Animal shelters and rescues are amazing! Usually with limited resources and very little publicity, they help untold numbers of animals and people. Give back by choosing one or more of the following ways to show your appreciation for the groups that do so much for animals, people and your community.
The needs of running a no-kill animal shelter are enormous. We rely on the generosity of our supporters for the bulk of the funds and supplies needed to keep our shelter operating efficiently and serve the needs of our community. There are many ways you can help. Please scroll through the list for more information on the ways in which we raise donated funds, goods, and services.
We appreciate all the help our supporters so willingly give!
Volunteer Application
The needs of running a no-kill animal shelter are enormous. We rely on the generosity of our supporters for the bulk of the funds and supplies needed to keep our shelter operating efficiently and serve the needs of our community. There are many ways you can help. Please scroll through the list for more information on the ways in which we raise donated funds, goods, and services.
We appreciate all the help our supporters so willingly give!
Volunteer Application
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Earn ASSV Donations by Walking!
Now you can do something healthy for yourself AND your dog, and help ASSV at the same time. We have joined WoofTrax, an organization which raises funds for animal shelters and rescues nationwide through walking. Just download their smartphone app, designate ASSV as your shelter of choice, and press the “start walking for…” button every time you walk (with or without your dog!) When each walk is completed, it is credited to your account – the more supporters who sign up for ASSV, the more they will each earn per mile. For further details and the to download the WoofTrax app, click here.
Now you can do something healthy for yourself AND your dog, and help ASSV at the same time. We have joined WoofTrax, an organization which raises funds for animal shelters and rescues nationwide through walking. Just download their smartphone app, designate ASSV as your shelter of choice, and press the “start walking for…” button every time you walk (with or without your dog!) When each walk is completed, it is credited to your account – the more supporters who sign up for ASSV, the more they will each earn per mile. For further details and the to download the WoofTrax app, click here.
Our Needs List
In addition to monetary donations, we are currently in need of the following items.
Please go to our special "wish list page Click Here
If you have other items you wish to donate for use at the Shelter, please call us first at 518-296-8390.
Monetary donations can be sent via Paypal through the button to the right, or via check or money order to:
ASSV
PO Box 40
Howes Cave, NY 12092
In addition to monetary donations, we are currently in need of the following items.
Please go to our special "wish list page Click Here
If you have other items you wish to donate for use at the Shelter, please call us first at 518-296-8390.
Monetary donations can be sent via Paypal through the button to the right, or via check or money order to:
ASSV
PO Box 40
Howes Cave, NY 12092
Retail “Wish Lists”
In addition to the “Critical Needs” list published on our site, we maintain ongoing “wish lists” on the websites of several online merchants. When patronizing these merchants, please consider adding one or more of our needed items to your order.
These lists are currently maintained, or will soon be added to, Amazon.com, PetSmart.com, PetCo.com, PetSupermarket.com, and Wag.com. We will be adding more in future, so please check back!
In addition to the “Critical Needs” list published on our site, we maintain ongoing “wish lists” on the websites of several online merchants. When patronizing these merchants, please consider adding one or more of our needed items to your order.
These lists are currently maintained, or will soon be added to, Amazon.com, PetSmart.com, PetCo.com, PetSupermarket.com, and Wag.com. We will be adding more in future, so please check back!
Sponsor a Room in ASSV’s New Building
Sponsoring a room or kennel in our new building is a way to make a special gift of lasting significance to the Shelter. Rooms and kennels are still available for sponsorship at various donation levels. Your name, the name of your organization, or the name of your departed loved one, will be placed on a permanent plaque next to your sponsored room. All who visit our new building will thereby be reminded of your generosity, both now and long into the future.
We are still seeking sponsors for the following:
Three isolation kennels, each with separate ventilation, to sequester newly admitted dogs until they are determined healthy enough for introduction into general Shelter population. $1500.00 each.
