Big Boy
Craigville Beach

I am an Animal Rescuer 

My job is to assist God's creatures
I was born with the drive to fulfill their needs
I take in helpless, unwanted, homeless beings without planning or selection
I have bought dog/cat food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times
And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to count
I have animal friends and friends who have animal friends
I don't often use the word "pet"
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches
I will hand raise a field mouse
And make friends with a vulture
I know of no creature unworthy of my time
I want to live forever if there are no animals in heaven
But I believe there are
Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind
Some may think we are master of the animals
But the animals have mastered themselves
Something people still haven't learned
War and abuse make me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind
We are a quiet but determined army
And we are making a difference everyday
There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
Nothing more rewarding than saving a life
No higher recognition than watching them thrive
There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
Who only days ago, was too weak to eat
By the love of those who I've had the privilege to rescue
I have been rescued
I know what true unconditional love really is
For I've seen it shining in the eyes of so many
Grateful for so little
I am an animal rescuer
My work is never done
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heart is always full

-author unknown

Volunteers Needed For:

I. Fostering:

Animal friends that need fostering usually come from traumatic situations and possibly have not had a lot of human contact. To gain trust the environment is essential for their recovery and socialization success.

• Animal Friends must be in a separate room (guest room or office)
• Animal Friends cannot be free roaming with other pets in household (for physical and emotional safety)
• This separate room must be safe and quiet
• The foster family needs to be able to spend a lot of time with Foster Animal
• Home needs to be a quiet and calm place
• NESAA will have to assess foster home applicants to assure a healthy positive match
• NESAA will have to do an in home visit
• Foster family will be given training and support through the fostering experience
  

II. Feral Colony Help:
 

• Trapping (Havahart, humane, trap for the sole purpose to catch feral cats that cannot be handled)
• Transport: to and from veterinarian
• Maintain close communications with caregivers of colony to further assess medical needs, new arrivals, food and shelter
• Actively educate community within colony area of NESAA's efforts and ask them to be a part of our humane "no-kill" mission

III. Low Cost Spay/Neuter

• Public communications within low-income communities and social services to spread the word of our services for spay/neuter and feral colony management. We truly believe the compassionate outreach reaches the core of where tragedy begins
• Outreach within low-income communities
• Provide transportation for community members who are not able to do so themselves
• Assess any other needs for animal friends that may be encountered during communications
• All volunteer positions require patience and determination through the education process

Volunteers are also needed for:

• Administrative 
• Phone Calls
• Mailings
• Data Entry
• Photography
• Fundraising
• Special Events
• Off-site Events
• Grant Writing
• Grant Research
• Web and Blog Administration
• Filming
• Outreach Coordinator  
• Public Relations
• Graphic Design
• Healthcare
• Purchase Supplies
• Transport To Vets