Posts Tagged ‘cats’

Help Us HELP THEM

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

 

The success, even the simple functioning as an organization, of Bobbi and the Strays would not be possible without the dedication, time, strength, and support of our volunteers.  Volunteers are our core – those that directly help us to help them.  “Them” being the thousands of dogs and cats that have come into our care and who have been placed in loving homes because of it.

 

Volunteers at an Adoption Event

Volunteers at an Adoption Event

 

AND we are always looking for a few good men and women to help us with our cause.  If you have some spare time or some spare skills – or even some spare space – there are so many ways that you can volunteer.

 

Annette at a Humane Education School Presentation

Annette at a Humane Education School Presentation

 

We have multiple locations.  Two Adoption Centers – one in Glendale, Queens – the other in Freeport, Long Island.  We also have two locations that shelter our animals but are closed to the public – one near JFK airport and the other in Long Island City, Queens.

 

Hiking with the Hounds in Alley Pond Park

Hiking with the Hounds in Alley Pond Park

 

You can even volunteer at off-site locations mostly in Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, and Manhattan – for our Adoption or Fundraising Events, or even things like our Humane Education program or “Hiking with the Hounds”.

 

Sonia helping transport some dogs

Sonia helping to transport some doggies

 

Like being behind the scenes?  How about helping us transport dogs, cats, food, and other supplies?  Maybe you can help with general administration duties, computer work, or mass mailings.

 

Helping at the Adoption Van

Helping at the Adoption Van

 

Work in a Professional trade (plumber, artist, electrician, painter, lawyer, etc.) – donate your professional services.  Manage a bar or restaurant – how about helping us with a fundraiser?  Own or run a business that has a parking lot – allow us to hold an adoption event!

 

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Kristie and Genna on 1240 WGBB

 

We have many opportunities for volunteers – throughout many parts of New York City and Long Island.  From fostering a homeless dog or cat in your own home, or helping at adoption and fundraising events, to walking dogs and socializing cats.  You can even help us as a photographer – or write for our newsletters or blog!  There are so many ways that you can get involved and help make a difference.

 

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Walking the Dogs!

 

Please refer to our Volunteering page on our website – http://bobbiandthestrays.org/Volunteering.aspx.  It lists the most common ways that you can help us.  If you want to help – or have other ideas on how you can help us help them – please do not hesitate to contact us.  You can email volunteer@bobbicares.org or call us at (718) 326-6070 or (516) 378-4340. 

 

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Pet Food Drive at Lee Road Elementary

 

In the meantime, we encourage you to stop by our new shelter in Freeport or our adoption center in Glendale and visit with our furry friends and help spread the word to help them find wonderful forever homes.

 

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Brian giving Zeke belly rubs : - )

 

Your continued support is so very much appreciated!  Help us to “Keep up the Good Work” – Volunteer Today!!!

 

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Rob helping and cuddling at an Adoption Event

 

BATS is on Facebook!

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Bobbi and the Strays is getting more and more technical and spreading the word through other outlets on-line – besides, of course – our own website – www.BobbiAndTheStrays.org.

We even have our very own Fan Page on Facebook with over 1,200 FANS!  Thank you to our current Fans!  Everyone else – please join us!!!

Join Bobbi and the Strays Fan Page!

We post pictures of the dogs and cats we have available for adoption, photos from our past events, some great volunteer shots and of course pics of our adoptees happy in their new homes.

You can also find out about the latest goings-on too – like our upcoming events, newest rescue animals, contests that you can help us win, and other great info.

Connecting with our other fans can be fun too.  Please feel free to post your own photos, comments, and of course, any ideas on how everyone can help stray dogs and cats.   

Bobbi and the Strays is on Facebook!

Be sure to suggest our page to your friends too!

We Will Soon Be Homeless…

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

 

The temporary building we use to house our larger dogs is being torn down, so donations (and/or a building/shelter/land) are urgently needed in order for Bobbi & the Strays to find a permanent home. This space currently houses many amazing larger dogs all waiting to be adopted.

 

Bobbi & the Strays operates out of two facilities, a TEMPORARY donated retail space at the Atlas Mall in Queens that houses our cats and smaller dogs, and the building that will be torn down which currently houses our larger dogs.

 

Do you know someone that would be willing to donate a building or land to us? Do you know of a reasonably priced building or land for sale or lease? We don’t need much – essentially plumbing & heating. Outdoor space is essential. We will consider all communities in Queens (and even close surrounding areas) that are easily accessible to the public, by subway/bus, car, and/or foot.

 

The destruction of the space we use for our larger dogs will cripple our rescue operation if our large dogs have nowhere to go. We are relying on your generous support, help, and donations to get Bobbi & the Strays a “forever” home where we can continue to do the important work that saves the lives of so many animals each year.

 

We were originally told that we have until this coming January – now it looks like it will be much, MUCH, sooner…  Please Help!

 

To donate directly to Bobbi and the Strays’ Building Fund please click here – “Donate to the Building Fund”.

 

To help find a new home for Bobbi and the Strays, please email building@bobbicares.org or call (718) 326-6070 or visit our website.