tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5187973795971749202024-03-06T22:34:03.317-05:00Haven House Cats, IncHaven House Cats, Inc is a non-profit feline foster care program based in WNY. We are dedicated to helping cats get the care they deserve and find loving forever homes where they can live out the rest of their days.Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-39229758270301853892016-07-02T15:17:00.001-04:002016-07-02T15:17:15.322-04:00New Foster Kittens Have Arrived At Haven House!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 week old dropper fed babies</td></tr>
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Well, kitten season it in full swing, and the wave of new babies coming into rescues and shelters has increased dramatically over the last couple months. <br />
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Recently, 11 newborns were found on the side of the road by a rescuer, and taken to New Start Kitty Shelter, a shelter we work closely with. <br />
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We currently have 4 kittens in Haven House Cats Foster Care Program, two of which came from the batch of 11 roadside kittens. The other two are sweet itty-bitty dropper-fed babies at only 3 weeks old. They won't be available for adoption for another month or so, but we are hoping to line up homes for them. <br />
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We also have a very sweet 1 year old female who will be fixed and ready for her forever home in a few weeks. <br />
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If you are interested in giving one of these sweethearts a forever home, please email us at <a href="http://havenhousecats@aol.com./">havenhousecats@aol.com.</a></div>
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<br />Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-57514796651750737802016-06-22T13:12:00.005-04:002016-06-22T13:35:23.495-04:00WE'RE BACK! The New Haven House Cats Foster Care Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In early 2013, I was faced with a major decision: keep the rescue going despite lacking monetary support, or shut us down. It's next to impossible to give the cats adequate care with no money for supplies and vetting. So, I was forced to shut us down. It was the right thing to do at the time. Since then, every kitty that had remained in our care found a permanent home.<br />
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Recently, I had the opportunity to foster a few adult cats and kittens. One kitten, Benny, was recently adopted by a sweet young family with a two year old boy. It's his very first kitty, his first pet,and they will grow up together. Seeing pictures of little Benny in his new home warmed my heart, bringing me back to the days when finding families for these furbabies was my passion. I still have one senior foster who has become quite comfortable in our house, so I think it is safe to say she will live out the remainder of her life here. And, although I'd taken such a long break from rescue (almost three years!), I found myself naturally drawn back into it, tending to their needs, racking my brain for fundraising ideas, and seeking out small ways to help a good friend who runs New Start Kitty Shelter in Castile, NY.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Qquwd9m8fVEIwqC9mvt2qFFojhHP0kG6QJlB4hjP2aMoiKdnYsbr4g2egIed698G-0GSCNxLl_J-sE14VxBt5W_Ab7zN3XVmpPnVGIM1q6pIEv03rCV_24epZ6f1nVocYjj9IfecVTTD/s1600/13339688_1615680668747969_2445013516486003977_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Qquwd9m8fVEIwqC9mvt2qFFojhHP0kG6QJlB4hjP2aMoiKdnYsbr4g2egIed698G-0GSCNxLl_J-sE14VxBt5W_Ab7zN3XVmpPnVGIM1q6pIEv03rCV_24epZ6f1nVocYjj9IfecVTTD/s400/13339688_1615680668747969_2445013516486003977_n.jpg" width="400" /></a>Now, I realize my limitations. No longer can I manage the care of dozens of cats at the same time. I do not have the funds to do so. But there is plenty I CAN do. Even the small things make a difference.<br />
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So, with that said, knowing where I have to draw the line, I've decided to bring the Haven House Cats' name back. We will, from this day forward, be known as Haven House Cats Foster Care Program. Our mission will remain the same. <br />
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<b>The Haven House Cats Mission:</b><span style="background-color: white;"><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 13.8px; line-height: 19.32px;"><i>Haven House Cats' mission is to give abandoned kitties a fighting chance to live, love and be loved. No cat deserves to live or die alone, or be euthanized because they are no longer wanted. Haven House Cats will help these kitties find new forever homes where they are cared for and loved for the rest of their days.</i></span></span></div>
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We will accept only a <u>limited</u> number of cats at a time, find them homes, and continue our fundraising and spay/neuter efforts. Thanks to the wonderful services provided at Operation Pets of WNY, the foster kitties and strays that come into our care will receive their vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, and spay/neuter to prepare them for adoption. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #006d21; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">To learn more about this program, click here: <a href="http://www.operationpets.org/">www.operationpets.org</a></span><br />
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<br />Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-40290345497716651052016-06-22T12:35:00.002-04:002016-06-22T12:35:51.942-04:00The Haven House Cats' Permanent Residents<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>When we temporarily closed our intake/foster programs in April 2013, a number of kitties stayed with us.</strong><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><strong>They were mostly the shy ones, the seniors, and the special needs kitties with medical or behavioral concerns. They were the ones no one had shown interest in adopting, the ones that never worked out in foster homes, the ones who had been with the rescue the longest and were adjusted to our home. </strong></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><strong>To avoid further stress for these felines, we decided what was best for them was to remain in our home to live out the rest of their lives. </strong><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><strong>Here are some of their stories. </strong></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong><span style="color: #333333;">CORTLAND</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px / 16px "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">: A 9 year old black male kitty with a tragic past, Cortland is our biggest special needs cat. He was surrendered to the SPCA after his owner died, and was a stray before that so we do not know just what he went through or what his medical history is. When he came to use he was extremely thin, malnourished, and just looked very unhealthy overall. He was scraggly with dry, flaky skin and a lacking appetite. We ran blood work, treated him for an infection and helped stimulate his appetite with different foods and supplements. For the past year and a half, he has undergone numerous rounds of antibiotics for repeated infections, suffered hair loss on his tail, has had blood work repeated 3 times and is now diagnosed with anemia and a blood parasite that he has most likely had all along. He will likely need B12 injections and medications for the rest of his life to manage his conditions. This is very expensive and he will need to be seen by the vet several times a year. Between his medical care and special diet, he will likely be the most costly kitty we have in our care. But he is so special to us, he sleeps with us every night and follows us around like a shadow. He loves to be held and gives head butts to show his affection. Cortland is my work buddy, because he lays on the desk and watches me work on the computer at night. I don't know what I would do without him. When our black cat Logan died awhile back, it was almost as if Cortland stepped up into his role as the black shadow kitty. He began following us around and rubbing against our faces like Logan used to do, began sleeping with us at that time, and was always by my side. His behaviors mimicked Logan's to a T, and Cortland only began being so attentive and affectionate after Logan passed away from liver disease. So you can see just how truly special Cortland is to us. He is an angel in disguise.