Question 1

How does RESCUES ON85TH positively impact the community?

Accepted Answer

RESCUES ON85TH makes a positive impact on the community in several key ways:
Supporting Families in Crisis: We provide families facing financial challenges with vital resources like pet food, medical care, and spay/neuter services, allowing them to keep their FAMs (Furry Family Members) at home, safe, and healthy.
Fighting Animal Overpopulation: Through our spay and neuter programs, we actively reduce the number of unwanted animals, helping prevent overpopulation and minimizing the need for euthanasia.
Improving Public Health and Safety: By ensuring animals receive proper care and vaccinations, we help prevent the spread of diseases, contributing to a healthier and safer community.
Strengthening Community Connections: Our partnerships with local food banks, businesses, and organizations enhance community support networks, making it easier for families in need to access the resources they require.
Promoting Volunteerism and Engagement: We offer opportunities for individuals to get involved, whether through volunteering, donations, or partnerships, helping to foster a spirit of compassion and collective responsibility within the community.

In essence, RESCUES ON85TH strengthens the community by supporting families, promoting animal welfare, and encouraging active engagement, ensuring both people and their FAMs can thrive together.

Question 2

Why does RESCUES ON85TH provide cat, dog supplies through the NUTRITION ONE program?

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RESCUES ON85TH provides cat, dog, and other animal food and supplies through the NUTRITION ONE program to ensure that families in need can care for their FAMs (Furry Family Members) without having to choose between their own well-being and that of their FAMs. By distributing essential supplies, we help prevent FAMs from going hungry or being surrendered due to a lack of resources. The program supports families facing financial hardship, allowing them to keep their FAMs at home where they belong, while also promoting the overall health and well-being of both the FAMs and the families.

Question 3

How can I support my FAMs' physical, emotional, and mental well-being?

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To support your FAMs' (Furry Family Members) physical, emotional, and mental well-being, consider the following:
Physical Needs:

Proper Nutrition: Provide a balanced diet suited to your FAM’s age, size, and health requirements. Ensure they have access to fresh water at all times.
Regular Exercise: Regular walks, playtime, and physical activity keep them fit and healthy. This also helps prevent obesity and promotes good joint health.
Routine Vet Check-ups: Regular visits to the vet for check-ups, vaccinations, and parasite control are essential for your FAM’s health.
Grooming: Regular grooming helps maintain their coat and skin health while preventing discomfort or infections.

Emotional Needs:

Quality Time and Attention: Spend time with your FAMs, offering love, companionship, and engagement. This strengthens your bond and provides emotional security.
Safe Environment: Create a comfortable, safe, and calm space for your FAMs where they can retreat to relax when they need quiet time.

Mental Needs:

Mental Stimulation: Provide toys, puzzles, and interactive games that challenge your FAMs and keep their minds active. For dogs, obedience training or teaching new tricks can be mentally enriching.
Routine and Consistency: Animals thrive on routine. Consistent feeding, playtime, and care can help reduce anxiety and provide stability.
Socialization: Exposure to different environments, people, and other animals in a controlled and positive way helps reduce fear and anxiety, supporting good mental health.

By meeting these physical, emotional, and mental needs, you’ll help ensure your FAMs live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Question 4

How does leaving deceased or injured FAMs to suffer impact my community?

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Leaving deceased or injured FAMs (Furry Family Members) to suffer can have several negative impacts on the community:
Public Health Risks: Injured or deceased animals can pose health risks by attracting pests like rodents, flies, or other scavengers. They may also carry diseases that can spread to other animals or even humans, creating potential public health hazards.
Emotional and Psychological Impact: Witnessing or knowing about the suffering of animals in the community can cause emotional distress for residents. It can lead to feelings of helplessness, frustration, and a decline in the overall sense of community well-being.
Strain on Local Resources: Unattended injured or deceased animals can put additional strain on local animal control and rescue organizations. These organizations are often already operating with limited resources and may struggle to address such issues efficiently without community support.
Encouraging Neglect or Abuse: Allowing animals to suffer without intervention may inadvertently contribute to a culture of neglect or abuse, where individuals feel that it's acceptable to disregard the welfare of animals.
Decreased Community Compassion: Failing to address the suffering of FAMs can lower the overall level of empathy and compassion within the community, negatively affecting relationships between residents and the broader environment.
By ensuring injured or deceased FAMs receive timely care or proper handling, we can create a healthier, more compassionate community that values both animal and human well-being.

Question 5

What can I do to support FAMs in my neighborhood?

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To support FAMs (Furry Family Members) in your neighborhood, consider these actions:
Provide Food and Water: If you notice stray or hungry FAMs, offer food and clean water in a safe, consistent spot. This can make a big difference for FAMs in need.
Create a Safe Environment: If possible, help create safe spaces for FAMs. This can include providing shelter for stray FAMs or reporting areas where they are at risk.
Report Injured or Sick FAMs: If you see an injured or sick FAM, contact local animal control or a nearby rescue organization to ensure the FAM gets the help it needs.
Adopt or Foster: If you're able, consider adopting or fostering a FAM in need. Many shelters and rescue organizations are overwhelmed and can use all the help they can get.
Promote Spay and Neuter: Support and promote spay and neuter programs to help control the FAM population and reduce the number of unwanted FAMs. You can also spread awareness about the importance of these services.
Volunteer: Many animal rescue groups and shelters need volunteers. By giving your time, you can help provide care for FAMs and assist with adoption efforts or fundraising.
Educate Your Community: Spread the word about responsible FAM ownership, the importance of animal welfare, and available resources for FAMs in need.
Donate: Donate supplies, money, or services to local animal rescues, shelters, or community programs that support FAMs.
By taking these actions, you can help improve the lives of FAMs in your neighborhood and contribute to a compassionate community.

