RBARI - Holiday Boutique - Fri. Nov. 16- Sat. Nov. 17
November 15, 2012
The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. is holding its annual Holiday Boutique at the VFW Hall, Post 5702, corner of Pulis and Franklin Avenues, in Franklin Lakes, NJ on Friday, November 16th from 9am to 9pm and Saturday, November 17th from 9am to 5pm. Unlike many others our event does not have vendors but rather a multitude of seasonal decorations, holiday gifts for people and pets, crafts, homemade foods and baked goods. There is no admission fee. All proceeds directly benefit the animals of R.B.A.R.I. For more information please visit www.rbari.org.
RBARI - Black Cat Adoption Weekend - Nov. 24 - 25
November 15, 2012
After battling the crowds this Black Friday, visit the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland, NJ to destress during our “Black Cat Adoption Weekend”, Saturday and Sunday November 24th and 25th. We have several black cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Come to enjoy their company and you might just leave with a new friend. Our weekend hours are 11am-4pm. Please visit www.rbari.org for more information about our organization.
NJ Animal Control Officers Course - October 6 - November 17
September 26, 2012
Bergen Community College is now offering the Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Over the course of seven (7) Saturdays you will have to opportunity to be taught by, interact with, and build relationships with eight (8) of the foremost experts in the State of New Jersey regarding Animal Control (the following is a link to the faculty instructing in this class CLICK HERE
Anyone interested in animal welfare personally or as a profession may and should attend. This includes kennel managers, shelter workers, rescue group personnel, volunteers, and those seeking an exciting career in animal control. The following is the course content: Click Here
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements of the N.J.A.C. 8:23A-2.2 statute for appointment as an ACO by a New Jersey Municipality. Additionally, this is the only Certified ACO Course whose graduates receive certification for Incident Command Systems 100 & National Incident Management 700 by the National Wildlife Fire Coordinating Group as well as Pet First Aid.
In addition to the classroom component participants must arrange for and complete a 20-hour field training component in order to receive certification.
The course will be held on seven Saturdays, Oct 6 through Nov 17, 2012. Classes will be held from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Completion of the course requires attendance at all classes.
Tuition for this program is $879, which includes all materials. Registration will be through Bergen Community College at 201-447-7488. Enrollment is open to any person 18 years of age or older; and, there is no requirement for prior experience or training to attend this course. Please contact Career Development Institute (CDI) with any additional course content or certification questions that you may have.
Career Development Institute
732-821-6997 www.cditraining.org
People for Animals to Host Band Night Fri. Dec 30
December 12, 2011
Come out for a fun evening of great music- a mixture of rock, funk, and reggae - and help People for Animals (PFA) raise funds for it’s new clinic in south Jersey and dog rescue program!
Join us on Friday, December 30 at 9 pm at Roxy n Dukes on 745 Bound Brook Rd. in Dunellen, New Jersey as People for Animals presents:
- Milan & the Sour Goat
- Becoming The Ghost
- Danny of Anyday Cult
- Jenny and the Felines
There is NO COVER CHARGE, but donations to PFA are much appreciated. All donations benefit PFA’s spay/neuter programs, and pet adoption services.
For more information about this event, please visit www.roxyndukes.com and visit the “events” page.
Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Kitten Adoption Special
November 14, 2011
Everyone enjoys a little company at this time of year and two kittens are more fun than one so we have decided to run a promotion - two cats or kittens for a single adoption fee. Come on in and we will help match up the perfect pair for your family. Please visit our website, www.rbari.org, to view our current residents or visit us at Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Lane in Oakland, NJ. 201-337-5180.
Mt. Pleasant Holiday Fair Dec 3rd - Dec 11th
November 14, 2011
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter will hold their 34th annual Holiday Fair at the shelter
Saturday, Dec. 3rd through Sunday, Dec. 11th.
Dates/Times:
- Saturdays from 9:30am-5:00pm
- Sundays from 11am-5:00pm
- Tuesday through Friday during normal shelter hours
Location: Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Route 10 West (behind Petsmart) in East Hanover, NJ.
Come find the perfect gift for your friends and family! Thousands of new items are offered for sale at 50% off retail prices. Holiday items, gifts for your pet, toys and games, books, DVDs, collectibles, housewares, baby items, cosmetics, accessories including scarves, hats, gloves, belts, tights, jewelry and many more goods will be featured at this year’s Holiday Fair. Shop early and often as new items are replenished daily! 100% of your purchase will go towards the care and love we provide to all of our homeless cats and dogs. Shop to save animals! Shop to save money!
For more information please call 973-386-0590 or email events@njshelter.org or visit our website at
www.njshelter.org
People for Animals Dining Night Fundraiser At TGI Fridays Dec 1
November 8, 2011
People for Animals will be hosting a Dining Night Fundraiser at TGI Fridays on 1701-100 Rt 22 West in Watchung New Jersey to raise funds for its High Quality, Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Service Programs.
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Address: TGI Fridays, 1701-100 Route 22 West, Watchung, NJ 07060
For every $20 spent (exclusions apply) $5.00 will be donated to People for Animals upon presentation of the dining night flyer (which can be found at www.pfaonline.org.)
For More Information: Call 973-282-0890 or visit our website www.pfaonline.org.
People for Animals Casino Night - November 5, 2011
October 7, 2011
People for Animals will be hosting a Casino Night on November 5, 2011 to help support our spay/neuter programs and wellness services.
Date: November 5, 2011
Where: Manville VFW Post 2290, 600 Washington St, Manville, NJ 08835
When: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 pre-registration includes buffet dinner and $25 in play money.
$40 at the door includes buffet dinner only.
To purchase tickets:
Visit www.pfaonline.org or mail your payment
People for Animals
Casino Night
401 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
For more information call 973-282-0890 x 312 or click HERE.
Wine Tasting to Benefit St. Hubert’s November 3, 2011
October 7, 2011
What: Wine Tasting to Benefit St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
Who: St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center and Main Street Wine Cellar (Madison, NJ)
When: 6 pm to 9 pm, Thursday November 3, 2011
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $50 pp (must be 21 years or older to attend…sorry, no pets)
Website: www.sthuberts.org
Contact Phone Number: 973.377.7094
Description:
Main Street Wine Cellar in Madison, in partnership with St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, invite you to a Wine Tasting at the Morris Museum to benefit homeless pets.
In addition to sampling wines from all over the world, participants will be treated to hors d’oeuvres donated by local area restaurants while enjoying the exhibits on display at the Morris Museum.
Tickets are $50 per person and, due to state regulations, must be purchased in advance. Guests must be 21 years and older. Sorry, no pets.
For more information about the Wine Tasting, please visit www.sthuberts.org or contact St. Hubert’s at 973-377-7094.
Win up to $10,000 in the ASPCA’s “Share the Love” Contest
October 13, 2010
For the 3rd year in a row, the ASPCA is participating in the Subaru “SHARE THE LOVE” year-end national sales event running from November 20, 2010 - January 3, 2011. In an effort to address the pet homelessness problem, the ASPCA is partnering Subaru dealers with local shelters to raise awareness and increase adoptions.
If you conduct a Share the Love event in collaboration with your local Subaru dealer during this time period you’ll be eligible to win a grand prize of $10,000 from the ASPCA! We’ll also award one $5,000-second place prize and five $2,000-third place prizes. Learn about this exciting new contest by visiting http://www.aspcapro.org/subaru-love-a-pet-adoption-drive.php