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> UPDATE: Cortland went to the Rainbow Bridge October 2014. RIP Cortland.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">PRADA</span><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px / 16px "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">: Prada is our second biggest special needs kitty and here is why: she is a senior; she has dental issues; she has a heart murmur and lung damage from a previous bout of pneumonia; she has trouble maintaining weight and is a very finicky eater so her diet must be very strictly monitored; she loses hair in clumps when stressed (this happened in foster care); she has skin allergies and is extremely allergic to fleas (which we treat for monthly to prevent them); she is a long haired torti who matts easily and has 6-7 toes on each paw so she needs to be groomed with nails trimmed every week. In short, she is a high-maintenance cat. She is also not a very affectionate or social cat; she prefers to be alone most of the time and only wants attention in very small doses (maybe a few minutes every other day). Most people aren't seeking to adopt a cat that who would simply live in their home with little interaction. Prada is not a very good companion cat; she just needs a home to live out her life, a home that allows her to be herself and do her own thing. That's what we give her here. She is brushed every day, has her nails trimmed each week, has her weight and diet monitored, and she receives her medical care as needed. But we do not expect more from her than she can offer. We love her and just want her to be comfortable and content, as she is often ill with infections and will probably not live as long as most cats.</span> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> UPDATE: Prada went to the Rainbow Bridge in early 2015. RIP sweet Prada .</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d3c3a9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">AMELIA</strong><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px / 16px "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">: Amelia is the grandma of the house. She is the oldest kitty, at 12 years, but you wouldn't know it by looking at her! She was a stray kitty found in 2010, with horrible skin mites and fleas along with ringworm; she ended up losing a lot of her fur and was severely underweight when we first acquired her. Since then she has made a full recovery and put on a healthy amount of weight. She was difficult to find a home for due to her age and appearance; she ended up becoming very comfortable with us (especially Shawn, who she follows like a puppy!), so how could we not keep her? Despite her age, she loves to play, and when she carries a little mouse toy in her mouth she sings! She is the most adorable little calico senior, and leaving us would be very stressful. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d3c3a9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">MINNIE</strong><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px / 16px "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">: Minnie was just a tiny kitten when we found her abandoned in the park. She got her name because she was so small she fit into the palm of our hands! Minnie has always been a shy, skittish kitty. She scares easily, which we think is due to her experience in the woods as a baby, abandoned and alone. The biggest issue with Minnie that would make it impossible to send her anywhere else is that she gets aggressive when she feels threatened. She has caused some damage, including ripping Shawn's lip open with her nail, requiring him to get 5 stitches! She will lash out if we try to crate her for vet appts, if we need to restrain her for vaccines or flea treatments, if she gets closed in a room. She would not survive a shelter setting, as they would see her aggressive side and euthanize her. She would never be placed up for adoption. She is usually very sweet, although shy and reserved. But when she gets upset, it can be very difficult to handle her. For this reason, we know it would not be in her best interest to leave us. She would definitely be killed and she doesn't deserve that!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d3c3a9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">MANEA</strong><span style="color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px / 16px "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">: Manea was the very first rescue kitty. I came to acquire her from a client of mine at the human service agency I worked for. The client could barely take care of herself and badly neglected Manea, who was only a couple months old at the time. Manea ended up with earmites, upper respiratory infection and horrible fleas. My boss was going to take the kitten to the shelter so I took her home instead and nursed her back to health. She grew up with lots of foster animals, including ferrets, bunnies, cats and dogs. Manea is the most laid-back cat I have ever seen. She has seen lots of rescue kitties come into our care and then go on to their new homes. Manea is always the first one to greet them and accepts every new kitty without so much as a hiss or a growl. She sniffs them to say hi and then goes on with her day. An extremely playful kitty, Manea loves new toys and catnip. Manea is the queen of the household, definitely the ring leader. She also has a bit of a mischievious side, so when something gets knocked over or messed up you know she had something to do with it!</span></span></span><br />
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Come in costume and party with us at our 1st annual Black Cat Bash!Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance or at the door, contact us to buy in advance. Ticket includes 3 hours All-U-Can-Drink draft and well drinks, food, and entry into our costume contest. There will be prizes for best costumes, up to $100 value. We will also have 50/50 raffles, a theme basket raffle, and pool tournaments. This is a 21 and older event with proper ID required.<br />
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<br />Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-31571944595448804342012-09-03T05:41:00.001-04:002013-01-14T00:20:04.967-05:00URGENT: Little Grungy Is Very Ill!<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">9/1/12 This is Little Grungy, one of three kittens we took in about a week ago. In the past 24 hours, Little Grungy went from a fluffy ball of energy to lethargic, weak, and listless. We just rushed her to the emergency vet and the prog</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">nosis is really bad. We are so deperate to save this little girl. She is experiencing neurological symptoms and dehydration, along with a fever of 104.5. So far we have gotten her sub-q fluids, antibiotics and a steroid injection but she needs testing to find out what is causing this. The quote we received is almost $2000, which we don't have! Please help us save her! I love this little girl and I couldn't stand to see her die. If you can help save Little Grungy's life, donations can be sent to our paypal at havenhousecats@aol.com. PLEASE DONATE, SHARE, SPREAD THE WORD! THIS BABY NEEDS OUR HELP!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">9/2 <span class="userContent"><span style="color: black;">The generosity of our friends is overwhelming! Thank you to </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1347508201" href="http://www.facebook.com/lauraine.griffin">Lauraine Griffin</a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=16117830" href="http://www.facebook.com/joanna.march.3">Joanna March</a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=782188913" href="http://www.facebook.com/adrienne.trzcinski">Adrienne Trzcinski</a><span style="color: black;">, Rosann Trzcinski, </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=543841756" href="http://www.facebook.com/sara.etten">Sara Etten</a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=645218630" href="http://www.facebook.com/zoe.rolt">Zoe Rolt</a><span style="color: black;">, and </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=710570415" href="http://www.facebook.com/lucy.bradford.505">Lucy Bradford</a><span style="color: black;"> for donating to help save Little Grungy's life! We now have almost $1100 which should cover most of what she will need and may even help pay for her 2 sisters' bloodwork. We need to make sure that whatever this is isn't going to affect all of them. Little Lottie and Cinderella are doing well so far, no signs of this illness so we are very happy about that. Fingers, toes and paws crossed that they remain healthy and Little Grungy fully recovers!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>9/3 Update:</strong> Little Grungy Update: So I am pleased to announce that Little Grungy is eating dry food all on her own!!! She is holding her head up right now and remains alert and responsive. She has been sleeping a lot, stil can't get in the litter box, and is having trouble standing/walking. I have noticed that when I rub her belly she flails her rear legs but her front legs don't move at all. I'm wondering if she is going to be paralyzed in her front legs, if perhaps that is why she can't stand. I will be calling our vet first thing tomorrow to get her and her sisters in for testing. We will still be accepting donations because I know it's going to be a long, expensive road to recovery for this little girl. You can make donations via paypal to havenhousecats@aol.com or call our vet directly to donate over the phone: All Creatures Animal Hospital at 716-636-3600. Make sure you tell them you are donating to Haven House Cats.</span> </div>
