Conference misery::feline_v1

1533.0. "Nike Animal Rescue Foundation (NARF)" by SCRUZ::CORDES_JA (By the shards of my dragon's egg) Thu Jul 07 1988 21:53

    I've recently stumbled across a no kill shelter/foundation in the
    San Jose area.  I'm going to type in some pieces of information
    taken from a copy of their newsletter I picked up at the recent
    Tapestry N Talent.  Thought the local noters might find a need
    for this information (reprinted without permission, of course).
                                        
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    The Nike Animal Rescue Foundation (NARF) 
    406 S. Bascom Avenue, Box #176
    San Jose, CA  95128
    (408) 224-NARF     
    
    The Nike Animal Rescue Foundation is a non-profit organization founded
    in 1985, dedicated to protecting dogs and cats.  We are striving
    to eliminate animal overpopulation through spay and neuter programs
    and public education.  Our volunteers rescue and shelter dogs and
    cats in need, provide medical care, and locate and qualify permanent
    homes.
    
    ("Nike" is the name of the German Shepherd which was this foundation's
     first rescue.)
    
    NARF holds meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.
    (Send me mail if you are interested in attending and I'll pass on
    the contact's phone number.)
    
    NARF Fundraising Activities
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       Tupperware - NARF receives a percentage of sales
    
       Aluminum Can Recycling
    
       NARF T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
    
       Pet Sitting Service
    
    
    Spay and Neuter Program
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    We are continuing to sponsor a spay and neuter program for cats
    in cooperation with several veterinarians in the Bay Area.  This
    is an opportunity to bring in those stray cats in the neighborhood
    for spaying and neutering at a reduced cost.  Contact a Board Member
    for information about the participating veterinarians in your area
    and to obtain a certificate.  This is an extremely important aspect
    of animal overpopulation prevention.  The spaying and neutering
    of dogs and cats now avoids future generations of unwanted, suffering
    animals.
    
    Pet Sitting
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    This service is offered in or out of the home.  Animals will be
    given food and fresh water, and litter boxes will be cleaned.  We
    can bring in your mail and newspaper, turn on lights, and water
    plants (indoor or outdoor).  Last year NARF earned over $1,300 from
    pet sitting.  We would like to have more volunteers to pet sit in
    their areas.  
    
    (I didn't not print the contact's phone number if you are interested 
    in volunteering or having NARF pet sit for you, please contact me and 
    I'll give you the number.)
    
    Veterinary Support 
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    NARF is fortunate to have twelve Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics
    providing reduced rates for services and/or allowing us to pay our
    bills on a monthly basis.  The assistance of these generous
    veterinarians enables us to continue to grow and save more lives.
    PLEASE, if you are looking for a new vet, try to use one who supports
    NARF.  Our supporting Vets are:
    
       Boulevard Pet Hospital              San Jose
       Johnson Veterinary Hospital         Los Gatos
       Stanford Pet Clinic                 Palo Alto
       Cherry Chase Pet Hospital           Sunnyvale
       Animal Medical Clinic               Milpitas
       Village Square Veterinary Hospital  Portola Valley
       Animal Health Center                Santa Clara
       Irvington Pet Hospital              Fremont
       Evergreen Veterinary Clinic         San Jose
       Bay Cities Spay and Neuter Clinic   Milpitas
       Mission San Jose Pet Hospital       Fremont
       The Cat Hospital                    Campbell
    
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    If anyone is interested in a copy of the newsletter I have, please
    let me know.  It is approx. 11 pages so I didn't type in everything.
    There are stories of the cats and dogs that have already been rescued
    and placed in homes and those still waiting.
                                           
    There is a form attached to the newsletter for those of you who
    might be interested in receiving the newsletter on a regular basis.
    They request an annual $10.00 donation to cover printing and postage.
    There is also a section on this form for anyone wishing to donate
    to the following NARF funds.
    
       Crisis Medical Fund
       Dog and Cat Food
       General Contribution
       Kathleen Desimone Memorial Fund
       Spay and Neuter Fund
       Shelter Rescue Fund
       Memorial or Honorary Contribution
             
    
    
    Jan