Pet Haven Cats

Brothers

2012-01-28T18:10:00.000-08:00

These two, 5-6 month old, flame point siamese x brothers will be up for adoption soon!

Aiden

and

Quincy

are a nice pair and we hope to find a home for them together.

They love to play and move through their foster home together often as well as sleeping and grooming each other.

Like cats who seek you out for attention? Those who love to purr in response to being talked to as well as pet? Those have extra thick coats that are soft and warm?

These boys would surely brighten up a home!

Special needs -

2012-01-23T09:10:00.000-08:00

Cheveyo came to Pet Haven from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue in March of 2011. He is 2.5 years old now.

Chevy was found at a garbage dump. His ears had frostbite damage and he lost the tips of them. He had scabs and scaring on his back legs as if he had been caught is some sort of animal trap - probably a snare - but he had escaped or someone found him and let him loose.

It seemed Chevy had found good fortune. He became a wonderful indoor fellow who enjoys games of rough and tumble chase with the other cats in his foster home. He gets along with the 2 medium sized dogs there. He loves his foster family too and comes for lap time, enjoys his toys and the windows he can watch the wildlife from. Sunny windows, people to love him, other cats to play with - life is good.

One day recently he did not come for breakfast. This is most unusual as Chevy loves to eat! He was found hiding under the dresser in a bedroom. When drawn out he could not bear weight on a rear leg, was obviously in pain and could only be coaxed to eat a little food. A trip to the vet was in order.

Chevy needed to be sedated to have x rays since he would not allow the vet to straighten out his leg and exam his hip joint. Radiographs confirmed that he had sheared off a portion of the ball of the femur. This loose piece and the rough edge no longer fit smoothly into the hip socket and painfully rubbed muscle and bone. No wonder he wouldn't walk! Soon he had pain meds to keep him more comfortable.

He was scheduled for surgery on a Wed. and was back with his foster family later Thursday. Chevy had the ball of the femur removed as well as some of the femur to shorten this bone so it would not rub into the socket in the pelvis and cause further pain. Once his muscles are fully strengthened he will walk and jump with only the smallest limp! It isn't know why something like this happens, for some reason the blood flow to the bone may have been cut off and the bone did not grow as strong as it should have.

Pet Haven has a Special Needs fund. We take in cats and dogs with no knowledge of their previous care. Some need to have all of their teeth extracted because of infection in the roots and gum disease. Some have broken bones, others have parvo or panleukopenia. A few, like Chevy, need to have femoral head and neck surgery because they were dropped from a balcony or jumped and landed wrong.

All of these procedures are ones that we have a responsibility to resolve to provide the best quality of life we can. We are able to do this only because we have generous donors, like you. If you are able to make a donation to help cover the cost of Cheveyo's surgery it will help us to offer this much needed care to him and others like him.

You can click here to make a donation on line from our website or can send a check to our mailing address:

Pet Haven, Inc. of Minnesota

PO Box 19105

Minneapolis MN 55419

Earmark it to Special Needs, to Chevy, or to other causes such as spay and neuter. We appreciate donations in any amount, small or large! Can't make a monetary donation right now? Think about volunteering for us or another group, hold a garage sale when it is that time of the year, like to scrapbook? make and sell cards to others.

Chevy says Thank you!

Look for further updates on Chevy as his healing progresses!

Almost ready for adoption!

2012-01-21T11:57:00.000-08:00

These pretty girls will soon be able to come for adoption events. They are 5 month old females and get along well with each other or another cat or kitten. They are all very affectionate.

Colette - a short haired dark torti

Babette - a brown tabby with white and the cutest white stripe on her nose

Josette - a long haired brown tabby torti who definitely loves her lap time

Pet Haven Cat Adoption, Sun. 1/22, 1-3 p.m.

2012-01-20T05:30:00.000-08:00

We'll be at the PetCo in Richfield at 66th and Lyndale Ave. S.

Some of the cats attending will be:

Sylvie - the medium haired girl on the left. Spencer, the other tuxedo, is a resident cat at the foster home.

Peaches

Noah - an affectionate, people loving guy, Noah has put on a little weight this winter and is embarking on a diet (terrible word!) and some extra exercise to help him slim down! As he loses he will be more interested in playing, for now it is the laser light and pole toys to entice him to move around more - 3 x a day for 5 minutes each! In between he'll keep you good company and enjoy tummy rubs.