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<span class="userContent"><strong>9/4 Update:</strong> As of an hour ago, Little Grungy is walking better and actually used the litter box, but she has some bleeding around her one eye. And now her sister, Cinderella, has a fever of 104.2 and is acting very lethargic like Grungy was the first day of illness. So I am currently on my way to the vet with all 3 kittens. This is probably going to cost more now since Cinderella is having symptoms, im afraid little lottie will too. Donations can still be made directly to our vet by calling All Creatures at 716 636 3600. Be sure to tell them its for Haven House Cats. Thank you so much!</span></div>
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<span class="userContent"><strong>9/5/12 Update:</strong> Little Grungy is walking, eating, drinking and using the litter box all on her own! She is still very wobbly when she walks so perhaps some of the neurological symptoms are going to be permanent. She's still under the weather with cold-like symptoms, sleeping a lot, uninterested in playing. Cinderella's temperature is gone, she has been sleeping quite a bit too but tonight she actually started playing with her healthy sister, Little Lottie. Little Lottie has not shown any signs of this virus, thankfully. We did not hear back from the vet today regarding the bloodwork so we still do not know what disease we are dealing with. These kittens have been kept very isolated from the other kitties in the house so hopefully it's nothing that can travel through walls, doors or floors. =/ Fingers crossed for some good news from the vet this week!</span><br />
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<strong>9/9/12 Update:</strong> We are still unsure what caused the kittens to get so sick. Every single test has either been negative or inconclusive! All kittens are FIV/FeLV negative, fecals were negative, bloodwork inconclusive. The vet has ruled out the scary things, and none of the other kitties in the house have experienced any symptoms so hopefully we will get Cinderella and Grungy better and be done with it! Little Grungy is doing a lot better. She has been walking around and playing with her siblings, eating well, drinking and using the litter box with very little trouble, although she is still a bit wobbly on her feet. But for the most part the neurological symptoms are subsiding quite amazingly and I truly believe she will completely recover without any permanent damage. <br />
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<strong>9/20/12 Update:</strong> Grungy and her sisters made a complete recovery. Little Grungy is walking perfectly on her own, playing, eating and drinking independently. She's back to being the energetic ball of fur that she was before she fell ill. She has no permanent damage and there is no indication that she was ever sick! We are so happy for her. We never found out exactly what the virus was that caused such a dramatic, scary experience but the vet is confident that it was not FIP, distemper, FIV, FeLV, or toxoplasma. We are pretty sure it is gone and none of the other cats in foster care have come down with any symptoms. Thank you to everyone who generously donated to help save these babies. We are working on finding them forever homes now! <br />
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<strong>1/11/13 Update:</strong> As of today, all three kittens have found their forever homes! We are so happy for them. Little Grungy (whose name is now Talleigh in her forever home) was the last to go as came down with a mild cold early in December and then again after her spay. She will always be susceptible to colds as she has a weakened immune system. But lucky for her she has an INCREDIBLY understanding new mom who will do anything to keep her healthy! I love a happy ending!<br />
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Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-72728068020779811512012-08-21T02:59:00.001-04:002012-08-21T03:23:25.060-04:00The Importance of Foster Volunteers<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">One of the biggest frustrations in animal rescue is having to turn needy animals away. Each day we receive AT LEAST one call or email from someone looking to surrender a cat or a litter of kittens. There are lots of stories: "stray cat has been living on my porch; found a litter of kittens in the backyard; my mother was sent to a nursing home and we need to surrender her two 11 year old cats; we are moving and the landlord doesn't allow cats"; etc etc. While we would love to say yes to them all (and trust me, we would if we could!) it's just not possible! Let me explain why.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Haven House Cats is a <em><u>rescue group</u></em>. What does that mean exactly? It means this: we are a small group of cat-loving volunteers who one day decided to devote our time and energy to saving cats. We <strong><u>do not</u></strong> have a shelter; all the cats we take into the rescue have to be placed into a foster home where they will be cared for by a volunteer until adopted. We are always low on foster homes; foster volunteers are difficult to find. Many foster volunteers sign on for short periods of time, some adopt and can no longer foster, some quit due to life changes such as moving, having a baby, illness, injury, etc. If we do not have a foster home willing to take in a cat or litter of kittens, we cannot accept those cats into the rescue. We need someone to care for them and if no one accepts that role, our hands are tied. Many times my husband and I find ourselves overburdened with foster cats in our own home due to foster volunteers quitting, or on the rare occasion that an adopted cat is returned. When a foster quits and another cannot be found, those foster cats have to return to our house whether we have room or not. It isn't in the cats' best interest to be jam-packed into a foster home. One volunteer can only give so much attention to each cat on a daily basis when there are too many of them to keep up with. What is best for the cats ins't always possible though if volunteers aren't willing to step up and help foster. When we are short on volunteers and most of the cats are at our central foster home (aka mine & my husband's house), their health, safety and basic needs are the biggest priority. Feedings, cleaning, and preventative care take up the majority of my free time. When we have as many animals living under one roof as we do (anywhere from 15-30, depending on our foster volunteers), it is EXTREMELY important to keep everything clean. Sanitary living conditions are a <strong>must</strong> in order to prevent the spread of illness. Each day I scrub litterboxes, scoop them 2-3 times, change food dishes, sweep & mop the entire house, and sanitize all surfaces (cats get on top of <em>everything</em>!). Sometimes there are cages to clean, flea treatments to apply, medications to administer and nails to cut. It's <em><strong>not</strong></em> an easy job and the more cats we have here due to a lack of foster volunteers, the bigger the mess! And keep in mind that this work is on top of working my paying jobs, keeping up with rescue paperwork/websites, and my personal life.