ARF Calendar of Events
SoFo is once again delighted to open its doors to everyone for its free Thanksgiving Open House. 11am – Noon: Join SoFo for a welcome, sacred blessing by the Shinnecock Nation, followed by traditional dancing by the Shinnecock Youth Dancers November 24 is the first day of SoFo’s Holiday Charity Drive, which this year is literally going the dogs…and cats. Since the mission of the museum is to help create a bond between the individual and the natural world, and frequently a child’s first introduction to an animal is through a pet dog or cat, we have decided to partner, for our 2018 Holiday Charity Drive, with two local shelters that place rescued animals in forever homes—the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) and the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. From November 24, 2018 until January 5, 2019 you can drop off monetary contributions, gently used blankets, sheets, towels, and new dog and cat toys, eared marked for either or both of these organizations, at the South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) at 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton. SoFo will deliver the donations to these organizations on January 5, 2019. Look for the ARF Mobile Adoption Van at Groundworks in East Hampton for this holiday event. Join ARF at the Best Friends 2018 Holiday Pet Super Adoption. Hundreds of fabulous dogs and cats from nearby rescue groups and shelters will be there, so you’re sure to find the cutie who’s just right for your home. Admission is free, adoption fees apply. What to expect: Potential adopters should come with at least the minimum requirements: 1. All family members (human and canine) who will be living with the pet. Join ARF along with host Sheri Rosenblatt at J.McLaughlin on Job’s Lane in Southampton for a shopping event with small bites and sips for everyone to enjoy. Shop between 1 – 3 PM and 15% of sales during the event will be donate for the animals. Plus meet some of our adoptable dogs. Join ARF at the Best Friends 2018 Holiday Pet Super Adoption. Hundreds of fabulous dogs and cats from nearby rescue groups and shelters will be there, so you’re sure to find the cutie who’s just right for your home. Admission is free, adoption fees apply. What to expect: Potential adopters should come with at least the minimum requirements: 1. All family members (human and canine) who will be living with the pet.
1pm – 4pm: Talk to local shark experts as we unveil SoFo’s new Shark Exhibit
-Expect to have a lot of fun, and to meet a huge number of adorable, adoptable animals.
-Each participating rescue group and shelter at the event has its own adoption application, interview process, and adoption fee structure.
– Adoption fees help cover costs such as spay/neuter, vaccinations, and other medical needs.
– Please note that all participating shelters and many of the participating rescue groups offer same-day adoptions, but some groups require home checks as part of the application process. Adoption fees vary per group.
2. A valid form of identification.
3. Payment in form of cash or cards.
4. For renters, please bring a copy of your lease or letter from your landlord stating that you are allowed to have a pet. Groups may want to contact your landlords directly before completing an adoption.
5. Veterinary References, some groups may require veterinary references or call to the veterinary clinic of choice.
6- More requirements may be needed depending on the rescue group or shelter you select to adopt from.
-Expect to have a lot of fun, and to meet a huge number of adorable, adoptable animals.
-Each participating rescue group and shelter at the event has its own adoption application, interview process, and adoption fee structure.
– Adoption fees help cover costs such as spay/neuter, vaccinations, and other medical needs.
– Please note that all participating shelters and many of the participating rescue groups offer same-day adoptions, but some groups require home checks as part of the application process. Adoption fees vary per group.
2. A valid form of identification.
3. Payment in form of cash or cards.
4. For renters, please bring a copy of your lease or letter from your landlord stating that you are allowed to have a pet. Groups may want to contact your landlords directly before completing an adoption.
5. Veterinary References, some groups may require veterinary references or call to the veterinary clinic of choice.
6- More requirements may be needed depending on the rescue group or shelter you select to adopt from.