Sunday, September 2, 2012
Animal rescue center is waiving adoption fee all weekend
Enjoying your holiday weekend, but maybe something is missing? That something might be warm and cuddly and waiting for you at Point Paws in Point Borough. The Animal Welfare Committee is waiving its adoption fee, upon application approval, for its cat and kittens through the weekend. The volunteers will be at the center at 733 Albert E. Clifton Ave. from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Point Paws administers the Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) program for the Point Borough area. The program is designed to help reduce the feral cat population, control disease and create a safer, healthier environment for feral cats and the community. The facility also serves as a shelter for kitties awaiting their "forever homes." The adoption events for resident cats…
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Point Paws asks for donations of pet food or supplies
Point Paws, the Animal Welfare Committee of Point Borough, is offering free adoption of kittens as part of "Pick Meow't Adoption Month" during the rest of August. "Come by our rescue center on 733 Albert E. Clifton Ave. in Point Borough (by appointment only) and browse our adorable kitties," says a prepared statement from Point Paws. "If we approve your application, we will waive the adoption fee." In lieu of adoption fees, Point Paws is asking for donations of: Friskies Canned Food, Fancy Feast Kitten cans, Purina Cat Chow Dry Food and Purina Kitten Chow Dry, laundry detergent, dish detergent, litter (both clay and scoopable) toilet paper, paper towels, baby wipes, formula for kittens (preferably KMR powder or cans) kitten bottles or …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Food, supplies and monetary donations needed for animal welfare committee
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Shore's toughest team, the Jersey Shore Roller Girls, are gearing up for another bout this Saturday at Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Philly's "Block Party" team will be taking our girls on head to head. The Roller Girls are supporting Point Paws, the Animal Welfare Committee of Point Pleasant Borough, who are a community involvement program working to protect, care for, and provide a safe and healthy environment for the cats/kittens in Point Borough and Point Beach. They are always in need of help whether it be volunteering or donations. The JSRG are asking fans to bring a donation with them to this Saturday's bout. All items are appreciated, but here are some that are needed: Friskies wet canned food, Purina Dry cat chow, Fancy …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Food, fun and great tips on how to stay mosquito-free also at annual Point Boro festival
When you're as fuzzy as Sullivan, everyone wants to pet you. Sullivan is an alpaca and was one of the featured attractions at Earth Day at Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant Borough on Saturday afternoon. There was also a donkey, chickens, goats, rabbits, greyhounds, rides, games, food, vendors and exhibits on all things Earthy, including how to keep mosquitos away in natural, environmentally-sound, low-cost ways. "Strive to Be Mosquito-Free" was the theme of this year's Earth Day and student T-shirt contest for fourth and fifth graders, all run by the Point Pleasant Borough Environmental Commission. According to the Point Pleasant Environmental Commission's web site, "The focal point for this year's Earth Day theme will be to teach the …
Friday, April 6, 2012
"Cat Walk" is s fundraiser for the local animal welfare committee
"Cat Walk," a fundraiser for Point Paws, will be one of many fun activities at Point Borough's Earth Day at Riverfront Park on April 21. Walkers will need to fill out an application, donate $10 to enter and will receive a Point Paws T-shirt. Walkers may request pledges from friends and family to help raise more money for Point Paws' "Trap, Neuter and Release" program to help control the local feral cat population. "Be creative, dress up, bring your pet to walk with you, we will walk in a parade at 2 p.m. around the park to earn our pledges," says a flier promoting the event. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and the most pledges. Checks can be made out to Point Paws, 3105 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742. For more …
Bev Fantini
7:56 am on Sunday, September 2, 2012
I think what this town is wonderful. You all are so dedicated to taking care of the feral cats. more ›