COMPANION - Camden County Animal Shelter

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COMPANION
Summer 2015
Free Pet Food Pantry
The Camden County Animal Alliance now offers free
pet pantry food services to community members. This
food assistance program is designed to keep beloved
pets in their homes by offering free food for cats and
dogs in the community. As owner surrender numbers
increase at our local shelters for various reasons, the
animal alliance wants pet owners to succeed with
keeping pets in homes with the assistance of free food.
CAMDEN COUNTY
ANIMAL SHELTER
125 County House Rd.
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Phone: 856.401.1300
Fax: 856.401.1309
Email: [email protected]
www.ccasnj.org
Mailing Address:
PO Box 475
Blackwood, NJ 08012
New Hours
of Operation
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 11 am-6 pm
Wednesday - 11 am-6 pm
Thursday - 11 am-6 pm
Friday - 11 am-4 pm
Saturday - 11 am-4 pm
Sunday - 11 am-4 pm
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Clinic Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 9 am-10:30 am
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - 9 am-10:30 am
Friday - 9 am-10:30 am
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Join us at Camden County Animal Shelter, Animal
Welfare Association, Animal Orphanage, or the Animal
Adoption Center for free cat or dog food the second
Saturday of every month! There are no financial
requirements for the pet food pantry; all pet owners
are welcome! Stop by any of the Camden County
Alliance locations to pick up your free food.
SEE PET FOOD PANTRY LOCATIONS BELOW:
Camden County Animal Shelter: 125 County House Road, Blackwood NJ 08012
Animal Welfare Association: 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Animal Orphanage: 421 Cooper Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Animal Adoption Center: 501 Berlin Rd N, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
The Camden County Animal Alliance is a partnership of the four listed shelters in
Camden County designated to reduce the overwhelming stray animal population and
the number of unwanted animals and owner surrenders in the area. Our goal for the
pet food pantry is to offer the community the tools they need to become great pet
owners.
UPCOMING PANTRY DATES:
Saturday, July 11th from 11am-1pm
Saturday, August 8th from 11am-1pm
Saturday, September 12th from 11am-1pm
Saturday, October 10th from 11am-1pm
Why Microchips Matter
Doc, the cat, was adopted to a family in Pennsylvania from a rescue. Doc went
missing for approximately a year and his family was devastated. Doc was found
in Camden County and brought into our facility as a stray. When CCAS staff did
an intake exam on Doc, they discovered that Doc had a microchip. Staff got Doc’s
microchip number and worked hard to track it back to the original rescue he was
adopted from. The rescue knew the owners have been searching for Doc over the
last year and contacted them. Doc’s family came to CCAS and they were reunited
after a whole year. Doc and his family are back together thanks to his microchip!
Is your pet microchipped? Visit www.ccasnj.org for our walk-in clinic schedule to get
your pet microchipped for just $30!
Find us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/CamdenCountyAnimalShelter
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Expansion Excitement
The Camden County Board of Freeholders expansion
to Camden County Animal Shelter has ramped up!
The $1.5 million project is underway and Freeholder
Michelle Gentek, liaison to the shelter, said they’re
feeling good about its future. “It’s so exciting to
finally see it coming together,” she said as they
checked out the construction scene adjacent to the
existing building on County House Road in Gloucester
Township.
The 3,500 square-feet expansion will house a front
desk and welcoming area that will become the
Executive Director, Vicki
public’s new access point for adoptions. The current
Rowland, in the future
entrance will remain open for our low-cost, public
kennel run for dogs
pet vaccine and surgery clinic. The expansion will
also include an open cattery and private meeting
rooms for potential adopters and our animals. These
meeting areas will allow families one-on-one time
with our animals to find the right fit for their family. Once the expansion is wrapped up at the end of the
summer, Camden County Animal Shelter’s capacity will grow to include 50 more cats and 30 more dogs. The
shelter currently houses 250 cats and over 100 dogs, and 100 cats off-site at satellite locations like Petsmart
and Petco. “Saving lives is always the goal,” says executive director, Vicki Rowland.
Jax’s Journey – Happy Tails
The Yacavone family came to Camden County Animal Shelter
on April 18, 2015 for a companion for their family and most
importantly, their 2-year-old son Joey. The Yacavone’s adopted
their last dog, Jasper, from CCAS 10 years ago and after waiting
some time, they decided to find a new dog for their family.
