Join us Friday, October 10th at Royal Oak's hippest shoe and clothing store Sole Sisters. From 7-9 p.m. at 325 S Washington Ave. in Royal Oak, enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres and a fun Fall shopping experience. Portion of proceeds will be donated to the homeless animals of Paws for Life Rescue. Kittens available for adoption. For more information, contact pawsforliferescue@comcast.net.
Dog of the Month ...
Callie is a very sweet and loving dog. She is a housetrained, young female Catahoula mix who is 10 months old and looking for the love of her life. She weighs 55 pounds and is being spayed soon. Callie has a funny personality. She LOVES her people. She is happy and affectionate, cuddly and sweet. Callie is active, playful and intense in everything she does - play, kiss and show affection. True to her breed, she is extremely loyal and devoted to her family. But she is wary of strangers and very protective of her people. She will not do well in a chaotic home with people coming and going and constant visitors (or "intruders" as Callie thinks of them). She needs a strong, dog-experienced and confident mom and/or dad who understands herding instincts and protective loyalty. If Callie feels like she's the most confident person in her family, she will try to take control - she barks at strangers continuously until they leave the house. Callie would greatly benefit from obedience training to develop trust of strangers and bonding with her people. It's a great bonding experience for family and dog. Callie is great with kids, but because she is so intensely protective of them, she needs a home without children under 10 years old. She loves to give her family kisses and her tail never stops wagging. She also gets along well with most other dogs. Callie is very well behaved. She's a smart dog who knows the commands sit, lie down, no, eat, outside, upstairs, downstairs, stay, get your toy and get the stick. Callie is bursting with character and personality. She is playful, friendly, energetic, oh-so loveable, kissy, nosey and cuddly. She just needs someone to give her a chance and work with her on her fear issues. Show her what "forever" really means and the compassion she needs. Callie's favorite things are getting her belly or ears scratched, bird watching, staring in the mirror and kissing everyone she meets. Her favorite toys is the rubber Kong. Callie is an inside dog. She roams the house free when no one is home and has not had any destructive behavior issues. She loves to sleep on the couch and when you're home, she's by your side. Callie is an incredibly loving dog who deserves to be a spoiled, beloved member of a family. Please show her what forever means. Adoption fee: $75. Please email pawsforliferescue@comcast.net
Send Callie an e-gift certificate for toys and food.
Little Amy was almost named "Purrs" because that's what she does. Even when riding in the car in her carrier by herself, she's purring along looking out the window. She's just a very happy, friendly girl. But wouldn't you be? She was found lonely, very skinny and scared in East Detroit. She literally followed a woman to her car, crying and just begging for help. The woman unlocked her car door and went to get in when Amy jumped in first, looking at her like, "OK, let's go." Well, she couldn't throw her out, so Amy is now safely in rescue, awaiting her forever family. Amy is very young at about 8 months old. She's a total lovergirl who thinks people are the greatest and she likes other cats too. Amy has been tested, vaccinated and spayed. She is very healthy, litter box trained and loves to play with toys, when she's not cuddling. She's a VERY affectionate cat! She is ready to go! Give Amy the home of her dreams. She would prefer to be your only pet, but may adjust to a neutered male cat. She is not fond of dogs. But she thinks people and kids are the best! Adoption fee: $55. Please email pawsforliferescue@comcast.net
Shop for Paws for Life T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, dog T-shirts and more! We now have two stores - Cafe Press and Zazzle. At Zazzle, choose a product and you can then choose any style, color and size of that design on any product - T-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie, tank top and much more. Zazzle even sells real U.S. postage stamps and our store offers them for sale with the Paws for Life logo and Web address. At Cafe Press, choose from nearly 100 products.
Shop to benefit the homeless pets in our care.
Support MI House Bill 6395 to Prevent Backyard Breeding and Make a Dent in Michigan's Pet Overpopulation Crisis If adopted, HB 6395 will: WHAT YOU CAN DO: Michigan House Agriculture Committee: Representative Jeff Mayes, Chairman
S1285 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-8881
Phone: 517-373-0158
jeffmayes@house.mi.gov
Representative Barb Byrum, Majority Vice-Chair
S1086 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-9430
Phone: 517-373-0587
barbbyrum@house.mi.gov
Representative Kathy Angerer
S0989 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-7757
Phone: 517-373-1792
kathyangerer@house.mi.gov
Representative Terry L. Brown
S1188 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-9852
Phone: 517-373-0476
terrybrown@house.mi.gov
Representative Kathleen Law
S0787 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 4 8909-7514
Fax: 517-373-5922
Phone: 517-373-0855
kathleenlaw@house.mi.gov
Representative Gabe Leland
S0689 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-5985
Phone: 517-373-6990
gabeleland@house.mi.gov
Representative Joel Sheltrown
S1387 House O
ffice Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-5495
Phone: 517-373-3817
joelsheltrown@house.mi.gov
Representative Howard Walker
S1388 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-9420
Phone: 517-373-1766
howardwalker@house.mi.gov
Representative Neal Nitz
N1097 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-5918
Phone: 517-373-1796
nealnitz@house.mi.gov
Representative Richard Ball
S1189 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-7937
Phone: 517-373-0841
richard b all@house.mi.gov
Representative Arlan B. Meekhof
N1193 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Fax: 517-373-9830
Phone: 517-373-0838
arlanbmeekhof@house.mi.gov
Help Prevent Pets from Being Used for Research
Michigan House Bill 6395 strictly regulates dog breeders. It is imperative that all concerned with animal welfare in Michigan contact the members of the House Agriculture Committee and express your support for this bill.
