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Every day, cats and kittens arrive at OAHS that we just don’t have enough room for.  OAHS is a life saving shelter, which means we will not euthanize due to the lack of space in the building.  This is where you can help.

We are always looking for help both with adoption and financial support. In 2011 we took in 2,316 animals, a increase from 2010 Saw a 14.7% increase in adoptions and 4.3% decrease in euthanasia Placed 1,030 cats, 270 dogs, 17 rabbits, and 57 small mammals into new homes
Reunited 120 cats and 214 dogs with their owners

Support & Needs

SAVE A LIFE CAMPAIGN - Every year OAHS takes in thousands of homeless pets. Every adoptable animal is given a timeless opportunity to find a new home. Your gift of $32 for a cat or $96 for a dog gives more animals the gift of a new begininging in a new home.

BECOME A MEMBER – Your membership supports OAHS life-saving programs and services.

ADOPTION ADVOCATES  – You can provide for the care and treatment of a particular pet waiting to be adopted. Adoption Advocates can provide funds for obedience classes, items the pet may benefit from having when they go home to their new home (example: scratching post) or for their daily care and well being. An Animal Advocate Paw Print is displayed along with the chosen pets ID card.

HUMANE HEROES – Dedicated to the daily costs of basic necessities for animals in our care.  When you become a Humane Hero your name will be listed on a dog kennel, cat condo or cat gallery.

TRIBUTES – Looking for the perfect gift for an animal lover? Consider donating in their name, whether it's for a special occasion, event or just because.

MEMORIALS – Donate in memory of a deceased individual or pet. The family will receive a card of acknowledgment and the memorial is printed in our newsletter.

ASTRO FUND - Provides educational materials and programs for area school age children and children's service organizations.

KENNEL CLUB – Naming opportunity. Sponsor one of our dog kennels. For details contact our Executive Director

SNIP (Spay/Neuter In-house Program) – Contribute to costs associated with spaying and neutering adoptable animals.

CUDDLE'S FUND – Covers healthcare costs associated with urgent care and specialty cases.

LIVING LEGACY – Include OAHS in your estate and financial planning.

Our Current Wish List

1. Cat and Dog Toys
2. Soft cat & Dog Treats (No bacon strips please)
3. Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
   Jungle Jake or something similar
4. Paper Toweling
5. Bleach
6. Due to recent generous donations of adult dog food and lack of storage space, no Purina Dog Chow is needed at this time.
7. Purina Kitten Chow
8. Canned Kitten food
9. Canned cat food – Pate style
10. Purina One Chicken and Rice Cat Chow
11. Purina Little Bites for Dogs
12. Large rolled rawhides for dogs
13. Gift cards to Fleet Farm, Walmart, Petco, Festival Foods, & Pick n’ Save are always welcome