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So why are foster volunteers important? The biggest reason is that <strong>fosters save lives</strong>! How? Without fosters we cannot help cats. If we are contacted by someone who found a stray or needs to surrender their cat for whatever reason, we need a safe place for the cat to go. The cat needs shelter, food, water, vetting, and love. If we have the money for vetting but no safe haven for the cat, how can we help? Foster volunteers are <strong><em>heros</em></strong>. They care for and provide love to a cat who may have never experienced it before. They help socialize shy cats so they have a better chance at being adopted. They nurse sick cats back to health and better their lives. When my home is overwhelmed with cats, I am physically unable to provide the attention each cat yearns for. Trust me I feel horrible about it! None of the cats is neglected by any means, and I am diligent when it comes to cleanliness and health care. But when it comes to affection and cuddle time, they want to love on me for hours but there's just not enough time in a day! They get pets and hugs, but I know they want more. This is another reason foster volunteers are so important. If each cat has a foster mom or dad to love on, they are much happier. I want these cats to be as happy as possible; they truly mean the world to me. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ideally I would love to see each of our adoptable cats/kittens enter foster care so they can get more individual attention. We have 14 adoptables right now, 10 of which need a foster mom or dad. Do you think we can find 10 cat-loving individuals who are willing to care for a cat until adopted? Are you someone like that? If you can help, please email us today at </span></span><a href="mailto:havenhousecats@aol.com"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">havenhousecats@aol.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">. We NEED you! These kitties NEED you!</span> <br />
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Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-53777185727017058652012-05-09T22:15:00.002-04:002013-02-15T14:02:42.983-05:00UPCOMING EVENTS: May 2012Saturday May 12th<br />
Adoption Event at Tractor Supply<br />
4484 Southwestern Blvd Hamburg 14075<br />
11-3 pm<br />
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<em>Come out and meet Lovebug, Jasper, Edward, Penny and Suzie Q! All these kitties are looking for special families to give them forever homes.</em> <br />
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Sunday May 19th<br />
Adoption Information Booth & Donation Drive<br />
Big Lots 5165 Broadway, Depew 14043<br />
4-7 pm<br />
<em>We will be selling dog & cat themed items including picture frames, notepads, knick knacks, and more, to raise money for our rescue. We will also be collecting items from our wislist, such as paper towel, cat food, litter, bleach, etc. Stop by and make a donation to help save some kitties.</em><br />
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May 25th, 26th, & 27th <br />
Wine & Dine for Felines<br />
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Ruby Tuesdays<br />
3454 McKinley Pkwy, Blasdell 14219<br />
<em>Present your GiveBack voucher (available at the door) anytime on the listed days and 20% of your bill will be donated to our rescue! So come out for a great meal or just buy some drinks after work, and you will be helping save kitties in Western New York!</em><br />
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<em>Vouchers can be obtained by mail or email. email us at </em><a href="mailto:havenhousecats@aol.com"><em>havenhousecats@aol.com</em></a><em> for your voucher. </em><br />
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<br />Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-86720658431950198472012-04-05T15:38:00.003-04:002013-02-15T14:03:15.614-05:00UPCOMING EVENTS: April 2012Saturday April 7th<br />
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Adoption Day at Tractor Supply</div>
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4484 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg NY 14075</div>
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11 am-2 pm</div>
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<i>Meet some of our adoptable kittens and cats, ages 8 wks to 3 years. We will also have some Easter treats for sale, with all proceeds benefiting the rescue.</i></div>
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Friday April 13th, Saturday April 14th, & Sunday April 15th</div>
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Wine & Dine for Felines</div>
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3454 McKinley Pkwy, Blasdell 14219</div>
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<i>Present your GiveBack voucher (available at the door) anytime on the listed days and 20% of your bill will be donated to our rescue! So come out for a great meal or just buy some drinks after work, and you will be helping save kitties in Western New York!</i></div>
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Sunday April 15th</div>
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Friendly's Family Fun Day for Haven House Cats</div>
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2760 Union Road, Cheektowaga 14227</div>
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<i>Present your voucher during regular business hours on Sunday the 15th and 15% of your bill will be donated to our rescue! Eat in or take some ice cream to go, all while helping to save kitties in Western new York! Some of our volunteers will be on site with a Kitty Lovers Basket Raffle and 50/50 ticket sales throughout the day.</i></div>
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Saturday April 21st</div>
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Vegan Bake Sale</div>
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Big Lots</div>
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5165 Broadway Depew NY 14043</div>
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11-2 pm</div>
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<i>Cookies, brownies and more! All proceeds benefit the kitties at our rescue!</i></div>
Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-32044945766523329582012-04-05T04:56:00.003-04:002012-04-05T05:02:30.387-04:00Thanks for the Donations!<span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">A HUGE thank you to Darlene Szymzak of Cheektowaga NY who went on a "collection mission" for the kitties in our rescue. Today we packed my car with all this:<br /><br />~ 18 doses of Advantage<br />~ 18 Tapeworm tabs<br />~ a 12 pack of Bounty Mega Roll paper towel<br />~ a 4 pack of Clorox wipes<br />~ 4 cat beds<br />~ a small bag of 9 Lives dry<br />~ 2 dozens cans of cat food<br />~ 20 disposable pillows to use as beds<br />~ a fleece blanket<br />~ 10 cell phones and 2 old laptops to redeem for cash<br />~ a big bag of cat toys<br /><br />Thank you so much! The kitties are very happy, which makes US very happy too!</span>Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-15685311418173123062012-03-12T03:26:00.004-04:002013-02-15T14:05:44.259-05:003/10/12 Adopt-A-Thon at Hamburg Tractor SupplyHaven House Cats was on site this past Saturday with some of our gorgeous adoptable kitties. Here are some pics from the event:<br />
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There is a man in Arcade named Tom who is losing his house to foreclosure and he has 25 cats he needs to find homes for ASAP. Our rescue has stepped up to help him while everyone else has told his no. It is going to be quite a task finding homes for all these kitties, but we're up for the challenge! And we need your help! In order to help Tom and the cats, we need places for these cats to go. Whether you can foster temporarily or long-term, or adopt, anything would help right now! <br />
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We will be going to his house on Sunday to access the situation and take some photos of the cats. I will post the pics and a complete list of the cats available once we have that information. So far we know that there are 15 who are fixed, tested and vaccinated (ages 5-17 years) and 10 who have never been to a vet (ages 8 months- 2 1/2 years). <br />
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There is one Siamese male, several long-haired black cats, two calicos, and several tabbies. He has described most of them as very affectionate and loving. If you are willing and able to help, PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP! The more commitments we get for fostering (or even adopting!) the more cats we can bring to safety this weekend. We have 30-60 days to place all these cats before the man loses his home. It could happen at any time though so PLEASE help!<br />
