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Social media (and also some caring folks) helped a wayward pup find her way home. Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Clarion PAWS have cats of all colors, shapes and sizes available for adoption. Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center continue their work to help injured wildlife.

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Last weekend, according to several Facebook posts, an injured dog sporting a mouthful of porcupine quills was found wandering near Karns Produce on Allegheny Boulevard.

The Franklin Animal Clinic, where the dog was treated, posted an update earlier this week.

“We would like to announce that the owner of the stray dog brought in over the weekend was found and they had a great reunion. The dog had been missing for over two months and they were so happy to find that she was alive and well. It was a very tearful reunion and we are happy they are back with their sweet dog,” the clinic posted.

Purr-fect companions

Precious Paws Animal Rescue in Franklin has several foster kitties looking for homes.

“We have dozens of kittens looking for homes. We also have adults,” Theresa Weldon posted on the rescue’s Facebook page.

“The Jughandle duo is still looking for their forever homes. We’ve had them since they were a week old. Please adopt,” Weldon added.

Community support

Weldon also posted results of the rescue’s recent yard sale and fundraiser.

The rescue raised more than $2,000 for its Oscar Fund.

“Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and shopped our yard sale these past two days. … The most heartening part of the past two days were all the people who came in, not to shop, but to say thank you and donate money for the help we’ve provided to the community though our Oscar Fund, helping to vet community cats, and those we have matched to great pets,” Weldon posted.

“We are humbled by the support we receive from this community and know that many of you support us, through your words of kindness, financial donations and by volunteering,” she added.

Hard tack fundraiser

Precious Paws’ hard tack sales event is starting. The rescue will take orders until Wednesday, Nov. 1. The candy will be made and delivered in November and December.

In other news, canine Bella Boo and feline Smudge were adopted, according to a Facebook post earlier this week.

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.

She’s missing an eye, but has lots of character

Clarion PAWS in Shippenville has Norma and Ike available for adoption.

“Norma came to us as a tiny kitten with a bad infection. It caused damage to her eye and it had to be removed,” the rescue posted on its Facebook page. “This sweet girl makes sure all the volunteers and visitors get plenty of attention and feel welcomed. Missing an eye just gives her some more character. She is already sweet enough but needs a family to spoil her endlessly.”

The shelter also posted about Ike.

“We can’t believe that no one has come to meet sweet little Ike. This little guy is four months old and ready for his furrever home,” the shelter posted.

The shelter is also selling raffle tickets at $1 each or six for $5. People may stop by the PAWS house or message the rescue via Facebook.

“Also if you can sell some for us let us know, we would really appreciate the help,” the shelter 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.

Happy homes needed

Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville is working to get homes for cats Happy and Crystal.

The center is also gearing up for its fifth annual International Homeless Animals’ Day event which will be held from 3 p.m. to dusk Saturday, Aug. 19, in Veteran’s Memorial Park across from Clarion County courthouse.

Festivities include a Chinese auction with many raffles, games for kids, a pet parade, music, dog massage and vendors. There will also be a blessing of the animals at 4:30 p.m. after the pet parade.

Various speakers are lined up throughout the day who will talk about animal care, humane issues and puppy mills, to name of few of the subjects.

The rescue will also honor its Rescue of the Year, Lifetime Achievement award and Animal Advocate award winners.

There will be a special raffle of a quilt that was handmade and donated by a generous supporter. Tickets are $2 and are on sale at the center, through any volunteer, at events during the summer and throughout the day at IHAD. A maximum of 1,000 tickets are available. The drawing will take place at IHAD. The winner need not be present, but the quilt must be picked up in person.

The lighting of the luminaries brings the day to a close in a beautiful tribute to our beloved pets who have passed to the Rainbow Bridge.

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.

Too young to be out of the nest

Skye’s Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Harrisville continues to care for injured wildlife.

Last week, the rescue posted about an American kestrel that it was helping.

“This tiny American kestrel was found by an abandoned building, too young to be out of the nest. He was thin and dehydrated but it’s improving,” the center posted on its Facebook page. “We’re always needing wonderful people to help fund the care of these babies.”

Donations can be made through the center’s website at www.skyes-spirit.com or be mailed to SSWRC, 889 Farren Surrena Road. Harrisville, PA, 16038.

Mouths to feed

Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center posted about a need for vegetables and some fruits.

“Do you have fresh or frozen vegetables (and fruits) you could share with our wildlife? We have a lot of mouths to feed, until they are ready for release! Patients such as eastern cottontails, opossums and turtles all need some of these in their diet,” the center posted on Facebook.

Items the center can use include:

• Vegetables such as zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, cabbage, chard, kale, beans, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, radishes, sweet peppers, sweet potatoes (No onions or garlic)
• Fruit (it needs less than vegetables but can use): apples, berries, melon, banana

Those wishing to drop off items should contact the center at (814) 763-2574 for available times. The center is located at 21601 Stull Road, Saegertown, PA 16433.

Save the date

DukeFest will be holding a bake and sub sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Northwest Bank in Franklin. Miller’s sub choices are turkey, club, ham or Italian and are $6 and can be pre-ordered by calling (814) 437-5828. The team will deliver to a business. DukeFest raises money for animal rescue organizations in the area.

DukeFest’s sixth annual dog walk will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. More information is available on the DukeFest Facebook page.

Venango County Humane Society

UPDATE: A post on the Venango County Humane Society’s Facebook page on Monday, Aug. 7, stated that the cat area would remain temporarily closed.

People should call the shelter or check its Facebook page for updates.

The shelter’s hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdasy and from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through August.

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.

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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.