Once the family met Jax, now Jack, they knew he was the
perfect fit. His happy-go-lucky personality
was irresistible! Jack is now the king of
Jack, formally Jax with
the house and loves getting kisses from
his 2-year-old human
his human brother, Joey!
brother, Joey Yacavone.
Share Your Happy Tail Stories
Did you adopt a pet from Camden County Animal Shelter? We
want to hear your Happy Tail! Send us a photo and short story
about your CCAS alumni and they may be featured on our
website and social media pages! Email us your story to
[email protected].
Find us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/CamdenCountyAnimalShelter
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Total Lives Saved
Since 2006
20,500
and counting...
Donate to our animals today!
Visit www.ccasnj.org
Foster with us
A foster care provider volunteers
for Camden County Animal
Shelter to provide caring
temporary homes to pets that
need individualized attention
or a little extra love. With
the summer months upon us,
fostering is vital to saving the
lives of our animals. We receive
many young kittens and puppies
that are too young to be living
in our environment. Not only
are they young but they may be
recovering from illness or surgery
and in need of socialization before
being placed in a forever home.
Foster volunteers are critical to
our ability to save the lives of
adoptable pets in our community.
This allows us to expand our
capacity to help animals that
are in need. The benefits to
becoming a foster parent come
from directly helping to save a
life! Foster parents take part
in a bond without long-term
commitment, help the dog find
a new loving home, and give the
animals a gift that money can’t
buy – your love!
If you are interested in becoming
a foster care provider, please
contact Lisa at
[email protected] or
call 856-401-1300
Volunteer to Save Lives
Camden County Animal Shelter depends on our dedicated volunteers. Come
out and learn more about how to become a volunteer with Camden County
Animal Shelter at our interest meetings! We have created different niche
groups to cater to your volunteer calling. Whether it is walking our dogs, acting
as a nurse to our kittens, assisting with housekeeping within the shelter, or
representing us at local events, we have a specialized volunteer group for you!
Visit www.ccasnj.org and follow the ‘You Can Help’ link for more details.
Volunteer Roles: Dog squad, purr pals, Kong crew, kitty nurses, matchmakers,
greeters, web photographers, party animals, Petsmart/Petco cat crew, tour
guides, spirit leaders, community ambassadors, virtual volunteers, the dream
team, and foster care providers. Contact Lisa at [email protected] for more
information.
Find us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/CamdenCountyAnimalShelter
Janice Morris
& Ann Stuski,
CCAS Cat
Photography
Volunteers
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2nd Annual
Pledge-a-Paw Dog
Walk & Event Coming
October 11, 2015 at
Camden County
College.
2014 Pledge-a-Paw
2nd Annual Pledge-a-Paw Dog Walk & Event
Online fundraising for Camden County Animal Shelters 2nd Annual Pledge-a-Paw Dog Walk & Event has
kicked off! This fun-filled day consists of a one mile pledge walk, vendors/exhibitors, contests, food, and
canine demonstrations! Register to walk today at www.ccasnj.org for just $10 per person!
Start Fundraising with Camden County Animal Shelter.
Need some fundraising tips for the event?
1.) Personalize your fundraising page to entice family members and friends to donate to you
2.) Use social media to share your fundraising page every day
3.) Delegate: Challenge your friends, spouse, or children to collect 2 pledges each on your behalf.
4.) Host a poker game: Let half of all proceeds go towards your pledges.
5.) Have a Mow-A-Thon: Set aside a weekend for your family to mow your neighbor’s yards for a $50
donation.
Adoption Spotlight:
Meet Guacamole &
Serenity!
This 2-year-old adorable boy is sweet and spunky.
He would love a jogging buddy or a big backyard
to play in. Guac is people pleaser and can’t wait to
learn new things! His big smile is sure to light up
your day!
Meet Serenity! Serenity means peaceful, and
that really describes this girl perfectly. She was a
stray in March and is about 8 years old. Serenity
is front declawed and has beautiful muted colors
in her fur, but best of all she is very sweet and
affectionate. She is calm and outgoing, with
curiosity thrown in for good measure. Serenity is
one great cat that deserves a great forever home.
Call 856-401-1300 ext. 101 to adopt today!
Find us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/CamdenCountyAnimalShelter
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