. . . "82 horses & five cats were seized" . . .
Press Release, 03 Sept 2008
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and photos
NEED
TO CONTACT US ABOUT MAKING A DONATION EARMARKED FOR THE HORSE
RESCUE; INQUIRE ABOUT A HORSE THAT WAS BEING BOARDED AT THE FARM,
FOSTER CARE ASSISTANCE, ETC.?
We appreciate all your calls and contacts to the Finger Lakes
SPCA in regard to this critical animal protection effort/rescue.
However, we are experiencing high call volume & e-mail overload to
our main/general e-mail account. To help facilitate communication
and insure you receive a timely response to your contact in regard
to these horses, please use the following e-mail address:
horserescueny@yahoo.com
It would also be very helpful if you could label the nature of your
contact in the subject line (e.g. Donation; Foster/Adopt; Owner
Inquiry; General).
Calendar of Events
By appointment only - please call in advance to schedule.
Sept 6-7;
Oct 4-5; Nov 1-2 tentative.
Volunteer Information Meetings
(Learn About the
Finger Lakes SPCA's Volunteer Program)
All are held on Saturdays at 1:00 PM
September 13, September 27
**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.
Drawing to be held on October 5, 2008 at
the Cohocton Fall
Foliage Festival.
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.
Seaplane Homecoming - Volunteers Needed
September 13-14 @ Hammondsport, possibly lakefront or Curtiss
museum
Outdoor/ Shelter Information and Sales Booth
Times TBA 2 people per shift
Super Pet Expo - Volunteers Needed
September 25,26 @ First Arena Downtown Elmira
Information and Sales Booth
10-6:00 Sat., 12:00-5:00 Sunday, flexible shifts 2 people per
shift
Campbell Rest Area Coffee Break - Volunteers Needed
October 4-5 @ Route 86 Rest Area at Campbell
Collecting Donations for Coffee, Hot Dogs and Snacks - very busy!
7 A.M. - approx. 6:00 P.M. flexible shifts, at least 3 people
needed per shift
Outdoor Recreation Show - Volunteers Needed
October 4-5 @ Wilkins RV Complex in Bath
Information and Sales Booth - indoors
Time not determined, probably 10-6 Sat., 10-5:00 Sunday 2 people
per shift
Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival - Volunteers Needed
October 4-5 @ Village Center - Cohocton
Information and Sales Booth - Outdoors with Shelter
Times to be determined, approx. 2-3 people per shift
Grape-Pumpkin Festival - Volunteers Needed
October 18 @ Village Square, Hammondsport
Information and Sales Booth Outside/ Shelter
Times TBA 2 people per shift
Shop, Sip, And Stroll Hammondsport Merchants - Volunteers
Needed
November 22 - 23 @ Hammondsport Village Square
Village Square Outdoor/ Shelter (small heaters available)
(December Events seem to be best suited to the
"Winter-Sturdy" Volunteers)
Corning Sparkle Event - Volunteers Needed
December 6 @ Market Street, Corning
Information and Sales Booth Outdoors/ Shelter (small heaters
available)
Times TBA 2-3 people per shifts
Christmas in the Park - Volunteers Needed
December 13 @ Village Square, Hammondsport
Information and Sales Booth Outdoors/ Shelter (small heaters
available)
Please keep checking this location
for updates and additions. If you
are aware of an Event that we could be a part of that is not
on this list, please let us know so we can extend our
participation to other activities.
We are in great need of any time that
you can provide to help out at these 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.
Holiday Party for the Animals (Open House) w/ Santa
December 2008 - date to be announced
at Finger Lakes SPCA
Stop by and visit our orphan animal residents
We are graciously accepting gift donations for the animals
For ideas - see our "Wish List"
On-going Quilt Raffle
Drawing December 2008
Tickets: 1 for $1.00, 6 for $5.00, or 13 for $10.00
Tickets available at Finger Lakes SPCA or Lake Country Patchwork
(607) 569-3530.
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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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