We are always in need of friendly, good hearted and generous people to
help us achieve our goals. If you are an animal lover, a cat whisperer
or someone who likes to be involved in projects where your time really
counts and makes a difference, we would love to hear from you. Here are
some of the ways you could help:
1) We have an increasing need for people to go door-to-door to spread
the word about VSNIP (Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program) in low
income neighborhoods in Vermont. The more families we speak with who
would otherwise be unable to afford veterinary services, the more we
can help in reducing overpopulation.
2) We are always looking for people who can provide foster homes to
help rescued animals become trusting, friendly, socialized and
affectionate. Many need time to feel comfortable and
safe with people in a home environment before they can become adoptable
to a permanent home. Kittens and teenagers of feral colonies need to be taken into foster homes to help them eliminate their fear of human beings.
3) We need volunteers to help with trap-neuter-return programs. In
established colonies of free ranging cats there are often compassionate
people who feed and want to help them. Rather than discouraging this
practice in fear of creating even larger populations, catching the cats
in humane traps, getting them spayed or neutered and then returning
them to their colonies is the kindest and most effective way to help
them.
4) We need people to interview prospective adopters, and to make follow up calls to the new owners of cats who have already been adopted. We like to stay in communication to be sure that both the adopters and cats are doing well and have not encountered problems.
5) We would greatly appreciate volunteers to help with the cats and the adoption process on Saturdays between 10 AM and 3PM, at our Adoption Center at the Agway store in Williamstown, MA.
6) We would love to hear from anyone who has experience in fundraising, and could help develop creative ideas and organize events.
If you have time, abilities and ideas to share, please contact us at Francis of Assisi Society. You can email us at this website,
info@francisofassisisociety.com, phone at (802) 447-3191 or (802) 236-9123, or write to us at PO Box 496, Shaftsbury VT 05262