Wilma

Hudson - the boy who loves pipecleaners, plays fetch with you with them and snuggles up for a nap on you.

Candy - has a new 'do'! Her long fur was unkempt after living in the rough last summer and she's been shaved (no mats, just trying to get down to the lovely hair growing in!)

Anja - best in an adult home as she gives love bites. Her foster has recently discovered that when she nips that what she is really asking for is to be picked up and held and petted and petted! No more biting then! She's a very playful young gal who missed out on some of her own kittenhood while she was having a very early litter. She's making up for it now.

Paxton

Patches

These 2 boys, left and center, are shown with their sister who has been adopted. Very social, fun loving kittens who will be large cats. They are big kittens at 8-9 months of age.

and others!

In other news, Phoebe is in residence at the Chuck and Don's in Highland! This pretty girl is also as social as can be. She's good with another cat and loves people - children, adults - everyone! Phoebe is one of 3 declawed cats that Pet Haven has now, the others being Peaches and Meesha.

Stop by to visit - Phoebe at Chuck and Don's and other adoptable cats this Sunday at the PetCo in Richfield.

Koko

2012-01-16T18:56:00.000-08:00

This pretty girl came back to Pet Haven after being adopted and in another home for about 18 months.

She and her foster mom have been reunited and both are as happy as can be to be - together again!

Koko was head-butting and reaching out for attention before she had been back a week. This lucky girl is now in her forever home.

Stan and Jack

2012-01-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

These two brothers are living at a vet clinic that Pet Haven works with. They are looking for a home - together or, perhaps, with another cat or dog.

Both are light orange tabbys and are almost the same color. One has slightly darker coloring. They have deep gold eyes too - handsome fellows.

They are friendly and very social guys, enjoying games of laser light and fishing pole type toys with you, some time to cuddle and sleeping on the bed at night.

Stan

They also entertain themselves well - toys, if you don't have enough, you can go out and get more! Or, the boys say they'll find some common household items (pens and pencils, q-tips, small pieces of paper) that look interesting and they will try them out as toys too.

You'll probably need to have the wastebaskets and kitchen basket secured also - you never know what you might have thrown away that could be played with!

Do you have bookcases in your home or other shelving? It's always fun to jump up there and see what things look like from the heights.

All of that fun makes kittens so enjoyable. You'll just need to put away the dried flower arrangements and the breakable, collectibles and provide windows and a fun perch so they can be enjoyed. Do you feed the birds and squirrels outside? Stan and Jack would love to be bird counters.

Jack

Stan and Jack say hi, they'll be attending many of our Pet Haven adoption events or can be visited at the clinic. You can fill out an adoption application here for any Pet Haven cat you might be interested in.

Ms. Lacey, aka Mamma Bear

2012-01-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

This pretty little girl is currently the cat-in-residence for Pet Haven at the Chuck and Don's in Highland.

Lacey, also known as Mama Bear, for her ability to keep the kittens and dogs 'in line' in her foster home, is a very outgoing and 'chatty' girl. She loves to talk and tell you about her day while you de-stress from your day.

Lacey would love to be an 'only' cat in her forever home but does get along with two of the younger kittens and will groom them and she does fine with the dogs - but she does not have to have a dog in her life either.

Toys, a perch to look out the window so she can make sure things are going ok out there too and folks to love her - adults, children - and this pretty lady will be happily at home.

Lacey believes she needs to supervise, and even taste test, in the kitchen. You will need to be armed with a spray bottle, keep bread, butter and other treats off the counter and dirty bowls out of the sink to discourage this habit.

But you'll love that you now have company when it is time to clean up!

Was one of your resolutions this year to keep the kitchen clutter under control? Lacey can help!

Stop by and say hello!

Pinkie's Christmas

2012-01-08T14:38:00.000-08:00

Pinkie, so named because of her cute pink nose, was adopted before Christmas!

She's a well-loved member of the family and we were sent this cute picture of her! She doesn't even seem to mind the Santa hat!

Pinkie found a home for Christmas - and we hope that will be true for all of the homeless cats and dogs soon!

Sat., 11-1, Sun., 1-3 p.m. 2 Adoptions!

2012-01-06T08:43:00.001-08:00

Pet Haven cats will hold 2 adoptions this weekend.

Sat. Jan. 7, 11-1 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 8, 1-3 p.m.

Different cats each day - stop by both times to see the kittens and young adult cats! Different color, different hair lengths, different personalities. Some good with children, some who prefer to be an only cat, some good with a dog. Lap cats, demanding of attention and others more laid back.

