OPIN: Outreach to Pets in Need
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Phone: (203) 249-2170
TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: homeless pets in Fairfield County, CT, and families with pets who are in need of support for their pets.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: show off an adoptable pet at an adoption event, giving them a chance to find their forever home.
Geographic areas served: Fairfield County, Connecticut
Mission:
OPIN is an all volunteer non-profit organization, and our mission is to decrease the population of homeless pets in Connecticut through medical treatment, training, public education, surrender prevention, spay/neuter, and placement programs.
Results:
OPIN and Stamford Animal Care & Control adopt out more pets than any other municipal shelter in the state, despite having the third largest intake. On top of that, we are one of the few no-kill municipal shelters in the country. We tend to adopt out 300-400 pets per year.
In 2010, we developed two foster programs: SafePet for Domestic Violence victims provides temporary housing for a pet of a domestic violence victim during a time of transition, and OPIN Foster homes provide a nurturing environment for pets from our shelter, preparing them for a forever home.
In 2010, we developed two foster programs: SafePet for Domestic Violence victims provides temporary housing for a pet of a domestic violence victim during a time of transition, and OPIN Foster homes provide a nurturing environment for pets from our shelter, preparing them for a forever home.
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SpeckScout
12/28/12
I have been a volunteer with OPIN for the past year and have had the immense pleasure of learning about their incredible organization. I'm so thankful to be a part of such a dedicated group of people that work non stop to help save, protect and nurture needy animals that would otherwise perish at ...
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Animals
12/13/12
My husband and I have been supporting O.P.I.N. since it's inception. This group of dedicated voulunteers in conjunction with The Stamford Animal Shelter do amazing work with an attitude that no challenge is too big. They resolve the problems for individual dogs with special medical needs or ...
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