Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville has some terrific tabbies. Several area rescues have some golden-agers who could use some not-so-noisy homes. Fundraisers are springing up this season. And Jackman, the blind Jack Russell terrier, gets some new headgear.
Terrific tabbies
Tabby cats can be mistakenly thought of as being a specific breed of cat, but it is their coat pattern that is known as “tabby” and it happens to be the most prevalent feline coat pattern of all, according to Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville.
There are many variations of the tabby pattern with the most basic being classic (also known as marbled), mackerel, striped and ticked. A fifth variation is the patched tabby which may be a calico or tortoiseshell cat with tabby patches (also known as a “torbie”). All tabby cats have distinct “M” markings on their foreheads.
Despite their unique patterns, tabby cats have identical personalities. They are clever, amusing, highly intelligent, wonderfully affectionate and love to play.
Introducing Tri’s Terrific Tabbies!
Serina
Serina is a patched tabby (or torbie) and sports a very unique coat color which is mostly orange but has brown tabby undercoats.
Young, sweet and loving, Serina would make an awesome lap cat, the center said.
She is current on vaccines, in excellent health, and is scheduled to be spayed at the rescue’s clinic on March 16.
Sammi
Sammi is considered a mackerel tabby due to the narrow stripes that run parallel down her sides.
A good Samaritan noticed the stray’s emaciated condition so TCAR placed Sammi with a loving foster mom who nursed her back to health.
Now Sammi is ready to find her forever family; a family that can lavish her with the attention she craves and would enjoy her “special kisses” (face licks), the center said.
Sammi is current on vaccines, in superior health and will be spayed March 16.
Classic is the pattern that appears most often on tabbies. The classic tabby has bold, swirling patterns along its sides, much like a marble cake. S’mores and Roxanne are classic and Zelda is a classic with white.
Smores
Sweet S’mores came to TCAR with a severe case of flea dermatitis and lost a lot of fur, but she is completely healed and her fur is regrowing.
This warm-hearted little girl would like to find a forever home with someone who will spend time showing her affection which she will happily return, the rescue said.
S’mores is current on vaccines, in great health, and will be spayed at the rescue’s clinic on March 16.
Roxanne
Young Roxanne is approximately 6-7 months old and is extremely affectionate. She enjoys playing and gets along with other cats. Roxanne is in excellent health, current on vaccines and will be spayed this month.
If you like a female with legs that stretch for miles, Zelda is your girl, the center said.
Zelda
Zelda is about 1 1/2 years old, has large pointy ears and enjoys nothing better than having her neck scratched. Current on vaccines, spayed, and in great health, Zelda would love to find a forever person who gives awesome neck scratches, the rescue added.
To meet Serina, Sammi, S’mores, Roxanne or Zelda, people may contact Tri-County Animal Rescue Center on Facebook, call (814) 918-2032 or email contactus@Tricounty-arc.org.
Tri-County is located at 9562 Route 322, Shippenville.
Hoppy Easter event
Tri-County also has a Hoppy Easter event planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Tractor Supply in Clarion. The event will feature pictures with the Easter bunny, baked goods, raffles and more.
Orange is the new black
The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca has several ginger-colored felines available for adoption and Jackman, the blind Jack Russell terrier, received a halo.
Gramps
Gramps, a domestic medium hair, is a 10-year-old neutered male. He has a thick orange coat and a pink nose. Gramps is missing his left eye and is partially deaf.
“He’s very friendly and loves to be petted and have his coat brushed. He needs a quiet home with no children or dogs,” the shelter said in a PetFinder listing.
Barley and Wheatie
Barley and Wheatie, two domestic short hair cats, are 10-month-old orange tabbies. Barley has more white on his face than Wheatie does. Other than that, they’re like two peas in a pod.
“They’re playful, curious and always looking for adventure as soon as you open the door to their condo. These brothers promise to entertain and delight the lucky person or family who adopts them,” the shelter said in a PetFinder listing.
He’s an angel
Jackman
Meanwhile, Regina Martin posted on the Hog Heaven Facebook page that Jackman was sent a halo.
“Isn’t he just looking like an angel in this halo?” Martin posted.
She said Jackman is still looking for a foster or “furever” home.
Students donate
The shelter received gifts from the students of St. Stephen School in Oil City. The students took up a collection during the month of February for the Venango County Humane Society. Items donated included toys, blankets, food, paper products, cleaning supplies and more.
“We are very thankful for your generosity … and all our cats and dogs thank you too,” the shelter posted on its Facebook page.
The shelter also posted on Facebook about several adoptions in the past weeks. They included cats Elwood, Sully and Devil Dog, Thyme and Twinkie and Cheetah and dogs Banana, Ava, Homer, Bernie and Loretta.
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.
Too Precious
Precious
Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin is looking for a home for Precious, a 10 2/3-year-old pekinese-Pomeranian mix.
“She’s in good shape for her age but is missing her former owner, so she’s a little confused and sad,” Theresa Weldon posted last week on the group’s Facebook page.