Paxton (male, brown tabby), Patches (male, white/black) and Pepper (female, brown tabby torti with striking markings). 8 month old kittens - playful, well socialized, full of fun and games and love people too.

Beautiful Candy, a brown tabby torti with longer hair, she's definitely a lap cat, fine with a dog, not overly fond of another cat.

Noah - handsome big fellow, loves tummy rubs, time with you, a very curious fellow. OK with a busy, ready to romp other cat, good with a dog. Needs lots of toys, playtime with you and windows to view his domain.

Peaches - a wonderful, loving personality. Gentle, playful, fine with another cat and respectful dog, likes people, 4 paw declawed, dilute torti (gray and peach).

Anja, petite torti, very playful, enjoys another cat to romp with and playing with you. She's easily over stimulated when being pet and will nip. We're looking for an adult home who will read her signals and help her to get over this habit.

Cheveyo - big, handsome, short ear tips from frostbite. He loves watching out the windows, playing with another cat who wishes to play chase and romp, ok with a respectful dog and a fellow who likes attention from you too.

Pretty little Dahlia is what we call a victim cat. She won't say 'no!' to another cat and then that cat will chase her and frighten her. She gets along with another gentle, non dominant cat and loves to play, look out the window and be with you.

Lacey or Momma Bear is definitely people oriented. She wishes to be a cook in her next life and is a bit of a pest in the kitchen but her winning ways make up for that bit of nuisance - just keep your spray bottle with water in it handy! Toys, windows to watch out of, a dog and, perhaps, another cat - this girl will be happy and content.

Check out pictures and bios of all our adoptable cats here.

Peaches

2012-01-03T06:46:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful girl is up for adoption.

Peaches is a dilute torti, she is mainly gray with some 'peach' coloring throughout her coat.

When Peaches came to us from another shelter and had a vet exam with Pet Haven it was determined that she needed to have some major dental work done. Along the roots of her teeth she had lots of infection and the only way to cure that is to pull the teeth and the roots.

Peaches was a good patient and took her pain meds after surgery and after a few weeks she is showing her great personality - she's full of games, loves toys, plays with the 3 older kittens in her foster home, has learned that the pug is not going to hurt her and likes to come for attention from her foster family!

What does a toothless cat eat? Just what every other cat eats - hard or soft cat food.

Most vets are recommending that ALL cats eat soft food daily. It gives you some options if they should need medication down the road because some things can be hidden in canned food. It is also more like a 'natural' diet for the cat - think soft mouse bodies. Eating canned food provides another easy way to get your cat to drink more water too. Most cats do not drink as much as they should and plopping a sixth of a tuna sized can of canned in a bowl with a tablespoon or more of water around it, gets the cat to lick up all the water too.

Dry kibble is popular with many too and Peaches is no exception. She gets a serving of that twice a day also.

Peaches has short hair, is 4 paw declawed and we'll get some better pictures soon - these do not show her pretty coloring very well.

Two adoptions this weekend - stop by Sat. or Sunday at the PetCo in Richfield to check out our adoptable cats. You can see most of them on line with bios and pictures at the website too!

Meesha

2011-12-28T07:33:00.000-08:00

This pretty girl was taken by Pet Haven after she was seen being dumped onto a rural road. Luckily for her, the person in the car behind stopped and was able to pick her up.

She is a medium haired siamese cross with blue eyes and had been 4 paw declawed.

Do you notice her 'bent forward' ears? Meesha is about 4 yrs. of age and had probably lived her whole life with ear mites! Because of head shaking and scratching to try to dislodge them she developed hematomas (blood filled tissue in the actual outer ear) and gradually this tissue hardened and distorted the shape. Pet Haven supplied medication and her foster diligently worked to remove those little villians so she would no longer have the pain and itching - but her ears will always be bent forward.

Meesha was at a shelter first and didn't eat well there and was frightened. She was thin already and had probably been living with stress in her former home.

Upon arrival at Pet Haven her foster gave her a smorgasbord of foods to try and slowly she developed a normal appetite and became a healthy, playful young lady. She chases and plays with the older cat in the foster home and there is a dog there too. She follows her foster around now and loves to snuggle and come for attention and she has all the toys she could want to swat and chase!

Those blue eyes are hard to photograph - you'll have to take our word they are beautiful!

