NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK November 6th thru November 12th

"Show some love to a local animal shelter or rescue group"

In honor of National Shelter Animal Appreciation Week (sponsored by the Humane Society of The United States),  we have pulled out a guest blog that was written by  volunteer Cristin Hipke of The Abandoned Animal Rescue of Michigan (AARM) on September 10, 2010. We have chosen to honor Cristin and the countless shelter volunteers who work tirelessly  in their quest to save the lives of  abandoned pets and selflessly help them to find their "forever homes."


To Cristin and EVERYONE who volunteers in the name of the animals, we say THANK YOU!


For ways that YOU can become involved this week, click here

Abandoned Animal Rescue of Michigan (AARM) is a no-kill pet haven that has been operating throughout the greater Detroit metro area since 2004.  AARM is an affiliate of Guardians For Animals (GFA).  Our founder is very proud of this affiliation and always points out that "we are all doing the same work and are in this together."


Our mission is to help homeless or abandoned animals by giving them medical care, a safe place to rest their weary heads while enjoying good meals, and a chance to finally find the warmth of loving companionship. Our rescue efforts focus primarily on cats and dogs.  A selection of our cats that are available for adoption are in the Canton, MI Petco.

To this day, there is virtually no counting the number of animals AARM has saved and found new forever homes for. One such cat, Sweetie(currently in a foster home), walked up to the Palace of Auburn Hills and proceeded to “explain” through a complicated combination of voice and body language that she was home and demanded to know why she wasn’t being let in. Thankfully the security staff called AARM, allowing us to save this sweet, stubborn purrer.

Sylvester

 Sylvester, an AARM super star alumnus, is exceedingly fortunate to be alive at all. Brought into a vet hospital, scared, bleeding, both hips broken, AARM stepped up to the plate, with the help of GFA, to fix his hips. A few short months after his recovery, after diligent work to restore his faith in people and reduce his fear of wide open spaces or loud noises, Sylvester gladly jumped into the arms of his forever parents, purring and head butting the whole way.

AARM has many vital volunteer positions open, from hardworking cage cleaner, adoption event volunteer, dog walker, or foster home, to communication and fundraising positions. AARM also accepts donations, which can be left with cashiers at the Canton, MI Petco.

Please contact us by Facebook, Twitter, or email.

Southfield Michigan:URGENT, 4 Foreclosure Cats Abandoned In The Cold

Before you read this post let me first say:

 This sickens me to no end. If someone can no longer afford their pets due to foreclosure or WHATEVER take the animals to a shelter, a caring friend, a veterinary practice, ANYWHERE but DO NOT ABANDON THEM.

 After I received this post yesterday I contacted two people that I know who are actively involved with the rescues in Oakland Co. Michigan, and one who is experienced in trapping ferals (even if these are not feral cats).

 They immediately went into action blasting this post to every rescue in Michigan and their volunteers.

 I posted this on Facebook and Twitter....

 I pray the vile individual(s) who would do something to these poor, defenseless babies get the karma that they so deeply deserve.

I am awaiting updates at this time....

Here is what I received, in its entirety:

CROSSPOST OK & WELCOME

Southfield is a city in the vicinity of Detroit in the affluent Oakland County, Michigan.

Contact Cheryl Lang if you can help
CHERYL LANG
Founder and President
cheryl@nopawsleftbehind.org
O 281.717.0055
C 281.605.8390
www.NoPawsLeftBehind.org
16225 Park Ten Place Suite 105
Houston, TX 77084

RESCUERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Food, water, and makeshift shelter will be provided for kitties locked out in the cold at a foreclosed property. Photos were taken 12/19/10. Four cats have been seen by the realtors, though there are only three in the photos. Tell us if you think the cats are definitely over one year old. One rescuer said they only take cats who are less than one year old. Thank you.

On Dec 21, 2010, at 12:04 PM the realtor wrote:
        Hello Cheryl,       
I got your contact information from a previous REO property that we managed in Pontiac, MI. I’m hoping you can helps us or lead us to who may be able to help us with a current matter where there are at least 4 abandoned cats. These cats are friendly and appear to have been well feed so we believe they were left behind by the previous homeowner. Our local Human Society will not pick them up, nor will the city do anything. Our temperatures are dropping fast so they are in danger of facing cold temps and hunger.  Please let me know if you have any resources for us in our area. The property in question is located in Southfield MI.

Abandoned Animal Rescue Of Michigan

Abandoned Animal Rescue of Michigan (AARM) is a no-kill pet haven that has been operating throughout the greater Detroit metro area since 2004.  AARM is an affiliate of Guardians For Animals (GFA).  Our founder is very proud of this affiliation and always points out that "we are all doing the same work and are in this together." 


Our mission is to help homeless or abandoned animals by giving them medical care, a safe place to rest their weary heads while enjoying good meals, and a chance to finally find the warmth of loving companionship. Our rescue efforts focus primarily on cats and dogs.  A selection of our cats that are available for adoption are in the Canton, MI Petco.

To this day, there is virtually no counting the number of animals AARM has saved and found new forever homes for. One such cat, Sweetie(currently in a foster home), walked up to the Palace of Auburn Hills and proceeded to “explain” through a complicated combination of voice and body language that she was home and demanded to know why she wasn’t being let in. Thankfully the security staff called AARM, allowing us to save this sweet, stubborn purrer.

Sylvester

 Sylvester, an AARM super star alumnus, is exceedingly fortunate to be alive at all. Brought into a vet hospital, scared, bleeding, both hips broken, AARM stepped up to the plate, with the help of GFA, to fix his hips. A few short months after his recovery, after diligent work to restore his faith in people and reduce his fear of wide open spaces or loud noises, Sylvester gladly jumped into the arms of his forever parents, purring and head butting the whole way.

AARM has many vital volunteer positions open, from hardworking cage cleaner, adoption event volunteer, dog walker, or foster home, to communication and fundraising positions. AARM also accepts donations, which can be left with cashiers at the Canton, MI Petco.




I would like to thank Abandoned Animal Rescue Of Michigan for appearing today as a guest blogger. The work they do to help save the lives of so many animals is greatly appreciated. May they and all of the readers of "Cat Chat" have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!