“She’s housebroken, likes to play fetch with her squeaky toys, and sit on your lap. Likes cats, not too sure about other dogs. Older, or quieter children, would be okay. She’s looking for her forever home as soon as she’s spayed,” Weldon posted.
The rescue is also collecting shoes.
“We make 40 cents a pair and they are shipped to Haiti and other countries that can use shoes,” a Facebook post said.
Shoes can be dropped off at the SNYP clinic on Tuesdays or by calling (814) 671-9827 to make pick up arrangements.
Events
**Precious Paws will host an adoption event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 4, at Tractor Supply in Seneca.
**Several vendors have signed up for the rescue’s Spring Craft Fair. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Rocky Grove fire hall in Franklin.
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.
Senior adoption
Senior canine Spike was adopted, Clarion PUPS reported on its Facebook page.
The rescue also posted a special thank you to Rusty Mutts Rescue for seniors.
“Deb and John had taken Spike under their wing and oh what a difference their love made. Spike was well prepared for his transition to his forever home. Great job Rusty Mutts,” the rescue posted.
In more good news, the rescue posted about the adoption of Lela or Piper.
“This is one of those stories of a miraculous reunion after five years of being separated,” the rescue posted on its Facebook page.
“Due to unfortunate circumstances Piper was taken to a shelter in Pittsburgh over five years ago. Fast forward … she was found four years ago and trapped by the warden and taken to another shelter near Pittsburgh.
“Because she was so fearful and nipping at shelter workers … euthanasia was prescribed,” the rescue said.
“The good Samaritan that had called the warden had been visiting (Lela) daily and adopted her to save her life,” the post continued. “When life demands became too great to provide time and attention Lela was brought to (Clarion) PUPS.”
Almost immediately after seeing her picture on our page, James messaged the rescue asking if Lela might be Piper.
“Truly a very happy ending and long overdue reunion. James now has his own house and will never be separated from his beloved Piper again,” the rescue posted.
Event planned
The rescue’s Easter Extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Park Inn by Radisson, Clarion, formerly the Holiday Inn of Clarion.
Clarion PUPS will be at the Park Inn by Radisson with some of their adoptable dogs.
There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny from 1 to 4 p.m. The event also includes vendors, a bake sale, a Chinese auction and a rabies clinic from 2 to 4 p.m.
More information about PUPS is available by calling (814) 764-5580, emailing clarionpups@gmail.com or visiting the group’s Facebook Page.
Bella of the ball … or farm
Bella
Regina Martin with Hog Heaven Rescue Farm in Cochranton posted about Bella, the rescue’s newest resident.
“She is a real sweetheart,” Martin posted.
Martin posted that she has 27 pigs looking for homes with a waiting list of 29 “waiting for me to put in more pastures and wait for warmer weather.”
Martin is also taking appointments for a March 22 spay and neuter clinic.
People may call (814) 425-1850 to be put on the schedule. Cost is $60 for spaying/neutering and rabies plus a three-day pain medication.
Additional services available at a discount. Drop off and pick up are the same day
Hog Heaven Rescue Farm began in 1998 and was incorporated and established as a not for profit registered 501(c)(3) hoofed animal rescue in 2000.
The rescue is a dream come true for the founders, Regina Martin Allman and David Allman.
More information about Hog Heaven is available online at www.hogheavenrescue.org. The rescue can be reached by email at hogheaven1@windstream.net.
Spay/Neuter fund needs donations
Clarion PAWS in Shippenville posted a plea for help on its Facebook page recently.
“We desperately need your help. We’ve been contacted by four colony caregivers that between them have approximately 75 cats that need to be fixed,” the rescue posted.
“Spring is approaching and if we don’t act fast, these colonies will be overrun with kittens. These caregivers struggle just to provide food for the cats and cannot afford surgeries,” the post continued.
“We depend on donations to our Spay/Neuter fund to cover these expenses and it is empty,” the rescue said.
“Please help us help them and stop this overpopulation epidemic in our area and Sponsor a Spay. No amount is too small, every penny adds up to provide a much needed surgery,” PAWS posted.
As a bonus, those donating $50 or more will be entered in a drawing May 6 to win a free Clarion PAWS T-shirt and a lottery ticket bouquet.
“Please donate if you can and share with your Facebook friends and relatives,” the rescue said.
Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 804, Clarion, PA 16214 and the gofundme account is www.gofundme.com/BringBackSpring.
Remembering
Meanwhile, the center mourned longtime resident Dusti.
“We are deeply saddened tonight as our Dusti has earned his wings and has left us to be with the angels,” the rescue posted.
“Although Dusti had spent his entire life at Clarion PAWS, he was never sad, depressed or unhappy. He was in his home, we were his family and he knew he was loved and adored by us,” the center posted.
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.
In the works
DukeFest updated its list of events and posted a need for baked goods for an April 22 event. More information about DukeFest is available on the group’s Facebook page.
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