Question 6

How can I prepare in case my FAM (Furry Family Member) becomes lost?

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To prepare in case your FAM (Furry Family Member) becomes lost, consider these steps:
Identification: Ensure your FAM has proper identification, such as a collar with an ID tag that includes your contact information. A microchip is also highly recommended, as it provides a permanent form of identification that can be scanned by shelters and vets.
Update Contact Information: Regularly check that the contact details on your FAM’s ID tag and microchip are up to date, especially if you move or change phone numbers.
Create a Lost Pet Plan: Familiarize yourself with local animal shelters, veterinary offices, and animal control in your area. Keep a list of important contacts in case your FAM goes missing. Know where to report a lost FAM quickly.
Keep Recent Photos: Have up-to-date photos of your FAM on hand, including clear pictures that show distinctive markings or features. This can help others identify your FAM if they’re found.
Familiarize Your FAM with the Neighborhood: If your FAM spends time outside, make sure they are familiar with the area. Familiarizing them with the environment can make it easier for them to find their way back home.
Secure Your Home and Yard: Make sure your home and yard are secure to prevent your FAM from escaping in the first place. Check fences, gates, and doors for potential escape routes.
Spread the Word: If your FAM goes missing, immediately share flyers with local veterinarians, shelters, pet stores, and social media groups. Online lost-and-found pet platforms can also be helpful for a broader reach.
Stay Calm and Act Quickly: If your FAM goes missing, stay calm and start searching immediately. Walk through the area calling their name, checking nearby hiding spots, and asking neighbors if they’ve seen anything.

By taking these precautions, you'll be better prepared to act quickly and effectively if your FAM ever gets lost.

Question 7

I am elderly and/or disabled and don't have transportation to pick up supplies from the community pantry. How can you assist me?

Accepted Answer

If you are elderly and/or disabled and don't have transportation to pick up pet supplies from the community pantry, RESCUES ON85TH can assist you by offering delivery services through our partnerships with local organizations like DoorDash. We understand the challenges you face and are committed to ensuring you and your FAMs (Furry Family Members) have access to the resources you need. Please contact us to arrange for delivery, and we will do our best to provide support based on your specific needs.

Question 8

How did RESCUES ON85TH begin?

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RESCUES ON85TH began from a change encounter with a stray eating our of a trash can searching for food, and a neighbor screaming at him to leave. Upon securing the founders FAM Furry Family Member/Neighbor, the stray now named Kurt Russell was hard to obtained due to abuse of neighbors, fed, groomed as matted hair seemed to be a broken leg, and vaccinated. He became the reason of for the pantry and education began. We also witnessed many deceased starved animals within the neighborhoods and those were abandoned or abused.

Question 9

What kind of dog is Kurt Russell and where did his name come from?

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Kurt Russell is a Yorkie Poodle, and his name came from one of the board members, from first sight suggested his name to be Kurt Russell as he was tough in his adventures.

Question 10

How do you fund RESCUE ON85TH?

Accepted Answer

Hey, thanks for asking. RESCUES ON85TH receives donations from the Public. We have a donate button at our menu and on the bottom left side and also registries for Walmart & Amazon for special requested supplies, as some dogs/cats may have allergies to certain dog/cat food that is donated. So, to keep our fur neighbors happy and healthy we have established these registries.

Question 11

Are there any upcoming events?

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Great question! All our events are listed on our calendar on our About Paws Page. On the calendar you will find a colorful dot. Here you can click on the dots, and it will describe upcoming events, distribution times and dates, along with other events.

Question 12

I am a business and would like to partner with RESCUES ON85TH, How do I accomplish this endeavor?

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Yeahhhh! We would love to have your business, agency, or organization partner with us. Partnerships that share a common mission to serve the community creates an expansion of success. To partner please complete the partnership located at the page footer, it will provide all the details that you need. Email us at info@rescueson85th. We would love to hear from you!

Question 13

How do I donate?

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We are always needing donations, whether it's financial, in-kind, or volunteering with us, or that's why we have created registries for the needs of the community and clients we serve. Utilizing the donate button located at the TOP AND BOTTOM of our page and through our registries not only provides pet food but enables us to provide wheelchairs for animals, dog houses for pets living outside, microchipping, and vaccinations for pet parents that cannot afford to purchase, and more.  In addition, these registries make it easier to deliver the supplies to area ministries, and eligible applicants with no mobility and/or elderly (65 or older).
Walmart Gift Registry (Dog Food)
AMAZON Gift Registry

Question 14

If I have any questions, concerns, or complaints, how do I submit it RESCUES ON85TH?

Accepted Answer

Please submit your concerns via call, email, or submission form, located on our contact us page. Assisting you and your FAMs is a top priority as a part of our mission.

Question 15

What kind of Dog or Cat food do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Although we would love to have specific brands that match your cat or dog digestive needs, we can only distribute the supplies issued by our donors. We cannot guarantee the type, brand, or amount of cat and dog food that we distribute.

Question 16

Am I Eligible to Receive Services?

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We provide services to low-income, elderly, disabled, and veterans. 
We may ask you to provide documentation along with driver's license or State Identification to verify eligibility such as Disability awards letters, Food Stamp Award Letters, Pay stub, unemployment verification letters, or struggling households. If you have further questions concerning eligibility, please do not hesitate to email us at info@rescueson85th.org

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Feed, Fetch & Find Out

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