Happy Tails No Kill Animal Shelter has started collecting 5-cent returnable containers.
A new year often means cleaning out, getting rid of and sometimes even having a need to downsize. The middle of the winter isn’t the best time to have a yard sale. But who wants to store all of that stuff? That was the point, wasn’t it? Getting rid of it.
Most people donate their no longer needed items to an organization, which then sells it as a fundraiser.
Happy Tails No Kill Animal Shelter is collecting gently used and no longer needed items for their semi-annual yard sale coming up this spring.
“We take pretty much anything in good condition except used adult clothing,” said Happy Tails board member Carolyn Crow. “Donated items should be reasonably clean and in working order.”
Crow went on to explain that it’s important for breakable items to be wrapped in newspaper or plastic and put in a box. And not obvious what something is, it would be helpful to attach a note or label as to its contents.
In the past, board members and volunteers have found that the following items sell well: kitchen items, cookware, small appliances, small furniture, books, audio books, jewelry, knick-knacks, games, toys, baby items, and baby and children’s clothing.
Happy Tails No Kill Animal Shelter, still under construction, but in hopes of completing the building by the end of 2015.
They also accept tools, garden décor items, sporting goods, pet items, CD’s, DVD’s, framed art, and Christmas items.
Donations of folding tables to use at their sales would be very much appreciated since every year they have to borrow them.
They also use donated items to sell on eBay. Susan Webb takes care of this and is always looking for more items. She can be reached at swebb@epix.net or (570) 265-2222. What doesn’t sell on eBay goes into their yard sale. In addition to the yard sale in the spring, they also have one in the early fall.
Happy Tails has also started collecting 5-cent returnable containers. The Franklindale Fire Department has been saving 5-cent bottles and cans for them. Happy Tails is looking for other businesses that will do the same. Every little bit helps when it comes to fundraising.
Happy Tails No Kill Animal Shelter measures 60 x 100 feet and is able to provide housing for 20 dogs, 10 puppies, and 50 cats, with additional space for isolation areas for both cats and dogs.
Happy Tails No Kill Animal Shelter has made progress since last summer. The plumbing and radiant heat work is completely finished. The next step is pouring the concrete. Once that is accomplished, framing the interior of the shelter can take place.
“In these final stages of construction, donations of all kinds are crucial,” said director Karen Friedenberg.
“There are many ways to help. We always welcome the donation of your time as a volunteer. We would be grateful for donated materials or skilled labor to help finish the interior of our shelter.” Friedenberg added that they appreciate all the help that they have been getting.
“We have been very fortunate to have been able to work with several local companies who believe in our cause and have been generous enough to do much of our construction work at a reduced cost,” said Friedenberg, referring to Bishop Brothers’ Construction, Doubletree Builders, Innovative Energy Group, and Zachary Mowry Excavating.
Even without a physical shelter available yet, Happy Tails has been busy in the community helping animals. Through their rescue groups in Owego, New York and in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, they have provided care for hundreds of animals, and have found homes for many.
Some of the items Susan Webb may have for sale on eBay as a fundraiser for Happy Tails No Kill Animal Shelter.
For more information about Happy Tails No Kill Animal Shelter or how to become a part of this cause, visit www.happytailsnokillanimalshelter.com email them at happytails68@gmail.com or call (607) 742-8061. Paypal is on their website, which makes it easy to donate electronically. Friedenberg mentioned how much they appreciated one individual who signed up through Paypal to donate monthly.
“We have no paid staff,” said Friedenberg. “We are all volunteers who love animals and want to see them have a better world.”
The goal of the Happy Tails board of directors is to finish the building of the shelter before the start of the next year.
“It will depend on the community chipping in and seeing this as their building,” said Friedenberg. “If everybody gave a little bit, it wouldn’t take long.”
