oliday 2015 - PetPaw-See

�oliday 2015
Dear Friend of the Pet Paw-See,
Another year has flown by and so many little lives have come into our arms.
We sincerely appreciate the support of our donors, foster families, volunteers and those of you who opened your
hearts and adopted one of our pets in need. Thanks to you, we can turn homeless pets into beloved family pets.
Window Well Kids
How did five tiny kittens find their way into a window well of a
downtown building? Momma cat was nowhere to be found on this
rainy miserable afternoon. We are very grateful for the kind person
who called the Pet Paw-see. Cold, wet, hungry and covered in fleas,
these tiny babies were rescued and brought to a vet clinic for
immediate care. Unfortunately, Autumn, the smallest of the
kittens was too weak and didn’t survive.
We take comfort in knowing that at least
she was warm, dry, well-fed and loved when
she passed, and not cold and scared. The
remaining four babies thrived in their
foster home and were ultimately adopted.
The beautiful faces of these precious
kittens made crawling in the rain and
mud to bring them to safety worthwhile.
Autumn
Binx
Elixir
Delilah
Spook
Lucky Little Pup-sicle
Chester was found by the
side of a road, nearly frozen,
starving and very sick.
It was only 5 degrees above
zero that day in January.
He was only a few weeks old
when he was brought to the
Great Falls Animal Shelter.
Chester
The pup was given immediate
medical care, but his
veterinarian thought he would never be able to walk. Chester would
drag his hind legs as he tried to get around. The shelter reached
out to the Pet Paw-see in hope that we could find the resources to
help this tiny puppy. Chester was extremely sick during the first
two weeks in his foster mom’s home. Slowly he put on weight and
began to use his legs. After about a month he was almost walking
normally. At another vet checkup we learned that his extreme
malnourished condition for the first few weeks of his life may
have led to the weakness in his legs.
Chester transformed into an active, happy little puppy. His new
family fell in love with him at first sight during a Petco adoption
event. Chester has not stopped growing (or eating)! It takes a
team to save an animal, but it all started with the unknown kind
person who stopped to help Chester on that cold January day.
Sugar is Sweet
Sugar has been a devoted companion in our
Seniors for Seniors foster cat program. Sadly,
her senior foster mom has passed away.
We’d love to find a new foster home for this
beautiful senior girl. Do you know a senior
who would enjoy having a feline companion?
According to the Centers for Disease Control,
owning a pet has many health benefits.
In our program, each senior is matched with a
senior cat and a mentor. The Pet Paw-see takes
responsibility for any veterinary care the cat
might need, and the mentor takes the kitty to her
appointments. It’s a win-win for both seniors!
Call the Pet Paw-see to learn more.
Dumpster Diving in the Dead of Winter
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Oreo looked like a Scottish Fold but unfortunately she wasn’t; her ears
had been mostly frozen off, leaving her with bleeding, painful wounds.
Oreo
Oreo was spotted eating out of a dumpster last winter. She had obviously
been someone’s pet, but had been left behind to fend for herself. Trying
to survive outside, frostbite had also affected Oreo’s paws. This cat
desperately needed help, a home, and a loving family.
Oreo
Luckily, a caring soul took pity on this poor kitty and called the Pet Paw-see.
A volunteer scooped her up and took her to a vet for medical attention.
Domestic cats are not used to foraging for their dinner and Oreo wasn’t
very good at it. The skinny little cat was taken in by a loving foster
family where her ears healed and she gained weight.
Oreo started coming to Petco for the weekly adoption events. She was
the frostbite “poster child” for a few weeks. Oreo’s ordeal could at least
serve as a lesson about cats and the outdoors in winter. Soon enough,
the perfect person wanted Oreo and she was adopted into a lovely home.
Oreo now has a warm bed, plenty of food and most of all, the
assurance that she will never have to scrounge leftovers out of a
dumpster. Oreo is as sweet as her name and is giving back love and
affection to her new furrever person.
Love is Blind
Cody’s owner had suddenly passed away, leaving this
older, blind, husky cross alone and confused. Friends of
Cody’s person continued to feed him, but they knew this
couldn’t last forever. Thankfully they called the Pet Paw-see
asking for help for this gentle boy. He went into a foster home
where he quickly relaxed and awaited his furrever family.
Cody became a hit at Petco. He was calm and patient with all
who met him. But not many are willing to take in an older dog,
much less a blind dog. Our volunteers hoped someone would
find a soft spot in their heart and on their couch for this special
boy, in spite of his disability and age.
Cody
We often say there is at least one perfect family for each of
our animals. Sure enough, that perfect family saw Cody while
visiting our website. They came to Petco to meet him and then
adopted him. Cody’s people continue to tell us how much he has
blessed them. We feel so blessed to meet wonderful people who
can give love to an animal in need. Cody is spoiled, enjoys his
daily walks, and especially loves his new couch!
Addie was probably blind since birth. She was brought to the
Great Falls Animal Shelter as a stray, and in hopes of giving
her a better chance for a furrever home, she was transferred
to the Pet Paw-see. Addie never let her handicap stop her
from racing around her foster mom’s yard and wrestling with
her doggie friends. She brought so much joy to her foster
mom, and now shares that joy with the wonderful family who
met and fell in love with this playful, loving hound.
