St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 5, 2016 - 12 PM
/Once again, OPIN is honored to have been asked to march in this year's Stamford St. Pat's Day parade to be held Saturday, March 5th. Come and enjoy the parade!
OPIN Events Prior to Spring 2016
Find 'The One' in Time for Valentine's Day!
/Looking for Love That Lasts? OPINPets and Best Friends Animal Society Can Help You Adopt a Pet to Realize Those #RelationshipGoals.
OPINPets, Best Friends and Hallmark Channel Team Up to Encourage Everyone to Swipe Right to Find "The One" at National Pet Adoption Event Stamford, CT - HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Oh. Now the bad news... As sincerely as we try, statistics show that being consciously coupled is often fraught with failure. According to bestselling author Hellen Chen, more than 85 percent of dating relationships end in a breakup. Not to mention, nearly a third of marriages end in divorce.
But don't fret, there is a way to set realistic #RelationshipGoals this year: Ditch the dating and adopt a pet.
When looking for love, you're more likely to find the real deal at OPIN than at your local bar, or on Tinder, or Ashley Madison for that matter. Just for starters, about 81 percent of people on dating sites and apps lie about height, weight or age in their profiles (according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study). But dogs and cats don't lie about tail length or being housebroken, what you see is what you get.
Instead of roses this year, OPIN is joining Best Friends Animal Society's national Valentine's Day adoption campaign, "The One". OPIN is an active partner in Best Friends No More Homeless Pets ® Network which offers help and support to animal rescue groups that save lives in their communities.
Sunday, Oct 18th, Powder Puff 2: Brunettes vs Blondes!
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WHEN: Sunday, October 18, 2015
TIME: Game starts at 1pm sharp
WHERE: Binney Park on Sound Beach Ave in Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Every year, a group of young women battle it out in a Powder Puff Football Charity game! For a second year in a row, the girls will be supporting and raising money for OPIN (Outreach to Pets in Need).
Your donation will help Astro, a 5-month old pitbull; who was recently hit by a car. With no funding allocated for surgeries, a Connecticut high kill shelter would have put him down. Then OPIN came to his rescue!
Astro is in good care now after receiving hip socket surgery, but he still needs to be watched. They're hopeful that his surgery will be a success. Astro is currently up for adoption and looking for a good home. The funds raised will not only help Astro, but the next critically ill pet in need of urgent care.
Please make a small donation online today, or on game day by credit card, cash, or check.
The event is public, so please invite your friends, loved ones, and bring your pets along to come watch!
Astro will be waiting to meet you.
Stop by and see OPIN at Puttin' On The Dog 2015
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Stop by and see OPIN at:
PLACE: Puttin' On The Dog
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Greenwich, CT
DATE: Sunday, September 20th 2015
10AM to 4:30PM
Strut Your Mutt: Best Friends Charity Dog Walk - 09/26/2015
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Strut Your Mutt is a dog walk, 5K run, and dog-themed festival benefiting animal welfare groups and Best Friends Animal Society as they work to save the lives of pets in shelters. The event takes place Saturday, September 26, 2015 in New York City at Hudson River Park's Pier 26 but we are asking for you pledge now
Please join us either by registering for our team (walk with us - with or without a dog) or consider donating to one of our team members. Your donation is tax-deductible and our organization keeps 100 percent of the money we raise (after transaction fees).
The money we raise will be used to help us continue preventing pet homelessness. With your help, we can continue offering FREE dog training and microchips to the community and provide a temporary safe haven for pets owned by victims of domestic violence. Our SNIP program provides spay/neuter services to low income families which utimately impacts the number of pets entering shelters. Our medical assistance program helps owners in financial crisis take care of the emergency vet costs for their pets. And of course, with your help, we can take in many more pets into OPIN's foster family, providing them with a loving and safe temporary home until a permanent home can be found. We realize the work we do for the animals is only made possible by you, our generous donors. Thank you!
