EQUINE UPDATES
Equine Updates:
(click here to see horses available for adoption)
"The Just Horsing Around" Country Event - August 22, 2009
Calendar of Events
We are seeking donations of new and gently used books, DVDs' and
CDs' to help us raise funds for F.L.SPCA's Ongoing Animal Care &
Humane Programs.
Note: If you have more than a few boxes of items you
would like to drop off it would be very helpful if you could call
ahead (607) -776-3039.
NEW: Canine Training Classes
72 CAMERON ST. (RIVER'S EDGE FARM) BATH, N.Y.
ROBIN STAWASZ-CERTIFIED TRAINER
PUPPY SOCIALIZATION
BASIC OBEDIENCE & MANNERS
AGILITY & CLICKER (DEPENDING ON INTEREST)
4 WEEK CLASSES
$60.00
CALL DAWN @ (607) 776-3039 TO REGISTER
_*SIGN-UP IS ONGOING...*_
FIRM CLASS START-UP DATES & DAYS WILL BE DETERMINED AS CLASSES
ARE FILLED.
CURRENTLY, HOLDING PUPPY SOCIALIZATION (6:00-7:00 P.M.) AND
OBEDIENCE/MANNERS (7:30-8:30 P.M.) TUESDAY EVENINGS WITH OUR NEXT
SESSIONS BEGINNING TENTATIVELY THE SECOND WEEK OF JUNE.
CLASSES WILL BE ONGOING & BASED ON COMMUNITY INTEREST.
By appointment only - please call in advance to schedule.
Volunteer Information Meetings
(Learn About the
Finger Lakes SPCA's Volunteer Program)
All volunteer meetings begin
at 1:00 PM.
***** June 20th ******
**Please call
607-776-3039 to reserve your place (seating is limited)**. If your schedule
doesn't permit a Saturday meeting (please let us know) - so we may try to
accommodate your schedule.
Ongoing - Donate your
Car Program
Donate your car, boat, truck, RV, Jet Ski or snowmobile to Finger
Lakes SPCA and receive a tax deduction. This no cost, no hassle
process begins when you contact our fundraising partner, Donation
Line LLC at 877-227-7487. Make sure to ask for our extension, 2258.
Or you can click here, "Donate Your Car Now" (in the left-hand
column), and complete the Vehicle Donation Form on line. Make sure
to select Finger Lakes SPCA from the dropdown list. Please have your
title in hand when you donate.
Volunteers Needed:
Fundraising Opportunities / Events
July 3-5 Indy Car Race - vendor trailer
July 18-19 Wine Festival - vendor trailer
July 26 - Campbell Rest area Coffee Break
August 6-9 NASCAR Race - vendor trailer
August 15-16 Hammondsport Crafts Festival
August 18-23 Steuben Co. Fair
October 2-4 Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival
October 3,4 Campbell Rest Area Coffee Break
October 4 Wineglass Marathon
October 17 Hammondsport Grape Pumpkin Festival
December 5 Corning Christmas Sparkle
December 12 Hammondsport Christmas in the Park
**Anyone interested in working at the Watkins Glen RaceTrack
events MUST participate in training that takes place in
June. There are no exceptions.
We are in great need of any time that
you can provide to help out at our fundraising events, the more people
we have- the fewer hours we each have to work. The
funds that you help to raise at these events provide the
care that our shelter dogs and cats greatly need and
deserve. They also help to fund outreach services to the
community of animals and their people throughout Steuben
County.
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** Community Survey
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Who We Are
The Finger Lakes SPCA was founded in 1949 as
the Bath Animal Shelter. We are a nonprofit organization supported
by private donations and the local community. We serve Steuben
County in West/Central New York State and the surrounding
communities.
Our Mission
- Promote the humane treatment and care of all animals within its area.
- Enforce the New York State animal cruelty laws.
- Provide education for public awareness of the humane treatment and care of all animals and the specific responsibilities of companion animal guardianship.
- Provide spay/neuter, rabies vaccination and other clinics which promote the health and welfare of animals.
- Provide a facility to house stray and unwanted animals in a manner which shall sustain their health and welfare.
- Aggressively work to reunite lost animals with their guardians.
- Encourage the adoption of stray and unwanted animals.
Why Should You Adopt From an Animal Shelter?
"Animal shelters are your best source when looking for a pet. Not only do they have a great selection of adult animals for adoption, but they also have kittens and puppies, even purebred animals. In fact, on average, purebreds account for about 25% to 30% of a shelter's dog population... [more]"
- The Humane Society of the United States
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