RIDGEFIELD OPERATION FOR ANIMAL RESCUE

R.O.A.R. is a community funded and supported shelter for dogs and cats.  It was established in 2005 and receives no state or federal aid.  We are a small shelter that accepts surrendered animals as well as abandoned and neglected dogs and cats in our community.  In addition, when we have capacity we accept dogs rescued from high-kill shelters in other parts of the country.  We also recognize the need and importance of bringing eduation about animal welfare into our community.  One of our target groups is children - we work with local schools to develop fun and productive projects that build awareness about shelter animals and the need for compassion.  In 2010 we will launch a new program called "Training Wheels" which will allow volunteers go into neighborhoods with either high surrender/abandonment rates and/or low spay/neuter rates.  Volunteers will offer information about low-cost spay-neuter programs, dog training and housebreaking and basic medical care.

www.roar-ridgefield.org