Troop 5209 learns about shelter life with BC Protect & Rescue

Leonia- Brownie/Girl Scout Troop 5209 met at the Leonia Library for their annual meeting and were interested in finding ways to help homeless animals.  They decided to invite BC Protect & Rescue (BC P&R) to learn about animal rescue, animal shelter life and what volunteers do everyday. In return the troop collected many needed items for homeless animals in BC Protect & Rescue’s care.  Humane Enforcement Agent and founder of BC P&R, Vincent Ascolese, donated his time to lecture about Humane Education. 

The girls enjoyed the lecture and had many questions for Officer Ascolese.  As a past teacher, and boy scout himself, Officer Ascolese, was able to connect to the girls and made it exciting for them to want to help further. The girls will be planning a visit to the shelter at a later time to see all the animals at the shelter and view what volunteers do.

Currently, the cost to run this small edifice is $10,000 per month. BC P&R works solely on donations and relies on residents, local businesses and corporations for their support in order to continue its mission of saving lives.

If you or anyone you know would like for Bergen County Protect & Rescue to visit your school or business, or if you prefer to come as a group to the shelter for a Humane Education lecture, please contact us at 201-945-0649 or visit our website or facebook page to view our animals up for adoption and up coming events:  www.BCRescues.org or facebook.com/BCRescues and click on the star to visit all our animals up for adoption. (Currently our website is under construction).

Bergen County Protect & Rescue is a volunteer, non-profit, no-kill animal rescue shelter located at 302 2nd St. Cliffside Park, NJ.

BC Protect & Rescue is looking for highly dedicated volunteers for dog walking, cleaning cages, fundraising and foster homes etc.  It’s not about the amount of funds we raise, but the number of lives we can save.  Opt to Adopt!