(For more information about P.A.W.S. of Michigan, visit our Home Page)
P.A.W.S. (Precious Animal Welfare Society) of Michigan is a 501 (c) (3), all-volunteer group that promotes the humane, compassionate, and responsible treatment of all animals. It is our mission to protect and care for homeless animals by placing them with loving foster families until compatible permanent homes can be found, and to engage in benevolent and charitable activities to support this goal. We are dedicated to lowering the number of animals needlessly euthanized each year in our community by promoting the spaying and neutering of all companion animals and in educating the public on the importance of responsible animal guardianship. Working in alliance with other rescue groups and animal welfare agencies we seek to develop a network of like-minded individuals who strive to eliminate animal suffering and create an animal-friendly community.
All of the animals in our program have received age-appropriate vaccines, and are surgically sterilized before they are adopted. All cats/kittens are tested for feline leukemia and FIV, and dogs are tested for heartworm if they are old enough. The adoption fees for our animals help defray the cost of these, as well as any other required, veterinary services.
Volunteer assistance and foster homes, as well as tax-deductible donations of cash and supplies, are always needed and gratefully accepted.
P.A.W.S. of Michigan
P.O. Box 2184
Riverview, Michigan 48193
Email: info@pawsofmichigan.com
“Keep Your Pets Safely at Home on the 4th”
While 4th of July fireworks can be an exciting experience for any patriotic person, it can be a stressful and chaotic event for your pets. The noise and commotion can be extremely frightening and distressing for any animal.
I would like to remind everyone to keep their pets safe during the 4th of July holiday festivities. The loud noises and flashing lights caused by fireworks can spook household pets and cause wildlife animals to flee their natural habitats, possibly leaving their young behind. Some pets have been known to become so frightened during a fireworks show that they have jumped through window glass to run away.
Here are a few tips to help keep all animals safe this 4th of July:
* Leave your pets at home. Most pets don’t enjoy the crashing and flashing caused by fireworks and even the most trustworthy pet could become scared and run away.
* Don’t leave your pets in the car during a fireworks display, as the temperatures inside the car may rise drastically.
* Don’t leave your outdoor pets unattended, even in a fenced yard. The chaos may cause them to panic and try to escape.
* Be sure your pets are wearing proper identification in case they DO become lost during the events. IDs can help your pet find its way home to you again. Microchips are the most reliable forms of ID possible. You can contact your veterinarian about getting one for your pet.
* If you know your pet usually becomes scared at loud noises, such as during thunderstorms, be sure to keep them in a safe room with lots of treats and favorite toys to help them alleviate any anxiety caused by the exploding fireworks. You may also like to speak with your vet to find some herbal remedies safe for your pet to help keep them calm during stressful times.
* If you have horses or other animals usually kept in stalls, be sure they are kept calm
The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $20,000 grant, and they will be awarding many other grants to rescue groups with the most votes — a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations.
Think how many animals we could help for $20,000!
To help us win! All you have to do is:
Go to: www.theanimalrescuesite.com or click on the icon below.
Click: “Shelter+Challenge” (tab is located on the right side).
Key in: P.A.W.S. of Michigan
Click: Search
Click: Vote
You can vote once a day, every day, from April 13 through July 26,2009. Every time you vote, or tell a friend to vote, you are making a huge difference for us.
Vote today!
Thank-you for your support!!
Visit: www.theanimalrescuesite.com
We do not have a shelter facility we foster animals in our homes.. All of our foster homes have their own personal pets and fosters pets, so it may take some time before we will have an opening. More information you can send regarding your pet the better.
Information you should send are:
• Why you must find a home for your pet?
• When must you find a home by?
• Breed, age, sex.
• Is your pet spayed or neutered?
• Is your pet up to date on vaccines?
• If your pet is a dog has it been heartworm tested and on prevention?
• If your pet is a cat has it been tested for leukemia and FIV?
• Is your pet housetrained/litter box trained?
• Does your pet get along with other animals?
• Has your pet shown any aggression?
• Does your pet have behavioral problems?
***If you pet is having behavioral problems, we suggest you first talk to your vet, a trainer or behaviorist.
Also, send a digital photo of your pet.
Things you can do to help find your pet a new home.
• You can post an ad on petfinder.com
• Post an ad at local vet clinics.
• Ask family, friends, workmates.
• Post an ad at your workplace.
• Post an ad at pet supply stores.
***Always charge an adoption fee to discourage Class B Dealers and others who take free animals who do not have the best interest of the animal.
Sunday July 12, from 12pm - 3pm - Uptown Apartments - 258 N. Ridge Rd, Canton - off Cherry Hill between Beck and Napier.
A Pet Lover’s Weekend of Fun: Auburn Hills, MI – June 4, 2009 – In an attempt to find good homes for hundreds of homeless kittens, cats, puppies and dogs, The Palace of Auburn Hills, The Detroit Shock, Metro Networks and Pet Supplies “Plus” will sponsor the eighth annual “Pet-A-Palooza” pet adoption event on Saturday, August 1 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 11am to 4pm.
The event will include family and pet-oriented activities and attendees are encouraged to bring their pets to the event.
“Pet-A-Palooza” includes: Thursday evenings from 6-8PM (except the 2nd Thursday of every month) at PetSmart in Taylor, Eureka and Telegraph. Friday evenings from 6-8PM
at PetSmart in Woodhaven, West and Allen Roads Saturday afternoons from 12-3PM at
PetSmart in Canton, Michigan Avenue East of Beck Visit a selection of our cats anytime at
the PetSmart Canton store Luv-A-Pet Center! For a complete list of our
events, visit our home page.
VOLUNTEER Do you wish you could foster but can't? But
you would still like to do something to help the animals? We have a lot of
great volunteering opportunities. For a
volunteer form, please
visit our home page.
“Pet-A-Palooza”
Moves to The Palace of Auburn Hills
• More than 800 kittens, cats, puppies, dogs and rabbits in “Adoption Alley” from dozens of local animal rescue groups that need good homes.
• Performances by the Rock-N-Roll K-9’s – Thirty-five dogs demonstrate speed and agility skills to rock-n-roll music.
Also planned for the day are cutest pet and best-dressed pet contests. In addition, many vendors will be on-site selling pet-related products and services.
“This event is a celebration of pets and the unconditional love and companionship they bring to their owners,” said Joe Sowerby, founder of “Pet-A-Palooza” and local animal rights advocate. “Pet adoption is a very rewarding endeavor and saves the lives of thousands of homeless animals every year in Michigan and this year the need is greater than ever,” said Sowerby.
ADOPTIONS EVENTS HELD
WEEKLY:
PENNIES FOR P.A.W.S!
Each time you search the internet using GoodSearch or shop online using GoodShop, you earn a penny for P.A.W.S. It's adding up quickly - please make "PAWS of Michigan" (no periods) your designated charity and help us earn money to help the animals. Click below to get started.
Adoption fees - CASH ONLY!
NOTE: Occasionally, fees may be higher than those listed,
depending on the circumstances surrounding a particular animal.
**Please note, all of P.A.W.S. animals will be sterilized before they are adopted.
| Sterilized Cats or Kittens over six months old | $60 |
| Sterilized Kittens six months or younger | $75 |
| Senior Cats (8 years or older) | $50 |
| Sterilized Dogs | $125 |
| Sterilized Small Breed Dogs (less than 20 pounds) | $175 |
| Sterliized Puppies (up to 6 months old) | $225 |
| Senior dogs (7 years or older) | $75 |
