Shelter & Straw Request Form

Shelter & Straw Request Form

Helping Outside Animals is based in Naugatuck, CT and serves nearby communities. Shelters are made by volunteers and provided free of charge. Insulated shelters containing straw are in limited supply, so we cannot guarantee if or when we can provide shelters. Shelters may optionally be returned to Helping Outside Animals if no longer needed so they can serve other cats. You're welcome to donate or shop from our Amazon Wishlist so we can continue making shelters. Thank you for caring for your community cats!
Helping Outside Animals (HOA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 41-3516812), operates as a community-driven rescue dedicated to assisting vulnerable and at-risk animals in Connecticut. HOA focuses on advocacy, fostering, and coordinating rescue efforts, while supporting spay/neuter initiatives and connecting animals with safe placements and long-term homes.
Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
example@example.com
Phone
Shelter/Straw Request Type
Straw or Straw Request Type

Other
Number of shelters requested (Please put 0 if requesting only a straw refill and NA if requesting building supplies).
Please only request the number of shelters needed.
Please specify: number of cats in need of shelters, how long they've come to the location, socialized or feral, if they have a feeder, signs of illness or injury, and other relevant info. (Put NA if request is for helping HOA build shelters.)
This question helps us assess priority when availability is limited.
Are you able to pick up your straw/shelter(s) from a volunteer in Naugatuck, CT? This is especially helpful if you live further than 15 minutes from Naugatuck as we don't always have volunteers available to travel further than that but we will absolutely do our best. (NOTE: for shelter building supplies, we only offer drop off.)

Other
Availability
Days of the week and time windows available for pick-up/drop-off (optional)
Drop-off Address (if applicable)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
For Drop-offs: Where should we leave the shelter/straw on your property?
Ex: Leave on front porch, driveway, etc.
Do you have permission to place shelters at your desired location? Written permission will be requested for buildings with 4+ units. (Select
Acknowledgment: I acknowledge that shelters should ONLY contain STRAW. Fabric shelters and materials like blankets, towels, and hay can kill an animal because they absorb moisture and take away from the animal's body heat. I agree to ONLY use straw in shelters and to replenish straw as needed. I agree to keep food away from shelters to not attract predators. I give HOA permission to contact me to coordinate pick-up/drop-off.
There is no fee for our shelters. We are happy to accept donations — every contribution helps us continue this work!
❤️ OUR CAT SHELTERS ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE! Donations are never required, and no one will be turned away because they are unable to donate. However, donations are greatly appreciated and help us continue providing shelters for cats in need. OUR PREFERRED DONATION METHOD IS ZEFFY. Zeffy has no fees. 💜 ZEFFY: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donations-for-medical-care-for-stray-cats-in-need — Zeffy does not charge any fees. 💙 PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=94K5DJGC5A4QL 💚VENMO: https://venmo.com/u/HOAinc —If a 4-digit code is requested, use 1474. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one cat at a time! 🐾
Comments or Questions? We can also be reached at helpingoutsideanimals@gmail.com if anything comes up.
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