Previous Events:
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Barefoot in the Park! - 08/22/2015, 4 pm - 8 pm
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Barefoot in the ParkWhere: Harbor Point, Commons Park, Stamford CT When: Saturday, August 22, 2015 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: $30 suggested donation-all proceeds go to OPIN
What: Please join us for an afternoon of fun, courtesy of Exhale Yoga. Take a yoga class, enjoy the live band, vendors, beautiful scenery at Stamford's best view- Harbor Point!! Thank you Exhale for caring about the community pets in need!
4:00-6:00 PM FREE MICROCHIP PET CLINIC- Dogs must be leashed- cats in carriers- No appointments needed. Harbor Point Commons Park across from Exhale Yoga.
Next Animal Control Task Force Meeting 04/14/2015 6:30PM
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When: Thursday Apr 14, 2015 - 6:30pm
Where: Stamford Government Center
Democratic Caucus Room
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
(Map)
To Do: Please try to make it to this meeting and show your support!. As a reminder we are not allowed to speak but any attendance to show we care would be awesome. Prior meetings have been on the 4th floor but check with the front desk when you walk in. Here and below is the agenda:
AGENDA
1. Report of the Stamford Animal Control Manager
2. Review and final approval of draft Stamford Animal Ordinance, reflecting comments from last meeting of Task Force
3. Collection of requested documents for Task Force report to the Mayor a. Volunteerdocs(Emmett/Toma)
a. Adoption docs (Emmett/Toma)
b. Potential sites for new SACCC (Taylor)
c. Overview of SACCC situation and staffing (Cobb)
4. Preparing report to Mayor
Pucks & Paws - April 11, 2015
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Paws & Pucks Info - pdfWhere: Webster Bank Arena (Harbor Yard) Map When: Saturday, April 11, 2015 7:00pm (Doors open 6:00pm)
Price: $20 with order by Apirl 3rd (regularly $37)
Includes: Center Ice Tickets, Bring Your Dog!, Donations to O.P.I.N, S.T.A.R., P.A.W.S, Bridgeport Animal Control, & Help Willy's Friends
What: Enjoy a Hockey Game, Animal Related Vendors and Adoptables.
More: We are honored to have received a sponsorship from our friends at VCA Specialty Animal Hospitals. Not only will we receive a vendor booth the night of the event, but also a portion of the ticket sale proceeds which will go a long way in helping more critical care animals like Lucy; who VCA Norwalk so lovingly treated for massive burns. (Flyer here!)
Thank you VCA Specialty Animal Hospitals:
- VCA Vet Referral & Emerg. Center
- VCA Shoreline Vet. Referral & Emerg. Center
- VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital!
Paint your own pet on April 27th
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Pintot's Palettte Event InfoWhere: Pinot's Palette When: Monday, April 27, 2015 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Hurry: The deadline to sign up & submit your photo is April 14th!
More: Mention OPIN in the seating request field at sign up and Pinot's will donate $5 per person to OPIN SIGNUP HERE!
More: Your pet has lots of personality, so why shouldn't his portrait? This is the perfect chance to show off how fun your fur baby is on the inside by painting him in bold, psychedelic colors! Think gift for upcoming Mother's & Father's Day.
OPIN @ Stamford's St. Patrick's Day Parade
/Checkout photos of Outreach to Pets in Need (OPIN) marching at St. Patrick's Day parade in Stamford, Connecticut!
$10 Valentine's Adoption Special!
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Have you ever dreamed of finding “the one?” You know, that special one who melts your heart from the moment your eyes meet? Someone you know you just can’t live without? Well, dream no more. This Valentine’s Day weekend (February 13-16) during Best Friends “The One" adoption promotion, adopt your special “one” for just $10. Whether you’re looking for a cute cat to cuddle with on the couch or a loveable dog to have fun with outdoors, we know there’s a special animal who thinks you’re "the one," too. You can find him or her at the Adoptables area here.
FREE Dog Training at Bartlett!
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FREE Dog Training at BartlettFREE Dog Training with Trainer Rob Mullin of K9Wizard & Co.OPIN is pleased to announce this partnership with the Bartlett Arboretum;without their help we couldn't offer this service year round. Classes are open to everyone and are held every Wednesday night (6:30-7:30 pm). Your dog will learn the basics: to walk nicely on a leash, to sit, stay, down, and to interact positively in the presence of other dogs.
