Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Tri-County Animal Rescue Center have fundraisers planned on Saturday and other animal rescues are looking for folks to lend a helping hand or provide a home.
Think spring… craft show
Precious Paws Animal Rescue’s spring craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Rocky Grove fire hall, 29 Shuffstall St., Franklin.
There is a $25 fee per table for vendors.
It will feature many vendors, baked goods, raffle baskets and more.
A vaccination clinic will also be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17 during the craft show.
Those who take a bag of dog or cat food, cat litter, a cleaning product or gives a donation will receive a ticket for a chance to win a door prize.
Meanwhile, Precious Paws President Theresa Weldon posted an Oscar Fund case the rescue was working on.
“One is for our own PPAR rescue named Rosie. Rosie is a four-year-old black Labrador. She came to us from Sugarcreek police and Franklin Animal Clinic, where she had been taken in as a neglect case. She weighed just 40 pounds Rosie was found to be diabetic and was started on insulin. Because of Rosie’s special needs, Dr. Palumbo asked us to place her in foster care,” Weldon said.
“PPAR didn’t hesitate to take her in even though we knew the courts might not award her to us. (A volunteer) became her foster mama and put an amazing 40 pounds on her since we took her in that late September 2017. After much expensive blood work, medicine adjustment, we were awarded custody of her,” she posted.
“Rosie is doing great with her diabetes management. She requires insulin twice a day and is on a rigid schedule,” the post continued.
Rosie
“Unfortunately, Rosie’s diabetes had gone untreated for a long time and she developed cataracts. She is now mostly blind — the vet believes she can see shapes from her right eye,” Weldon said.
“We found a wonderful home willing to adopt Rosie and take care of her diabetes. However, they are concerned that moving her into a new home with their other dog would be too hard on her without vision,” she added.
The estimate from PVSEC to remove the cataracts from both eyes is just under $4,000.
“That’s tremendous drain on the Oscar Fund so we are asking for your help for Rosie,” Weldon said.
The rescue accepts donations via PayPal to AdoptPreciousPaws@gmail.com or checks to P.O. Box 784, Franklin, PA 16323. Donations are tax deductible under IRS rules.
“We have helped so many with our Oscar Fund, please consider making a donation to allow us to help a Rosie,” Weldon said.
More information about the rescue and its events is available by calling the rescue at (814) 671-9827 or emailing adoptpreciouspaws@gmail.com.
Hoppy Easter event planned
Tri-County Animal Rescue will hold its annual Hoppy Easter Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Clarion Tractor Supply.
There will be an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. for children ages 10 years old and younger. The Easter Bunny will be there for photos with children and/or pets. The cost is $5 for a CD of the pictures.
The rescue will also hold a basket raffle and bake sale for humans and pets. All proceeds benefit the dogs and cats at the rescue.
Tri-County Animal Rescue is a community non-profit organization that exists to support the no-kill rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, rights and welfare of companion animals in Clarion, Forest, Jefferson and surrounding counties.
“We maintain our organization through the generous amounts of time donated by a committed group of volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome,” the center said.
“In addition to the lovable companion animals we care for and sponsor, Tri-County also offers the community a discounted spay and neuter clinic and a pet food bank,” it added.
More information about the rescue is available by contacting Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, calling (814) 918-2032 or emailing contactus@Tricounty-arc.org.
Help wanted
Clarion PAWS is looking for some help.
“We would love to have radio ads, organize or attend fundraising events and benefits from community raffles and programs, but we just can’t find the time to obtain sponsors, initiate ideas and solicit prizes,” the rescue posted on its Facebook page.
“If you are able to help with fundraising and networking we sure could use the help. We rely 100 percent on donations and really need more to continue to pay our overhead each month,” the post continued.
The rescue posted that it would like to attend an event on March 23, but needs to find people who can man the booth on that day.
Meanwhile, it posted a photo of its residents catnapping.
Clarion PAWS residents
“Room 7’s residents are ready for spring. Luckily they like each other and can cuddle for warmth,” the rescue posted on its 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 at www.clarionpaws.org, the group’s Facebook page or by calling (814) 229-1231.
Lots of love to give
The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca is looking for a home for a sweet little guy.
It posted on its Facebook page about Skye, who is called Bubba in foster care.
Skye
“This sweet little 7-year-old guy will fit into just about any home. He is great with kids, little or big … older people, cats, dogs … well he is good with everything. He is house trained, fully vetted and sweet as any dog could be. Don’t miss your chance at this guy … he will keep you warm and love you forever,” the shelter posted.
“Skye is currently with his foster family … they call him Bubba,” the post continued.
Those interested in meeting Skye should contact the center to arrange a time to meet him. Adoption applications are also available at the shelter.
The shelter’s hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. It is closed Sundays and holidays.
The humane society is located at 286 S. Main St., Seneca.
More information on the Venango County Humane Society is available by calling (814) 677-4040.
A place for everyone
Safehaven Small Breed Rescue in Tionesta is dealing with an influx of residents.
“We are full, yet the dogs out there still keep coming. We have three kids waiting in the wings for an open spot at Safehaven,” the rescue posted on its Facebook page. “We would like to have a place for them to go before bringing them in. I don’t have a lot of info on any of them other than sex. Both Chihuahuas are males, the poodle is a female. If you are interested in any of these kids, please let me know.”
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.
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.
