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OF
CAPE MAY COUNTY
A non-profit 501c organization
Who We Are
Animal Outreach is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to
helping the abused, abandoned and neglected animals of Cape May County
and beyond. Animal Outreach (AO) began as a fostering network in 1998,
and now we again use our foster homes to rehabilitate and care for
needy animals.
We have had a devastating setback. Until recently, we could only house
cats and kittens in our small facility, but it tragically burnt down in
the early morning of May 18, 2007. The fire that struck the trailer,
the origin of which was an electrical malfunction in the adjacent
trailer owned by the City of Cape May. We are broken hearted but remain
committed to the animals that we serve and hope to be able to build a
new shelter on property that we had previously purchased. We remain
determined to erect a no-kill shelter and sanctuary where both dogs and
cats will be lovingly cared for and if necessary, spayed or neutered,
before being placed in a forever home.
There is a tremendous need for our services and we expect to continue
our operation indefinitely and hope to continue our mission well into
the future. We are a small operation with a big heart and bigger plans.
And the community is behind us in reaching our goals. We hope you can
help us with our commitment to the animals. Please contact us. Let us
know how you can help!
photograph by Exit Zero
What we have accomplished through a
group of dedicated volunteers
- We have placed more than 2,000 cats and
dogs in loving homes in the past 10 years.
- Our adoption outreach is aggressive, as
volunteer adoption coordinators spend each weekend at a local PetSmart
finding loving homes for our fosters.
- Currently, we are raising funds to
rebuild our shelter (in May 2007, fire destroyed our only shelter).
- Today, we remain committed to helping
animals through a network of foster homes.
- We currently own a 3.45-acre parcel of
land where we intend to erect a no-kill shelter.
- The main shelter in our region (county
operated) is not a no-kill shelter and is overcrowded.
- We are engaged in a successful
trap-neuter-return program in our community.
- Many pet owners throughout the region
have been helped with Rosie’s Fund, a unique care assistance program
that helps finance veterinary bills.
- Our fundraising activities and community
involvement ensure our building’s success.
 And one
of the best places
to volunteer may be right near you: Animal
Outreach of Cape May County.
Whether you work at the adoption booth at PetSmart, or place donation
cans in local businesses, stuff envelopes for an educational mailing or
assist with a fund-raising event, you will make a difference in the
lives of animals. When you give animals the gift of your time, you’ll
get back even more.
We are reaching out to you and your friends because we believe your
help in volunteering is a huge part of the solution.
Wondering what’s in it for you? Here are just a few of the
benefits of
volunteering:
- Be part of the solution.
You’ll join a network of people working to make the world safe and more
humane for all living creatures. You’ll make the jobs of everyone
working for animals a little easier by lending a hand and spreading the
message of responsible pet ownership.
- Get warm fuzzies.
You’ll never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal
you have comforted. Who can’t use another loyal support in life?
- Keep good company.
You’ll make lots of new friends—and not just the four-legged kind.
Working side by side with people who share similar interests can forge
lifelong friendships.
- Meet the new you. You’ll
discover skills you never knew you had, and you may be surprised at
what you’re capable of achieving.
- Gain a new career.
You’ll learn things that may lead you to the career—or career change—of
your dreams. Employers and college admissions officers look favorably
on time spent in volunteer service.
- Enjoy a wagging tail, a
purr, and a smile. Didn’t someone once say that the
best things in life are free?
Click here and send us an e-mail to find out how you can make a
difference.
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