At-home fundraiser for new animal shelter

October

Having covered the city of Yonkers many years ago as a reporter, I can honestly say this woman is right. The Yonkers Animal Shelter is just awful. Not that any shelter is the preferred home for a pet, but this place really is in a class of its own. So I’m happy to publicize her efforts to help the shelter reach its fundraising goal for a new facility. This is from Dena Domenicali of Armonk.

When we moved out of (Manhattan) 10 years ago, we got our dog, Rusty, from the Yonkers Animal Shelter.
He continues to give us great love and joy. We are now helping the shelter raise money to build a new facility. The current shelter was built 50 years ago to act as a short-term holding facility for lost dogs and cats. It is a cramped, depressing facility that was not built for the animals’ comfort or health, as adoption was not the goal.
A new, modern facility is critically needed to house the constant flow of abandoned and homeless pets that arrive, and to help showcase them for adoption to potential families. We’re more than halfway there — with over $2 million having already been raised. We need your help to reach the final goal.

FYI, this is Rusty: Untitled<sup><a href= 1” title=”Untitled¹” width=”150” height=”122” class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-3668” />

And here is another family pet, Sally, who was rescued from Riverside Park in the city. Untitled

So, P&C readers, here’s the deal. The Domenicalis are hosting a three-course, sit-down dinner with wine, and a silent auction with pet- and non-pet-related items at their home in Armonk. The event is Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m.. Requested donation is $150 per person, with all proceeds doing to the shelter. Donations are fully tax deductible. The event is sponsored by Fiduciary Trust Company.
RSVP by Nov. 20 to d.domenicali@yahoo.com. Seating is limited and only pre-paid reservations will be honored. Can’t join that evening? Consider buying a brick in honor of your pet, spouse, children or whomever. Visit www.newyonkersanimalshelter.org and click on “tribute brick.”

Speaking of animals needing adoption, check out my previous post.

This entry was posted on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 5:00 pm by Laurel Babcock.
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