Sixteen indoor dog kennels, each with its own “doggie door” for access to its own outdoor fenced play area. $1000.00 each.
Large outdoor fenced dog play yard. Seeking multiple sponsors at $1000 each.
Please call or email the Shelter if you are interested!
Sponsoring a room or kennel in our new building is a way to make a special gift of lasting significance to the Shelter. Rooms and kennels are still available for sponsorship at various donation levels. Your name, the name of your organization, or the name of your departed loved one, will be placed on a permanent plaque next to your sponsored room. All who visit our new building will thereby be reminded of your generosity, both now and long into the future.
We are still seeking sponsors for the following:
Three isolation kennels, each with separate ventilation, to sequester newly admitted dogs until they are determined healthy enough for introduction into general Shelter population. $1500.00 each.
Sixteen indoor dog kennels, each with its own “doggie door” for access to its own outdoor fenced play area. $1000.00 each.
Large outdoor fenced dog play yard. Seeking multiple sponsors at $1000 each.
Please call or email the Shelter if you are interested!
Buy the Book!
Board Vice President Cynthia West’s delightful children’s book Lily in the Box tells the true story of a dachshund abandoned on a roadside in Schoharie County but rescued by Ms. West and her husband (and fellow Board member) Michael. Lily’s happy ending makes for a heartwarming story, one which can help raise a young reader’s awareness of animals’ feelings and rights. Ms. West and Lily have already made many appearances with their popular book at upstate New York book signings, school groups and clubs, and Shelter events. Share Lily’s story with the youngsters in your life while helping the Shelter in its ongoing efforts to promote responsible pet ownership. Books are $18, and are available at ASSV events or through the link below. All profits from book sales help our shelter achieve its goals! Order “Lily in the Box”
See Cyndi West and Lily on WNYT’s “Forum 13”
Board Vice President Cynthia West’s delightful children’s book Lily in the Box tells the true story of a dachshund abandoned on a roadside in Schoharie County but rescued by Ms. West and her husband (and fellow Board member) Michael. Lily’s happy ending makes for a heartwarming story, one which can help raise a young reader’s awareness of animals’ feelings and rights. Ms. West and Lily have already made many appearances with their popular book at upstate New York book signings, school groups and clubs, and Shelter events. Share Lily’s story with the youngsters in your life while helping the Shelter in its ongoing efforts to promote responsible pet ownership. Books are $18, and are available at ASSV events or through the link below. All profits from book sales help our shelter achieve its goals! Order “Lily in the Box”
See Cyndi West and Lily on WNYT’s “Forum 13”
iGive
For ASSV supporters who make purchases from online merchants, please take a moment to sign up for iGive using the link below.
Established in 1997, iGive is the first online shopping mall where a portion of each purchase benefits the shopper’s favorite cause. iGive members have raised over $5 million for charities across the U.S. and Canada, and this small army of caring shoppers has become an influential force in the internet marketplace. Over 1,000 of the web’s best stores have come to recognize the value of iGive shoppers, and this allows iGive to negotiate some of the best donation rates and exclusive coupons for its members. As an added bonus, when you shop through iGive you always have the extra support of their highly responsive customer service team, just in case something goes amiss.
Every time you shop at any of the 1,000+ online stores in the iGive network, a portion of the money you spend benefits Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley. It’s a free service, and you’ll never pay more when you reach a store through iGive. In fact, smart shoppers will enjoy iGive’s repository of coupons, free shipping deals, and sales. To get started, just create your free iGive account.
Sign up now for iGive, and don’t forget download the “iGive button” for an extra $5 donation!
http://www.iGive.com/AnimalShelterofSchoharieValley
NOTE: Ebay does not participate in iGive since they have their own charitable donation division, Ebay Giving Works. Your eBay purchases and sales will also benefit the Shelter if you first register ASSV as one of your “favorite nonprofits” on their website. For complete details and instructions, see our eBay page.