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I need your help. I have 25 cats that have to be re-homed in a forever home. About a year ago I lost my wife to cancer and the cats belonged to her. Since then I have fallen on very hard times. I am about to lose my home to foreclosure. The bank is coming soon and I have to move. I am not going to be able to take the cats with me. PLEASE HELP!! I am about to lose everything I own and it breaks my heart that I have to give up what I love so much. I cannot afford to feed or care for them. I have called every organization in Western New York and no one will help me. No one has room because of the recent SPCA issues in Cattaraugus, Niagara and Wyoming counties. I live in Arcade and am in desperate need of you to open your home and heart for one or two of my cats. PLEASE HELP TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!!<br />
I have 15 that are either spayed or neutered. They range in age from 18 years old to 5 years old. These 15 are in very good health and all have their shots.<br />
The other 10, 4 of which are female and 6 are males, need to be fixed and need their shots. With the loss of my wife I just don't have the money to take care of them properly.<br />
I can email you pics of a few if that helps. They are all litter trained and are great family cats. They just need a forever home and love. Thank you.</blockquote>
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We are also going to need funds for the vetting of the 10 kitties who are not fixed, vaccinated or tested. It will cost approximately $100 per cat. That does not include any additional vetting for any medical conditions we discover. <br />
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If you can donate toward their vetting, please follow this link: <a href="http://havenhousecats.chipin.com/emergency-rescue-of-25-cats-in-arcade">http://havenhousecats.chipin.com/emergency-rescue-of-25-cats-in-arcade </a><br />
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All proceeds will help us save the Arcade cats, all 25, who are about to lose their home to foreclosure. (see blog post above for the complete story) <br /> <br /> <br />March 25th <br />TLC Furball<br />30 Pierce Ave, Hamburg 14075<br />1-6 pm <br />Our rescue will be joining TLC and other cat lovers. We will be set up at a table with cat items for sale.Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-57548338788145930272012-03-08T03:25:00.006-05:002012-03-08T04:03:36.372-05:00We Partied Like Animals!!!Our 2nd Annual Party Like An Animal fundraiser was a HUGE success! Not only did we raise an astounding $1221 for the kitties, we had a BLAST doing it! Thanks to everyone who came out to show your support for our rescue! Congrats to all the basket raffle winners and the winner of the door prize, a signed Van Halen CD and drumsticks! A special thanks to Bill and Mike for generously donating 5 sheet pizzas and three orders of wings. Our volunteers, Adrienne, Sharon, Carolyn and Joanna did a awesome job selling 50/50 tickets and raffle basket tickets! Thank you so much for all your help!<br /><br />If you missed our party, we hope these pics will convince you to come join us next year!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WKmD1fco4Upz4UMTx3MxH29-V4F79phTDE2QdOyhIcJzqCdv5lOAUg1_L224VG_KPg2jkN70H5Uw5Kaq1mqo0BcPnh8qCiKAI9nP-9zqcBbgJtykqQshekAnIUoZ46EkR9iHTSfZs1ew/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WKmD1fco4Upz4UMTx3MxH29-V4F79phTDE2QdOyhIcJzqCdv5lOAUg1_L224VG_KPg2jkN70H5Uw5Kaq1mqo0BcPnh8qCiKAI9nP-9zqcBbgJtykqQshekAnIUoZ46EkR9iHTSfZs1ew/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717445300722185154" /></a><br />2nd Annual Party Like An Animal for Haven House Cats fundraiser took place Saturday March 3rd 2012 at Vinny's Sports Bar and Patio. Thank you to our sponsors who donated gift cards and baskets: Supercuts, Anderson's, Salvatore's Italian Gardens, Adventure Landing, All Creatures Animal Hospital, Big Lots, Generation Next Consignment Shop, and Pet Shed Grooming Salon.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vhNiuaaDCHoxmAf8rt1SJrins9WyzEZqIZvv27oo8RcaXns5MQn_-2x_npDbh-bMvXBkpk_MAkSCWNx0dCK66wJC5WwV5cUhdyBEwbGtqZBf2ijZUXg8zD8f9IzHe4CVJhgxxFNuf3Sj/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vhNiuaaDCHoxmAf8rt1SJrins9WyzEZqIZvv27oo8RcaXns5MQn_-2x_npDbh-bMvXBkpk_MAkSCWNx0dCK66wJC5WwV5cUhdyBEwbGtqZBf2ijZUXg8zD8f9IzHe4CVJhgxxFNuf3Sj/s320/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717445325886445442" /></a><br />Joanna, one of our foster volunteers, checks out the raffle baskets<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvA_FbZyKzaWgnIFTXuVVLMf0n7LfrDXb5Ze9cYd65kTNp7rfOU1wRCaQK7uFrl0t0LzMP3_YOI4k0PDyAYNufApU8eFs4N9rGArWZK5uRlNiO31YXSPVflSOcDj2WLFCUKuOzIkVOgMH/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvA_FbZyKzaWgnIFTXuVVLMf0n7LfrDXb5Ze9cYd65kTNp7rfOU1wRCaQK7uFrl0t0LzMP3_YOI4k0PDyAYNufApU8eFs4N9rGArWZK5uRlNiO31YXSPVflSOcDj2WLFCUKuOzIkVOgMH/s320/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717445316027591698" /></a><br />Some of the baskets and gift cards raffled off at the event.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaDueAv6HlvQM7itUTMZWCNNj87w4Nl28DMFmUcRVg5HeW198aAbJB5z9n0F0_RPLCDjuwN4onsN2BjEOiOT7ei2B-Jc77skbc-229ec4UXgDdaI_7bE0FsVrF3-QStLmIq-qA7Rp0euW/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaDueAv6HlvQM7itUTMZWCNNj87w4Nl28DMFmUcRVg5HeW198aAbJB5z9n0F0_RPLCDjuwN4onsN2BjEOiOT7ei2B-Jc77skbc-229ec4UXgDdaI_7bE0FsVrF3-QStLmIq-qA7Rp0euW/s320/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717445306510970930" /></a><br />Adrienne sells basket raffle tickets at our "2nd Annual Party Like An Animal for Haven House Cats" fundraising event, March 3rd, 2012.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzggKiZXP39q1mGK9o4UOTbwjqCxKMelLqeAX1rcQRPKOG0dcK7uJGCILFfd9J8A-Gd1fbDNQO2qftRXRAw7RhE-Fi64w7aDui4wSC9oVoonWe2UAK0DRqyAwWHwSSOg5TxxEiOgsb6wLR/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzggKiZXP39q1mGK9o4UOTbwjqCxKMelLqeAX1rcQRPKOG0dcK7uJGCILFfd9J8A-Gd1fbDNQO2qftRXRAw7RhE-Fi64w7aDui4wSC9oVoonWe2UAK0DRqyAwWHwSSOg5TxxEiOgsb6wLR/s320/005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717445333514491090" /></a><br />Some of our guests enter to win raffle baskets at the 2nd Annual Party Like An Animal for Haven House Cats fundraiser<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfp-Oa5ugsQ1zMZYIVW0UFvg-mHJpWzf4cy8TwK1k7mGqPJYYUZSx0WvJtyjrvA-mXOIhyApN1DXvmiUJrZmM4OSKrBtHYQPfyZ1pUgVIaP4-CkzCTYoBI5E722zLUVI1lP0s86iqEjkwP/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfp-Oa5ugsQ1zMZYIVW0UFvg-mHJpWzf4cy8TwK1k7mGqPJYYUZSx0WvJtyjrvA-mXOIhyApN1DXvmiUJrZmM4OSKrBtHYQPfyZ1pUgVIaP4-CkzCTYoBI5E722zLUVI1lP0s86iqEjkwP/s320/011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717446642982480146" /></a><br />Mike Scanzuso (who generously donated 3 sheet pizzas and 2 orders of wings) and Haven House Cats' Associate Director Sharon Surdi enjoy the food and drinks at the 2nd Annual Party Like An Animal fundraiser, Saturday March 3rd, 2012.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbJTekY1g-XTlB1ulf7sdEgl_MV1kGRtzIrUDdaOGcZj4nlbf-MWB8vto5Xwt7CjE5voXegd3W7gTwTZ45dZlHiXFOX_ycUcj7rSS-W1DKINiEz4mPBJYVMbTb4zQSF9NJyRmbf-AJRsk/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbJTekY1g-XTlB1ulf7sdEgl_MV1kGRtzIrUDdaOGcZj4nlbf-MWB8vto5Xwt7CjE5voXegd3W7gTwTZ45dZlHiXFOX_ycUcj7rSS-W1DKINiEz4mPBJYVMbTb4zQSF9NJyRmbf-AJRsk/s320/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717446636807743058" /></a><br />Haven House Cats' Associate Director Sharon Surdi, Assistant Director Shawn McNeil and his parents, Kathy and Bill McNeil, hang out together at the 2nd Annual Party Like An Animal fundraiser, March 3rd, 2012.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAVSlGvlJfp3kqqkn4QIcGUPUGxJQe9OYYTnextyF-Z1RoQmcwNt2OgPDTqRpVbrbnGTnNeeqmQ3WsZTqOrDhBlncgk95Dmx7eOJgeuL1lEwlPGQc3asr9mEbatcOW1VpCIuiqGpkbAe7/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAVSlGvlJfp3kqqkn4QIcGUPUGxJQe9OYYTnextyF-Z1RoQmcwNt2OgPDTqRpVbrbnGTnNeeqmQ3WsZTqOrDhBlncgk95Dmx7eOJgeuL1lEwlPGQc3asr9mEbatcOW1VpCIuiqGpkbAe7/s320/009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717446622853026914" /></a><br />Haven House Cats' Assistant Director Shawn McNeil and Executive Director/Founder Christina Surdi are thrilled that this years' fundraiser was such a hit! With the money raised, they will be able to help so many more cats in need!