- Define anyone who sells or offers for sale more than two dogs per year, or more than one litter of dogs per year, as a "pet seller."
- Mandate that those who qualify as pet sellers acquire an annual pet seller license from their county animal control shelter at a cost of $200/year.
- Require an applicant for a pet seller license to submit his or her fingerprints with a license application for a criminal history and FBI background check. This point will eliminate the current practice of convicted animal abusers breeding and selling dogs.
- Give discretion to county animal control shelters to deny applications for pet seller licenses, regardless of outcome of background investigation. This is especially effective in rural and small communities where the officers are aware of problems but powerless to file charges or get a conviction. This point gives them some power to deny the license for continued breeding.
Michigan residents MUST contact the members of the House Agriculture Committee listed below and express your support for this humane legislation. Tell them to Support HB 6395! Sadly, the AKC opposes the bill and is throwing a lot of money at a campaign against it. An organization of supposed "dog lovers" should champion a bill that prevents the horrific practices of backyard breeding, the irresponsible contribution to pet overpopulation and with the financial profits they reap as reputable, licensed breeders, they should have no issues with the points of the bill. It seems to all come down to money and any attempt to cut into their profits from selling lives is not worth saving a life. Then again, these are people who have never stood in the euthanasia room of a shelter and witnessed the constant parade of innocent lives being taken to their death for no fault of their own. Please show your support! It'll take a lot of calls and letters to pass this bill.
Please support Michigan House Bill 5263. Under current Michigan law, research facilities and Class B dealers are allowed to obtain cats and dogs from animal shelters. Class B dealers are brokers licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture who obtain animals from “random sources,” such as backyards, auctions, flea markets and animal shelters, and resell them to research facilities. People bring stray animals to a shelter in the hope of reuniting the pet with its family, and report animal cruelty in the hope that the animal will be rescued and safely sheltered. When an animal shelter sells a cat or dog for research, it is a betrayal of public trust. Bill 5263 protects pets and their owners.
Take Action Now!
Volunteer
Paws for Life is always looking for loving, responsible foster care homes. Providing a temporary home for a pet in need is extremely rewarding. You save an animal's life, and in return, receive unconditional love while the pet waits for his forever family. If you're interested in fostering a dog or cat, please email pawsforliferescue@comcast.net .
If fostering a pet isn't for you, there are still many ways to help the animals. Shoot us an email with what you're interested in and we'll add you to the volunteer roster.
Paws for Life Rescue and Adoption is a group of hard-working dedicated volunteers who rescue homeless, neglected, abused and abandoned dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. We use a network of loving foster care homes where animals stay until their forever homes find them. We do not have a shelter or single location to visit. We arrange for pet meet-n-greets after receiving your questionnaire.
Our mission is to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We believe in matching animals and families to find the right fit for everyone. We promise to exhaust all efforts to place adoptable pets in lifelong, loving homes. Our goal is to find the best home possible for the homeless pets in our care.
To adopt a pet from Paws for Life, you must be at least 18 years old and be able and willing to provide a lifelong, loving home to your new pet. Dogs and cats are indoor animals and should not live outside. Cats should not be declawed and dogs should not be debarked. All we ask is that your new pet be treated at all times like a treasured member of the family.
Paws for Life believes that every animal needs adjustment time to get to know their new environment, routine and people. We offer a two-week trial run before the final adoption contract is signed.
Adoption Fees:
Adult dogs: $75 and includes testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and spay/neuter
Puppies (6 months old and younger): $95 and includes testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and spay/neuter
Adult cats: $55 and includes testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and spay/neuter
Kittens (6 months old and younger): $75 (includes testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and spay/neuter)
Alls pets are spayed/neutered prior to adoption, except in the case of poor health, under age or underweight. If an animal is not yet altered, a spay/neuter deposit is required and pet must be altered within 30 days of adoption or as soon as a vet determines it is OK, whichever is first. Deposit returned upon proof of spay/neuter.
Sole Sisters Sole Sisters is more than a shoe store. Offering a unique selection of shoes not sold anywhere else in Royal Oak, it's one of the few great boutiques in the area. Sole Sisters also carries bags, jewelry and other accessories. Sole Sisters is a tremendous supporter of Paws for Life and has gone above and beyond to help animals in need.
325 S Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Parkway Veterinary Clinic
Parkway Small Animal & Exotic Hospital, 39321 Garfield, Clinton Twp MI 48038, 586-416-8800
Mon-Fri 8/9am - 8:30 pm / Sat 9am-3 pm / Sun 9am- 5 pm
Animal Activity Center, 39319 Garfield, Clinton Twp MI 48038, 586-412-3900
Mon-Fri 6:30 am – 7 pm / Sat 8am- 5pm / Sun 10 am- 12pm
First Home Team To buy or sell a home in the metro Detroit area, contact the First Home Team - a full service real estate team. They specialize in Oakland and Macomb Counties, focusing on the cities of Troy, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Berkley, Clawson, Rochester Hills, Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township and Saint Clair Shores. They work with buyers, sellers and real estate investors. They handle leases, lease options, land contracts, foreclosures, REO properties, corporate owned properties, bank owned properties and HUD properties. Tell them Paws for Life sent you and they will donate 25% of the commission from that transaction to Paws for Life Rescue to help the homeless animals in our care. Check them out today www.firsthometeam.net.
The Animal Lodge Pet boarding, grooming and day camp available at affordable rates. Located at 5700 S. County Farm Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879. Open Mon. thru Sat. from 8-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. and Sun. from 4-6 p.m. Contact The Animal Lodge at animallodge@netzero.com or call 989-227-1600.
