Common Sense for Animals

Common Sense for Animals is always in need of volunteers to help at our shelter as well as support the effort in getting our message out. The following are areas where you can help CSA make a difference:

Beginning by 8:00 am each morning, CSA begins its daily routine of cleaning cages and community areas, feeding and watering, walking dogs, and so much more. With approximately 250 pets to look after, we need all the help we can get! Later on through the day, we can always use people to take dogs for walks. They so deserve the individual attention, change of scenery, and exercise! There are cats who need brushing and attention, floors to sweep and mop, and bowls and litter pans to scrub!

Twice a year, CSA stays in touch with the community through bulk mailings, and we need people to help fold and stuff envelopes!

Bakers are also needed for Bake Sales throughout the year! Most are held locally and before major Holidays. Items can be dropped off here at the shelter the day before or directly at the sale on the day of. If you are willing to contribute baked goods, please call Michele at 908-859-3060, and your name will be placed on our list to call when the next date has been set. Also, watch the web for future dates.

Events and fundraisers are another area where CSA needs your help. We host several big, annual events and many smaller, same-day ones. These fundraisers are essential to CSA's survival; anyone with fresh ideas, time to help, or craft and auction items to donate is welcome.

Our shelter renovations are well underway, but the finished building will take major funds. You can help by volunteering your time and your SKILLS! If you are a carpenter, plumber, landscaper, excavator, electrician, or possess any other talents or skills that you are willing to donate, please call Ellie at
908-859-3060. Any help with this project will be greatly appreciated. We are ALWAYS full, and each year the numbers of lost, abandoned and unwanted pets escalates. WE NEED TO FINISH!!!