Pet Supplies Plus in White Lake, Michigan is looking for homes for 200 cats & kittens; June 3-5 and FREE pet health exams June 5

Store owner honored for placing more than 4,000 cats

 Pet Supplies Plus of White Lake, Michigan is looking for homes for 200 cats and kittens that will come from Oakland Pet Adoption Center (part of Oakland County Animal Control) for a cat adoption event  Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5.  The store will also host a Pet HealthCare Fair on Sunday, June 5 featuring FREE wellness exams for cats and dogs plus reduced-cost veterinary services including vaccines, microchipping and more.     

Recent economic concerns have resulted in a larger number than usual of pets being surrendered at Oakland County shelters.  Due to the large number of cats and kittens without homes, Pet Supplies Plus is hoping that many of the 200 will get adopted.  

The 200 cats and kittens -- in every color and breed imaginable including purebreds -- are all spayed or neutered, examined by a licensed veterinarian and vaccinated.  Adoption fees of $59 per cat or kitten go to Oakland Pet Adoption Center.    All adopters will get a goody bag for their new pet that includes pet food and toys.    

“We are hoping that all or most of the cats and dogs will find loving homes,” says store owner Addy Shattuck.  “Many of these beautiful animals were someone’s pet that they were unable to keep.   Our adoption event is a great way to meet your new family member and give a loving pet a good home.”   

Shattuck, who owns three Pet Supplies Plus stores in White Lake and Bloomfield Hills, has been putting cats up for adoption in her stores since 1991.  During this time she has found homes for more than 4,000 cats and kittens working with various shelters and rescue groups including Oakland Pet Adoption Center in Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Twp. Animal Control and others.  Shattuck was recently recognized with an award from Oakland County for her efforts.

The adoption event will be held in a 4,500-square-foot retail space adjacent to Pet Supplies Plus.  Use of the space has been donated by shopping center owner Richard Zoner who also owns Farmer John’s Greenhouse in Farmington Hills.

  

The Pet HealthCare Fair, which will be held inside Pet Supplies Plus will offer FREE wellness exams for dogs and cats as well as low-cost veterinary services including distemper vaccines, rabies vaccines, heartworm vaccines, feline leukemia testing, microchipping and more.  The Pet HealthCare Fair is being run by

Union Lake Veterinary Hospital.  Natural Balance is also a sponsor.

Hours for the cat adoption event are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, June 3; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 4; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 5.   Hours for the Pet HealthCare Fair are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 5.  Pet Supplies Plus in White Lake is at 6845 Highland Rd. (M-59).   For information, call

248-889-4131

PHOTO:

Glady (left) and Tabitha are sisters up for adoption at Pet Supplies Plus in White Lake who would like to be adopted together. Glady knows how to "sit" and is good with other cats. She is playful and likes to hide, climb and leap. Tabitha is very mild mannered and also likes to play.  Both are about 1 ½ years old.

June Is Adopt-A-Cat-Month! Meet "Almost Home, A Truly No-Kill Animal Rescue And Haven"

ADOPT-A-CAT MONTH®

Brought to you in June by American Humane Association

Spring ... season of tulips, lilies, daffodils - and cat adoptions!

Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. And the shelter staff are ready to help you adopt your very first cat — or to bring home a friend for another beloved cat!

In honor of this important event I wanted to tell you about a rescue here in Michigan,  "Almost Home, A Truly No-Kill Animal Rescue And Haven" whose founders Gail and Lauren Montgomery,  work tirelessly in their quest to find the cats (and dogs) at their rescue a furever home.

Meet Gail Montgomery, co-founder,with her daughter, Lauren, of Almost Home:

“After volunteering at a number of animal shelters and rescue groups I became disenchanted and sad about the philosophies of so many such organizations. Even the so-called “no kill “shelters were euthanizing adoptable animals. I was devastated, to say the least.

Click here to learn about these kittens available for adoption

Being a person who is so very passionate about animals, I decided to make a difference. In 2001 I started Almost Home Animal Rescue League. It consisted of myself and my daughter, Lauren. I wanted to help all animals, whether they were young or old, sick or healthy, maimed or beautiful. I wanted to create a place for them not only to FEEL SAFE  but to BE SAFE.

"Andy" available for adoption click here to learn about him

It was really difficult in the beginning. Many people thought I was unrealistic. I have proven them wrong. With my compassion for these helpless creatures who ask for so little and give so much in return, I am able to continue my work with a motivation that, well… kind of drives people a little crazy! I have never been so tenacious and diligent in my whole life. Most of the animals that we rescue are so frightened, confused and sick. It breaks my heart to see them in this condition. There is nothing more rewarding than to help them recover from these traumas. Hugging them, bathing them, loving them and giving them a sense of security is just a start. A big bowl of nutritious food to help make them strong and healthy, and then trips to the veterinarian. Then, ultimately finding them their loving, responsible  “forever home”. Now, what can be more rewarding than that?

"Astaire" available for adoption. Read about Astaire here

It’s hard to believe we live in a world where innocent animals are put to sleep simply because  society says there is no room for them. I feel there is a way to SAVE EVERY ANIMAL. And this is my mission. I encourage every caring person to do your part to help the animals. If you work at a shelter and you see that bad things are going on, speak out. Or start your own organization to advocate for them. Speak for the animals. Do what you can.

"Caesar" 

One day I hope to walk into an animal shelter and all I will see are a few animals there, waiting for their owners to arrive because they were licensed and properly tagged. One day when I see a pregnant dog or cat I won’t cry, feel sad or be frightened. One day I hope there will be no use for organizations like mine.

But, for now, there’s Almost Home.

Help us save the lives of animals

As always, we are in dire need of monetary donations. We can really use your help. We receive no money from governmental funds in any way. All donations, either monetary or material, are TAX DEDUCTIBLE! The more money we raise through donations, the more lives we can save. It's as simple as that. Please help our animals find their way with a donation today.

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Or, please send donations to:
Almost Home, P.O. Box 250602
 West Bloomfield, Michigan 48325

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