WAYS TO HELP

DONATE YOUR CAR OR BOAT
Stray Pets in Need
Fast 24 hour response to pickup donated vehicles.

Your car or boat donation qualifies for a tax deduction.
Running or not, no emission check required.
Cars, Trucks, Vans, RVs and Boats.

Go to:

Cars for Pets

http://www.carsforpets.com

SPIN's New Home -
Can you help or know someone who can?

Contact: tiwat@aol.com or 781-235-1218

Some of these we are working on right away, others we will be looking for help to work on in the springtime.

More collar ties for attic roof Completed

Attic pull down steps secure Completed

Roofer to check flashing etc.

Add ventilation to attic

Point chimneys

Caps on chimneys

Re direct the 2 gutter drains away from the driveway

Dig out dry well in driveway

Dig out grass beside driveway and redirect water from driveway into that area away from house
Fill this with stone so we can park cars at an angle there.

Dig out slope behind house to redirect water

Get company to clean the outside air conditioner Completed

Put bricks around the outside air fan to prevent dirt splashing up on it when it rains

Someone to clean and flush gutters to be sure all clear all the way to street. Completed

The wood wall in driveway needs to be cut back and replace with non-wood product to prevent insect problems

Frame of garage door needs to be replaced, rot and carpenter ants on base of one corner.
Again replace with non-wood product to prevent future problem.

Garage window -need outside dug out to make a window well- again to cause separation of ground from wood to prevent more ant problem. Also fill with stone to reduce splash back.
Wood frame of window needs repair

Seal cracks foundation

Caulk/fill space along basement door.

Strip just above garage needs some work

Repair holes in siding

Add railing along retaining wall at driveway

Seal air-conditioner feed lines with flexible sealer

Electric garage door opener. If still not working does, anyone know who is knowledgeable about them.

Get a handle to fit the garage door. Completed

Find a snowplow driver before winter. Completed

Sand and seal decking

Prep and paint railings

Add railing to deck steps

Need screens for most windows

A company that cleans vent system so we can get it sanitized. Completed

Caulk back splash to counter top

Secure stove

Trim bottom of door in 2 bedrooms (after vinyl put down) Completed

Adjust door latches and put on keyless entry Completed

Toilet seal and re-secure to floor Completed

Secure vanity correctly in bathroom Completed

Add caulked sealer to floor pan and tile wall unions

Know any furnace people? Maybe someone can look at possible re connecting furnace in basement so there is heat down there.

Consult basement damping Co. Completed

Open gypsum under basement steps for more ventilation

Change washer water hoses

Plumbing to change sink in Bathroom
Add plumbing and sink in one room.

FRESH STEPS

Help us receive free litter for the shelter.
Save the paw points and either drop them off at Kitty City at Pet World or mail them to SPIN.

Sign up on the Fresh Steps website.

FRESH STEPS WEBSITE

CASH FOR CRITTERS

We are collecting cell phones less than 3 years old for Stray Pets in Need of MA, Inc. (SPIN) Contact tiwat@aol.com with your name and snail mail address.

Here’s The Exciting News - We will continue to accept digital cell phones for which we pay from $1.00 to $5.00 depending on the model. Cell phones must be less than 3 years old and weigh less than 4 ounces. We have made our cell phone collection program as easy and effortless as our cartridge program was. When you have collected a minimum of 20 phones, just call our office and we will send you a pre-paid shipping label. It’s that simple. You will include a copy of our Collection Form indicating your Vendor ID# as you did with shipments in the past.

Due to the popularity of cell phones in the US, there are estimated to be more than 500 Million used cell phones available for collection today. So we believe it will be very profitable for you to shift your focus to cell phone collections.

CASH FOR CRITTERS WEBSITE

Devocalization and Declawing of Animals -SPIN position statement

SPIN opposes surgical veterinary procedures that are of no benefit to the animal. Such procedures cause animals unnecessary surgical risk and discomfort and are not a responsible approach to solving behavior problems.

SPIN therefore does not condone the devocalization or declawing of animals for non-medical purposes. De-vocalization and De-clawing neither addresses the cause of the problem nor prevents disruptive or destructive behavior;

SPIN believes that a responsible pet owner chooses a pet carefully, taking into consideration that the natural behaviors of some pets can be disruptive, and being prepared to make personal adjustments if necessary in order to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the animal. The responsible owner is willing to socialize and train a pet, making every effort to determine and address the cause of the behavior.

Therefore, SPIN will:

Seek to educate the public about the issue of de-vocalization and declawing and about socialization and training techniques that may be used in response to disruptive or destructive behavior.

SHELTER FUND

Our SHELTER FUND is growing,
We raised the down payment, now to pay off the mortgage!!

Shelter Search has been Successful!
The SPIN shelter search committee finally found the right location for SPIN's Transition Home.
It is located just off Rt. 9 at the Wellesley/ Natick town line. The space gives us room to care for the strays in transition, waiting for spay/neuter or space at Kitty City Adoption Center at Pet World. There is space for our office supplies and for meetings or Humane Education programs!

You Help is now needed for direct care at the transition shelter.
Help with office work or fixing up the Transition Home to meet our needs and maintenance work that is always needed when you buy a new home.

It is important to also continue to raise funds so the mortgage can be paid off early.

You can purchase an inscribed Brick for our new walkway; donate to name a room etc. to learn more about these options contact tiwat@aol.com

To donate, send checks to:
SPIN Shelter Fund
P.O. Box 812143
Wellesley, MA 02482

WISH LIST

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  Construction, repairs, yard work and other needs for our new SPIN home.
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  Need for direct care at SPIN's Transistion Home.
  Sign up for one shift a week either morning, afternoon or evening by emailing tiwat@aol.com or 781-235-1218
  

PRINTABLE DONATION FORM

SPIN

PO Box 812143

Wellesley, MA 02482

SPIN Hotline 781-235-1218

Website: straypetsinneed.info

Adoption info: www.petfinder.com