For their guileless affection and interdependence with us, we feel love and duty towards animals in need. Here are five deserving organizations who can use your help rescuing and restoring dogs, cats and other critters to safety and wellness.
1. Foxy's Cradle
5248 Overlook Rd., Coplay | 610.606.1885 | foxyscradle.com
This kitty-cat NICU provides for the dainty and delicate kittens in need of care. Financial support will help them pay for mothering kennels, incubators and neutering, and they're always in need of litter, cleaning supplies and kitten milk replacer.
2. The Gress Mountain Ranch
3264 Highland Rd., Orefield | 610.398.2122 | gressmountainranch.org
A veritable menagerie, the 100 percent volunteer-run ranch accommodates sheep, peacocks, ducks, pigs, donkeys, parrots, rabbits—the list goes on. They're always in need of yogurt and applesauce to coax animals to take their medication, plus orange juice and lettuce of all kinds.
3. The Center for Animal Health & Welfare
1165 Island Park Rd., Easton | 610.252.7722 | healthyanimalcenter.org
Since 1913, this Northampton County organization has been there for our fluffy friends in need. Along with the bare necessities, they're thrilled to receive toys, puzzles, agility equipment and scratching posts—things that help enrich a pet's temperament and personality, making them more adoptable!
4. The Sanctuary at Haafsville
901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville | 484.285.5445 | thesanctuarypa.org
Sheltering rescued cats and dogs until they can find a forever home, the Sanctuary runs a tight ship, with over 65 percent of expenses going to vet care. If you can take on a furry roommate, foster families make a huge difference, along with supplies like towels, blankets, 13-gallon trash bags, puppy collars and much more.
5. Last Chance Ranch
9 Beck Rd., Quakertown | 215.538.2510 | lastchanceranch.org
If you find yourself burdened with extra fencing/building materials, maintenance and farm equipment or office supplies, they'll go to good use at Last Chance Ranch, where rescued horses' and other animals' often costly special needs are met.