All December Adoptions $25 !
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This season, bring joy to your world. Adopt a pet from Outreach to Pets In Need for just twenty five dollars! We think everyone should go home for the holidays, so we've reduced adoption fees throughout December!
11/06/2014 6:30pm Animal Control Task Force
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When: Thursday Nov 06, 2014 - 6:30pm
Where: Stamford Government Center
Democratic Caucus Room
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
(Map)
To Do: Please try to make it to this meeting and show your support!. As a reminder we are not allowed to speak but any attendance to show we care would be awesome. Prior meetings have been on the 4th floor but check with the front desk when you walk in. Here and below is the agenda:
AGENDA
1. Final approval of adoption documents
2. Report on potential sites for new Stamford ACC
3. Report on lecture with Humane Society of the US President Wayne Pacelle
4. Review of current situation, including start of the new volunteer program, of
the Animal Control Center, Tilford Cobb, Acting Animal Control Officer
5. Revision of Stamford animal ordinance and policies, input from animal
welfare/rescue non-profit organizations
a. Friends of Felines
b. OPIN
c. Pitter Patter
d. STARelief
e. Others
OPIN's Project Chip'n - Our 11th FREE Microchip Clinic
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Treats for your Pets, and Kids with Pets... Best Pet Costume prize, plus meet some Adoptable Pets as well!Saturday, November 1st 2pm–4:30pm at CHOICE PET SUPPLY
949 High Ridge Road
Stamford CT
NO Appointment Necessary!•Dogs must be leashed•Cats must be secured in carriers for their safety
Project Chip’n is another community outreach program offered by OPIN. Your pet will receive a FREE microchip with lifetime registration in HomeAgain’s registry to give him or her the best chance of coming back home should a disaster strike or if lost or stolen. A microchip implant takes just seconds for a vet to administer, and then your pet has permanent ID that will last its entire lifetime. 1 of 3 pets will stray during their lifetime... Give your pet the best chance of coming back to you.
10/06/2014 Mayor's Night In/Out Events
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Where: Stamford Government Center When: Monday Oct 06, 2014, 5-7:00pm
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
(Map)
What: Shortly after taking office, Mayor David Martin announced that he would hold open monthly meetings with residents to allow them the opportunity to meet with directly with he and members of his administration to share their ideas and concerns. More here.
10/09/2014 - 12PM: Next Task Force Meeting
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When: Thursday Oct 09, 2014 - 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Stamford Government Center
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT 06901
(Map)
To Do: Please try to make it to this meeting and show your support!. As a reminder we are not allowed to speak but any attendance to show we care would be awesome. Prior meetings have been on the 4th floor but check with the front desk when you walk in. Here and below is the agenda:
- SKYPE conversation with Nathan Winograd, No Kill Equations
- Presentation by animal behavior expert Chris Onthank
- Report on lecture with Humane Society of the US President Wayne Pacelle
- Review of current situation, including start of the new volunteer program, of the Animal Control Center, Tilford Cobb, Acting Animal Control Officer
- Approve pet adoption documents prepared by Law Department
- Revision of Stamford animal ordinance(s)
Oct 12th-18th: Luigi's Presents - Pasta for Pets in Need!
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Download the FlyerWhen: October 12th - 18th, 2014
Where: Luigi's Restaurant & Pizzeria
968 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06901 (map)
203-329-8848
www.myluigisrestaurant.com
What: Enjoy Dinner at Luigi’s ... Dine In, Take Out or Delivery… Mention OPIN (Outreach to Pets In Need), and Luigi’s will donate 10% of your dinner check to OPIN, Inc. Enjoy a fabulous meal at Luigi’s and know that you are helping the community pets in need!!
09/21/2014 Adopt-a-Dog's 27th Puttin’ On The Dog!
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When: Sunday, September 21 10am-4:30pm
Where: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
100 Arch Street
Greenwich CT (Map)
What: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park will host this popular day of fun, music, competitions, demonstrations and activities for dogs, their families and pet lovers. OPIN will be exhibiting and showing dogs, and we can use some volunteer help with those things as well as with setup and breakdown. Please stop by and say hello!