It's rewarding to watch our foster animals come out of their shells and realize that they are in a loving, caring home filled with patience. Now it is time for Meesha to find a forever home that will love her as much as her foster does.

Stop by Chuck and Don's in Highland and visit Pepper. She is the Pet Haven cat-in-residence for a week or so right now. She is a brown tabby torti and is shown with her two brothers - Paxton, a brown tabby, and Patches, a black and white. These kittens are only about 8-9 months old and they will be big cats when they are fully grown!

Pepper is on the right in the photo - she has beautiful markings and all 3 are outgoing and social older kittens.

Kittens

2011-12-25T17:30:00.000-08:00

Archie

and

Sandy

came to Pet Haven at about 5 weeks of age, they are now around 11 weeks old.

Their mother was killed by a dog. Another kitten rescued with them died but they thrived on bottle feedings and then on soft kitten food and have graduated to kibble and canned and are ready for adoption.

They are silly kittens, as most are. They love to play and are in a foster home with other adult cats and a couple of medium sized dogs.

Sandy is a little braver and has a very pretty face - none of the pictures really do it justice.

Archie is as cute as can be.

Both have visited briefly with a 3 yr. old grandchild and were willing to be touched and played with so they should be all right with older preschool age children on up.

As with all Pet Haven cats, they have been tested for feline leukemia and fiv and were negative. They are up to date with vaccinations but not finished because of their age. They have been spayed and neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas/earmites as needed and dewormed several times.

Click here to fill out and submit an on line application to adopt one or both of these kittens.

They would certainly liven up a home this winter!

A home for Hector!

2011-12-19T07:21:00.000-08:00

Hector has a new job - he is the official office assistant!

This lucky boy now has a mom, dad and two little boys to enjoy and play games with.

Hector came to Pet Haven a little over a year ago. It was a frigid night and he had travelled most of the day from a reservation in the Dakotas. Hector had been a mostly outside fellow and hadn't had regular meals. He had contracted a flea borne disease and was seriously anemic but soon on the mend with the proper medications.

He moved from one foster home, where he had gotten his feet under him and learned to play, to another foster home where he spent most of his time. He trained the new kitten the owner adopted to play and use the scratching post.

The foster learned he was a chatty boy who greeted guests at the door and was always happy to meet someone new. He could be picked up and held and loved watching the world pass by outside the window - much better to be warm!

Good fortune found Hector when his new family found him!

Thank you to all of our adopters for giving a rescued pet a forever home!

Adoption Sunday AND Santa!

2011-12-16T09:31:00.000-08:00

Santa will be at the PetCo in Richfield at 66th and Lyndale Ave. S from 1-3 on Sunday Dec. 18.

Pet Haven cats will be having and adoption at the same time. Bring your pet to be photographed and bring along someone who is looking for a cat or kitten for their home - or maybe you are looking to add a cat to your home!

Who will be attending?

Hans

Jazzy

Sylvie

Grover

Ellie Mae

Tuesday

Candy

Parnell

Zoe and Dahlia - sisters who could be adopted together -

and more!

All I want for Christmas are my 2 front teeth!

2011-12-12T12:28:00.000-08:00

or, maybe all you want or want to give someone is a new pet.

It is a tempting and exciting subject for many around a holiday.

If you are having company to your home - sometimes quite a crowd, or if you are traveling to see family and they will have many folks in and out also it can be awkward and even dangerous to get a new pet.

Is it a milestone year? You promised someone when they were 'this age' that they could have a pet?

It's tempting, that's for sure. Let's go out and find just the right one!

3 siblings, 8 months old, Paxton, Patches and Pepper (a brown tabby torti female) - they're going to be big cats when they grown up!

Often we suggest that you purchase items the pet will need: a bed, some ceramic or metal food and water bowls (not linked together because you need to wash each one), some toys with catnip or toy mice or bells in balls. All these items can be placed in one larger box or to make it lots of fun, wrap each small item and place it in a yet larger box and wrap the outer box too. Don't forget to include the note:

Dear New Pet Owner,

We know you've been waiting and waiting! As soon as we have finished traveling, seeing cousins and friends and having company we will go to a rescue group or a humane society and we will find the best pet ever for our family! I can hardly wait, I know you're anxious too. Here is one website we can look at to see what kinds of cats and kittens they have to help you think about what kind of pet you might like to look for!

Love,

Mom and Dad,

Your friend ______ ,

Your best friend,

Your loving (daughter, husband, son),

Talk over what kind of personality would best suit the person who will be gifted.

