2009 Claws & Paws Adoption Event and 2-Mile Walk/Run for Homeless Animals, Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Clawson Road Rally for the Rescue, Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Noon, in Madison Heights
Join us for a fun-filled adoption event. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens available for adoption. A pet care fair with vaccination clinic, vendor displays and shopping, food, fun and more at Clawson City Park in the heart of southeast Oakland County. Contact us today to register for the 2-Mile Run/Dog Jog/Walk (10 a.m.). The rescue who signs up the most participants will win a donation from the hosting organization. The Pet Care Fair and Animal Adoptions are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Runners, animal lovers and kids are all welcome to attend and participate. Sign-in at the Clawson Park Pavilion is from 9 - 9:45 a.m. The Walk/Jog kicks off at 10 a.m.
A road rally is a fun competition between teams. At the starting point, you will be given a clue to solve, which will lead you to your first destination. There, you will receive a clue leading to the second destination, and so on. At the final destination, lunch will be provided and prizes will be awarded. If you get stuck, help is available. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams based on number of puzzles solved and destinations found. Check in at noon - Rally begins at 12:15. $20 per person includes rally and lunch. Proceeds benefit Paws for Life Rescue. RSVP by May 15, 2009. Contact Cassie at cmr2000@juno.com.
Dog of the Month ...
Poor Mason! He's such a sweet pup who so badly wants a home of his own. But he's overlooked because he is dark-colored and he isn't a baby anymore. Mason is smart and he wants to learn, if someone will just teach him and praise him for learning. Mason is a 10-month-old, neutered male pittie mix who is friendly, sweet and affectionate. He's an energetic, playful youngin' who is all puppy. Mason so badly wants to please you. He's a good listener and loves to be praised. He’s a smart dog and a quick learner. He is the kind of dog who will enjoy obedience training and learning all the great things that every dog should know. It’s also a bonding experience for dog and new owner. Mason is up-to-date on vaccinations and just wants a family to love for life. He will have so much fun romping and running with a new family. Mason loves toys and play, play, play. He's a good boy and deserves to be spoiled like a beloved family member. Mason had a veterinary physical exam, heartworm test, fecal exam, da2ppl vacccine, bordetella vaccine, rabies, strongid dewormer, frontline/topspot flea preventation, heartworm prevention and microchipped. He is ready to go! Adoption fee: $75. Please email info@pawsforliferescue.org
Send Mason an e-gift certificate for toys and food:
 Pet Supplies - Dog Supplies - Pet Meds |
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: $60. Please email info@pawsforliferescue.org
Send Amy an e-gift certificate for toys and food:
 Drs. Foster and Smith: Pet Supplies - Dog Supplies - Pet Meds |
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.
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.
