Wing and a prayer came from a WWII song.......You’re in a desperate situation and you’re relying on hope to get you home. A famous American World War II patriotic song, with words by Harold Adamson and music by Jimmy McHugh. It tells the tale of a plane struggling home after a bombing raid. We at "A Wing and a Prayer Animal Rescue of Long Island" care for our animals just like the song says, our animals are in a desperate situation and we rely on hope to see our animals find a good home. We are actually a very small group of individuals devoted to the rescue of homeless animals. Through our combined efforts, we provide a community program of TNR(Trap/Neuter/Return) of feral cats. This involves the humane trapping and sterilizing of feral(wild) cats so that they do not continue to reproduce. These cats are released after neutering to the territory they are familiar with. They are then free to live out their lives without adding to an already overburdened, overpopulated feline situation. Through these tireless efforts, we hope to drastically reduce the amount of unwanted kittens in and around our communities. As a direct result of this program, we will also rescue and foster any kitten that is young enough to be socialized until it is ready for adoption. All of our rescued animals are brought to the vet for an exam, spay/neuter, vaccinations,and testing prior to adoption. Our volunteers are unpaid and for the most part all have full time jobs outside of their rescue efforts. While rescue truly is rewarding, our days and nights are filled with tireless and exhausting efforts that sometimes take a lot of time away from our own families. We literally get through every day "on a wing and a prayer". We pride ourselves on being an important and involved part of our community. In doing so, we strive to address every distress call that we receive. Your contributions are so greatly appreciated and necessary to help keep us afloat. Without your help, we cannot continue to do what we do! Please give generously. Thank you!
1. First think about the responsibilities of being a pet parent. If you cannot properly care for a pet, then you should not get one. 2. Think about the type of companion that is right for you and your family. Then, determine if that particular animals' needs are a responsibility for which you are ready to undertake. Dogs need to be walked and exercised, but cats need attention too. While cats are more independent, they should not be left alone for extended periods of time. 3. Remember, kittens grow up to be cats in a very short period of time. Every cat was once a kitten! Adoption is on average a 15 year commitment. Please be sure that you are ready for this responsibility before you adopt. 4. Most importantly, pets should be considered an integral part of your family. They need love, adequate nutrition and proper medical care in order to thrive. In return, they will reward you with unconditional love and affection. 5. Lastly, pets are not dispensible. Once you make the decision to commit to adopting a pet, your decision should be final. Animals are not to be returned like a piece of clothing. Pledge to be a part of the solution instead! 6. Once these important considerations are well thought out, you're ready to begin the adoption process. 7. Simply fill out one of our forms (available at our Petsmart location and on our website) and submit it. 8. A Shelter representative will check your application and your references. 9. A Shelter representative will contact you with any questions and to notify you of the outcome of your application. 10. A small adoption fee will apply, payable by cash or check. 11. Arrangements will be made to deliver your new pet to your home, at which time a quick home evaluation will be conducted and you will be given a copy of all of your new pets medical records and necessary follow-up appointments. 12. Congratulations - you have just helped to save one more homeless pet!