During these uncertain times, how can we help?
See below to access our COVID-19 Resource Hub, and to explore our growing directory of COVID-19-specific and virtual volunteering opportunities.
As a volunteer-powered non-profit organization, Ruff House Rescue would not exist without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. The number of dogs and cats we can save depends on the number of volunteers we have helping us. Are you passionate about finding forever homes for homeless and abused cats and dogs? Below are four wonderful ways to help our animals, all from your home!
Host a garage/tag sale in your home or community.
Host a fundraiser (online or at your home) with a direct selling company such as Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Yankee Candle Company, or PartyLite.
Donate items to Thrifty Pawz, our thrift store in East Rockaway, New York.
Volunteer at Thrifty Pawz, our thrift store in East Rockaway, New York.
Length of term:
There is no minimum amount of time required, and you can start immediately (except for the Volunteer at Thrifty Pawz -- you will need to consult with our Volunteer Coordinator).
COMMUNITY HOURS:
We can provide a letter for option 4 (volunteering at our thrift store). See below for how you can get community service hours with our other positions.
Qualifications:
To volunteer at the thrift store (see below -- Option 4), you must be at least 21 years old. For other positions, if you are under 18 years old, please get permission from your guardian/parent.
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OPTION #1. - GARAGE/TAG SALE
Do you or your family and friends have tons of stuff that you don't need anymore or just want to do some spring cleaning? Consider having a garage/tag sale to benefit RHR.
This is a virtual opportunity that you can start any time.
Steps:
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OPTIONS #3. - DONATE TO OUR THRIFT STORE
Donate your gently used or new items to support RHR. The items do not have to be pet related. No books please! Contact us at:
(516) 462-9454
Thriftypawz@gmail.com
Location: 4 Centre Ave, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Hours: Monday-Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Sundays 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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OPTIONS #4. - VOLUNTEER AT OUR THRIFT STORE ON LONG ISLAND, NY
This is an on-site opportunity, with a total time of approximately 3-4 hours per week. You must be at least 21 years old to participate.
Help organize and run our thrift store by being a store assistant/clerk.
Next Steps:
Commercial, Oceanside, NY 11572, US
Ruff House Rescue's (RHR) mission is to rescue homeless pets that suffer from abuse, neglect, and indifference. Our goal is to create awareness of the epidemic of homeless pets and educate on the importance of spaying and neutering, ID tagging, and training these pets. Through our rescue efforts we are both saving lives and cultivating the natural connection between man and his best friend.
WE GO BIG, SO THEY GO HOME.
Going BIG means that our fosters and volunteers always show up in a big way and are incredibly hands-on, passionate, and dedicated, whether they are volunteering remotely, at our kennel, or at our adoption events.
Ruff House Rescue is the largest 501 (c)(3) non-profit rescue on the South Shore of Long Island. Our mission is to seek out under-served shelters and communities where we can make the biggest lifesaving impact. Our goal is to create a world where the kind and rewarding experience of adoption is the standard. We do this through tireless passion, commitment, and advocacy.
We are a foster-based network of animal lovers who seek to save as many lives as possible, as fast as we can. As a largely volunteer-based organization, we depend on the generosity of our Ruff House family to do this life changing work.
No animal is euthanized.
Mailing Address: PO Box 365, Oceanside, NY 11572
We'll work with your schedule.
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
February 7, 2021