Stratford Animal Rescue Society (S.T.A.R.S.)

Stratford Animal Rescue Society (S.T.A.R.S.)
PO Box 1371
Stratford,
Connecticut 06614
203.338.7387


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The Stratford Animal Shelter has a group of volunteers called (S.T.A.R.S). The Stratford Animal Rescue Society (S.T.A.R.S.) is a Not-For-Profit Volunteer Organization, founded in September 2000, with the unanimous support of the Stratford Town Council to promote the cause of animal welfare for animals housed in the Stratford Town Animal Shelter. Their primary purpose is to facilitate and expedite adoptions of shelter dogs and cats into loving homes. In addition, they raise funds through private donations and public fundraisers to provide veterinarian services for animals with special medical needs. Volunteer Opportunities include the following:Animal CareDonating Time to walk, groom,socialize, train and play with the Shelter's animalsAdoption EventsHosting periodic open house/adoption events at the Stratford Animal ShelterPublicityProviding on-going announcements to Radio, Television and Newspapers of animal adoptions available at the shelter. Making and Posting Flyers.FundraisingOrganizing various fundrasing activities, i.e., candy sales, tag sales, can recycling drive, to provide funding for area veternarian services for animals with special medical needs.AdvocacyAttending Town Council meetings and working with Town Officials to request Capital Improvements for the Shelter's Facilities.GroundskeepingWeeding, planting & watering the flower beds as well as the outdoor exercise pen.