Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Also known as ROAR
About Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue
Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue is an animal rescue in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2001. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is RPD Animal Control, about 0.0 mi away.
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41.28989, -73.49116
What Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- RPD Animal Control40 South St, Ridgefield, CTAnimal control0.0 mi
- Bin Animal Rescue And Sancturary Charitable Foundation599 Branchville Rd, Ridgefield, CTAnimal rescue2.4 mi
- Bird EnclosuresGeorgetown, CTAnimal shelter2.9 mi
- Rock n' Rescue1 Babbitt Rd, Bedford Hills, NYAnimal rescue3.1 mi
- Rising Starr Horse Rescue93 Silver Spring Rd, Wilton, CTAnimal rescue4.3 mi
- Bethel Animal Control154 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CTAnimal control6.2 mi
- Danbury Animal Welfare Society147 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CTAnimal shelter6.2 mi
- Animals In Distress Inc238 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CTAnimal shelter7.7 mi
- Danbury Animal Control23 Plumtrees Rd, Danbury, CTAnimal control8.8 mi
- SNARR Northeast Adoption Center46 Sodom Rd, Brewster, NYAnimal shelter9.3 mi
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Where is Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue located?
Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue is at 45 South St, Ridgefield, CT 06877 in Fairfield County.
What are the hours of Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue?
The recorded opening hours are Th-Fr 11:00-15:00,18:00-20:00; Sa-Mo 11:00-15:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (203) 438-0158 before you go.
How do I adopt from Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue?
Start on linktr.ee, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue tax-deductible?
Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 06-1604963), with reported annual revenue of about $932,369. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
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