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Foster Homes - The more foster homes we have, the more animals we
can save. Fostering an animal is extremely rewarding. You provide
shelter, food, and lots of love; SARG provides the rest.
Dog Washes - During the summer, our dog washes are a major
fund-raiser for us. We need volunteers to help wash, dry, and walk the
dogs, mix shampoo, and load, unload, and transport equipment. This event
is held at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter once per month from 8 a.m. to
11 a.m. See the events calendar for the dates for the current season.
"Meet and greet" for the animals - at Belk's
in Oak Ridge on Senior Days, usually the 1st Tuesday of each month, 10
a.m. - 3 p.m.; and at PetSmart at Turkey Creek every 2nd Friday evening
of the month. Volunteers help with loading, unloading, transporting,
setting up, and taking down equipment; transporting and tending to the
dogs and cats; and answering questions about the animals.
Secret City, EarthFest, and other festivals - We usually have a
booth at the Secret City festival in Oak Ridge in June and EarthFest at
Pellissippi Community College in April, as well as some festivals in
other nearby areas. We always have a need for volunteers to help set
up and take down tents and equipment, transport equipment and animals,
and tend to animals and the booth during the event.
Crafts - If you are crafty and have a talent at making anything,
SARG can use your support. The Pilot Club show is held at the Oak Ridge
Community Center in the fall, and we can sell only handmade items. These
items can be anything and do not have to be animal-related.
Computer and artistic skills - We use PetPoint software to track
our animals, which requires data entry on Windows computers, and we
often need photographs and artwork for displays and ads.
Mailings - SARG can always use help with mailing newsletters,
announcements, thank-you cards, etc., as well as donations of stamps and
blank thank-you cards.
Yard Sales - In the fall, SARG
has a huge yard sale to raise money for the animals. Item donations for
the sale are appreciated; volunteers are much needed to pick up and sort
items and to help during the sale; and customers are essential.
All of our volunteers work hard, but the wagging tails and purrs make
our efforts worthwhile. If you think you can assist with any of these
activities, please call Shirley at (865)483-8146. Come and join the fun
-- free doggie kisses and happy purrs given to each attendee!)
To make contact
email SARG
or call
865/483-8146 (9 am - 7 pm, please)
Rev. 1/25/2007
