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D.I.N.E. is a small not-for-profit organization that:
- provides essential
items to dogs in the care of shelters and rescues in the NY
State Capital Region and
- offers community
education to students.
We purchase, assemble and deliver Kuranda beds to dogs
in shelters and rescues, and
donate Kong toys, leashes, collars, crates, high quality food
and other items that will directly benefit the animals. Through these
donations and educational programs, we hope to create community awareness,
increase the quality of life for dogs in shelters & rescues, and increase
adoption. We are
not affiliated with any one shelter or rescue. We simply try to
assist dogs in need everywhere.
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D.I.N.E.'s 2nd Annual "Doggie Desserts" Bake Sale
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We wish to thank the many people involved in making this recent event a great success.
Between the sale of the "cookies" and the photos with Santa (courtesy of Red Cottage Photography)
D.I.N.E. received just over $700!!! This will enable us to finish purchasing the Kuranda beds for
Washington County Shelter and even have some money left over for future purchases!
Congratulations to Tina Hudson, winner of our Christmas raffle basket.
Please go to Expressions of Gratitude
for a complete list of those who so generously donated to this event. |
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Raffle to Benefit D.I.N.E.
Congratulations to Mike Todd, winner of our recent raffle held at Dawgdom in Saratoga
who won an exquisite hand-made afghan. D.I.N.E. received over $160 from this raffle!
Thank you to Sarah, owner of Dawgdom for her continued support of D.I.N.E.
and to Cathy Ondreyko for donating the afghan.
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"Kuranda Beds"
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| We recently purchased and donated 17 beds to Washington County Shelter. This shelter was not open
to the public for adoptions until October 2008. We are very pleased that we are able to help these dogs be a
little more comfortable in their new "digs." Beds cost $50-$100 each. If you would like
to donate to this cause, please write a check to D.I.N.E. and send it to P.O. Box 2364, Glenville, NY 12325.
Please note "Kuranda Bed" on your check. Thank you! |
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"Dogs Helping Cats"
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Even though our mission is to purchase items for dogs in the care of rescues and shelters,
several small rescues for cats have recently asked for our help. We ultimately decided to purchase
20 cuddle beds
and 2 "caves" that will help the cats be more comfortable when they are brought to adoption clinics.
If you would like to donate to this program, please write a check to D.I.N.E. and send it to
P.O. Box 2634, Glenville, NY 12325. Please note "dogs helping cats" on your check. Thank you! |
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The Evolution of D.I.N.E.
"I have been worrying about animal suffering
for as long as I can remember. I became consumed with my
worries to the point of doing nothing. I wanted to go to
shelters to bring treats to dogs but I couldn't bear seeing
heartbroken animals living in cages... so I did nothing. I was
sickened by the idea of someone taking pleasure in forcing
innocent dogs to fight, but the task of trying to do something
about it was too overwhelming... so I did nothing. When I thought
about volunteering for an animal organization, I worried that I
would get pulled into organizational politics... so I did
nothing. When I donated money to animal organizations, I
worried that it would not be spent in the way I had intended... so
I stopped. I've seen starving, sick, abused, neglected, and
homeless dogs and I've helped a few along the way. But it
wasn't in a big enough way. I finally realized that if I could
put as much energy into helping dogs as I put into worrying
about them, I could make a difference in the lives of many.
This is the goal of D.I.N.E."
--Kathleen Collar
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