For under $20 you can challenge your dog in no time! Here are some of our favorites!
Here is a link if you would like to purchase one: Click Here
Please let us know how they work for you!
For under $20 you can challenge your dog in no time! Here are some of our favorites!
Here is a link if you would like to purchase one: Click Here
Please let us know how they work for you!
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Squeaky mouse toys and feather wands?
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Warm, fuzzy blankets?
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Cute little kittens?
Coming soon!
As this crazy winter is slowly becoming the thing of the past and the warm weather moves in, the shelters across the nation are seeing a steady increase in cat intakes. From the friendly strays that braved the streets in the winter to cat moms and their babies to orphaned kittens- all are slowly making their way to the shelters and will be in desperate need of help.
ACCT Philly is no exception. Cat intake will grow to about 100 cats/kittens a day in the height of the summer. Many of the cats will be saved by local rescues but so many more will be relaying on the loving care of foster homes to grow up, get healthy and be prepared for adoption. From day old bottle babies that need to be fed every few hours, kittens that just need a week or two until they are ready and to moms looking for a quiet place to raise a family, there will be something for everyone!
You can save lives of Philly kittens (and get LOTS of love in return)
The shelter provides the cats, kittens and the basic medical care (such as vaccines and spay/neuter surgery). You provide a safe place for them to live, food and much love! Philadoptables often helps with the basics like food, litter, toys and more.
Here’s how to get started…
Just email our board member at Marta- [email protected]. Marta is our resident cat foster expert. She has fostered over 120 cats and kittens in the past few years. She would be more than happy to meet you at the shelter, talk to you about the fostering process and answer any other questions you may have.
For just a few weeks of your time, you will be providing a cat with a lifetime of love. It is a wonderful project both for families and individuals! Just check out the Perry Pet Project – the whole Perry family is involved in fostering and there is no stopping them!
People who want to adopt a dog don’t always see everything an animal shelter does to get the dog from a shelter cage to a new owner’s arms. Most shelters don’t have enough funds to keep dogs happy and sane while in their care. When prospective owners visit, they don’t realize the dog will become a playful, happy pet in a home. They just see a depressed dog, or even a dog who’s sick.
Philadoptables was founded to fill the gaps between shelter funds and the animal’s needs. The volunteers realized that dogs needed a safe, comfortable place where they could play in all kinds of weather.
Play is essential to the dog’s physical and mental health. A dog who plays will sleep better in the shelter because he’s tired. He’ll bark less and will learn tricks more quickly. He’ll be happier and probably won’t be as jumpy or nervous.
Additionally, ACCT volunteers work with dogs to train them in new behaviors. Some dogs know the basics and just need to maintain them. Some were never taught anything beyond “sit,” and sometimes nothing all. Training gives the dogs some stimulation so they’re better adjusted. As a result, each dog will be more likely to get adopted and will be a better pet once he’s adopted.
During rain and snow days, and in the heat of summer, dogs can’t stay out more than a few minutes. The volunteers can’t be outdoors in bad weather and some dogs like bad weather either.
Enter Philadoptables with …
An All-Weather Play Area For Philly’s animal control shelter
Last year Philadoptables arranged for architectural drawings for a new play area cover that will let animals play and exercise in any type of weather. We set funds aside to build the structure but now they have learned they need considerably more.
The city’s building department requires expensive ground drilling and soil testing to be completed, and they require fire rated materials to be used for the project. These requirements increased the original costs of $17,000 to $28,000.
Raising $11,000 For The Dogs
A general contractor, Puro-Tec LTD generously donated their general contracting time to oversee this project. The new budget reflects labor, materials and related costs to comply with the city requirements.
Michelle Helms, President of Philadoptables, says, “This is a project we are very passionate about completing even with the increased budget. No matter what the weather, the pups still need to get outside. Having a play yard with a roof is going to help them stay dry and safe during inclement weather.”
Therefore we need to raise $11,000. It’s a daunting task: Philadoptables has no paid staff. All funds raised go directly to support the animals.
We need your help! To donate, use the link below. Your contribution is tax-deductible. Every dollar goes directly to the project and you’ll be helping to improve the lives of shelter dogs. http://www.gofundme.com/purotecgivesback
Please help us welcome the newest (and may we say cutest) Board Member of Philadoptables!
Little Olivia Eleanor was born January 22 and her mom, Philadoptables’ Treasurer Christa Policella, said both are doing great. Our board meetings are about to get so much more fun. Congratulations Christa and Mike!
The CMO (Chief Meow Officer), Sylvester, the black cat, and his team of kitty product connoisseurs personally try the items to ensure their absolute purr-fection for kitties everywhere.