To the rescue… again

Precious Paws puts the Oscar Fund to work. It’s a nuthouse at the Venango County Humane Society. Tri-County has a spay/neuter clinic scheduled. Clarion PAWS, Clarion PUPS and Safehaven all have adorable adopable animals. And last, but not least, folks can take a walk on the wild side at Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center’s open house.

Rescue to the rescue

 

Prescious Paws Animal Rescue’s Oscar Fund was undoubtedly working overtime earlier this week as the Franklin rescue group help a dog and a kitten.

Theresa Weldon posted about a dog named Buddy on the group’s Facebook page on Tuesday.

“Another animal rescue today – poor little guy was surrendered full of fleas and flea bites. He’s about 3 years old and a Malti-poo. Thin, terrible skin due to allergies, he will be beautiful once he’s loved and cared for. He’ll be available for adoption after getting vetted next week,” Weldon posted.

Also on Tuesday Weldon posted about a young kitten who had been thrown out of a red car on Old Route 8 by the spring.

“Fortunately a kind couple collecting cans picked her up. Her nose was bloody, her face is indented from pavement contact and her eyes were goopy. The big worry is if there’s brain damage,” Weldon posted.

“She has the calici virus and that can be treated but right now we are waiting on the vet to determine the extent of her injuries,” Weldon said.

Weldon also posted that if anyone has any information on the people who abandoned the kitten, they should contact the rescue.

On Thursday, Weldon announced that the kitten had been dubbed “Missy Princess Pants.” Weldon reported that the kitten was doing better.

“I think we turned a corner today. She actually ate on her own – a fair amount. And she was grooming herself too,” she posted.

The rescue is holding a fundraiser to raise money for the Oscar Fund, SNYP and to help its animals.

It is slated for Oct. 12 and will be led by Kathy Francis and Good Times Painting.
Participants will be painting on wine bottles which will have lights inside. The cost is $40 which includes the fee to Good Times Painting, light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, all of the paint, wine bottles, materials and supplies.

There will be a small basket raffle as well.

Tickets need to be purchased in advance by calling (814) 671-9827 to make payment arrangements by PayPal, or mail a check to P.O. Box 784, Franklin, PA 16323. A limited number of seats are available.

The rescue is also accepting vendors for its craft fair which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Rocky Grove fire hall.

Meanwhile, the rescue still has a lot of adorable and adoptable kittens.
Christy Fackler posted to Precious Paws Facebook page about Rosy.

“Baby Rosy is finally eating solid food! She will ready for adoption in about a month. Put the word out and let’s get her adopted,” Fackler said.

Julie Harrelson posted a photo of Augustus and June.

“They are patiently awaiting for their forever homes,” she posted. “If you are willing to provide a loving home to these babies just fill out an application at pparfranklin.com.”

Precious Paws can be reached by phone at 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.

You’ll go nuts over these guys

 

The Venango County Humane Society in Seneca has Macadamia and Peanut available for  adoption.

Earlier this week,  Almond, Hazelnut and Cashew (all sisters) were adopted.

Macadamia, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 9-month-old, spayed female. She’s a brown and black tiger with bright green eyes, and large pointed ears. Macadamia loves to play. She’s friendly and not a bit shy about showing her affection, the shelter said.

Cashew, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 9-month-old, spayed female. She’s a gray and black tiger with brown on her face, belly, and paws. Cashew has large ears,  green eyes, and a pink nose. She likes interacting with people, according to the shelter.

Peanut, a Domestic Medium Hair, is a 1-year-old, neutered male. He’s a gray and white tabby with a broad, round head, well-developed muzzle, and slanted yellow eyes.

Peanut is a quiet, laid-back cat who’s happy just to relax and observe, the shelter said. He likes people and being petted.

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 677-4040 or online at venangocountyhumanesociety.org.

