WELCOME!
515 Albert Street East,
Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 2K3
Phone (705) 575-7030
Email: theanimalassistancegroup@hotmail.com
Site updated January 17, 2011
Check us out on FACEBOOK
Leo is a 6 year old Pomeranian who is not neutered – it will be required that his new family pay for his neutering before adoption. He doesn’t like men or small children, is good with older children, LOVES car rides and running free at the dog park, is house trained and is very affectionate once he trusts you. Leo is good with other small dogs but he gets really nervous around big dogs. He has lived with cats without a problem. He is a little bull-headed and requires a strong-willed pack leader. Contact TAAG if you are interested in giving Leo a home.
Leanne Dow is looking for a good home for a one year old Husky. This little girl is small and weighs only about 35 pounds. She is booked for spaying on January 25. She will also be getting immunizations, and her rabies shot. She is crate trained, and housebroken. For more info and details, please contact Leanne at 705-842-0755.
Happy is now at Pet Valu in Cambrian Mall. She has been with TAAG for awhile now. She was given to us with 2 kittens named Teddy and Mystery. Her kittens have been adopted. Unfortunately, Happy got sick with an upper resperatory infection which is common in a shelter environment and ended up with an eye infection that permanently damaged one eye. Happy had to have a very expensive surgery to remove her eye but she has recuperated and is now healthy.
Happy is a very affectionate girl who was spayed during the Oct 21/11 Spay Blitz and is up to date on all vaccinations. She is approximately 1.5 years old and would do well in a home with her as the only cat or with just 1 other cat. She loves human contact and wil accept any snuggles given.
We are hoping to find her forever family before she has to be relocated back into the shelter environment, which she will find stressful. Happy is looking to make a very special family happy.
TAAG and Pet Valu would like to thank their loyal supporters and customers for their ongoing generosity. During the month of December 2011, both locations of Pet Valu, Second Line and Cambrian Mall, hosted a canned food drive. The customers and staff of Pet Valu purchased approximately 1,200 cans of food to help support homeless cats and kittens. There were also donations by several individuals of dry food, treats, and toys made directly to TAAG. Link here for photos.
Important Notice - TAAG is at capacity now and unable to take in more cats until further notice. TAAG does not have a Drop Box and it can be a dangerous situation if a homeless cat and kittens are just dropped off in front of the door, as recently happened. The shelter is not set up for this type of drop off as new arrivals need to be segregated for the well being of themselves and the shelter cats. If you have an urgent situation, please call the TAAG number listed above to work out a suitable arrangement.
Every donation, big or small makes a difference. We appreciate all support from individuals and business, enabling us to fulfill our Mission. Check out ideas by linking to the page of Donation Information.
The Animal Assistance Group is a non-profit organization that relies on volunteers, fundraising and donations to carry out its work. We are a Registered Charity – Official Receipts are issued for Donations over $10 for Income Tax Purposes.
ABOUT US
Under a strict low kill policy, The Animal Assistance Group’s mission is to rescue and provide veterinary and foster care to abandoned, sick, injured, or unwanted pets. Our goals include placing pets in permanent loving homes and helping to control the pet population by offering discounted spay and neuter services to those who qualify. This reduces the number of unwanted pets and enables more people to have the opportunity to welcome a pet into their home.
The Animal Assistance Group was founded 26 years ago by a group of five incredible women. For many years, close friends, Marg McCree, Gladys Bennett, Betty Breed, Eleanor Dunn and Christa Dilanzo, worked tirelessly to find alternatives to the high cost of spay and neuter services. Their work and dedication will not go unrecognized, as today we strive to follow in their footsteps, to continue their work, and improve on an organization that was founded on love and caring for animals in need. Up until June 26, 2010, Christa Dilanzo of the original five, worked together with Cheryl Alberta, Elaine Martel, and Brenda Wright, only to mention a few of our dedicated members and wonderful volunteers, The Animal Assistance Group continues to help people and their pets in our community.
Christa Dilanzo, the last standing member of the original five founding members of The Animal Assistance Group sadly passed away Saturday June 26, 2010. Christa was a tireless, compassionate and true champion for homeless animals for many years. Christa was best friend and constant companion to Cheryl, the President of the group and to many who knew her. She will be sadly missed by many
Board of Directors
President – Cheryl Alberta
Treasurer – Fay Fowler
Secretary – Lynne King
NON Board Members Committee Heads
Brenda Wright - Bookkeeper
Sam Dicaire - Shelter Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Kelly Godson and Cindy Godson - Fundraising Co-ordinators
Karen Johns – Media Liason
Joy Davidson – Groomer and TAAG President Assistant
Joy Davidson and Kirby Wood - Maintanence Co-ordinators
Bill O’Dell - Maintenance Assistant
Since January 8, 2010, Webcounter says you are visitor number