Roxie is a 9 month old female Pit mix who was rescued from animal control. She is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, housebroken, and a  real sweetheart! She is AMAZING with children and other dogs and is ok with cats. She knows basic commands of sit, lay down, and “no” and responds very appropriately. She has been glued to her foster dad’s side. We know she will make the perfect companion for a loving forever family! View high resolution

Roxie is a 9 month old female Pit mix who was rescued from animal control. She is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, housebroken, and a  real sweetheart! She is AMAZING with children and other dogs and is ok with cats. She knows basic commands of sit, lay down, and “no” and responds very appropriately. She has been glued to her foster dad’s side. We know she will make the perfect companion for a loving forever family!

Say hello to Buster! He is an adorable Jack Russell/Rat Terrier mix doggy. He is about 2 1/2 years old. He is a very sweet dog who wants to be a lap dog. He is good with cats and with most dogs, but he does not like birds. He is very active outside, but quiet when in his home. He would do best in a home with older children. Meet Buster at PetSmart in Traverse City on Saturday! View high resolution

Say hello to Buster! He is an adorable Jack Russell/Rat Terrier mix doggy. He is about 2 1/2 years old. He is a very sweet dog who wants to be a lap dog. He is good with cats and with most dogs, but he does not like birds. He is very active outside, but quiet when in his home. He would do best in a home with older children. Meet Buster at PetSmart in Traverse City on Saturday!

Meet Junior! He’s not your typical cat. He loves to play in the water! He is just a happy guy who is playful and loves everyone. Junior is a 7 month old orange and white kitten who is such a sweetie! View high resolution

Meet Junior! He’s not your typical cat. He loves to play in the water! He is just a happy guy who is playful and loves everyone. Junior is a 7 month old orange and white kitten who is such a sweetie!

It has been a busy week at AC PAW! June received a call on Saturday, while it was a downpour, about a momma cat who had gotten into someone’s basement window well. It turns out the momma had kittens in the window well. When June got to the home, the momma cat was curled up as far back as she could get but was still not protected from the rain. Sadly 4 of her babies had died but she still had 3 of the tiniest babies ever. The good news is the kitty family went directly to the vet and they are doing well so far!! Aren’t they the cutest? View high resolution

It has been a busy week at AC PAW! June received a call on Saturday, while it was a downpour, about a momma cat who had gotten into someone’s basement window well. It turns out the momma had kittens in the window well. When June got to the home, the momma cat was curled up as far back as she could get but was still not protected from the rain. Sadly 4 of her babies had died but she still had 3 of the tiniest babies ever. The good news is the kitty family went directly to the vet and they are doing well so far!!

Aren’t they the cutest?

We have officially started to slowly trap and release feral cats at Lake Pointe Village in Traverse City. All of the adult cats will be spayed/neutered and vaccinated for rabies and released where they were caught. The first two have been released (no more kittens for those girls)! The wild kittens will be tamed and prepared for adoption into a kinder and more gentle life. These little ones are the first kittens to be trapped. To read more about our mission, check out our recent blog post: The Need for Help and the Feral Cat Population.

We have officially started to slowly trap and release feral cats at Lake Pointe Village in Traverse City. All of the adult cats will be spayed/neutered and vaccinated for rabies and released where they were caught. The first two have been released (no more kittens for those girls)! The wild kittens will be tamed and prepared for adoption into a kinder and more gentle life. These little ones are the first kittens to be trapped.

To read more about our mission, check out our recent blog post: The Need for Help and the Feral Cat Population.

Our Pet of the Week: Zoie is a wonderful dog, but we have had a hard time placing her in a new home as she does not get along with other dogs. She needs to be the one and only dog in your house. She is a beautiful seven year old St. Bernard who loves everyone. She loves to ride in the car and sleep at the foot of your bed. She would do best in a calm and quiet laid back home. She has so much love to give and we are hoping that someone will give her a chance to prove what a wonderful friend and companion she will be.  View high resolution

Our Pet of the Week:

Zoie is a wonderful dog, but we have had a hard time placing her in a new home as she does not get along with other dogs. She needs to be the one and only dog in your house. She is a beautiful seven year old St. Bernard who loves everyone. She loves to ride in the car and sleep at the foot of your bed. She would do best in a calm and quiet laid back home. She has so much love to give and we are hoping that someone will give her a chance to prove what a wonderful friend and companion she will be. 

The Need For Help & The Feral Cat Population

Feral communities in Traverse City and the outlying areas have become a very serious issue. While most people are feeding the cats, AC PAW is receiving calls every day as to what can we do to help all these animals. Educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering has been one of our main goals. But that is not being done and more and more litters of kittens are being born every year. Many of them do not survive. Some are born very sick, they are killed by predators, or their mother is killed or hit by a car. Some freeze to death in the winter. 

