pet by making a donation in their name. View In Honor Of/In Memory Of Donors
+ Shop online through iGive.com!
1. Create your free iGive account: www.iGive.com/OARS
2. Next, shop through the iGive.com website and install the iGive Toolbar* to make sure you never miss an opportunity to raise money when you shop or search online. It’s all automatic, and it's all free of charge. iGive values your privacy and will never release shopper information without consent. There are no hidden fees or extra costs when you shop through iGive.
3. Each time you search on the iGive Toolbar, an icon should pop up that says, “Congratulations! You just raised another $0.02 for Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary“. If you don’t see the icon, please double check that you are logged in to iGive. Contact Natalie at orphananimalrescue@yahoo.com with any questions.
+ Buy magazine subscriptions, help homeless pets! Buy your favorite magazine subscriptions at up to 85% off and OARS gets up to 40% of the cost! Click here or call 1-866-825-2921.
+ 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 simple! Learn more at www.ebaygivingworks.com
+ 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!
+ Buy cool stuff at The Refined Feline! The Refined Feline, makers of modern cat furniture - they design an assortment of high end cat towers, litter box cabinets, and cat beds both cats and cat owners will love. By clicking this link, 10% of purchases will go back to our organization.
+ Buy Rally to Rescue Gear! Shop at www.rallytorescue.org - all proceeds benefit Purina rescue partners!
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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.
+ Collect pennies for pets! Set out a donation canister or sell candy or other small items at your workplace to help homeless animals. Every penny makes a difference!
+ Donate items for us to sell on ebay. E-mail Nicole at nicole@orphananimalrescue.org for more information on this easy way to help.
+ Donate pet-themed crafts! OARS is proud to accept pet-themed crafts or other homemade goods to sell at events at our Adoption Center. If you are crafty and have a talent at making things consider donating some crafts to help homeless pets. 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, cleaning and socialization. Volunteers must be 17 or older to volunteer 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 the Volunteer Application (tabbed Word doc - easiest)
--Download the Volunteer Application (Word doc)
+ Foster a homeless pet: Fostering is a rewarding experience that saves lives. We need more foster homes - 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
+ Visit our facebook page! And post a comment or picture of your pet!
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THANK YOU to our supporters who have helped us in countless ways already. Read stories and see pictures here of people just like you who have made a difference.
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DONATE NOW
The easiest way to help us help more homeless pets is to make a secure online donation through Paypal. Donate Now Here or click on the Donate Now button on the OARS home page
+ Honor or memorialize a special person or beloved pet by making a donation in their name. View In Honor Of/In Memory Of Donors
* 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 Arkansas puppy rescue" 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! |
