Safehaven Small Breed Rescue has a new resident. Precious Paws Animal Rescue has puppies available for adoption. Clarion PAWS is caring for kittens and cats. Tri-County is planning a sale.
She’s an Angel
Angel
Safehaven Small Breed Rescue in Tionesta is now home to an Angel.
Angel was born blind, according to the rescue.
“To be born in a puppy mill, subjected to the harsh environment, lack of proper nutrition and isolation is bad enough. But to be born blind compounds the cruelty. That is what happened to this sweet baby girl. She was born with Micropthalmia,” the rescue said in a post on its Facebook page.
The rescue explained that microphthalmia is a genetic condition that occurs when a dog’s eyeballs are smaller than normal, severely restricting its vision. With this condition, the internal structures of the eye are abnormal, as well, resulting in blindness. Microphthalmia is inherited in many dog breeds through recessive genes. It also can appear in puppies whose mothers received certain types of medication during pregnancy.
“We will never be sure what caused little Angel‘s eyes to be deformed, but what we do know is that her will to live and enjoy life is unmatched. She absolutely loves to be cuddled and is a great kisser. Angel will be a year old in June,” the rescue posted on its Facebook page. It went on to report that Angel was fitting in “quite well.”
“She has learned (thanks to Calvin) how to maneuver the stairs to the big bed and has made herself right at home,” a Facebook post said.
Safehaven Small Breed Rescue is located at 318 Barber Drive, Tionesta. It can be reached by phone at (814) 463-5004 or email at safehavensbr@gmail.com. More information about the rescue is available on its website at www.safehavensmallbreedrescue.org or on its Facebook page.
The magnificent seven
Precious Paws Animal Rescue has puppies, puppies and more puppies.
“Mom was spayed at SNYP today and she’s a border collie. Daddy is an Australian shepherd,” Theresa Weldon posted earlier this week on the group’s Facebook page.
She said they are smart puppies looking for active homes and owners who understand the intelligence of these breeds and training needs.
There are five girls and two boys who are 8 weeks old.
The adoption fee of $200 pays for all vaccinations (including boosters for first year), deworming, testing, flea treatment, microchip and spay/neuter.
Interested adopters should fill out an adoption application at www.pparfranklin.com.
The adoption process includes home visits, vet references and all animals in the home must be altered.
“For these puppies, no children under 8 years old, due to the active herding nature of the breeds,” the post continued.
Ace update
Ace
Weldon also posted about Ace the German shepherd with an eye problem.
“Ace had his checkup at PVSEC today and a visit with his old friends at Butler County Humane Society,” she posted.
“His eyes are much better but still not perfect. I’m supposed to make him drool more often…. More meds and another three weeks in the cone of shame,” the post continued.
Precious Paws can be reached by phone at (814) 671-9827 or by email at AdoptPreciousPaws@gmail.com. More information about the group and its low-cost spay/neuter program, SNYP, can be found online at pparfranklin.com or on the group’s Facebook page.
Getting your attention
Marlon
Clarion PAWS in Shippenville posted about Marlon and has set up a gofundme account for the growing number of mouths it has to feed.
“Marlon loves being the center of attention,” the rescue posted on its Facebook page. “This sweet boy is about 2 years old. He was living in a barn with his sister, Melody, when the owners moved and they had no one to care for them,” the post said.
“Marlon is also guilty of untying your shoes and pulling phones out of pockets to get attention. Stop by and see if this outgoing boy is the right fit for your family,” the rescue posted.
The rescue also posted about the kittens it is caring for.
“The kittens are getting bigger and the moms are becoming friendlier,” the rescue posted.
People may donate at www.gofundme.com/clarion-paws-kittens.
Clarion PAWS is located at 11348 Route 322, Shippenville, Clarion River Hill, between Scrap Happy and Clarion Electric. The adoption center is open from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
The center is closed Fridays and Sundays. More information is available online at www.clarionpaws.org, the group’s Facebook page or by calling (814) 229-1231.
He’s purrfect
Rupurrt
In Shippenville, Tri-County Animal Rescue Center’s cool kitten Rupurrt has been adopted.
