Heavenly Strays has planned a kitty bowl adoption event and other rescues have planned Halloween themed events and fundraisers.
The Purr-fect event
Heavenly Strays will host its second kitty bowl adoption event titled the “Pumpkin Patch” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the SNYP Clinic at 720 Atlantic Ave., Franklin.
“There will be three arenas filled with wonderful cats and kittens needing good homes. We will be decorating them for Halloween and filling them with toys to play with,” a post on the event’s Facebook page said.
Three area rescues will participate: Clarion PAWS, Grove City Area Pet Rescue, and Precious Paws Animal Rescue and SNYP.
Ashes, who was a dumped kitten, is available through Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin. Ashes was a contestant in the Heavenly Strays Halloween photo contest.
There will be door prize drawings during the event.
The pictures of the participating kitties will be posted before the event and photo contests are underway.
Roger, a polydactyl kitty, likes to play with toys. He is up for adoption through Clarion PAWS in Shippenville. He was a contestant in the Heavenly Strays Halloween photo contest.
The cat or kitten with the most votes will win $50 for their rescue and the last place kitty will have it’s adoption fee paid for by Heavenly Strays to an approved home.
“Come see the incredible cuteness and see the ‘catletes’ attack monsters and other scary and fun Halloween activities,” Heavenly Strays said.
Princess is up for adoption through Grove City Area Pet Rescue in Grove City. Princess was a contestant in the Heavenly Strays Halloween photo contest.
Each rescue will have a table of items for sale and a donation box for any items people wish to donate.
“Planning this production takes a great deal of love and caring from some wonderful rescues and volunteers,” Heavenly Strays posted on the event’s Facebook page.
“This event is not only our way of finding homes for our precious foster babies and shelter cats, but also a platform which we hope will spread awareness throughout our area,” the post said.
“These unselfish people work tirelessly 24 hours a day to help the helpless. These cats and kittens are the abandoned, abused, neglected and forgotten,” the post continued.
“They are thrown from moving cars, dumped along the highway to be run over and killed, abandoned like trash to fend for themselves in a cold and uncaring world. They are left to starve, become infested with parasites, and to suffer serious illness and death,” Heavenly Strays posted.
“Rescues across the country endure the heartbreak of trying desperately to show these unwanted cats and kittens what real love is. There is no better feeling than looking into the eyes of a cat who appreciates any ounce of help, love and affection you can give it,” the post said.
“We hope to see everyone at our Pumpkin Patch. If you cannot attend our event, we would be grateful if you could spread the word about our rescues and foster or adopt a new family member,” the post continued.
More information is available on the Heavenly Stray’s Facebook page and the Heavenly Strays Pumpkin Patch event page.
For the dogs (and people, too)
Not to be confused with the cat adoption event, Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin will host an event for dogs and their owners at its SNYP Clinic.
The dog Howl-o-Ween party will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Atlantic Avenue clinic.
There will be decorations and games for dogs and their people. Prizes will be awarded.
Those attending should bring a donation to Precious Paws and a dish to share.
The rescue will also be hosting a bake sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Northwest Saving Bank, 1301 Liberty St., Franklin.
There will baked goods and hard tack for sale.
More information is available on the Precious Paws Animal Rescue Facebook page.
Super confusion?
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville posted a photo of one of its resident superheroes.
Knight, the feline, appeared wearing a Superman costume. However, his claws came out and he was clearly channeling Wolverine.
Perhaps a Batman costume wasn’t available so that he could have morphed into the Dark Knight.
But we are sure that Knight is just super no matter which hero he portrays.
The shelter describes Knight as an awesome older kitten.
He is neutered and current on vaccines. He has tested negative for FIV and leukemia.
“Knight purrs like a motorboat and is sweet and affectionate,” the center said.
Meanwhile, the shelter has scheduled its annual Halloween event.
It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Tractor Supply in Clarion.
The event will feature human and pet photos for $5 for a CD, raffles and a bake sale.
Tri-County is located at 9562 Route 322, Shippenville.
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.
Raising funds and rescuing
Safehaven Small Breed Rescue in Tionesta raised some funds during Applefest and is using some of that money to help its newest resident.
