Visit Our Cats and Kittens at Petco, 2129 South Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills Adoption Event at Petco, 2129 South Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills Sunday, January 31, 2010, Second Annual Fur Bowl, 28900 Schoolcraft, Livonia
You can visit some of our adoptable cats and kittens at Petco, 2129 South Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, any time the store is open. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. You can complete an application while at the store or request that we email one to you. We'll be in touch soon.
Join us the second Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For 2010: February 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, June 12th, July 10th, August 14th, September 11th, October 9th, November 13th and December 11th
Find your new best friend - dogs, cats, puppies and kittens available for adoption! Bake sale and supply and fund drive to benefit the homeless animals of Paws for Life. Give a homeless pet the best gift ever - a family to love and a home for life!
Join us for the Second Annual Fur Bowl, a bowling fundraiser and all-around great time raising money for the homeless animals of Paws for Life. The $20 admission includes three games, shoe rental, pizza, pop and door prizes. Animals available for adoption, raffles, games and more. Located at Cloverlanes Bowl, 28900 Schoolcraft, Livonia (between Middlebelt and Inkster). First game starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 31st. To reserve your spot, mail check ($20 per bowler) payable to Paws for Life Rescue to:
Paws for Life Bowling Fundraiser
318 John R Rd. #244, Troy, MI 48083
Please note your lead recruiter’s name on check. Walk-ins welcome on first-come, first-serve basis. Contact us with any questions at
cassie@pawsforliferescue.org.

Royal Oak City Commission Meeting, Nov. 9, 2009:
http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/meetings/city-commission/2009/11/09/city-commission-meetingBerkley City Council Meeting, Nov. 3, 2009:
http://www.berkleymich.org/Video/11.2.09/Intro%20and%20Citizen%20Comments.wmvWDIV "Justice for Rocky" Story:
http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/21470295/index.html?taf=det The Royal Oak Deputy Police Chief states in the WDIV report that the majority of dog bites in Royal Oak are from pit bull and pit bull mix breed dogs. This is untrue, along with many other Royal Oak statements regarding this incident. Their own Commissioner's report states that the breed accounts for 35% of dog bites. Stretching the truth is a common practice for Royal Oak officials. Demand that it stop. http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/sites/default/files/meetings/City%20Commission/2009/0921-09.pdfRoyal Oak Tribune "Justice for Rocky" Story:
http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2009/10/28/news/srv0000006705439.txtDetroit Free Press "Justice for Rocky" Story:
http://www.freep.com/article/20091102/NEWS05/911020345/1322/Metro-Detroit-news-Angels-Night-efforts-show-good-results-in-DetroitCALL TO ACTION:
Join Us Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Royal Oak City Commissioners Meeting 211 S. Williams St., Royal Oak Commission Room (room 315).
We need everyone there to show support for Rocky and to demand an investigation into the actions of Gail Briggs. On behalf of all our pets, we must speak for them. Such egregious misconduct cannot continue. Rocky's story is just one of many. Speak for all the dogs and their families who have been victims of Gail Briggs and her abuse of power.
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On Sunday, October 25th, our rescue dog Rocky was out jogging with his foster care mom in Royal Oak, Michigan. A dog across the street was walking with his owner and a friend of the owner. The owner let his dog off leash and Rocky pulled and broke his collar. The two dogs ran toward each other, met in the middle and began to sniff one another. The other dog growled and a fight ensued. The friend of the owner stuck his hands into the dog fight and was bit on the finger, but no one knows by which dog. The police were called and Rocky was taken away.
Monday morning, Paws for Life called the Royal Oak police and asked when Rocky would be released. We were told he would be released once they received proof of his rabies vaccine. So we faxed them the rabies certificate. Animal Control officer Gail Briggs then drove to our foster volunteer's home without reason to do so. She threatened and intimidated the volunteer into signing over Rocky, knowing full well from the 8 conversations we had that morning that he was the property of the rescue and the volunteer had no authority to sign anything. And she never would have had she not been threatened with fines, tickets and arrest. Upon leaving the home, Officer Briggs immediately had Rocky euthanized, even though she did not have the legal right or authority to do so.