Rupurrt is 10 week old male kitten who tested negative for FIV and leukemia. He is current on age appropriate vaccines.
Meanwhile, the rescue is planning a large yard sale on Saturday.
The rescue is located at 9562 Route 322, Shippenville. More information about Tri-County is available online at www.tricounty-arc.org. The shelter can be reached by phone at (814) 918-2032.
For more than just a Rainy day
Rainy
The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca has Rainy the cat available for adoption.
Rainy, a Domestic Short Hair, is a 2-year-old spayed female. She’s a stunning tortoiseshell with round green eyes.
“Rainy is a gentle, calm girl who likes attention. At first she enjoyed posing for the camera, but when that grew old, she was quick to retreat to the security of her ledge,” the shelter said in a Petfinder listing.
“Sweet Rainy will be a great companion and add a splash of color to your life when you bring her home from the Humane Society,” the listing said.
The humane society is open from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. It is located at 286 S. Main St., Seneca. More information on the Venango County Humane Society is available by calling (814) 677-4040.
Cat clinic
Regina Sauer Martin posted on Hog Heaven’s Facebook about the rescue’s low-cost cat clinic.
The clinic costs $70 and includes exam, pain meds, spay/neuter, rabies, FVRCP, flea and ear mite treatments if needed.
Females are an additional $5 for e-collar. Both feral and owned cats are welcome.
The next clinic is June 1 and people must sign up their cats by calling (814) 425-1850. Micro chipping is available for $10.
Game on
The 2017 Kitty Summer Games multi-rescue adoption event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Venango SNYP in Franklin
Clarion PAWS, Grove City Area Pet Rescue and Precious PAWS/Venango SNYP are having a multi-rescue adoption event featuring their available cats/kittens up for adoption to wonderful homes.
There will be three separate arenas filled with toys and games to showcase their kitty athletes in all their glory.
All three rescues will have cats/kittens in the arenas at the same time and their will be applications available for any interested adopters.
There will be various items for sale as fundraising for each rescue. Each rescue will also have a donation box for any donation items people would like to drop off such as cat food, litter, treats and more.
More information is available on the event’s Facebook page.
Non-profits come together to assist local veterans … and shelter dogs
CONNEAUT LAKE — Studies show that dogs have a positive and lasting effect on Veterans living with PTSD and other conditions. With that in mind, four local non-profits have come together to create the program Canine Companions for Veterans or CCV. This is the first of its kind in this area, which will help local veterans adopt a shelter dog free of cost.
Four non-profits – Embracing Our Veterans, Strayhaven Animal Shelter, All Paws Matter, and Conneaut Lake Park Bark – have all teamed up to create the program.
Sue Anderson, of Conneaut Lake Bark Park, and Kim Lengling, of Embracing Our Veterans, helped bring this program to life by noticing a need within our veteran community and reaching out to the local organizations to collaborate and work together to bring this program to the local area.
Veterans begin by contacting Embracing Our Veterans and completing the initial application. The application is then sent to Strayhaven Animal Shelter where the veteran meets various dogs, and the staff assists with matching the best pet to the vet.
Once the adoption is approved, All Paws Matter steps in to cover the cost of the adoption. The veteran and the dog will also receive a full membership to the Conneaut Lake Bark Park.
The group is having their first fundraiser Saturday, June 24. The Conneaut Lake Bark Park Pet Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Conneaut Lake Bark Park, with all proceeds to benefit CCV and the Conneaut Lake Bark Park. There will be entertainment, food, vendors and even a doggie wedding.
CCV is eager to start matching canine companions with veterans, and will begin taking applications in July of this year. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from this program please contact Kim Lengling of Embracing Our Veterans at (814) 450-0622. Those interested in donating to this worthy cause can call Jessica Jamison at (724) 877-8795.
All About Animals is a weekly blog that appears on Venangoextra.com and Clarionextra.com. Interested persons or groups can submit information to bigdogs.thederrick@gmail.com. Readers may also submit photos or stories of their animals. More information about the blog is available by contacting Anna Applegate at (814) 677-8364.