“We had an awesome weekend! Thanks to Galaxy Federal Credit Union for donating their parking lot and all the volunteers that helped out, we were able to raise nearly $2,000,” the rescue said in a Facebook post.
After the rescue was finished at Applefest, it welcomed a 1 year old toy poodle, who has a problem with her hind legs, to its home.
“She will be bathed and groomed … vaccinated and then our wonderful foster mom Hazel will be taking her to the vet to get those hips looked at,” the rescue posted.
According to the rescue, the poodle girl has a vet appointment at the end of this week to get her hips checked out.
“Once we know what the problem is, we will work on a fix for her,” the rescue posted.
Meanwhile, its “Meet and Greet” room is beginning to take shape.
“We have desperately needed a meet and greet area,” the rescue posted.
It is working to make the “shed” into a comfy room for people to meet adoptable dogs.
The work is being done under close supervision of spokesdog Calvin.
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.
Soaring high
Staff and volunteers at Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center celebrated the release of a juvenile eagle that was being treated for lead poisoning at the Saegertown center, according to a Facebook post earlier this week.
Photo courtesy of Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation
“It was an emotional day for Tamarack rehabilitator Carol Holmgren and volunteers. Of six bald eagles admitted in a span of six weeks this summer, he is the sole surviving eagle,” the post said.
Lead toxicity is difficult for eagles to recover from, even with intensive treatment. More than 30 percent of the eagles admitted to Tamarack test positive for the toxin. Only two others have survived to be released, and they had much lower levels, the center said.
Wildlife Conservation Officer Jacob Olexsak oversaw the release.
“The Pennsylvania Game Commission is credited with restoring eagles to our state through a reintroduction program 30 years ago, when the birds were endangered,” the center said.
The problem of lead poisoning does not threaten the species, but is a leading cause of mortality for Pennsylvania eagles, according to Game Commission veterinarian Justin Brown.
Publicity surrounding the eagles treated at Tamarack is helping to spread the word that this condition is easy to prevent, though hard to treat, according to the center.
Eagles and other scavenging raptors become poisoned when they ingest lead. The most common source at this time of year is woodchucks that have been dispatched and left where eagles can feed on them, the center added.
If remains left in the field are buried or covered, this can be prevented since eagles rely on sight to find their meals, the wildlife center said. Some people choose to use lead-free ammunition as another alternative.
“Nicknamed ‘Griffen,’ this young eagle demonstrated he had the heart of a lion and the wings of an eagle, to overcome lead poisoning,” the post continued.
“Hopefully through these and continued educational efforts, Griffen is returning to safer skies,” the center added.
Adoption event
Lots O Spots Acres, in conjunction with Rescue Dogs Rock, will hold an adoption event and fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 21, at Tractor Supply in Cranberry.
The event is organized by Tracy Rivers. There will be baskets and subs at the events. Some adoptable dogs will also be on hand during the day.
Spay and neuter sponsors needed
Clarion PAWS in Shippenville is in need of sponsors for its spay and neuter program.
“We have over 30 colony cats/kittens needing surgeries but we need help to provide them,” the shelter posted on Facebook.
It asked people to consider donating to its spay and neuter fund.
“We NEED to stop the spring litters and can’t without funds to do the surgeries,” the post continued.
Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 804, Clarion, PA 16214, and a link to a PayPal account can be found on the Clarion PAWS Facebook page.
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.
Cat clinic scheduled
Hog Heaven Rescue Farm in Cochranton posted dates in November for spay and neuter cat clinics.
“Just got the dates of Nov. 13 and 27 for 25 cats. I will be transporting them to Animal Friends so they have to be at the farm no later then 6:30 a.m.,” a Facebook post said.
The price includes exam, injectable pain meds, spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear mite treatment and nail trim for $65.
There is an additional $5 for females for an e-collar for a total of $70.
Other services are available at discount prices: deworming $5, FVRCP $10, microchipping also available.
Payment is made when the cat is dropped off in the morning.
People should call (814) 425-1850 to be put on the schedule.
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