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“A person should feed his or her animal before eating.”(Talmud, Berakhot 40a)
Being Kind to AnimalsTza-ar Ba-alei Hayim Our tradition regards the life of all of God’s creatures – animals included - as precious. This mitzvah, literally “compassion for the pain of living creatures,” teaches us that people must treat their animals humanely and prevent or minimize their suffering.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen White Drive San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 548-8398 Volunteer Opportunities: Be trained to become a "Sea Ranger" where you can help protect the tide pools, shoreline, and salt marsh, and assist in our community classes. Age: 6th grade or older
Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort-C.A.R.E. P.O. Box 1089 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 (949) 240-1735 Our mission is to protect the welfare of the animals we come in contact with, and to promote the humane treatment and well being of these animals. Age: Younger than 18 years old need to be accompanied by a parent Volunteer opportunities: Can assist with animal care; have many special events throughout the year that need volunteer help; can assist in office; applications can be downloaded off our website; can collect beach towels, litter bags, pillowcases
Community Action Network (C.A.N.) http://www.animalnetwork.org/AN-main.html (949) 697-6632, DiAnna Pfaff-Martin (949) 759-3646, phone number to volunteer for weekend adoption program Volunteer opportunities: Responsible student volunteers are needed to help at Fashion Island in front of Russo's Pet Store on weekends; we also need people to temporarily house and care for local cats and kittens until good homes are found (all food and medical bills are covered by C.A.N.)
Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals (D.E.L.T.A. Rescue) Established in 1982, Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals operates the only wilderness rescue, no-kill care for life program in the country. We are the largest no-kill animal shelter of its kind in the world, rescuing and caring for over 1,500 abandoned animals. We reach over 3 million people a year to educate them with regard to the plight of animals, and to encourage them not to abandon their pets. Volunteer opportunities: groups can collect blankets, animal toys, and treats for dogs and cats Greyhound Pets of America (GPA) 1210 N. Cypress Street (562) 694-3519 Greyhound Pets of America is dedicated to finding kind, loving homes for every greyhound retiring from the Caliente Race Track in Tijuana. Volunteer opportunities: To work with the dogs you need to have your parent with you, but we do have many ways to help, so please call for more information Hemopet Pet Life Line 11330 Markon Dr. Garden Grove, CA 92841 (714) 891-2022 This is a canine blood bank source where greyhounds are rescued at end of racing career; brought in as blood donors for 1 year, and then put up for adoption Age: Less than 15 years old can assist if accompanied by a parent Volunteer opportunities: help in kennels with bathing, brushing, walking
Orange County Animal Care Services 561 The City Drive South Orange, CA 92868 (714) 935-6848 Cares for injured and lost animals Volunteer opportunities: Can collect for wish list items such as old bedding, towels, etc. Call to see what we currently need.
Irvine Animal Care Center www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/animalcare/volunteering.asp 6443 Oak Canyon Road Irvine, CA 92620 (949) 724-7747 Age: 14 and older Volunteer opportunities: Feeding, walking, grooming, and cuddling cats, dogs, & bunnies Orange County Animal Rescue Coalition (OCARC) P.O. Box 19393 Irvine, CA 92623 (949) 451-3272, hotline—leave a message and a volunteer coordinator will contact you OCARC specializes in the rescue, fostering and adoption of kittens and nursing mothers with kittens. Age: Younger than 18 years old need to be accompanied by a parent Volunteer opportunities: Looking for volunteers with ongoing commitment (once a week for 6 months) to clean cages, fill water and food, and socialize with cats
Pacific Marine Mammal Center 20612 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 494-3050 This organization helps sick or injured seals and sea lions. Volunteer opportunities: Can collect items for their wish list, but must be 18 years old to help at their facility. Please call for current list.
Pacific Wildlife Project C/O Irvine Animal Care Center P.O. Box 7673 Laguna Niguel, CA 92607 (949) 831-1178 Volunteer opportunities: animal care and feeding; office assistance
Animal Fundraising idea: make and sell dog biscuits (can do this with a group of friends), and give the profits to an animal agency of your choice. See what a Girl Scout troop did for German Shepard Rescue http://www.gsrescue.org/news/AthenaArticle.htm Athena’s Gourmet Doggie Biscuits ¾ cup hot water 1/3 cup margarine ½ cup powdered milk 3 cups whole wheat flour ½ tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 1 egg, beaten In large bowl, pour hot water over margarine. Stir in powdered milk, salt, sugar, and egg. Add flour, ½ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead 4-5 minutes, adding more flour, if necessary, to make a very stiff dough. Pat or roll to ¼ inch thickness, and cut out with cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheet (or line cookie sheet with parchment paper) and bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Allow to cool completely.
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