For ASSV supporters who make purchases from online merchants, please take a moment to sign up for iGive using the link below.
Established in 1997, iGive is the first online shopping mall where a portion of each purchase benefits the shopper’s favorite cause. iGive members have raised over $5 million for charities across the U.S. and Canada, and this small army of caring shoppers has become an influential force in the internet marketplace. Over 1,000 of the web’s best stores have come to recognize the value of iGive shoppers, and this allows iGive to negotiate some of the best donation rates and exclusive coupons for its members. As an added bonus, when you shop through iGive you always have the extra support of their highly responsive customer service team, just in case something goes amiss.
Every time you shop at any of the 1,000+ online stores in the iGive network, a portion of the money you spend benefits Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley. It’s a free service, and you’ll never pay more when you reach a store through iGive. In fact, smart shoppers will enjoy iGive’s repository of coupons, free shipping deals, and sales. To get started, just create your free iGive account.
Sign up now for iGive, and don’t forget download the “iGive button” for an extra $5 donation!
http://www.iGive.com/AnimalShelterofSchoharieValley
NOTE: Ebay does not participate in iGive since they have their own charitable donation division, Ebay Giving Works. Your eBay purchases and sales will also benefit the Shelter if you first register ASSV as one of your “favorite nonprofits” on their website. For complete details and instructions, see our eBay page.
Buy or Sell for ASSV on eBay
The Shelter has joined eBay Giving Works! Now you can help the Shelter every time you buy or sell on eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace with over 112 million members. By completing a fast and easy registration process, the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley will appear as a donation option every time you list an item to sell on eBay, or make a purchase there. Your donations will be automatically transferred to the Shelter’s donation account upon completion of payment.
To take part, first add ASSV as one of your preferred eBay charities by clicking on “My eBay”,“Summary”, then “Donation Account” on the dropdown menu under the “Account” tab. Select “My Favorite Nonprofits” from the left column. In the “Find Your Favorites” section, type out “Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley” and select “NY” from the dropdown list of states. When the ASSV logo appears, click on the blue tab to add it to your list of preferred charities. ASSV will then automatically come up as an eBay Giving Works option each item you buy or sell.
EBay sellers may designate from 10 to 100 percent of their sale price (with a $1 minimum per listing) as a donation by selecting ASSV at the time of listing. Sellers also benefit by having their listing and final value fees reimbursed by the same percentage that they donated. Further details for sellers are available on the “For Sellers” section of the the eBay Giving Works FAQ page.
To view a record of your donations or obtain a tax receipt, you may revisit the “Donation Account” section of your “My eBay” profile following the above instructions.
Thank you for helping ASSV when you use Ebay!
The Shelter has joined eBay Giving Works! Now you can help the Shelter every time you buy or sell on eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace with over 112 million members. By completing a fast and easy registration process, the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley will appear as a donation option every time you list an item to sell on eBay, or make a purchase there. Your donations will be automatically transferred to the Shelter’s donation account upon completion of payment.
To take part, first add ASSV as one of your preferred eBay charities by clicking on “My eBay”,“Summary”, then “Donation Account” on the dropdown menu under the “Account” tab. Select “My Favorite Nonprofits” from the left column. In the “Find Your Favorites” section, type out “Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley” and select “NY” from the dropdown list of states. When the ASSV logo appears, click on the blue tab to add it to your list of preferred charities. ASSV will then automatically come up as an eBay Giving Works option each item you buy or sell.
EBay sellers may designate from 10 to 100 percent of their sale price (with a $1 minimum per listing) as a donation by selecting ASSV at the time of listing. Sellers also benefit by having their listing and final value fees reimbursed by the same percentage that they donated. Further details for sellers are available on the “For Sellers” section of the the eBay Giving Works FAQ page.
To view a record of your donations or obtain a tax receipt, you may revisit the “Donation Account” section of your “My eBay” profile following the above instructions.
Thank you for helping ASSV when you use Ebay!
