One year ago, I joined the Salem Animal Rescue League thinking it would be "fun" to play with shelter dogs after work. The first day was a reality check, and I quickly realized that caring for neglected and homeless animals is a rigorous, 110% commitment that is not for the faint of heart. The daily amount of manual labor, facilities upkeep, medical care, paperwork, and resources required were beyond anything I could have imagined.
But so was the reward!
At SARL, we witness countless dejected, scared, confused animals arrive at our shelter not knowing what to do or how to act, and through consistent work and dedication have gotten their tails wagging again, or heard them purr for the first time. They have found their identities.. some are complete rascals, some are loners, and others are quiet little love bugs content just to be held and touched, things that they had never experienced before. Whatever the case, through the selflessness and hard work of our team here, they have now found and continue to find their forever homes.
This is why I am participating in the Salem Animal Rescue League's first ever SARLympics! We are competing in fun virtual events with the goal to raise $30,000 for abandoned and neglected animals in Southern New Hampshire and the Merrimack Valley. You can donate here, or by sending in your donation to SARL, at 4 SARL Drive, Salem, NH 03079.
I know that many of my friends and family are die hard animal lovers, so I encourage you to support SARL during this event, share this event on your page, or leave a comment for moral support!
Thank you! <3
-Jenny
SARLympics
The Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL) saves the lives of abandoned, neglected and injured animals by providing a safe haven, compassionate care and new permanent homes for them.
We proudly present the 2020 SARLympics, a chance to go for gold while helping homeless, helpless animals through individual or team fundraising. Registration and fundraising now open! The event competition takes place from November 11-21, and includes something for every animal lover, whether you’re young or young at heart, a dogged athlete or a cat-napper. Participants will vie for gold (and prizes) by soliciting donations and completing one of the suggested activities or creating their own! The possibilities are endless and limited only by everyone’s desire to help animals, have fun, and be creative!
SARLympics participants will be competing for prizes as Top Fundraisers AND for "most enthusiasm", so please support our athletes as they raise funds and awareness for animals in need! You can follow along with fundraising updates on this page, and also watch the competition unfold on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Let the games begin!
Donations can be made to SARL on this page, or you may FUND A NEED here, or by mailing your donation to SARL at 4 SARL Drive, Salem, NH 03079. Thank you for your support!
And THANK YOU to our Business Sponsors!
Title Sponsor: Rockingham Toyota Honda
The Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL) saves the lives of abandoned, neglected and injured animals by providing a safe haven, compassionate care and new permanent homes for them.
SARL educates and promotes awareness about humane care and treatment of animals and is committed to reducing overpopulation primarily through its 100% spay/neuter policy to improve the quality of life of the animals and public we serve.