Whiskers Animal Benevolent League

15/08/2024

Today at PetSmart in East Greenbush.
Aragon & Arwen, Peppermint Patty, Snoopy, Linus, Marcie.

14/08/2024

Today at Pet Supplies Plus in Albany.
Alaska & Arizona, Dexter & Denny.

12/08/2024

It's Make a Difference Monday and here are some ways that you can make a difference in the lives of homeless cats.

🧡 You can help Whiskers and the planet at the same time by participating in our CLYNK beverage bottles and cans redemption campaign! It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1️⃣ Text CLYNK to 518-466-8880, and we will provide you with CLYNK bags specially tagged for Whiskers.

2️⃣ Collect your empty beverage bottles and cans and fill up the CLYNK bag.

3️⃣ Drop off full bags at your nearest participating Hannaford Supermarket.
By returning your filled bags to a CLYNK kiosk, you'll be generating year-round revenue for Whiskers!

🧡 Do you have a little extra time? There are lots of ways to volunteer for Whiskers. Read more at https://www.ewhiskers.com/volunteer

🧡 A recurring donation is a gift that keeps on giving. You can sign up at https://www.ewhiskers.com/mdm for as little as $5 a month.

10/08/2024

Today at PetSmart Clifton Park.
Brook & Blackberry, Bloom, Penny, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia,

09/08/2024

Friday Night Shelter Shots!

Thanks to super volunteer Heather for all the great shots!

05/08/2024

It's Make a Difference Monday! Please support Whiskers' mission to rescue homeless cats like our pretty girl, Magnolia. Here are some ways to make major gifts:

🧡 Through Planned Giving you can include Whiskers in your estate planning, allowing you to leave a legacy that will help continue our lifesaving work for years to come. There are many ways you can plan a gift to Whiskers, including in your will, living trust, and life insurance policies. For more information, go to https://ewhiskers.com/plannedgiving2 or email [email protected].

🧡 Do you want to make a difference now? If you are at least 70 ½ years old, you can give via the IRA charitable rollover (QCD) from your IRA directly without having to pay income taxes on the donation (up to $100,000). https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/seniors-can-reduce-their-tax-burden-by-donating-to-charity-through-their-ira

🧡 Do you want to make a REALLY BIG difference now? Consider a gift of real estate. By donating real estate to Whiskers, you can make a meaningful contribution to our mission while potentially receiving significant tax benefits, such as:
o Avoiding capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated property
o Receiving a charitable income tax deduction
o Reducing estate taxes and simplifying estate planning

If you are interested in discussing any of these ways to give to Whiskers, please email [email protected].

02/08/2024

Friday Night Shelter Shots!

Thanks to volunteer Jenn for the great shots!

If the roles were reversed what would cats be saying to the humans?

01/08/2024

Today at Pet Supplies Plus - Albany, NY
Jackie, Misty.

31/07/2024

Finster could win an Olympic gold medal in climbing! You'd never guess this agile, mischievous guy is 16. Since he can't get to Paris to claim his medal, please consider sending him a gift from our Amazon or Chewy wish lists!
https://ewhiskers.com/shop

30/07/2024

Today at PetSmart in Clifton Park.
Mahi, Tuna Fish, Marlin, Cheyenne, Juneau, Madison, Tallahassee, Joseph.

29/07/2024

It's Make a Difference Monday! Here are some ways you can be a part of Whiskers' mission to rescue and find permanent homes for homeless cats and kittens.

🧡 Are you on summer break or retired or just have some free mornings? We are in urgent need of volunteers to care for our cats and kittens weekday mornings at PetSmart in East Greenbush. Read more at https://www.ewhiskers.com/volunteeropps

🧡 We always need foster homes for cats and kittens. If you don't want to make a longer-term commitment, please consider babysitting for a week or two for some of the kitties whose foster parents are going on vacation.

🧡 Make a recurring donation to Whiskers. You can sign up at https://www.ewhiskers.com/mdm for as little as $5 a month.

26/07/2024

Friday Night Shelter Shots!

Whiskers is representing the US in the 2024 Olympics in Paris!

26/07/2024

Join Whiskers at the Menands Farmer's Market on Saturday, July 27th, 9am-1pm, 381 Broadway in Menands. In attendance will be adoptable cats/kittens, Penny, Maine, Kansas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Indiana and Hawaii. Stop by and meet your new best friend!

20/07/2024

Cascade was found covered in dirt, blood, and urine. Initially thought to be attacked, the emergency vet found he had a urinary tract infection, severe urine scalding on his abdomen, and a massive umbilical hernia. While he could still urinate, he needed p*e pads as he "leaked." Frequent cleanings were also necessary for his skin to heal. A separate consultation confirmed Cascade had Patent Urachus, a rare condition where a tube that should close after birth remains open, causing urine to leak from the belly button area and requires surgical correction. Last Wednesday, he underwent surgery to correct the issues. The surgeon said it was one of the largest hernias they had seen. The total medical bill was about $4000.
Any contribution towards his medical expenses would make a big difference. Thank you for helping us care for Cascade! https://donorbox.org/whiskers-donation

19/07/2024

Friday Night Shelter Shots!

Thanks to volunteer Heather for the great pics!

19/07/2024

Today at PetSmart in Clifton Park.
Vroom Vroom, Vanilla, Juneau, Tallahassee, Cheyenne, Madison, Oliver, Joseph, Lana Del Rey.

