For the month of May, Francine Murphy and Caitlin Humphrey held a pet drive to benefit Better Together Dog Rescue located in Leverett, MA and Westfield Homeless Cat Project located in Westfield, MA. Working together and with firm-wide support, we were able to deliver over a thousand dollars of food, toys, treats, towels, carriers, leashes, and other supplies for dogs and cats to each organization. The table was filled with donations!

Better Together Dog Rescue

A dedicated team of professionals bringing change to the animal welfare field. We believe no healthy or adoptable dog should be euthanized due to lack of space. Dogs should be with their families and life circumstances should not stand in the way. To prevent dogs from being surrendered to the shelters, we will provide resources and supplies for our community members so their beloved dog can stay with them, right where they belong.

Their Goals: 

• Rescue and transport dogs to our location from overcrowded partner shelters.
• Engage with the community through adoption and volunteer and fostering opportunities.
• Provide resources to the community through our mobile dog food and supply pantry.
• Collaborate with local veterinarians for low-cost or free spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchips
• Crisis Foster program will provide free temporary housing for dogs of owners who are involved with domestic violence, military active leave, homelessness and sudden medical issues. Give back to our partner shelters to help stop the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable dogs. 

The dog featured in the photo at the donation drop is named Rose. She is a 2-year old sweetheart looking for her forever home. Her adoption details can be found here.



Westfield Homeless Cat Project

The Westfield Homeless Cat Project provides shelter and care for abandoned and homeless cats, with the goal of finding them forever homes. We do not discriminate based on age or medical history. We do everything in our power to accommodate all animals and each situation is looked at on an individual basis.

Their Goals:

• Offer homeless and surrendered cats and kittens with the care they need prior to adoption.
• Provide any dental and medical care the cats may require during their stay.
• Connect with veterinarians in the area to coordinate spaying or neutering, testing for FIV/FeLV, and make sure all cats are up to date on vaccinations.

Connect today by learning more about each organization (Better Together Dog Rescue and Westfield Homeless Cat Project) and the numerous ways to get involved.