Upstate NY Sandy Paws

Upstate NY Sandy Paws

What is the Upstate NY Sandy Paws Network?

Save the Date - December 1st!

SANDY CENTRAL BLOCK PARTY is a GO!

Dec 1st, The Costumer, 1995 Central Avenue

We have a truck (Thank you Penske!), and will be filling it with donations.

Fun for people and pets, food truck, and raffle prizes!

Volunteers Needed - click HERE if you can help!

CAN'T MAKE IT? DROP OFF your items off at one of our locations listed below.

We will make sure they make it onto the truck.

PLEASE NO USED CLOTHING, BLANKETS OR FURNITURE. AND NO PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS.

Colonie Maybey's Storage 4291 Albany St, 12205 m-f 10-4, Sat 10-noon

Clifton Park Maybey's Storage 9 Morris Lane, 12065 m-f 10-4, Sat 10-noon

Clifton Park Maybey's Storage 1657 Rt 9, 12065 m-f 10-4, Sat 10-noon

Latham Maybey's Storage 916 New Loudon Road, 12110 m-f 10-4, Sat 10-noon

East Greenbush Maybey's Storage 515 Third Ave Ext, 12144 m-f 10-4, Sat 10-noon

Colonie The Costumer 1995 Central Ave m-f 10-8, Sat 10-5

Here is the updated wish list:

IMPORTANT: All clothing/blankets etc. must be NEW, they are overwhelmed with used items and bugs are an issue. We are not accepting furniture. Also, no perishable food items. Dry dog food can be dropped off on Dec. 1st to be loaded directly onto the truck.

NEW Toys and holiday presents for kids and pets!

Gift Cards (Walmart, Gas, Pre-paid Visa, PetCo, PetSmart, to name a few.)

Adult and children's diapers, All sizes

Non-Perishable Food items

Medium and Large Storage Bins

Flashlights

Can-Openers

NEW Sheets and blankets

Baby Food, Baby Cereal

NEW coats for people and pets

NEW coats, underwear, bras, socks, long johns, snuggies

Canned dog / cat food

Can Openers

Shovels and Rakes - Used is fine

Laundry detergent

Wire brushes

Hangers

Headlamps (the kind that let people work with both hands)

Disinfectant cleaners

Handyman garbage bags

Pet grooming supplies

Pet calming essences and sprays

Kennelsol and Wisdom Wash Pool Cleaner (used for cleaning kennels)

November 13 - Welcome to these New Additions to Our Network!

TAFT furniture

KONG Dog Toys

Wandering Dago Food Truck

November 11:

Just back from Staten Island Volunteer Center with latest delivery. They are NOT accepting donations of used clothing as they're overwhelmed. Here are items needed, direct from the people on the front lines:

MIDLAND AND KISWICK... NEED CHILDREN AND ADULT DIAPERS ALL SIZES, FLASHLIGHTS, CAN OPENERS, CONDIMENTS, SHEETS, BLANKETS, SOCKS, DOG AND CAT FOOD, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, UNDERWARE FOR BOTH ADULT AND CHILDREN, CANDLES....

November 9th

ATTENTION LOCAL DOG CLUBS AND RESCUES

Phase 2 has begun, collecting donated goods. PLEASE send a representative to the Mohawk meeting this coming Tuesday so we can plan together as help will be needed. Meeting time and location:

Nov 13, 7:30 pm at Carol Rose's house, 28 Jennifer Road, 12302 (Glenville)

A HUGE THANK YOU TO MAYBEY'S STORAGE !

They have agreed to serve as drop off points AND store all the goods people are collecting. THANK YOU to Maybey's for this huge support! Please don't drop off until we update the website to say they're ready as they need to contact staff at each location and get setup. IMPORTANT: Do NOT bring dry food of any sort that mice might get into. They will not allow it in their storage units. Those items will be collected on December 1, when we collect, sort and load the goods onto the truck. Exact location is in the works. Stay tuned!

Thank you to the Albany Obedience Club for yet ANOTHER Rescue a Rescue level donation.

November 8th - Cash Donations to Date $5,150 Scroll down for a list of donors

Special thanks to the American Kennel Club for a $1,000 donation!

Point Person: Chris Schultz

Phone: 518-369-7281

E-mail: gitoutover@aol.com

Donations: Make checks out to Mohawk Valley Kennel Club and mail to:

Mohawk Valley Kennel Club, Attn. Carol Rose

28 Jennifer Drive, Scotia, NY 12303

Tax Deductible Donations: www.akc.org Enter "Mohawk Valley - Sandy Paws" in the "On Behalf Of" Box

If you or your organization can donate $500 or more, we are able to "Rescue a Rescue" by meeting a significant need for one of the 501c3 animal rescue groups on our approved list. Our priority is to assist groups approved to pull dogs from New York City shelters.

Ways to Help: Scroll down for more information.

1. Make a Cash Donation

2. Donate NEW or Gently-Used Items from the lists

3. Corporate Sponsors: donate crates, food, dog beds, cat beds, gas cards, help with trucking

4. Pass the word!

Want to be Rescue a Rescue angel? This is what $500 worth of dog food and supplies looks like!

There are 50 fleece blankets in front that you can't even see.

Rescue Angel: Mohawk Valley Kennel Club

And for those organizations that have different needs, here's what one hard-hit rescue will be getting for the holidays this year, a candy-apple red generator so they never have to worry about losing all their pet medications again and so they can continue to care for their dogs and continue their clean-up.

Only four hours on the phone to find a generator, but a promise is a promise and it's on the way!

Rescue Angel: Troy Kennel Club and Pat E

Wish list for NEW items

We would very much like to encourage people to make a cash donation rather than purchasing items.

With cash, we're better able to respond to the exact needs of the group we're helping.

Priority items are changing rapidly!

November 7th - Dog Food

Word today is that dog food is now available. They're asking to hold off for now as they expect they'll need more once the first round of donations runs out.

So, we'll definitely take it if you have it, but let's not go crazy buying dog food right now.

Cleaning supplies are now a priority.

Plastic tubs and storage bins are badly needed!

Bleach

Kennel Cleaner

Paper Towels

Scrub Brushes, Scouring Pads

Garbage Bags

Disinfectant

Hand Sanitizer

Baby Wipes

Laundry Detergent

Rubber gloves of various weights

Other Items Still in Need

Blankets

Small Fleece Blanket Throws

Towels

Crate Pads

Dog Coats

Calming Essences and sprays

Grooming Supplies

For People - Socks, Underwear, Long-Johns, even Snuggies!

Dog Food

Focus on reasonable quality, big quantity rather than buying premium food.

Adult Dog $24 for a 52 pound bag of Pedigree at BJ’s

Regular Sized, Small Dog, Senior and Healthy Weight foods are also needed.

Gently-Used Items List

IMPORTANT

All items must be CLEAN and in good condition

If you have had a sick dog lately, PLEASE do not donate used items.

Towels, Blankets, Batteries, calming essences, food/water bowls, cleaning supplies, puppy formula, leashes, crates, ex-pens, collars, harnesses, muzzles, grooming tools and supplies, treats, beds, crate pads, piddle pads, lanterns, batteries, Interactive Dog Toys (like Kongs). (Other dog toys are not a priority as space is at a premium.) Be creative. We brought down a Snuggie and while they laughed, they also said it was perfect for one of their fosters with no power. We will also accept donations of coats, mittens, gloves for people as these are greatly needed. If you're a cat lover, they need help for foster cats, too.

Please call or email for current information on where to drop off donations.

D O N O R L I S T

Thank you so very much!