18/07/2024

Today at PetSmart in East Greenbush.
Arizona & Alaska, Juno, Apollo, Mama.

15/07/2024

It's Make a Difference Monday! Today marks the beginning of PetSmart Charities 30th Anniversary National Adoption Week.

🧡 A really wonderful way for you to make a difference is to provide a loving home for a rescued kitty, like Inky. We'll be at two PetSmart locations with cats and kittens ready for adoption. National Adoption Week is from July 15 thru 21. Locations and hours are listed below.

➡️To be pre-approved, please apply at www.ewhiskers.com/apply

🐾 East Greenbush - 279 Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6-8; Saturday 11-1; Sunday 11-2

🐾 Clifton Park - 19 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Thursday 6-7:30; Saturday 11-2; Sunday 11-2

🧡 Are you retired or have time off for the Summer? Could you help out one morning a week? Whiskers is looking for volunteers to help care for the cats at our East Greenbush PetSmart location. Our biggest need is for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Read more at: www.ewhiskers.com/volunteeropps



Inky's profile: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/inky-72141178/ny/albany/whiskers-animal-benevolent-league-ny295/

12/07/2024

Friday Night Shelter Shots!

A big thanks to volunteer Heather for the great pics!

11/07/2024

Today at Pet Supplies Plus in Albany
Henry Moore and Sailor

Details in comments.

09/07/2024

08/07/2024

It's Make a Difference Monday and here are some ways that you can make a difference!

🧡 Summer is the perfect time to participate in our CLYNK beverage bottles and cans redemption campaign! It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1️⃣ Text CLYNK to 518-466-8880, and we will provide you with CLYNK bags specially tagged for Whiskers.

2️⃣ Collect your empty beverage bottles and cans and fill up the CLYNK bag.

3️⃣ Drop off full bags at your nearest participating Hannaford Supermarket.

By returning your filled bags to a CLYNK kiosk, you'll be generating year-round revenue for Whiskers!

🧡 Make a recurring donation to Whiskers. You can sign up at https://www.ewhiskers.com/mdm for as little as $5 a month.

08/07/2024

Today at Petsmart in East Greenbush.

Risa, Hawke, Moon, Stone, Leaf, Helena and Mama.

Details in comments.

06/07/2024

Today at Petsmart in Clifton Park

Bibble & Violet, Sweetie, Penny and Lana Del Rey.

Link to profiles in comments.

06/07/2024

Sassy was seen on the streets of Albany, obviously injured. Whiskers was called and we got her the medical care she so desperately needed. Sassy had a broken pelvis, likely from being hit by a car, and was very pregnant. The vet was able to do a c-section and save all four babies, and now Mama Sassy is recovering in a foster home with her kittens. What a brave, strong girl she is! So far her vet bills are about $1800. Please consider a donation to assist in the cost of the life-saving care for Sassy and her kittens.

05/07/2024

Friday Night Shelter Shots!

The shelter is celebrating the 4th of July!

01/07/2024

It's Make a Difference Monday! Please support Whiskers' mission to rescue homeless cats and and kittens like Cascade - a little guy who needs a big operation. Here are some ways to make major gifts:

🧡 Through Planned Giving you can include Whiskers in your estate planning, allowing you to leave a legacy that will help continue our lifesaving work for years to come. There are many ways you can plan a gift to Whiskers, including in your will, living trust, and life insurance policies. For more information, go to https://ewhiskers.com/plannedgiving2 or email [email protected].

🧡 Do you want to make a difference now? If you are at least 70 ½ years old, you can give via the IRA charitable rollover (QCD) from your IRA directly without having to pay income taxes on the donation (up to $100,000). https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/seniors-can-reduce-their-tax-burden-by-donating-to-charity-through-their-ira

🧡 Do you want to make a REALLY BIG difference now? Consider a gift of real estate. By donating real estate to Whiskers, you can make a meaningful contribution to our mission while potentially receiving significant tax benefits, such as:
o Avoiding capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated property
o Receiving a charitable income tax deduction
o Reducing estate taxes and simplifying estate planning

If you are interested in discussing any of these ways to give to Whiskers, please email [email protected].

28/06/2024

Friday Night Shelter Shots!

BRANDO: JAILBREAK or They Won’t Take Me Alive!

New exciting movie coming soon to a theater near you!

A big thanks to volunteers Jenn & Heather for principal photography, location shots, big cat wrangling and fight choreography.

24/06/2024

It’s Make a Difference Monday! Are you looking for ways to help? Here are just a few:

🧡 We have a LOT of hungry kittens to feed in foster homes. Most needed are bags of Purina One Healthy Kitten dry food, but they do love their Kitten Fancy Feast wet as well! You can order this to be delivered to us using our Amazon wish list at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NKLJEPDU6FN9 Or, if you have food donations that you would like picked up, please send us a message on Facebook.

🧡 Volunteer to foster. Our cats thrive in loving, temporary homes while they wait for their forever families. By volunteering to foster, you can offer them the comfort and care they need during this transitional period. Fostering is a rewarding experience that creates a lasting impact, and it's a beautiful way to honor a loved one who cherished animals. If you have room in your home and heart, please consider becoming a foster. Apply to foster at https://ewhiskers.com/volunteer/

🧡 You can sign up at https://www.ewhiskers.com/mdm for a recurring donation to Whiskers for as little as $5 a month. Your support means all the difference to the cats and kittens we care for!