Bold and busy?

A gentle, quieter lap cat?

One you won't mind having it dash between your feet and hurry along with you to wherever you are going? One that is more respectful of your space so you or the person getting the cat won't have to worry about it tripping them.

Does someone have knick-knacks and trinkets sitting around? You certainly don't want some full-of-energy teen who thinks everything in the house is a toy.

A basketful of kittens from several years ago, all adopted now and happily in homes.

Give the person receiving the pet the luxury of planning and the excitement of looking and choosing their very own new pet - and you can still be the giver by paying the adoption fee. Continue to help by getting the first bag of food that it is used to eating and take it home to settle in and everyone can get to know it at a quieter time.

One year, someone we know, carried the tree, all bundled up in a huge plastic bag out to the curb for recycling. Luckily a minutes were spent getting the mail at the mailbox so the odd movements of a kitten could be seen inside the bag. Quick - back to the house, open the bag, retrieve the kitten from inside the bag, COUNT the house cats and fosters, and again take the tree to be recycled.

Ms Jazzy Jasmine who has lived happily with a family with children, another cat and a dog. Her previous owner developed an allergy to cats. She's a gentle girl, 8 yrs old and waiting for a new home to spend the rest of her life. Most cats live to be 14 to 20 years old.

Tuesday on Wednesday!

2011-12-05T16:56:00.000-08:00

Tuesday will be going to Chuck and Don's in Highland starting this Wed., 12/7.

She's not a very large girl and loves to play. She zips and zooms around the condo where she lives and has great fun chasing toys and playing with the laser light or fishing pole toys with you.

Tuesday does get along with another cat but is squawky on introductions so it takes a little while. She recently had a kitten fostered with her and after she got to know him she decided he was a great 'chase' companion - now one is in the lead, then they'd turn and reverse.

Tuesday has gorgeous blue eyes, she is mostly white but has some calico/torti color on her also. Social with children and adults alike, she'll make some home a happier place to be.

Saturday, 12/3 and Sun. 12/4 Adoptions!

2011-12-02T08:55:00.000-08:00

We'll be at the PetCo in Richfield at 66th and Lyndale Ave. S.

Saturday, 11-1 p.m.

Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

Different cats and kittens each day. Stop by, say hello, tell friends and family about our beautiful cats with all different looks and personalities!

Saturday - some of the ones you will see!

Candy

Scamper

Ellie

Hector

Hans and Carina

Anja

Star - Star is about 18 months old now, still as cute as she was as a smaller kitten!

Sunday - some of the ones you will see!

Amber

Jazzy

Pippi and Parnell

Cheveyo

Noah

Grover

Wilma

Hudson

Lizzie and Maci

What are you looking for?

2011-11-26T08:14:00.000-08:00

Feline companions come in all looks, personalities and interaction levels. Have you been thinking about adding a cat or kitten to your home?

Would you like someone like Pippi?

Young, playful, able to entertain herself well, gets along with another cat or dog -

Pippi adores having you talk to her. She'll roll around on her cat tree even when you're still across the room! Touch her and she melts into a puddle of love!

She loves to flirt with you!

Or maybe you need someone like Hector?

Playful, chatty (someone to tell you all about your day and respond when you tell him about yours), who loves to be picked up and carried around, who will greet you and your guests at the door -

A handsome, medium sized, sleek black fellow - he loves to watch out the window and has no desire to go outside.

Or maybe someone like Amber?

Young, playful, full of games, a definite lap girl - she loves when you watch a movie or work on the computer, hurry, hurry, here comes Amber to snuggle in for a pat or two!

Amber is a large cat for a female - and she needs to have her food measured out for her a.m. and p.m. so she doesn't eat too much and lose her girlish figure!

Attracted to large cats?

Noah is a big boy - he loves to play and is very inquisitive. He also comes for some loving - He's been with another cat that he got along well with - they wrestled and romped through the house together. But, if you don't have a cat that is willing to tell him 'no' he can pick on another one. Noah definitely enjoys a dog and one who would play with him would be a real hit!

Or, a long haired beauty who lives to be in your lap?

Candy is the girl! She does fine with children and a dog - one that would play with her would be a plus. Candy also keeps a careful eye out - did you get your coffee? your book? are you going to go sit and read or watch tv? She'll be right there with you - on your lap as soon as you can make one!