Addie
Special Kittens Looking for Special Pet Parents
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The Pet Paw-see received a call one autumn evening from a kind
person who had found a tiny kitten in the middle of a road. His eyes
were matted shut and the little one was in need of medical treatment.
He was delivered to one of our veterinarians and treatment was started.
At the clinic, he was named Frodo and continued to receive care. After
one week, his little body crashed. Frodo was given a blood transfusion
and he rallied.
Cats with
cerebellar
hypoplasia (CH):
Frodo
✦ Are not in any pain
✦ Are not contagious
✦ Have a normal life expectancy
✦ Live happy, healthy lives
✦ Learn to adapt their abilities and
compensate over time
✦ Need to be indoor-only
✦ Should never be declawed
✦ May require no extra care, or a great deal
of extra care, depending on their severity
✦ Can be more prone to accident-related
injuries, like chipped teeth or broken nails
Little Frodo was taken in by one of our loving foster families. They
continued his medical care, and as Frodo grew, the family noticed he had
an “odd” gait. At his one-month check-up it was determined that, indeed,
Frodo is a special boy. He is deaf, will have low sight in one of his eyes and
has cerebellar hypoplasia (CH). This is a condition where the cerebellum,
the portion of the brain which controls fine motor skills and coordination,
is not completely mature at birth. It is most commonly caused by the
kitten’s mother contracting the Panleukopenia virus while pregnant.
Cats with CH are often euthanized, as people misunderstand the
condition as being painful and/or contagious. However, these kittens
have a normal life expectancy and are very affectionate, sweet, and
loving. They return the extra care they need with an intense love for
and bond with their adoptive families.
Frodo is an amazing kitten. He doesn’t know he
has any limitations. If you’d like to meet Frodo,
please contact us.
Eddie Money is another CH kitten in the care of one of our
foster families. He’s a sweet boy with a moderate level of
CH. He’s an expert climber and gets around quite well.
–From CHkittyclub.com
BEFORE
From Fat Rat to Fabulous
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Big Red was a stray in Sand Coulee, MT. The local folks had been feeding
him, but no one wanted to take on a dog with medical issues. His skin was
in terrible condition with little to no hair on parts of his body. His tail was
completely hairless. And he was very overweight.
Big Red
AFTER
Despite his awful condition, Big Red’s personality was amazing. He was
extremely friendly and affectionate with everyone he met. A simple blood
test showed that his thyroid was not working properly. An inexpensive
medication was all he needed to look and feel better. The vet warned Red’s
foster parent that his coat might never grow back. But before the medication
could make any noticeable difference, Red found his furrever person.
Big Red’s outgoing, goofy personality made it impossible not to fall in love
with him. In his new home, he slowly began to lose weight and his skin and
coat improved. It was an amazing transformation.
His Pet Paw-see fans love to see Red when he comes to our Petco adoption
events for visits. Success stories like this give us the strength to take on the
challenging animals that come into our care.
406.231.1132
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petpaw-see.com
PO Box 6491, Great Falls, MT 59406
Jillian
Ursula
Some of our cats need single
pet homes, to be your ONLY.
Because of that, these
girls have been waiting a
long time for their adoptive
families. Jillian, Ursula and
Stevie will give you their
undivided attention and love!
If you’d like to meet one of
these special girls, please
contact us!
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Stevie
Roman
Roman’s pet parent died. This very large cat desperately
needs a loving family who will help him lose weight so he
can lead a healthy, active life.
Since January 1, thanks to people like you, we’ve helped 108 cats and kittens, 26 dogs and 1 bunny find adoptive homes
and get medical care. As of this writing, 73 cats and 1 dog are awaiting homes. We are so grateful to our foster families for the
love and care they provide these homeless cats and dogs. Sadly, the Pet Paw-see cannot help all the animals in need.
We are stretched to the limit financially and have only so many available foster homes. Every day, we get phone
calls about a cat or dog or litter of kittens. Every month, we must turn away 50-75 animals!
Could you help us save more cats and dogs? We truly need your help! Our largest expense is veterinary care.
Disease testing, vaccinations, worming, ear mite treatments, and spay/neuter surgeries all add up!
Every pet saved costs $175 in this basic care, on average. By year-end, our vet bills will add up to over $50,000.
Can you imagine how much cat food and litter is needed for the kitties in our PETCO habitat and to use at adoptathons?
Cages, carriers and humane traps are expensive, too. When we don’t have enough foster homes, we pay for kenneling
at various clinics and boarding facilities. Your support directly helps the animals in our care. If you can’t give
financially, please consider fostering! It is so much healthier for a cat or dog to spend their foster time in a home.
During the holiday season we are filled with gratitude. Because of folks like you, many feral-born kittens aren’t
cold and hungry ... they’re in warm, cozy homes with loving pet parents. Once “throw-away” dogs are now treasured
canine companions. We are so thankful for your past support and wish you the blessings of the season.
For the animals,
Frostbite
hurts!
Leslie Raynes,
Pet Paw-see Founder
For more information, please
call 406.231.1132.
Pet Paw-see is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Tax ID 26-1973398
Baby, it’s cold
outside. Your thoughtful
gift of $15, $25, $50 or more
could help us save another cat
like Oreo, trying to survive
terrible winter conditions.
With your generosity, we can
make a better life for homeless
and abandoned cats and dogs.
They are depending on us!