STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Willow the shepherd/mix puppy was just a few weeks old when she and her litter mates were put in a crate and left by the side of the road. Fortunately, they are among the many animals who have been taken in by rescue groups and are kept warm and safe until forever homes are found.
As they do every weekend, caring volunteers will have dogs and cats, kittens and puppies (including Willow) at adoption events around the Island. All the animals are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations and ready to become part of loving families.
And Fuzzy Angels Animal Rescue will get some help to continue its work at a comedy night fundraiser Saturday at The Looney Bin in Travis.
Here's the roundup:
Saturday: Jan. 31
Comedy night fundraiser: Headliner Paul Venier at The Looney Bin Comedy Club in Showplace Entertainment Center, 141 East Service Rd., Travis, to benefit Fuzzy Angels Animal Rescue. Admission $15, two drink minimum. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. For reservations, phone 718-370-6151.
Cat and kitten adoptions: Pet Lovers United Together as One (P.L.U.T.O) Rescue of Richmond County will be at PETCO, 2752 Veterans Rd. West in Charleston Shopping Center next to Home Depot, noon to 3 p.m. View the animals at www.plutorescue.petfinder.org.
Dog and cat adoptions: Louie's Legacy will be at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond, and Petsmart on Route 35 in Holmdel, N.J., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. View the animals at www.louieslegacy.org.
Saturday and Sunday: Jan. 31 and Feb. 1
Cat and kitten adoptions: Members of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare will be in the cat adoption room at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond, Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. to help visitors get to know the cats available for adoption. For additional information, phone Clo at 718-948-5623. View the animals at www.sicaw.petfinder.org.
Sunday: Feb. 1
Dog adoptions: Dogs in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare will be at Country Estate Kennel, 4838 Arthur Kill Rd., Charleston, 10 a.m. to noon. For additional information, phone Barbara at 718-356-2334. View the animals at www.sicaw.petfinder.org.
Kitten adoptions: Kittens in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare will be at PETCO in Charleston Shopping Center, 2752 Veterans Road West, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information, phone Clo at 718-948-5623. Check in with Clo by 9 a.m. if it is snowing.
Cat and kitten adoptions: Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue will be at PETCO, 2795 Richmond Ave., New Springville, noon to 4 p.m. The group will also be accepting volunteer and foster applications. View the animals at www.statenislandhoperescue.org.
Dog and cat adoptions: Fur Friends in Need will have dogs, puppies, and kittens at PETCO in Charleston Shopping Center, 2752 Veterans Road West, noon to 3 p.m. View all available animals at www.furfriendsinneed.com.
Dog and cat adoptions: Louie's Legacy will be at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond, from noon to 3 p.m. View the animals at www.louieslegacy.org.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Feb. 3, 4 and 5
Pet food pantry: VCA Charities pet food pantry for dogs and cats whose families are in need at the Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island headquarters, 984 Post Ave., Port Richmond, noon to 2 p.m. First-time visitors need to provide identification with proof of address and may receive one bag of Hill's Science Diet dog food or cat food, or both, each month. The pantry is co-hosted by VCA Animal Hospitals, VCA Charities, and The Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island. For more information, contact Warren Niu, hospital manager, at Gateway Animal Hospital, 718-984-1000.
Saturday: Feb. 14
Low-cost vaccination clinic: For dogs and cats at Petland Discounts, in Hylan Plaza, 2626 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp, 11 a.m. to noon. For prices and other information, visit www.petlandddiscounts.com or www.luvmypet.com.Daily
Sunday: Feb. 15
Free and low-cost spay/neuter: The ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be at Petland Discounts in Hylan Plaza, 2626 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp, starting at 7 a.m. First come, first served. Spay/neuter for a cat or dog is $5 with proof of public assistance. Without proof of public assistance, the fee is $125 per animal. No cost for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. For instruction about preparing pet for surgery, visit www.aspca.org/nyc/aspca-mobile-spayneuter-clinic
Saturday: Feb. 28
Fundraiser: "Painting for Paws" happy hour and painting lesson at South Shore Bar & Grill, 225 Ellis St., Tottenville, 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit Fur Friends in Need. Tickets are $25 and include step-by-step guidance and use of supplies to create a finished painting to take home. Drink, shot and food specials available. Purchase tickets at http://www.furfriendsinneed.com
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Dog and cat adoptions/promotion: Animal Care & Control of NYC, 3139 Veterans Rd. West, Charleston. All adoption fees are waived for veterans who present valid military ID. Adoption hours are noon to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
Cat adoptions: Cats in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare are in the adoption room at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond.
Cat adoptions: Cats in the care of Pet Lovers United Together as One (P.L.U.T.O.) Rescue of Richmond County are at Merry Mutts Play-and-Stay, 654A Sharrotts Rd., Charleston, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cat and kitten adoptions: Animals in the care of Staten Island Hope Rescue are at PETCO, 2795 Richmond Ave., New Springville, during store hours.