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcq_Rfby_1N53K8h2miqc5Ffqbsz2FmpVVbHtI0mU_dv6VXpw0rY_H43fTpQLSOxIgHEC6AvTFDr8gPsSzkgURwJbPgpV2nbLy_DtCSPW9S5-S1p2jDVDR-zkKg4Ygt28M94HBLlkjI99J/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcq_Rfby_1N53K8h2miqc5Ffqbsz2FmpVVbHtI0mU_dv6VXpw0rY_H43fTpQLSOxIgHEC6AvTFDr8gPsSzkgURwJbPgpV2nbLy_DtCSPW9S5-S1p2jDVDR-zkKg4Ygt28M94HBLlkjI99J/s320/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717446620261850322" /></a><br />The turnout for our 2nd Annual Party Like an Animal fundraiser was amazing! We filled the bar! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9N9SA88Y4-oZO-vfrS4FC3yW0qEe9rtbgAALLWXRAKAtd0iAUkdDZIqV7cj4QV6S3X6PNFIge2KbDYfTd7ZPleRZmhJPcphRSAOyDTQ2JMcpWmr9_PzXWiCTxFkHtS5uPMsxmk_ymZCVs/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9N9SA88Y4-oZO-vfrS4FC3yW0qEe9rtbgAALLWXRAKAtd0iAUkdDZIqV7cj4QV6S3X6PNFIge2KbDYfTd7ZPleRZmhJPcphRSAOyDTQ2JMcpWmr9_PzXWiCTxFkHtS5uPMsxmk_ymZCVs/s320/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717446609522987378" /></a><br />Volunteers Joanna March and Sharon Surdi sold 50/50 and basket raffle tickets at the 2nd Annual Party Like An Animal fundraiser on March 3rd 2012.Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-34874290388070509072012-03-02T02:22:00.004-05:002012-03-02T22:00:39.705-05:00Help Us Give Chance a chance!UPDATE: It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you all that Chance did not make it. He was FIV positive and his infection was too severe. His prognosis was very poor and he was in a lot of pain. We made the choice to end his suffering, as all the money in the world would not have changed the outcome for this sweet boy. We want to thank everyone for the generous outpouring of donations and support for this wonderful guy. We thought we could give him a Chance at a better life, but we were only able to send him to the Rainbow Bridge in peace, knowing at least he was with someone who cared during his last moments. It's tearing at my heart as I write this to think we couldn't save him. Chance is very grateful for all of you out there who cared enough to think of him during his time of need. Thank you.<br /><br />Regarding donations: We were able to cover Chance's vet bill today and his burial costs with the donations we've received. Any extra money will go toward the other cats in our care, so we can keep them healthy and find them loving homes. Every penny we receive goes to the cats!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIuw5D4Z7cHSFMTKTeZsH2En_e0C3yodz4Fd3V7O8TMc4mY8-uOnm73CCfXG6gutGvAos_3qK5yOyxXQnmCXZeGfoDn6cRyobk1HlIFmfyrfpI575JSKcp7TcFxtP41KcddiIqgY8Y3zf/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIuw5D4Z7cHSFMTKTeZsH2En_e0C3yodz4Fd3V7O8TMc4mY8-uOnm73CCfXG6gutGvAos_3qK5yOyxXQnmCXZeGfoDn6cRyobk1HlIFmfyrfpI575JSKcp7TcFxtP41KcddiIqgY8Y3zf/s320/017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715197265384684082" /></a><br /><br />Chance is a very sad case. He is very clearly a victim of HORRIBLE neglect. We rescued him from some people who posted on Craigslist, threatening to put him to sleep if no one came for him "by tomorrow". We were told in an email that he was a "little dirty and has a few sores but he's okay". Wow, were we surprised when we saw him. This is a cat that has been coming in and out of these people's home for TWO YEARS!!! He has a SEVERE infection that appears to originate from a bite wound he suffered an entire YEAR AGO, according to the owner. They never even took him to a vet to have it looked at. The bite wound on his side is oozing green puss and all the hair around it has fallen off. The surrounding fur was caked with dried puss. His left eye is extremely cloudy, inflamed and he may quite possibly be blind in that eye. There is no hair on his left ear and he appears to have a hematoma above his eye. He also has a bald spot on his hind leg, which also appears to be scratched up from a possible scuffle in the wild. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmitFBg2l9HvLkgBizuKqHiXoJU6qYKWqL7cPufF251xpL41vON2c18DKk43QVb8QuRYsDwXa5I6yHtsiNis7YK12ZbD0B1hgM1y1ycb7SSyNrQe_crv0NCjoA3UprOw_zUeVJraDbzmH/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmitFBg2l9HvLkgBizuKqHiXoJU6qYKWqL7cPufF251xpL41vON2c18DKk43QVb8QuRYsDwXa5I6yHtsiNis7YK12ZbD0B1hgM1y1ycb7SSyNrQe_crv0NCjoA3UprOw_zUeVJraDbzmH/s320/021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715197558630392466" /></a><br /><br />To put it bluntly, this cat looks like he went through a war.<br /><br />It is utterly disgusting that any human being would allow a cat to live in this condition UNDER THEIR OWN ROOF! This is very plainly NEGLECT in its worst form. Poor Chance deserved better than this, and he may not have gotten the care he needed before but we will do all we can to give this sweet guy a chance at a better life now! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7d_FS633U2kimjy-bNZ0SeZiyqTrQzXoOy1Dnr6hnS4UzPEFAoipvEc6HgiI4znBaPYWFSDMPnWfpVJLChQ3NSriH_0MR_lhQi0RknyC-5sV4HntI2zc-TyzDuvj9UaX01u75r54kuA1M/s1600/028.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7d_FS633U2kimjy-bNZ0SeZiyqTrQzXoOy1Dnr6hnS4UzPEFAoipvEc6HgiI4znBaPYWFSDMPnWfpVJLChQ3NSriH_0MR_lhQi0RknyC-5sV4HntI2zc-TyzDuvj9UaX01u75r54kuA1M/s320/028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715197107663526050" /></a>Help us give Chance a chance! Please donate; his vet bills are going to be quite high considering his condition. The amount of time and medical care that will be required to bring Chance back to health will be quite extensive. We need your help and so does Chance! Let's do what those horrible owners failed to do and help him! He is a very sweet guy, who actually purred while I cleaned him and looked over his wounds. Considering how much pain he must be in, it's quite remarkable how calm and affectionate he is being. Donate today, tell your friends, spread the word! Let's help this baby!Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-13563704901520689672012-02-12T03:36:00.001-05:002012-02-12T03:38:21.013-05:00Haven House Cats at Big Lots February 18th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrtcTesnshs9AuPl6154IqfVRkMWj44XvCVz78H2_GDudAzQCBfH0txD_ZpG5sjaLUfIuImB8e2PqDSQJ2swvRVc_seQo05ygaXvukq_Dj7DkhiAsR8yFuYSAq3A9gqCbCGvADeKUg5eF/s1600/logo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrtcTesnshs9AuPl6154IqfVRkMWj44XvCVz78H2_GDudAzQCBfH0txD_ZpG5sjaLUfIuImB8e2PqDSQJ2swvRVc_seQo05ygaXvukq_Dj7DkhiAsR8yFuYSAq3A9gqCbCGvADeKUg5eF/s320/logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708165515279270162" /></a><br />Come out and see us on Saturday February 18th at Big Lots located at 5165 Broadway, Depew NY. We will be set up at a table near the front door from 10 am-1 pm. We will have information about our rescue, a collection jar, and brushes and cat treats for sale with all proceeds benefiting the kitties! We will also be collecting ink cartridge and cell phone donations to redeem for cash so bring your old electronics!Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-129256135301124052012-02-12T03:31:00.001-05:002013-02-15T14:04:14.884-05:002nd Annual Party Like An Animal for Haven House Cats<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBr0t0cH-DM1QSmx66qTY-XlEuDRdetLYDa-FRH-V6KD0iAqCcUaegz1dENWFaE_oWxw-q0cXTrelYXamg8wplhmV2LEU9NzpvT6aj30xdLycaTZ3pj-n4H6bTXxd9wn4iMprgV6oqPG3O/s1600/272.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708165028457959682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBr0t0cH-DM1QSmx66qTY-XlEuDRdetLYDa-FRH-V6KD0iAqCcUaegz1dENWFaE_oWxw-q0cXTrelYXamg8wplhmV2LEU9NzpvT6aj30xdLycaTZ3pj-n4H6bTXxd9wn4iMprgV6oqPG3O/s320/272.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 240px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
It's that time of year again; it's time to Party Like An Animal for Haven House Cats! This is our second go at this event and we are hoping to make it even bigger and better than last time! We have moved the event to March (our last one was in August) as not to clash with summer festivals and warm weather events. So mark your calendars!<br />
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The weather outside is frigid and unappealing, so what better way to spend a Saturday night than partying it up with friends and fellow cat-lovers while raising some much needed funds for rescue! All proceeds benefit the kitties of Haven House Cats, helping us afford vetting, spaying/neutering, supplies and other rescue expenses. <br />
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Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 at the door. Tickets include 3 hours All-U-Can-Drink draft and well drinks, snacks, pizza (yum!), and 5 tickets for our basket raffle. Additional tickets will be sold for our gift basket raffle and we will also have two 50/50 drawings, one at 10:30 pm and one at midnight! Last year we had some amazing baskets and prizes, including a Delta Sonic gift basket, baby baskets, Salvatore's gift certificates, archery gift certificates and 2 tickets to Six Flags Darien Lake! Don't miss out because this year's gonna be even better!<br />
