My Nonprofit Reviews

Many years ago, my father-in-law had a friendly cat show up at his house. He cared for Sonny the best he could, but he knew that he couldn't provide for him as well as he wanted. He contacted Strays and Others and they were able to find a permanent home for Sonny where he would be given the best care and all the love he deserved.
Several years later, after my mother-in-law passed away, I was taking care of my father-in-law's accounts and saw that he donated to Strays and Others' annual appeal. At this point of my life I had retired and was looking to volunteer and contacted them. Nearly 6 years later, I spend several hours a week serving the homeless cats and dogs under their care. It is a labor of love, but there is nothing more rewarding than seeing one of 'our' kitties or dogs adopted by a loving and caring family and being given a second (or third) chance to enrich someone's life. I wear the hat of an adopter, too, for within 4 short months of volunteering at the shelter, my husband and I welcomed Tessie into our family and are so happy to have her curl up with us every night.
In addition to the relationships I've made with the animals, I am pleased that I have met some wonderful people and know that many of them will be life-long friends as well as fellow volunteers.
Strays and Others is completely volunteer run and depends on donations from generous supporters to allow them to fulfill their goals. Veterinarian care is expensive, as is feeding and housing the cats and dogs that come into our care. We are always seeking more volunteers and gratefully welcome any donations!

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