The Venango County Humane Society comes to the aid of a little grey kitten; Precious Paws’ Oscar Fund is in need of funds after helping several animals; many awesome animal fundraisers are underway; and there are an awful lot of adorable adoptables available.
‘For kitten’
The Venango County Humane Society came to the aid of a little gray kitten.
An little grey kitten lost a leg but gained lots of love and caring hands when he arrived at the Venango County Humane Society in late October.
Shelter manager Heather Hacherl said the cat was brought to the shelter by a good Samaritan. She said they weren’t sure at the time of the extent of the injuries to the kitten’s leg. The kitten was examined at the Franklin Animal Clinic and his leg was found to be too infected to be saved. Hacherl said Dr. Doverspike did the surgery at a discounted cost, but the shelter is still in need of funds to cover the fee.
There are several ways to help:
1) People can make a check payable to the Franklin Animal Clinic and send it directly to them with a note stating “kitten surgery.”
2) People can come in to the shelter or mail a check made payable to Venango County Humane Society and note it for “kitten surgery.” Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 1045, Oil City Pa 16301.
3) People can donate through PayPal by going to the Venango County Humane Society website, www.venangocountyhumanesociety.org and clicking on the “donate” tab. There people can select PayPal or credit card. There will be a memo section where people can comment “for kitten.”
Road to recovery
The kitten continues his recovery.
“He’s doing really well,” Hacherl said. “He likes to talk and purr.”
One thing he didn’t like was the e-collar or plastic cone (also known as the cone of shame) that was put on him so he wouldn’t mess with his sutures.
“He was having none of that,” Hacherl said.
Hacherl said the kitten acts like “he doesn’t know he’s missing a leg.”
He took it easy for a few days after his surgery, but now he wants out of his cage, she said.
It will be a few weeks before the grey kitten is available for adoption, Hacherl said.
The shelter spays and neuters its animals before they are ready to go to a “furever” home. So in addition to a few weeks for healing, the kitten will be scheduled to be fixed.
The kitten is also in need of a name. A contest to name the kitten is underway on the Venango County Humane Society Fan Club’s Facebook page.
Full up with felines
Meanwhile, the shelter is full with lots of other loving felines waiting for homes.
“We still have a waiting list (of cat surrenders),” Hacherl said.
The shelter may have a couple of spots open for surrendered dogs and has 20 canines in the shelter looking for homes. While Hacherl said there is no surrender fee, people must contact the shelter before arriving with any animal.
The shelter is also selling tickets for a Movie Night Raffle Basket. It includes popcorn – two kinds, a microwave bowl, a serving bowl, flavorings, candy, soda, movies and gift card for four to the movie theater at the Cranberry Mall. Tickets are now being sold at the shelter and are one ticket for $2 or three for $5. The drawing will be held Nov. 11 and all the money will go toward caring for the animals at the shelter.
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 or online at venangocountyhumanesociety.org.
Oscar Fund activated
Ace
Precious Paws Animal Rescue’s Oscar Fund is feeling the pressure.
“We have FOUR new Oscar Fund cases and could really use your support right now,” Theresa Weldon with the Franklin rescue group posted earlier this week on Facebook.
On Monday, Weldon posted about Ace the German Shepherd.
“Ace has zero tear production (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and needs $200 of eye medications four times a day (three different drops and artificial tears). He’s also on a homeopathic remedy. PVSEC wants $2,800 to do surgery to reroute the salivary glands to his eyes to give a natural lubrication. The surgery has its own set of risks and only a 50 percent success rate … trying to raise funds to give this boy the pain free life he deserves,” she posted.
Later, Weldon updated her post and said that Ace’s eyes were doing much better with the drops.
Weldon said she consulted with Dr. Doverspike on Ace’s eyes and also spoke the PVSEC vet that had seen him.
“I talked to them about taking him to Ohio State University and both agreed it was a good idea – and were shocked that a rescue would go that far for a rescue dog,” Weldon said.
After a phone consult with Dr. Wilkie at Ohio State Veterinary Medical School, Weldon will be taking Ace to OSU on Nov. 18.
Weldon also posted that the Oscar Fund is coming to the aid of Titus who was helped by the Venango Forest CART team or County Animal Response Team.
“Last week we were asked to assist in another CART case for a sweet dog named Titus. Of course, we said ‘yes’ and activated the Oscar Fund to help this guy,” Weldon posted.
The Oscar fund also helped provide funds for the treatment of a cat with a bad puncture wound.
