Adopt a Pet
Clarence, the ROAR angel
- Details
- Category: Adopt a Pet
- Last Updated on Monday, 30 April 2012 18:39
- Written by Rachel Kirkpatrick
In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," the angel, Clarence, comes down to save character George Bailey who is going through a rough patch in life. In the case of Clarence the cat at ROAR, however, he was the one who was saved!
Clarence came to ROAR from Easton Animal Control after he was found wandering in the streets during the Jan. 21 snowstorm. At seven years old, Clarence is mature, but he still has an adventurous side to him — he likes to show off his mousing techniques! Most of the time, however, he is a mellow guy, waiting for a good lap-sit and a treat.
Clarence has this stunning look to him: a beautiful, cream-colored coat with brown and gold markings on his back and face. He is looking to be someone's forever angel. Could it be you?
Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (ROAR), 45 South Street, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11 to 3; Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. 203-438-0158; roar-ridgefield.org.
Come meet the new puppies at DAW's Puppy Open House TODAY!
- Details
- Category: Adopt a Pet
- Last Updated on Saturday, 14 April 2012 08:30
- Written by Christie Macomber
On Saturday, nine adorable Lab/Hound mix puppies will be introduced to the public at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society. The four girls and five boy puppies were born at the end of February, and are now ready to go home. They are small pups now and will probably be around 40-50 pounds when full grown.
Besides the puppies there are many dogs that have arrived in recent weeks. Many of them are small, adorable and under a year old. There are also several dogs who have been at the shelter for more than a year and are still waiting to meet their forever family.
In the photo gallery, you’ll meet the puppies and young dogs who are in need of homes, and Chelsea, who is getting ready to leave the shelter after four years. A woman came in and said that she was looking for a dog that really needed a home, and she and Chelsea are getting used to each other before she takes Chelsea home.
There are many ways to improve the lives of these furry friends, and many ways they will improve yours. Stop by on Saturday and meet the gang.
The Puppy Open House is on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 1p.m. – 4 p.m.
Please take time to read all of the puppy information on the DAWS website to learn more about the requirements and recommendations for puppy adoptions. http://www.daws.org/puppy-center
Meet Miss Kirstie ~ she is available for adoption at ROAR
- Details
- Category: Adopt a Pet
- Last Updated on Monday, 02 April 2012 07:56
- Written by Rachel Kirkpatrick
It is so comforting to walk into a room and have a cat waiting at your feet to greet you. At ROAR, Kirstie is that cat. She will come out of any comfortable spot (usually a window seat), to say hello and get a good back scratch!
Kirstie came to ROAR after her owner could no longer care for her, and while she may seem a little shy at first, she warms up quickly.
At two years old, Kirstie is just a happy girl who loves to play after a good nap, and often joins her peers on a toy mouse hunt or two! She enjoys the company of her fellow felines at ROAR, but she is a little timid around dogs — that's not to say she wouldn't warm up to the idea.
Kirstie is a petite tabby, but not thin, and has a beautiful, reddish-brown and silver striped coat. She would be "over the moon" for a wonderful home.
Come visit Kirstie and all the other shelter guests at ROAR.
Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (ROAR), 45 South Street, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11 to 3, Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Sunday (except for the second Sunday of the month, April through October, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) 203-438-0158; roar-ridgefield.org
A Lover of People, Dogs & Cats- Meet Rusty!
- Details
- Category: Adopt a Pet
- Last Updated on Monday, 09 April 2012 08:00
- Written by Rachel Kirkpatrick
A car ride? Check. A game of frisbee? Check. A walk into town? Check. A good hike? Check. Rusty, our one and-a-half year old pit bull terrier/boxer mix, is a dog who is game for all kinds of fun. But what's great about his personality is that he also loves to be mellow and just plain hang out.
Rusty is a local rescue who came to ROAR from Norwalk Animal Control. He's ready to go to his forever home, but in the meantime is making many friends. Rusty not only loves people and other dogs, he likes cats!
Rusty is well mannered and listens to commands. He'd make a great family pet, but he'd do best in a home with older kids because of his interest in sports and outdoor adventures.
Is Rusty for you? Come meet him and the other shelter guests at ROAR.
Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (ROAR), 45 South Street, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11 to 3; Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Sunday (except for the second Sunday of the month, April through October, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) 203-438-0158; roar-ridgefield.org.
FACEBOOK PERMANENTLY REJECTS PUPPY MILL ADS
- Details
- Category: Adopt a Pet
- Last Updated on Friday, 23 March 2012 10:13
- Written by ASPCA RELEASE
Facebook Rejects Puppy Mill Ads for Good!
March 23, 2012
In response to concerns raised by the ASPCA and its national “No Pet Store Puppies” campaign, measures will be put in place to ensure that puppy mill dogs will no longer be sold via Marketplace on Facebook. The ASPCA is working with Facebook and Oodle, the online classifieds service that powers Marketplace on Facebook, to restrict listings of puppy mill dogs on the popular social media site. Through an ongoing removal process, ads placed by puppy mills have already started coming down. The process was designed to ensure that individuals may continue to post dogs available for a nominal adoption or rehoming fee.
The ASPCA believes that reducing Internet venues through which puppy mills can offer their dogs will help combat the inhumane puppy mill industry. Many puppies sold online come from puppy mills—these are large-scale, commercial facilities that commonly keep dogs in unsanitary, overcrowded and often cruel conditions without sufficient veterinary care, food, water or socialization.
"Removing an online platform for the cruel puppy mill industry sets a positive example of corporate citizenship and will help improve the lives of countless dogs," says ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres. "Most consumers are unaware they are perpetuating animal cruelty by purchasing a puppy online, and given the visibility of Marketplace on Facebook, this move has the potential to raise critical awareness about unscrupulous online breeders.”
Puppy mills that sell directly to consumers over the Internet are exempt from any federal oversight, allowing unregulated breeders to sell tens of thousands of puppies a year via online transactions. The Internet Crime Complaint Center notes that hundreds of complaints are filed every year from victims who are scammed when buying a dog online.
“Consumers who purchase a puppy from a website run the risk of acquiring an unhealthy animal and often end up with expensive vet bills and broken hearts,” said Cori Menkin, Senior Director of the ASPCA Puppy Mills Campaign. “We hope additional online retailers and classifieds listings will follow this example and stop providing a platform for puppy mill sales.”
To learn more about the ASPCA’s campaign to eradicate puppy mills and sign our pledge not to buy any items—including food, supplies or toys—from stores or websites that sell puppies, please visit www.NoPetStorePuppies.com.