Recycling
ASSV benefits throughout the year by collecting and recycling your deposit containers, with the assistance of our local ARC chapter. Please bring your bagged or boxed containers to the Shelter any time, and leave them by the “Place Cans Here” sign near the driveway.
It would be a huge help to our volunteers, who sort all containers by hand before recycling, if you could place glass, plastic, and metal containers into separate bags.
Thank you for your support!
ASSV benefits throughout the year by collecting and recycling your deposit containers, with the assistance of our local ARC chapter. Please bring your bagged or boxed containers to the Shelter any time, and leave them by the “Place Cans Here” sign near the driveway.
It would be a huge help to our volunteers, who sort all containers by hand before recycling, if you could place glass, plastic, and metal containers into separate bags.
Thank you for your support!
Volunteer
Whether you can volunteer for ASSV on a regular basis, or just a few hours now and then, we can likely use your help! Volunteers assist in the operations of our Shelter in many ways – assisting Shelter staff with on-site animal care duties, maintenance, and administrative chores, as well as helping at fundraising events, running errands, and more.
Please contact the Shelter by phone or email to learn more about our current volunteer staffing needs. For an application click here.
Whether you can volunteer for ASSV on a regular basis, or just a few hours now and then, we can likely use your help! Volunteers assist in the operations of our Shelter in many ways – assisting Shelter staff with on-site animal care duties, maintenance, and administrative chores, as well as helping at fundraising events, running errands, and more.
Please contact the Shelter by phone or email to learn more about our current volunteer staffing needs. For an application click here.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Some employers have “matching gift” programs, whereby they match some or all of an employee’s donation to an approved charity. Companies with such policies in place include Bank of America, National Grid, General Electric, Home Depot, McDonald’s, Verizon, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, Wyndham Hotel Group (including Days Inn and Super 8), AT&T, and more. Donations by retirees of some companies may also qualify.
Please consult your Human Resources team to find out if there is such a policy where you work. If you are eligible to have your donation to ASSV matched, we would be glad to work with you and your employer to complete the transaction. Please call the shelter office or email us if we can help.
Some employers have “matching gift” programs, whereby they match some or all of an employee’s donation to an approved charity. Companies with such policies in place include Bank of America, National Grid, General Electric, Home Depot, McDonald’s, Verizon, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, Wyndham Hotel Group (including Days Inn and Super 8), AT&T, and more. Donations by retirees of some companies may also qualify.
Please consult your Human Resources team to find out if there is such a policy where you work. If you are eligible to have your donation to ASSV matched, we would be glad to work with you and your employer to complete the transaction. Please call the shelter office or email us if we can help.
Corporate Volunteer Grants
Some corporations offer volunteer grants (or “Dollars for Doers” grants) in which their employees’ volunteer efforts are rewarded with donations to the charities they support. Some companies with such programs in place include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Bank of America, Verizon, Sprint, State Farm, H&R Block, Southwest Airlines, and Aetna Healthcare. There may be limitations on amounts awarded, eligible charities, or time frames.
If you volunteer for ASSV in any capacity, please check with your employer’s Human Resources team to see if your company offers such a program. If your volunteer hours with us make you eligible for such a grant, we would be glad to work with you and your employer to complete the grant process. Please call the Shelter office, or email us, if we can help.
Some corporations offer volunteer grants (or “Dollars for Doers” grants) in which their employees’ volunteer efforts are rewarded with donations to the charities they support. Some companies with such programs in place include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Bank of America, Verizon, Sprint, State Farm, H&R Block, Southwest Airlines, and Aetna Healthcare. There may be limitations on amounts awarded, eligible charities, or time frames.
If you volunteer for ASSV in any capacity, please check with your employer’s Human Resources team to see if your company offers such a program. If your volunteer hours with us make you eligible for such a grant, we would be glad to work with you and your employer to complete the grant process. Please call the Shelter office, or email us, if we can help.
