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For more information about the Mystic Riders , call 763- 389-1087 or visit the club online at www . mysticriders . org .
RUFF START RESCUE
Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based , nonprofit animal welfare organization . The network of staff and volunteers are dedicated to improving animal welfare in communities through adoption , education and providing resources for people and pets . Since its inception in 2010 , Ruff Start has cared for more than 20,000 dogs , cats and critters . Animals in the organization ’ s care receive routine and advanced veterinary services and are housed in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found . At any time , Ruff Start has 400-500 animals in rescue .
Along with their animal care program , Ruff Start Rescue has an education program . This program encourages community members of all ages to become more responsible and compassionate pet owners and animal advocates . This is accomplished by delivering age-appropriate information on topics such as the importance of spaying / neutering , animal safety , pet
care , rescue and adoption . Through classroom presentations , presentations to youth and adult organizations , community outreach events and unique programming , Ruff Start Rescue ’ s education program has reached over 9,000 individuals since 2013 .
Ruff Start covers the expenses associated with spaying and neutering community-owned and feral cats when funding is available . To date , with the help of awarded grants , Ruff Start Rescue has subsidized over 1,170 feline spay and neuter surgeries .
Ruff Start Rescue continues to expand its programs and services with the support of dedicated volunteers , fosters , adopters , donors and staff . Anyone is welcome to join the team of volunteers and become an adoptive or foster home for an animal in need . Get more information about Ruff Start Rescue at www . ruffstartrescue . org .
VFW POST 806
The Princeton VFW Post 806 is located at 133 Rum River Dr . N ., where daily food and drink specials are offered . VFW members get together for monthly meetings , various fundraisers and other activities . The VFW Post has banquet space where gatherings can be held . VFW members work closely with American Legion members to attend to veterans ’ issues , especially commemoration of Veterans Day and Memorial Day .
The VFW post supports the local Gifts for Kids program at Christmas each year , holds pancake breakfasts , hosts a Fourth of July picnic , has an oyster-stew and chili feed and supports the community in a number of other ways . The VFW takes responsibility for flags around town , too ; members not only raise money to provide them where needed but also collect them for proper and respectful disposal . Contact the VFW at 763-389- 9959 or on Facebook at PrincetonVFW806 .
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