Help Cornell alumni staff and spend a morning volunteering at the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL), a great place for rescued pets and loving animals in need of homes! As part of our sesquicentennial celebrations, CCW is asking the Washington DC region Cornellians to represent their dedication to the “service” portion of our university’s scholarship, service, and work credo.
Overview: Up to 50 volunteers will assist WARL with cleaning, mulching, and other light labor at their facility in NW DC. Volunteers must be 18 years or older (or 12 - 17 if accompanied by parents), and should wear closed-toe shoes.
The event will begin with a talk by Michael Kotlikoff, Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, service work by several breakout groups, then finish with a dog training demonstration. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the premier facility in the Washington, DC area for abused, abandoned, and forgotten animals. Volunteers will have the opportunity to interact with pets at the facility at the end of our work session!
Please consider bringing a donation to WARL’s Food Bank. Supported entirely by private donations, the Rescuers’ Food Bank collects donations of food, toys, and supplies for cats and dogs and distributes them to income-qualified clients free of charge. The food bank has become a critical lifeline for many people and animals in the area, serving more than 100 families on a monthly basis.
· Dry dog or cat food in unopened bags
· Wet dog or cat food in cans
· Dog and cat toys
· Basic supplies such as cat litter, beds, dog leashes, etc.
Date/Time:
Saturday, November 15th; 9 am to 11:45 am
Location/Directions:
Washington Animal Rescue League Headquarters
71 Oglethorpe St, NW
Washington, DC 20011
http://www.warl.org/directions/
The League is about a mile from either the Takoma or Fort Totten Metro stations on the Red Line
Contact: Laura Gonzales Meyers at Lmg38@cornell.edu.