Those cute crossed eyes are just icing on the cake. And as another plus, Candy does not get up on the kitchen counters.

Moms looking for a home!

2011-11-20T18:47:00.000-08:00

We have several mom cats who are still looking for their forever homes. They've all raised their last litter of rug rats and are oh, so happy to be a regular young cat again!

Candy (Candance) was living life in the rough - in an alley. She had 2 babies and they have been adopted. Candy is definitely a lap cat and she gets along well with a dog and would enjoy having one that would play with her.

Her hair coat is still not the prettiest - it's hard to keep your nutrition up when you have to fend for yourself! As she sheds her coat over the next 6 months, her new hair will be less 'greasy' looking.

This brown tabby torti has the cutest crossed eyes and she is definitely a winner in the personality department.

Anja is a little bit of a thing - pregnant or soon-to-be and being dumped outside to survive on her own, she was lucky to get to an impound the day before she had her babies. Anja was taken from impound when her babies were just a few days old. She had probably not been a very successful hunter and it was a struggle to keep her eating enough as she raised her kids to weaning.

She's just a young girl herself and has regained her energy and sprints through the house after her toys. She's fine with another cat and has a small dog in the foster home. Anja gives love bites when she's been petted too long so we'd like to find her an adult home that will read her signals of when enough is enough of all that good loving.

Olive did not have kittens when she came to Pet Haven but she, too, has had more than one litter. She's a laid back and affectionate girl - great for a small home or apartment since she isn't a wild and crazy girl very often. She loves to keep you company though and her fosters find her a very nice lady. Olive is frightened at our adoption events but her personality shines through in the foster home.

Olive didn't have any fat on her when she came to Pet Haven and was spayed but she's happy to say she's put on a pound or two! (And that's enough!) Her foot pads were rough and thickened from living outside all last winter - finding what she could to eat and getting a snack or two occasionally from a neighbor in the townhouse area she had been left in.

Full House Adoption

2011-11-19T07:09:00.000-08:00

This Sunday, 11/20, from 1-3 p.m. we will have an adoption at the PetCo in Richfield.

We'll have lots of cats and kittens there! Playful, silly, laid back, longer hair, short hair, good as only cats, cats who love other cats, cats who love dogs but are not so fond of other cats -

Candy -

Mamma Bear/Lacey

Noah

Lizzie and Maci

George Washington

Parnell

Pippi

and more - Stop by to visit, to adopt, to say hello.

You'll notice a number of the cats pictured are brown tabbies - we do have other colors too! Tortis, black, black/white, orange and white, buff!

You gave - Thank You!

2011-11-17T05:50:00.001-08:00

Pet Haven and all the other non-profits benefited once again from your generosity. Thank you so much!

Chuck and Don's in Highland has a new Pet Haven cat in residence! Stop by and visit her.

Jasmine is a very pretty girl, she is front paw declawed and has lived with another cat and children. She was turned into a shelter when a family member became allergic. Jazzy is just entering middle age but considers herself to be an outgoing and vibrant lady who will bring much joy, laughter and companionship to her new home! Jazzy is interested in toys and amuses herself well, she'll settle in and wait for you to come home at the end of the day and be ready to greet you and chat about your day and hers.

Bert and Mazzy are another mature pair, one adopted through Pet Haven, the other from another group. The owner hopes to keep them together. Each is 4 paw declawed, both are dedicated lap cats and they are wonderful companions. They are on a diet to drop a few pounds. Bert is a big boy but needs to drop a little weight, Mazzy says she will join him in the effort.

Both are short haired, Bert is gray and Mazzy is a black tuxedo.

Give to the Max Day

2011-11-16T06:23:00.000-08:00

We are all reminded on this 'set aside' day to Give to the Max!

Your contributions, to whichever non profits you support will truly make a difference. How much can you give?

I think on that website that you have to donate $10.00 - but really, any amount is a plus.

For Pet Haven it means helping those who cannot afford the surgeries a way to spay and neuter their loved pets so they can keep them and not continue to add to the overpopulation problem.

It means going the extra mile in the veterinarian care we provide for all of our fostered and adoptable animals. Some of them come in needing so much more that simply vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery.

For other groups your donations help feed a family, help with a bus token, with a rent deposit, with car repair.

We are truly fortunate to live in MN where there are so many people who wish to help and care for others less fortunate.

Thank you! Click here to make your contribution!

Senior cat? Kitten?

2011-11-10T09:28:00.000-08:00

You're ready for a new cat - have you thought about what you'd like?