This has been very hard for any rescue group to see happen, but the calls we receive are overwhelming not only for feral communities, but for animals that are stray, abandoned, abused, or owner relinquished due to life changes. AC PAW has tried to help as much as we can, but we are limited on our volunteers, our foster homes, and on our finances.  We rely 100% on our donations to keep going and with the economy being so slow right now our donations are way down and our expenses way up.  

We are reaching out to the community, who has been so supportive of AC PAW over the years. We would like to start live trapping in some of these feral communities, spay, neuter, and release these animals. Most can never be family pets as they have never been socialized. Once a feral cat is over four months old, the chances of socializing them is almost impossible. Our goal is to stop them from reproducing and find them a safe place to live.

AC PAW is hoping the community will open up their heart and understand what we need to accomplish these goals. We are in desperate need of people who have a barn and will house these cats once they are spayed and neutered where they will supply food and water for them and a warm place to live in the winter. We are in need of financial help and volunteers to help us with this tremendous project.  

Again, AC PAW is asking the community for their support. We are also reaching out to the local veterinarians for their personal and financial help in spaying and neutering the cats once they are caught.

If you would like to help in any way, please contact AC PAW at www.acpaw.org.

To make a financial donation, please visit our PayPal account.

Our Pet of the Week: Ponzie was adopted out but returned to AC PAW as her owner got a new dog and Ponzie did not get along with the new dog at all. With concerns for her safety, they felt it best that she come back to AC PAW. She is very confused and sad due this sudden change in her life, so she will need to find a home where they will understand that she may need some time to adjust to her new surroundings. She would do best in a calm, quiet home with no smaller children. She might get along with other animals, but it would probably be best that she be a one and only. She is a very beautiful six year old calico cat who would make a wonderful friend and companion for someone. You can meet Ponzie at PetSmart in Traverse City. View high resolution

Our Pet of the Week:

Ponzie was adopted out but returned to AC PAW as her owner got a new dog and Ponzie did not get along with the new dog at all. With concerns for her safety, they felt it best that she come back to AC PAW. She is very confused and sad due this sudden change in her life, so she will need to find a home where they will understand that she may need some time to adjust to her new surroundings. She would do best in a calm, quiet home with no smaller children. She might get along with other animals, but it would probably be best that she be a one and only. She is a very beautiful six year old calico cat who would make a wonderful friend and companion for someone. You can meet Ponzie at PetSmart in Traverse City.

Our Pet of the Week: Pixie just came to AC PAW a few days ago. She was owner-relinquished due to allergies. She is a beautiful 5 1/2 year old gray and white cat who is front-declawed. She is quite scared right now due to the sudden change in her life, so will need a little time to adjust to new surroundings. Her owner says she is a very affectionate kitty. She has not been around dogs or other cats so we are not sure how she would do in a home with other animals. She would be a wonderful companion and friend for someone.  You can meet Pixie at PetSmart in Traverse City.  View high resolution

Our Pet of the Week: Pixie just came to AC PAW a few days ago. She was owner-relinquished due to allergies. She is a beautiful 5 1/2 year old gray and white cat who is front-declawed. She is quite scared right now due to the sudden change in her life, so will need a little time to adjust to new surroundings. Her owner says she is a very affectionate kitty. She has not been around dogs or other cats so we are not sure how she would do in a home with other animals. She would be a wonderful companion and friend for someone.  You can meet Pixie at PetSmart in Traverse City. 

Our Pet of the Week: Leah is a four year old beautiful long haired calico who is front-declawed. Leah first came to AC PAW when her owner passed away. She was adopted shortly after she came to us, but very sadly returned as the people had another male cat who became jealous of Leah and was doing damage to their home. Their decision to bring her back to us was a very difficult one for them as she is a wonderful cat and they became very attached to her. But they wanted to do what was best for Leah and said whoever adopts her will be a very lucky person. She is a treasure. She is a lovely cat who is in good health, very social, loves to be brushed and minds her potty manners perfectly. She gets along well with dogs and other cats. You can see Leah at PetSmart. View high resolution

Our Pet of the Week:

Leah is a four year old beautiful long haired calico who is front-declawed. Leah first came to AC PAW when her owner passed away. She was adopted shortly after she came to us, but very sadly returned as the people had another male cat who became jealous of Leah and was doing damage to their home. Their decision to bring her back to us was a very difficult one for them as she is a wonderful cat and they became very attached to her. But they wanted to do what was best for Leah and said whoever adopts her will be a very lucky person. She is a treasure. She is a lovely cat who is in good health, very social, loves to be brushed and minds her potty manners perfectly. She gets along well with dogs and other cats. You can see Leah at PetSmart.