Community Services

Annually since 2000, ROAR has placed 250-400 dogs and cats in loving, forever homes. To-date, over 6,000 pets are living the lives they so deserve. Working with rescues in other states,we have been able to save neglected, homeless and unwanted dogs and cats from euthanasia.

Each adoption supports our mission by providing every animal with the “5 Freedoms”

  1. Freedom from hunger and thirst
  2. Freedom from discomfort
  3. Freedom from pain, injury or disease
  4. Freedom to express normal behavior
  5. Freedom from fear and distress.

In addition to these Freedoms, our staff and volunteers provide hundreds of hours of enrichment to enhance the unique bond between humans and animals.

SURRENDER

We often receive more surrender requests than adoption inquiries, but our goal is to accommodate as many animals as possible while ensuring they have enough space and a healthy environment. Please exhaust all possibilities before considering surrendering your pet, as it should be a last resort. Surrendering a pet is a challenging and heart-wrenching experience for them. Please note that once your pet is adopted, you will not have visitation rights or receive information about the new owner. Before making this decision, please be fully aware of these conditions.

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PET PANTRY

We provide food and supplies to our community from contributions donated by local organizations and individuals. We distribute these in our own food pantry located within the Donofrio Family Animal Shelter.
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Generous donations from the community are made available through our Pet Food Pantry; pet food and necessities are provided to local residents in need so they are able to keep beloved pets in their homes and reduce surrenders to area shelters.

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YOUTH INTERNSHIPS

In conjunction with local high schools in Fairfield and Westchester Counties, ROAR offers high school seniors the opportunity to intern with us during their schools’ spring internship programs in a variety of ways that assist ROAR in the kennel, Pet Therapy training, events and other areas identified by ROAR.
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In addition, our community outreach programs have provided volunteer shifts in our cat and kitten rooms to special needs adults – who provide socialization and enrichment.

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PETS FOR PATRIOTS

ROAR was approved as a shelter partner to Pets for Patriots, with the goal of helping military veterans find their new best friend. Partnering with Pets for Patriots expands our give-back program for veterans. While adoption fees for all veterans is reduced, veterans who are members of Pets for Patriots receive an additional reduction.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH FUNDS

Welcome to ROAR’s Community Outreach Fund! Our mission is to support pet owners facing financial hardships by providing essential veterinary services. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, making it challenging to afford the care your beloved pets deserve. Our dedicated team at ROAR has established this fund to offer a helping hand during these tough times. Whether it’s routine check-ups, vaccinations, or emergency treatments, our goal is to ensure that your furry companions receive the best care possible without causing financial strain. Apply for our veterinary assistance program now and let us help you and your pets thrive together through life’s ups and downs. Join ROAR in making a difference for pets and their owners in need!

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ROAR SENIORS PROGRAM

All adoptions of ROAR pets seek to match families and their pets to assure happy homes. A special ROAR program, Seniors for Seniors, allows senior pets to be adopted by senior citizens with adoption fees waived.

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