Stamford Dog Park 5-year Anniversary

free microchipOn May 10, 2014, In honor of the 5-year anniversary of the opening of the Stamford Dog Park, OPIN will be offering a FREE microchip clinic (flyer here) to all who attend with their dogs.

Saturday, May 10th 12pm–3pm at STAMFORD DOG PARK
39 Courtland Ave
Stamford CT 06902
Map NO Appointment Necessary!
Dogs must be leashed
Cats must be secured in carriers for their safety
A microchip implant takes just seconds for a vet to administer, and then your pet has permanent ID that will last its entire lifetime

OPIN’s Project Chip’n 9th FREE Microchip Clinic

Sunday, March16th 11am–2pm at CHOICE PET SUPPLY
949 High Ridge Road 
Stamford CT 
203-968-2600
Rabies vaccines will be offered at $15.00, in addition to the Free Microchip!
NO Appointment Necessary!
Dogs must be leashed
Cats must be secured in carriers for their safety
For Rabies, please bring your pet’s most recent vaccine paperwork, so the Vet does not over‐vaccinate. Thank you!

 

11/07/2013 "Doggy Style" at Plan B in Stamford CT!

OPIN Pets Fundraiser Plan B StamfordWhat: "Doggy Style" at Plan B, a night of fun and fundraising!   

Where: 230 Tresser Blvd., Stamford CT 06901

When: November 7, 2013 6:30pm 'til close

Plan B is teaming up with OPIN (Outreach to Pets in Need) and Dogfish Head Ales, all proceeds go to OPIN. Donations are encouraged!  

Enjoy All Dogfish Head craft brews on tap for only $3! Eat! Drink! Save!    

Download the flyer here!

11/02/2013 Pup Hub @ Harbor Point!

OPIN Pup Hub Harbor Point Beer Garden Stamford CT
A pup hub is OPIN's signature event where animal lovers get to mingle with other animal lovers while receiving valuable information and products for your pet! It is also a place to learn about OPIN and how community can help with pets in need! Adoptable dogs will also be on hand looking for homes of their own!
Sponsored by Harbor Point /BLT   
 
When: Saturday 11/02/2013, 12pm-4pm
Where: The Beer Garden @ Harbor Point
       15 Harbor Point Road
       Stamford CT 06902
       right on the waterfront at the Harbor Point North Marina!

 

Bankwell Pet Food Drive Throughout October 2013

OPIN Bankwell Pet food driveFor the month of October 2013 Bankwell is sponsoring a donation drive to help OPIN care for the community pets in need and Stamford Animal Care & Control Shelter residents.
Please bring gently used bedding, dog/cat food, treats, or any of the items on our wish list.  Dropoff locations are at the following branches: 
Stamford: 612 Bedford St.
New Canaan: 208 Elm St. & 156 Cherry St.
Fairfield: 2150 Post Rd. & 2248 Black Rock Tpke
OPIN thanks Bankwell for their time and commitment in helping others. 

10/27/2013 - Pound Around Town at Designs By Lee!

Pound around Town Stamford CT 10/12/2013

Come meet some wonderful adoptable pets!

What: Pound Around Town
When: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Designs By Lee
            129 Interlaken Road ~ Stamford
            (just north of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center,
             off Exit 35)
Learn about the work of OPIN and its support of Stamford
Animal Care and Control and our community's homeless
and needy pets.
Find out how you can help us help them

 

 

10/26/2013 FREE microchipping-Bankwell, Stamford

OPIN's 8th FREE Microchip Event!
at Bankwell formerly Stamford First Bank
612 Bedford Street 
Stamford, CT 06901
9am-12pm 10/26/2013 - FREE & No Appointment Necessary.
Cats must be secured in their carriers and dogs must be leashed.  
Takes seconds to administer and your pet will have ID for life!
Come meet our beautiful dogs looking for homes!

Download the flyer OPIN's Free Pet Microchip Clinic

OPIN thanks Bankwell for their time and commitment in bringing you this event.  

10/24/2013 - The Melting Pot Fundraiser for OPIN & Friends of Felines

Joins us at The Melting Pot in Darien for a fundraiser to benefit Friends of Felines and OPIN !
When: Thursday 10/24/13 5:00- 10:00 pm.
Where: 14 Grove Street in Darien CT
What: A special prix fixe menu for the evening includes Appetizer, Salad, Entrée, & Dessert. Just $44.95 per person Vegetarian Option. Just 39.95 per person.

The Melting Pot will donate $5 to each organization for every prix fixe meal that is purchased.  The event is open to the public and reservations are required.
Call (203) 656-4774 and please mention Friends of Felines/OPIN event.
Come and enjoy a special evening out, & help some very deserving animals!
Download the flyer for this event! 

10/21/2013 Agabhumi - Evening of Shopping and Fun!

Abaghumi shopping benefit pets OPINWhen: 10/21/2013 5:30-8:00pm
Where:  Agabhumi, The best of Bali 
             22 Magee Ave
             Stamford CT 06902
Agabhumi, the best of Bali, right here in Stamford invites you for a private evening of shopping and fun to benefit an outstanding nonporfit, OPIN (Outreach to Pets in Need). 20% of all proceeds and all donated items will be going to Stamford Animal Shelter.
What the Shelter Pets Need
Large dog beds, Large raw hides, no pig ears, large Kongs, Peanut Butter.
Towels & blankets
Wet dog food - Pedigree, Wellness, Blue Buffalo (No shredded wet), Call of the Wild Dry dog food- Blue Buffalo, Call of the Wild, Chicken Soup for Dog Lovers Soul, Wellness Wet, dry cat food & litter.
Amazon, Choice Pet, Petsmart Staples gift cards & monetary donations.
Customer donating any of the above items will get a free gift.

12/21/2013 Pound Around Town at Saks Fifth Ave, Stamford Mall

What: Pound Around Town
When: Saturday, December 21st 11 AM to 5 PM
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, Stamford Town Center Mall,  Main Floor
Come to Saks Fifth Avenue Stamford for your holiday shopping and have your purchases wrapped by our volunteers.
Meet some wonderful adoptable pets at the same time! Learn about the work of OPIN and its support of Stamford Animal Care & Control and our community’s homeless and needy pets. 
Find out how you can help us help them!

 

 

10/12/2013 Pound Around Town - Stop & Shop, Ridgeway Center

Pound around Town Stamford CT 10/12/2013

Come meet some wonderful adoptable pets!

What: Pound Around Town
When: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Stop & Shop
             Ridgeway Shopping Center
             2200 Bedford Street ~ Stamford
Learn about the work of OPIN and its support of Stamford Animal Care and Control and our community's homeless and needy pets.
Find out how you can help us help them