We are asking for your support of Rocky and dogs like him. He was given no chance for justice. He was the victim of breed discrimination and hatred. Any other dog breed involved and both owners would have been ticketed and that's it. Other animal control agencies, rescues and shelters are outraged at how this case and Rocky himself were handled. Speak loudly for our pets and demand an investigation into the misconduct of Gail Briggs
Rocky had NO prior incidents. He never attacked or bit anyone or anything. He came from a home with other dogs and cats. He frequently played with other dogs. He attended adoption events without problems. He was a big goofy teddy bear with a silly heartwarming smile and always-wagging tail. He loved children and he loved every person he met. He didn't deserve this. Please spread the word, share Rocky's story with everyone you can anyway you can. Call and write letters to Royal Oak and Berkley officials too. They have jurisdiction of Gail Briggs and the incident, which was not handled according to the law. This is a gross abuse of power by Gail Briggs who ignored a STOP order from our attorney, who acted according to her own personal, prejudiced beliefs and outside the law. Regardless of the incident and which dog was at fault, Rocky was given no time to have the situation examined. There was no opportunity for anything. He never had a chance. Other officers and officials have expressed their outrage and shock by the rushed and hurried nature of what they did. Officer Briggs lied to us and deceived us, repeatedly.
Spread the word and write your letters. Contact pit bull and animal advocates and rescues across the country. The more the word gets out, the more we might affect change. The war on the pit bull breed has to stop. Rocky was a wonderful dog. He didn't deserve this. Bottomline: this officer engaged in a gross abuse of power and that act cost Rocky his life. And had he been any other breed, the incident would not have been handled like this. Had Officer Briggs done her job, both handlers should have been ticketed for having dogs out of their control and if anyone wanted to sue in civil court, they could. That's the legal and right way to handle it.
Thank you standing behind Rocky! Don't let other innocent dogs fall victim to the kind of bigoted mistreatment that Rocky received.

Meet Cowboy! He's such a cool dog. He's 12 months old, neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and ready for a family to love for life. He weighs 74 lbs. and he LOVES to play with other dogs. Wrestle, romp and run! Cowboy is a typical boy and he loves to get dirty, wrestle, chase toys, go for walks, go for car rides, get his belly rubbed and give lots of kisses. Cowboy even does the full body wag when you say his name or tell him he's a good boy. He's a big, happy goofball with not a mean bone in his body. Sadly, Cowboy's owner died, leaving him homeless. He's such a loverboy - he loves kids, toys and dogs, car rides, walks in the park and belly rubs. Cowboy is a great family dog who just wants a home of his own. Adoption fee: $75. Please email info@pawsforliferescue.org
View Cowboy's online photo album:
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Send Cowboy an e-gift certificate for toys and food:
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Abby is just a little thing. She's a petite, spayed female who is 10 months old. Abby came to the rescue through Animal Control. She had raised her four kittens and taken wonderful, loving care of them. But they found themselves just 12 hours away from being put to sleep because the shelter had run out of time and space. PFL came to the rescue and Abby and her four babies are now safely living in foster care, soaking up all the love, attention and TLC that they can. Abby is a very nice cat and very playful. She's affectionate and likes to rub against your legs. She is litterbox trained and well behaved. Abby enjoys watching out the window and lounging on the couch with you while watching a movie or reading a book. She is a happy, healthy, playful kitty in need of a lifelong, loving home. Adoption fee: $60. Please email info@pawsforliferescue.org
Send Abby an e-gift certificate for toys and food:
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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.
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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 volunteer@pawsforliferescue.org .
If fostering a pet isn't for you, there are still many ways to help the animals. You can help at adoption events and fundraisers. Sign-up for a one-hour shift at Petco feeding the cats and kittens. Send thank you notes to donors. Transport animals to and from vet appointments. 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): $100 and includes testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and spay/neuter
Adult cats: $60 and includes testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and spay/neuter
Kittens (6 months old and younger): $100 (includes testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and spay/neuter)
Discounted adoption fees available for adopting a pair of cats or dogs.
All 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.
Mickey's Pet Supplies Mickey's is a family-owned business that cares about each and every customer. Carrying the highest quality, unique pet products, organic and free range dog treats, they go the extra mile to offer same day service, and sell products for very competitive prices. They carry eco-friendly, holistic animal care and organic pet supplies, specializing in tough and durable dog toys. Location: 4982 Hardwoods, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323. Email mickeyspetsupplies@yahoo.com or call 877-863-5431.
www.mickeyspetsupplies.com
The Mood-Factory Mood-factory has supported us through through the years by fostering many, many animals and providing materials and supplies to us when in need.
www.mood-factory.com
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, Wed & Fri: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. / Tues & Thurs: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. / Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Sun: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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
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.