They’re awww…some

Tri-County Animal Rescue Center is Shippenville has some “More Awesome” adoptables. Pictured from left to right are felines Lola and Jade, canine Zane and kitten Cinder. Interested persons can visit tricounty-arc.org and click the “Adopt Us” link!

Clinic scheduled

Tri-County wants to know if you have a pet that needs spayed or neutered? If the answer is “yes,” then the center says “Sign up for one of our low-cost clinics!”

The next clinic is Thursday, Sept. 29, and the last clinic for 2016 will be Thursday, Nov. 10. Don’t miss these opportunities to do the right thing.

Spay/neuter surgeries are done though Allegheny Spay/Neuter Clinic in Woodland, Clearfield County (www.animal411.net).

The cost for cats: Males $55, Females $65. The cost for dogs: Males $95, Females $105.

Slots are filled in order of paid applications received so the center encourages folks to “sign up soon.”

A rabies vaccine is included with all surgeries and pain medication is provided (or a long lasting injection is given). Additional vaccines and micro-chipping are also available at an additional cost.

Complete details can be found on the rescue’s Facebook page or by calling (814) 918-2032 for more information.

What a sweetie

Safehaven Small Breed Rescue in Tionesta has Staci up for adoption.

Sweet Staci is a beautiful, old soul. After 10 years in a puppy mill, she is just finding out what life is supposed to be like, the rescue said.

Staci had to be shaved down because of the matting of her coat. She has had issues with inter-digital cysts from all the years walking on wire, but is generally a happy girl, the rescue said. Those interested in giving Staci a home where she can live out her remaining years, can email safehavensbr@gmail.com

Safehaven’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs born in mills with birth defects, and to educate the public about the neglect and cruelty that occurs in commercial breeding kennels.

More information about the rescue is available on its website at
www.safehavensmallbreedrescue.org.

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.

Do I have your attention?

Clarion Paws in Shippenville has one kitty who demands attention and one who’s a little more laid back. These three fellas, Marlon, Domino and Mitch, are looking for forever homes.

Marlon is a young adult who enjoys licking toes, untying shoes and stealing phones, the rescue posted.

He will make sure he is the center of your attention. Once he has that attention, he will use you as a comfy pillow to relax and nap, the rescue said.

Domino has the most laid back personality we’ve ever seen, the rescue posted.

This sweet boy spends his days with some of our big cranky boys. They want to be the center of attention and Domino lets them be, the rescue said.

He cuddles up to them and even grooms them. This bigger guy would be the purrfect fit for any family, the rescue added.

Mitch has been at the PAWS house for almost three years now.

He is a bit skittish, but mostly he is just trying to convince you to play, the rescue posted on its Facebook page. He loves to run and hide, then sneak up behind you for love. He is quite the silly young adult cat. He loves his roommates and would do well in a home with siblings, the rescue added.

The shelter also posted earlier this week that it is in need of Purina Kitten Chow.
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.

Beautiful beagles

Clarion PUPS has two beagles available for adoption.  Brownie is a super sweet 8-year-old male beagle.

Zeus is a very friendly 2-year-old male beagle.

More information about PUPS is available by calling (814) 764-5580 or by emailing clarionpups@gmail.com.

Wildlife Center schedules open house

SAEGERTOWN – Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center invites the public of all ages to meet live raptors at its free annual open house  from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.

Non-releasable “education ambassador” hawks, owls and falcons will be presented “on the glove” by handlers for the public to view up close and personal.

Each of these special birds has a disability which prevents it from surviving in the wild, but is otherwise healthy and inspiring to meet, the center said.

Children’s crafts, tours of the admissions facilities, educational displays and refreshments will be provided.

There will be a raffle, and clothing, wildlife photos and center memberships will be available for purchase.

The center’s licensed rehabilitators, educators and volunteers will be onsite to answer questions and discuss exciting successes of the past year.

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 open house, interested persons may go to the center’s Facebook page 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. More information about the blog is available by contacting Anna Applegate at 814-677-8364.)