- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Love Animals? We're the perfect match!
ORGANIZATION: Happy Tails Animal Rescue of Washington County, VA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Are you looking to spread the word about the animals that need help in our community? Volunteer with Happy Tails Animal Rescue and help us help the animals. We need adult volunteers to help us with Facebook postings, fundraising, pamphlet distribution, staffing events and transport. If you have the time, we have the volunteer opportunity for you. Contact me today to see how you can make a difference.
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About Happy Tails Animal Rescue of Washington County, VA
Location:
PO Box 95, Abingdon, VA 24212, US
Mission Statement
Happy Tails Animal Rescue of Washington County, VA is a 501(c)(3) not- for- profit organization incorporated in June 2010 dedicated to the rescue of animals from the harm of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and unnecessary euthanasia and to the placement of animals with rescue organizations or adopters. We support and promote spaying and neutering of all cats and dogs to help control the pet overpopulation and promote education of the public about responsible pet ownership.
Happy Tails is Dedicated to: *Preventing the abuse, neglect, cruelty and unnecessary euthanasia of animals,*Promoting and Supporting the spay/neuter of all pets,*Educating the public to responsible pet ownership.
Description
PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION:
- RESCUE of animals from the shelter and from the community to the safety of other no-kill rescues, foster care and re-homing
- ADOPTION EVENTS at various locations in Washington County, VA
- DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION offering resources for low-cost spay/neuter FOSTER CARE of animals from the shelter and the community as space allows
- EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC to responsible pet ownership in formal and informal settings
- FUNDRAISING necessary to maintain the work of the organization
Happy Tails rescues animals from individuals in the community who wish to relinquish as well as from the local animal shelter that practices euthanasia. These animals are either immediately transported to the safety of outlying no-kill rescue organizations or fostered locally for future adoption or rescue. During the foster period, Happy Tails provides general care for the animals and age-appropriate veterinary care including deworm, deflea, vaccinations, and spay/neuter as well as treatment of any illness/disease/trauma/chronic or congenital conditions. Happy Tails provides weekly transports to no-kill rescue organizations in areas with greater demand for pets and also offers local adoptions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Abingdon, Damascus, BristolAbingdon, VA 24212
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2015
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Bus/Van Driving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Transports are done the Thursday of each week
- Reliable