Tax deductible donations may be made to the Oscar Fund by mailing a check to P.O. Box 784, Franklin, PA 16323 or Paypaling AdoptPreciousPaws@gmail.com (Oscar Fund in the memo) or by dropping off a donation in the rescue’s mail slot at the SNYP Clinic at 720 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323.
“Only by working together to fill the needs of the animals in our community can we achieve the greatest good,” Weldon posted.
Fundraisers
Meanwhile, the rescue has a couple of fundraisers in the works.
It will be holding a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today at Northwest Savings Bank in Franklin.
It’s also gearing up for its fall craft show that will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Rocky Grove fire hall, 29 Shuffstall St., Franklin. The show will feature more than 45 vendors including various direct sales vendors, arts and crafts, pet-related items and more. A photographer will be on hand for photos with Santa “Claws” with children and or pets. John Manders will be doing animal caricatures. Mary Housholder, with Claddagh Glen, will be offering Canine Good Citizen testing and certification for dogs. Food will be available for purchase from the ladies of the Rocky Grove fire hall auxiliary. There will be chair massages available and reiki for people or their pets. Precious Paws will have more than 50 raffle baskets to bid on. The group is still looking for raffle donations items and extra large baskets or containers that may be used as baskets. Items may be dropped off at the SNYP Clinic at 720 Atlantic Ave.
More information is available by calling (814) 671-9827.
Ready to go
Clarion PAWS has a need for outdoor or barn homes for several cats.
Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has some outdoor and indoor cats ready to be adopted.
The rescue posted that there were eight cats that were fixed, tested for feline leukemia and FIV, vaccinated for rabies and distemper and dewormed.
“Now they are ready to be relocated to their furrever homes,” the rescue posted.
Those who have room for a new barn or outside cat may contact the shelter.
The rescue also has some fine indoor cats including Ella and Jim waiting for homes.
Ella
Ella the black cat was ready for a clean sweep earlier this week when she posed for a photo in a dust pan.
Jim
Jim is a very handsome and shy man. He wants to steal your attention but his roommates are much louder and in your face, the rescue said. He prefers to wait until your lap is empty and he can meet you, the rescue added.
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.
Zoinks!
Scooby
Tri-County Animal Rescue in Shippenville has Scooby and Shaggy up for adoption.
Scooby is an 8-year- old Lhasa Apso mix brought to the center as an owner surrender.
Shaggy
Shaggy is an 8-year-old male Shih Tzu/Keeshond mix that also came to the center as an owner surrender.
Meanwhile, the rescue’s Christmas memories event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Tractor Supply in Clarion. The event includes photos with Santa, raffles, baked goods and more. Santa arrives at 11 a.m.
More information about Tri-County Animal Rescue Center is available on its Facebook page, by calling (814) 918-2032 or emailing contactus@Tricounty-arc.org.
The dark side
These dogs are available for adoption through Clarion PUPS.
Clarion PUPS has had a run on sweet black dogs.
“Come see these sweet babies,” the rescue posted on its Facebook page.
The rescue is also preparing for its Christmas Extravaganza. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Park Inn by Radisson, 45 Holiday Inn Road, Clarion. The dog-friendly event features vendors, photos with Santa, a Chinese auction, a bake sale and more. A rabies clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $15 per shot.
More information about PUPS is available by calling (814) 764-5580 or by emailing clarionpups@gmail.com.
Online auction underway
Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Harrisville is hosting an online auction to raise funds to care for injured wildlife. The auction is located on the center’s Facebook page.
The center was also looking for donations for the auction as well. However, those donating must be willing to ship the item at no cost to the winner.
The auction ends midnight eastern time November 30. Auction items will continue to be added up until Nov. 25, the center posted.
More information about the center may be found online at www.skyes-spirit.com. The center can be reached by phone at (814) 786-9677.
A wild time
Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Saegertown is holding a Cocktails & Hawk Tales fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel, in Erie. The center posted some of the art that was donated for its silent auction.
Located at 21601 Stull Road, Saegertown, Tamarack Wildlife Center is a non-profit 501©3 organization dedicated to care of injured wildlife in order to return them to the wild, and to promoting appreciation and understanding of wildlife through education.
For more information about the center or the fundraiser, interested persons may go to the center’s website, www.tamarackwildlife.org, or call the center at (814) 763-2574.
(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 to bigdogs.thederrick@gmail.com. More information about the blog is available by contacting Anna Applegate at 814-677-8364.)
