This is a series of diaries highlighting animal rescues around the world and noting and celebrating the work they do to help animals who have no voices but ours to speak for them. I have decided to make this a daily series because there are so many wonderful rescues out there who need human help and weekly just doesn't seem to be enough. I have long wanted to start a rescue but lack the resources or time available to do so right now so this is my attempt to do my part. I hope that these rescues will benefit from the kindness and benevolence of the community here at Daily Kos. They are amazing organizations and worthy of Kossack attention and care.
I am here, alive and all around you
I have no voice
In your trees, your air, your fields, your oceans, your world
I have no voice
I am a mother, a father, a protector, a soul
I have no voice
I can walk, crawl, sing, fear
I have no voice
You must be my voice
Donate Here
Their Website Is Here
OUR MISSION
Our Mission Our mission is to promote the well-being of animals and responsible human-animal relationships.
Stray Pets in Need of MA, Inc. was formed in 1991 to promote the well-being of animals and responsible human/animal relationships. Each year over 400 animals are placed in new, carefully selected adoptive homes.
Who’s Who at SPIN?
|
Administration |
Sue Webb – tiwat@aol.com
Lyn Woodhead
Gail Ekwurtzel
Moira Guigno
Mary Lou Bonfiglio
_______________________ |
Adoption Center |
Debra Alton – kittycity@petworldnatick.com
_______________________ |
Coin Cans |
Mary Snow
Angie Jordan
_______________________ |
Database |
Raffaella Torchia
_______________________ |
Finance Committee |
Moira Guigno
Sue Webb – tiwat@aol.com |
Foster Care Coordinator |
Volunteer Needed – tiwat@aol.com
_______________________ |
Foster Care
LUEN Program
Safe People Safe Pets Program |
Sue Webb – tiwat@aol.com
_______________________ |
Fundraising |
Volunteers Needed – tiwat@aol.com
_______________________ |
Grants |
Volunteers Needed – tiwat@aol.com
_______________________ |
Kids/Youth |
Sue Webb – tiwat@aol.com
Lyn Woodhead
_______________________ |
Microchipping |
Peggy Webb
Lyn Woodhead
Sue Webb – tiwat@aol.com
_______________________ |
Newsletter |
Pamela Cornwell
_______________________ |
Note Cards/Correspondence Secretary |
Nancy Lee
_______________________ |
Pet Photo Contest |
Volunteers Needed
_______________________ |
Photography |
Grace Falcone
Sue Webb – tiwat@aol.com
Nina Walsh
Pamela Cornwell
_______________________ |
PR/Marketing |
Volunteers Needed
_______________________ |
Snugglers |
Patty Morse
_______________________ |
Seniors for Seniors |
Debra Alton – kittycity@petworldnatick.com
_______________________ |
Mitzvah Days |
Sue Webb- – tiwat@aol.com
_______________________ |
Student Projects |
Volunteers Needed
_______________________ |
Special Events |
Jan Martin
Julia Russ-Neff
Pamela Cornwell
_______________________ |
Website |
Pamela Cornwell |
LETTERS FROM SUE WEBB
SPIN wrote a grant to petfinder.com and received the generator for use in setting up an emergency shelter for pets. To get involved with your local pet friendly shelter team contact your local Animal Control Officer or visit www.smart-mass.org There you will find links to online training for people responding to disasters to help animals. Generator photo is of Sue receiving the generator.
June Pet Fair was held at Congregational church in Natick. SPIN set up an informational table and raised money by selling hand crafted items made by our volunteers.
The Craft Fair & Flea Market was held outside Pet World in June. The sun was out for us this day. We thank all the vendors who came and the volunteers who pitched in as well as the shoppers. It was a successful fund raising event for SPIN and we are already planning for a 2nd craft fair for 2010.
Email tiwat@aol.com if you can help with any of the following:
We want to be more proactive reaching out to volunteers. We need one or two people to help manage the volunteer list, contact new volunteers and reach out to get volunteers involved in areas they are interested in and to be more involved with events and other SPIN projects. This should be someone with time to make direct contact by phone as well as email. contact tiwat@aol.com for more details.
Hi
I adopted, “Fells” last Thursday and wanted to send you couple of photos.
His new name is Mason Gray and he is now purring up a storm and sitting on my lap when I am on the computer. Here are some photos of him in the last week.
THANKS
Meredith Powell
Hi
Here are some pictures of Chopsticks & Faffy.
They are adjusting quite well and often come up to us and wait to get petted. The first couple days they preferred to hide under the bed a lot but now they are having a lot of fun running all over the place. They love sitting in the window & when we have the blinds closed at night they hide from each other behind them. It is so cute.
Have a great day!
Zanna Knell
ANNUAL TICA CAT SHOW
9:00am to 4:00pm each day
The Crown Plaza
1360 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760
*FREE PARKING*
ADMISSION
Adults $8.00 * Seniors & Students $5.00 * Children under 12 and Active Military FREE
BRING A CAN OF CAT FOOD (OR DRY FOOD) FOR DONATION TO LOCAL SHELTERS
AND GET $1.00 OFF ADMISSION!!!
For more information, go to – http://www.catsonthebeach.com
SPIN TRANSITION HOUSE
Contact: tiwat@aol.com or 781-235-1218
Need for direct care at SPIN’s Transition Home. Sign up for one shift a week either morning, afternoon or evening by emailing tiwat@aol.com or 781-235-1218
We need help Picking up Laundry, empty boxes for litter trays, donated supplies and cat food.
Construction, repairs, yard work, snow plowing and other needs for our new SPIN home.
List of tasks available for willing volunteers:
- Caps on chimneys
- Add railing along retaining wall at driveway
- Add railing to deck steps
- Point chimney