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Please note: this is a 21 and older event! Proper ID required!<br />
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ORDER TICKETS BY EMAILING havenhousecats@aol.com. You can also order by paypal by sending your payment to havenhousecats@aol.com. Don't forget to include the number of tickets you want, your name and the address to ship tickets to.Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-27722870688672879502012-02-12T03:27:00.003-05:002016-06-22T12:37:34.534-04:00The Rainbow BridgeFor anyone who has ever lost a pet, our heart goes out to you. It is never easy, and we hope this poem can provide some comfort during this difficult time.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Rainbow Bridge</span><br />
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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. <br />
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When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. <br />
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. <br />
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. <br />
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All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. <br />
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. <br />
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They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. <br />
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You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. <br />
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Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... <br />
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Author unknown... <br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">In loving memory of Baby, Tobey, Sam, Korey, Kacey, Sophie, Nova, Gemini, Cortland, Chloe, Logan, Prada and Astro. We miss you!</span>Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-45128315745098424252012-01-16T15:29:00.006-05:002012-02-14T18:22:09.772-05:00URGENT! Sammy needs a home ASAP!UPDATE: Sammy found a home with a wonderful couple! We are so happy for him. They took him to the vet and found out he was quite underweight and malnourished. But after a few days of regular feedings, Sammy has much more energy!! Go Sammy!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zJnND7FLilhXY38H2yayTKL7EyS-hF48HnhG2SD54wVgv_OS0m0FqLJ_0fovMJ60D4B9Bv_gEfOZN08M1VeHK3ecbkz5yREoAf2cNKgwdGlzTntYQaS0oadR1CD15pN88kIwcwllbYGk/s1600/IMG00181-20120110-1858.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zJnND7FLilhXY38H2yayTKL7EyS-hF48HnhG2SD54wVgv_OS0m0FqLJ_0fovMJ60D4B9Bv_gEfOZN08M1VeHK3ecbkz5yREoAf2cNKgwdGlzTntYQaS0oadR1CD15pN88kIwcwllbYGk/s320/IMG00181-20120110-1858.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698331245518161010" /></a><br />HELP!! Sammy URGENTLY needs a place to live out the rest of his days. He is a pitbull/boxer mix, 12 years old. He has a very large fatty tumor on his side which is shocking to see but doesn't hurt him at all. He is also partially blind and deaf. A garage is no place for this senior dog to be living! His owners are considering putting him to sleep if they cannot find him a home soon! Please help this sweet guy if you can! He is great with cats, dogs and kids, and adjusts very well to new environments. He doesn't whine and rarely barks. He is housebroken, does well off his leash, and is a really well-behaved guy. All he wants is to be loved and paid attention to. PLEASE! Sammy does not deserve to die simply because his family cannot keep him and he is a senior. He still has several years left to live and he deserves to be able to live those years out!!! Please share this on facebook, forward to your friends and tell everyone you know! We need to find this baby a home!<br /><br />*This is a courtesy posting, which means Sammy is not in our rescue group. We are helping his owners find him a home. If you can help please contact us at 830-5655 or 597-3393. THANKS!Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-26234564419918658152011-12-20T21:20:00.005-05:002011-12-20T22:02:22.736-05:00A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8k_lwkK_tyVoEoijj3StJtOX-os_w0ljT-Ot2SI_5HjrO5PJkFpucYBaEutmEUsOYDxmcvFckLeFGEMf48WBq1obvFXyT5OdIIKI4n4nV5HC6n43zz1jDRbPVOrjZAjAh0yCmX7lP2zi/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8k_lwkK_tyVoEoijj3StJtOX-os_w0ljT-Ot2SI_5HjrO5PJkFpucYBaEutmEUsOYDxmcvFckLeFGEMf48WBq1obvFXyT5OdIIKI4n4nV5HC6n43zz1jDRbPVOrjZAjAh0yCmX7lP2zi/s320/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688408492982513778" /></a><br />The kitties received some toys and cat cubbies from a very generous local supporter today. Thank you Irina Tyx for your donation. The cats love them!<br /><br /><br />Thank you Gina Purpure-Czjaka for donating a Tops gift card to help us buy supplies!<br /><br />Thank you Lisa Zaremba for sending us supplies from our Amazon wishlist. The food, litter and toys helped so much! <br /><br />Thanks to William Brown, Brooke Miller, Lauraine Griffin, Erin Seay, Shawna Lusk, Cheryl Palmer, Todd Stillman, David DeHart, and Adrienne Trzcinski for their cash donation toward vet bills.<br /><br />We truly appreciate the continued support of our sponsors! Your donations make it possible to care for all the kitties in our rescue, and enables us to go out and rescue more! We hope you all have a truly blessed holiday!<br /><br />With love and purrs,<br />The kitties and staff of Haven House Cats<br /><br />Thanks toHaven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-45632113442799675702011-12-20T20:58:00.005-05:002011-12-20T21:04:02.238-05:00Help Us Pay for Trevor's Vet Bill<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8Fe4Npxjd_M_qYQUn4eLhWJH4ZAVZjTSN4JelBqY3XnFCcml3NFxBWhpA3xazhk4VkzJM5u0AOQz2c8WIwzjoyBcQmfV_LQwGjv37BETeIljPgWn30y8Ixk_33Zp35udwVIK9w8T4Dcn/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8Fe4Npxjd_M_qYQUn4eLhWJH4ZAVZjTSN4JelBqY3XnFCcml3NFxBWhpA3xazhk4VkzJM5u0AOQz2c8WIwzjoyBcQmfV_LQwGjv37BETeIljPgWn30y8Ixk_33Zp35udwVIK9w8T4Dcn/s320/011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688395730107502386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoTKDOi1NaRKHA0WVgFfWDl0syGaCiP4jdSajXCk7Trr9eN_XqqWQds-Zo-QAToixNsVaqrGtYCj_R3VclHFd6M6EsO9sNECgLK9GakKe6j1zMNY2PSBgteXu89BOjvkcx_-rpaxNmpIi/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoTKDOi1NaRKHA0WVgFfWDl0syGaCiP4jdSajXCk7Trr9eN_XqqWQds-Zo-QAToixNsVaqrGtYCj_R3VclHFd6M6EsO9sNECgLK9GakKe6j1zMNY2PSBgteXu89BOjvkcx_-rpaxNmpIi/s320/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688395455086791010" /></a><br />Poor Trevor! We noticed a small lesion on the back of his neck a few days ago and last night it ruptured! The vet says it looks like he got into a fight, which would fit the story his owner's gave us about him fighting, but it actually looks like Trevor was the victim in the scruff! It looks like another animal attacked him! We don't know if it was the previous owners' new dog or their other cat, or if they irresponsibly let him outside where he got into with another cat. Trevor can't even defend himself because the previous owners went and got him declawed! Trevor was treated with an antibiotic injection and we will continue to treat with a topical antibiotic ointment. But we need some help paying for Trevor's vet bill today! The total was $128. If you can spare a dollar or two to his cause, please donate here: http://havenhousecats.chipin.com/trevors-vet-billsHaven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-34976229375787784212011-12-18T04:55:00.002-05:002013-02-15T14:04:59.418-05:00Turn Trash into Cash to Save Kitties' Lives!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7pSGfCcg10k_u_Hyrp313h9PXIXNgz0NlxxDFiPvPyb_h-6oZHKgfDLnx6g0-mpX2ulYM6p_185YI5_yQSbI_zC75GLLHBYrnti_1tYJ8eb6TthIX0v0Xk3folutNjZ8ZpDGsLTi7cIn/s1600/recycle-cellphone.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687406209872713682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7pSGfCcg10k_u_Hyrp313h9PXIXNgz0NlxxDFiPvPyb_h-6oZHKgfDLnx6g0-mpX2ulYM6p_185YI5_yQSbI_zC75GLLHBYrnti_1tYJ8eb6TthIX0v0Xk3folutNjZ8ZpDGsLTi7cIn/s320/recycle-cellphone.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 250px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 250px;" /></a><br />
We are starting a new fundraiser to help us raise money to continue our mission of saving cats and kittens, spaying/neutering, and finding forever homes for them. This is going to be an ONGOING fundraiser, so we will always collect donations. <br />
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Here's what we are doing: we have signed up with Funding Factory to redeem cash for recycling old cell phones, ink cartridges, digital cameras and laptops. <br />
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We are asking all our friends and sponsors to help us out by collecting and donating old cell phones, cameras, ink cartridges and laptops to our rescue to be redeemed for cash. If your place of employment uses a lot of ink, see if they would be willing to donate all the old ink cartridges. Every single penny will go to the cats in our care. It will also help us save more kitties in the future. <br />
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You can help by collecting items and spreading the word! Ask everyone you know if they can donate any of the above listed items to our fundraiser. You can reach us at havenhousecats@aol.com to arrange drop-off or pick-up.Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518797379597174920.post-69365007209092760882011-12-11T04:21:00.005-05:002011-12-11T11:59:08.470-05:00Welcome back Trevor!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QSwShKRMmwZaODglzqsNmfmdmAk6SYE1_utR8EBDnxdNNj18bxj3VZ52Q9FX57-0eLdDFa7Cx6Pw3h4sTcQJ8LzD2vfYedjhSq2C7t539N9BvW87elvy5T1kF_2EWIKcVRz4EbkHwuMh/s1600/trevor.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QSwShKRMmwZaODglzqsNmfmdmAk6SYE1_utR8EBDnxdNNj18bxj3VZ52Q9FX57-0eLdDFa7Cx6Pw3h4sTcQJ8LzD2vfYedjhSq2C7t539N9BvW87elvy5T1kF_2EWIKcVRz4EbkHwuMh/s320/trevor.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684914170394367218" /></a><br />Trevor is back! We're not sure why, because he's such a sweet cat. But here's what happened:<div><br /></div><div>Trevor came from a kill-shelter in Kentucky last year. He was placed into foster care in September with another cat, Lia, whom the family decided to adopt! After several months of fostering Trevor, the family contacted us to say that Lia was not doing so well in their home and they did not believe she was happy there. They said she had started missing the litterbox and was hiding a lot. They really liked Trevor so they wanted to adopt him and return Lia. We agreed because we wanted what was best for the cats and we thought Lia may do better in a different home, perhaps without children. The family adopted Trevor in March 2011. All correspondence with the family from March til December indicated that Trevor was doing well and they loved him. Never once did they contact us to say otherwise.</div><div><br /></div><div>On December 3rd at 2 am my fiancee and I were on Craigslist looking under the free section. There was an ad for a Free Cat, so I clicked on it out of curiosity. I never expected to see Trevor's photo and read about his family trying to give him away. Not once had they contacted us to return him or even to let us know there was an issue and could no longer keep him any longer. It states very clearly in our contract that if the adopter can no longer keep the cat for ANY REASON they are to contact us and return the cat. They had broken their contract and we were very upset.</div><div><br /></div><div>We called the family and left a message regarding the ad, reminding them of the contract they had signed, and asked that they call us back immediately. Not 1 minute after hanging up the phone, it rang. I spoke with the woman and she told me that Trevor was 'attacking' them and the dogs. Last I knew they only had one dog so I inquired about it. Apparently, over the past six months they had gotten a SECOND dog, had a new baby and gotten Trevor declawed! Talk about being under a lot of stress! The poor cat no longer had it's primary line of defense, his claws. The woman told me he was biting and was also refusing to use the litterbox, two common side effects of declawing which I pointed out to her. She insisted that it had NOTHING to do with him being declawed, that they had taken him to the vet (probably the same vet who suggested declawing and made money off these people) and he said Trevor was fine, that the behavioral problems had nothing to do with declawing him. I find it very odd that she had no problems with him before she adopted him, got him declawed, and added a new dog and baby to the house. Cats don't just suddenly decide to become a nuisance one day for no reason at all. They aren't spiteful; that's why I love them.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I offered to take Trevor back. I offered to help her find him a more suitable home. I offered to screen people and readopt him out, if she wanted to keep him until I found a new home. Would you believe that while I was in the middle of offering assistance, the ignorant woman hung up on me?!! Then, when we called back, her boyfriend answered and said she was in the bathroom and couldn't come to the phone. Yeah, I'm sure. We never got a call back that day or the following day. I looked into my options. It was suggested that I have someone pose as an interested adopter and contact her without mentioning the rescue. We did that. She lied to the person, failed to mention that she adopted him from our rescue and then when the person tried to set up a time to "meet" Trevor, the woman refused to respond to calls and texts. So I was then told i could (and would probably be forced to) take the woman to court. So I called the court, got the information and tried one more time to do things the easy way by texting her and requesting that she return Trevor. She got snippy, told me she had removed the ad so leave her alone, and said she'd get me for harassment if I didn't stop contacting her. Right. I never knew that one phone call and one text message in a three day period was considered harassment. So I told her we could do this the easy way or the hard way, she could either return him on her own accord or we would take her to court for breaking her contract. She responded, "See you in court." Real mature.</div><div><br /></div><div>My fiancee sought the advice of his friend who is a Buffalo police officer. He advised that we seek assistance from the police department in the woman's town by having an officer escort us to her home for a property dispute. As much as I hate the idea of a cat being considered 'property' i was willing to give it a shot. It was our last option before filing a lawsuit. So we went, bringing along all the paperwork including her adoption contract for Lia, her adoption contract for Trevor, her adoption application, a copy of her ad on Craigslist, our records of Trevor and email correspondence from the woman. The officer went to the door with my fiancee, presented all the evidence to her and told her to return the cat. She refused, stating she "never signed a contract", which was a complete lie seeing as the document was in the officer's hand. The officer held it up and asked if this was her signature. She said it was but she had never signed a contract. Eventually, after 10 minutes of arguing with the woman about the contract that was CLEARLY in front of her face bearing her own signature, my fianceee told her she could return the cat now or we would be taking her to court. The cop pointed out that we had MORE than enough evidence to get the cat back in court so she would only be wasting everyone's time. She finally agreed, retrieved Trevor and handed him over, feigning sadness over losing him. Crazy, I thought she didn't want him anymore. Wasn't that the point of the Craigslist ad?</div><div><br /></div><div>Trevor is back and he is doing very well. He is getting along with the other cats here and is just as sweet and talkative as I remembered. We haven't had any issues with litterbox use or aggression, so I'm really not sure what the woman was talking about, if she was even telling the truth about his behavior or if the truth was just that she didn't want to take care of him anymore. I will never know, it doesn't matter. I hope this is a lesson to others though: we stand behind our contract (which has been updated so this does not happen again) and we DO NOT give up on our cats!</div><div><br /></div><div>Trevor is neutered, UTD on shots and is now front-declawed. He is seeking a new home, a true forever home where he will be safe and loved for the REST of his life! If you are interested in welcoming Trevor into your family, please email us at havenhousecats@aol.com.</div>Haven House Cats Foster Care Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362707045489972581noreply@blogger.com0