Preference in sex? length of hair? personality?

What is your daily schedule like? Busy, off to work early, home after 6, in need of a calmer and companionable cat?

Perhaps you love activity, lots of interaction, antics that make us laugh till we cry but will drive others to wish their cat or kitten would just grow-up!

Jasmine came from another shelter to Pet Haven. She was turned in because her owner was suddenly allergic to her.

Jazzy didn't like the shelter - too many cats, too much confusion, not enough time for her.

She's settled in to a foster home nicely and gets along with one of the owner's cats.

She would undoubtedly do fine as an only cat. Jasmine loves to wander around the house looking for a toy or two to bat around, for a sunny spot to snooze in, for a lap to snuggle in.

She's very social. She's lived with another cat and children.

Jazzy will be 9 yrs. old - most cats live to be 14-20 yrs. of age. She's just barely middle-aged!

She is a beautiful smoke, tabby calico with very soft fur and is front paw declawed - She won't care if you work long hours although she'll be very happy to see you come home. She'll stick by you to hear about your day - and perhaps to tell you about the birds and chipmunks that came to the feeder.

She's just one of many, waiting for a home with just the right person. She doesn't realize that some folks look down on her because she is 'old' and wouldn't consider a middle aged cat.

Now - let's talk kittens!

Hans -

Playful, crazy antics,

awake in the middle of the night for a good romp across the bed,

in need of active playtime with you before you go to work,

when you come home and

before bed.

Oh, and, yes, there will be things to pick up when you come home that you didn't realize were toys.

Katja

Karina

Yes, they are adorable and fun and perhaps that is the activity level you most enjoy - then by all means, look for a kitten! They're looking for homes too!

Anja

This petite torti mom has had her last litter of kittens - 5 in number. She's gotten a smooth and sleek coat and has regained her energy. She looks no larger than a kitten herself and is probably only 18 months old.

Beating the odds

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There is always a cat or dog that you foster who tugs at your heart more than others do.

Does it remind you of one you had growing up?

Does it have an amazing personality?

Does it beat the odds?

Smokey came to Pet Haven as a kitten of about 12 weeks of age, having been hit by a vehicle and left for dead. He was rescued and his initial ER and clinic care was sponsored by a benefactor. Pet Haven agreed to take him to see if he could be rehabilitated.

He couldn't stand very well, he couldn't swallow unless soft food was placed back at the base of his tongue - he was quite a mess with an ulcer on an eye and some additional damage to his jaw. He was hand fed every couple hours, saw the opthamologist and had his eye lid sewn almost closed so we could medicate and thus his eye was saved - he gradually could blink again after many months. When his adult canines should have been in we found that one wasn't, and an incisor was missing too so it was off to a vet who loves dentistry. Teeth were found and removed from his nasal cavity during surgery, no easy task.

Smokey was a star at 2 of our Fall Benefit events as he waited for the right home and was in the style show and then this last year he was adopted with another Pet Haven kitten who was a great match for him. He loved other cats but not one that would intimidate him - Rosie was the girl.

These two kids beat the odds - abandoned, lost, unclaimed, adopted once and returned as too active (Rosie) and then to find the right owner together -

And, so, Smokey came to the Fall Benefit once again - to show off and so we could once again enjoy the story of another cat or dog who beat the odds and found the home they deserve.

Smokey says a grateful good-bye to cheering on the Vikings and plans to enjoy instead - trips to the cabin, naps on the bed, games of chase with Rosie, lap time with mom and dad. Retirement is great!

Thank you to everyone who has helped - you've donated, you've held a garage sale, you've made fliers, you've walked dogs, you loved and cared for those who are sometimes the hardest to love and care for - you are the ones who have made a difference in the life of a cat or dog.

2 Adoptions

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Sat. Nov. 5, 11-1 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 6, 1-3 p.m.

Different cats both days!

PetCo Richfield, 66th and Lyndale Ave. S.

Kittens from 12 weeks, cats up to 6 yrs. of age - lap cats, playful cats, sunny window cats, busy cats, laid back cats - fun for all!

Siblings

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Pinkie

Parker

Parnell

Pippi

Brothers and sisters who love attention - snuggling with you, getting a tummy rub and some lap time and then they are off to a game of romp and chase with a sib or another cat. They are fostered with 2 medium sized dogs and get along fine with them too.

Everyone has some white - at least on the tummy and paws. Brown tabbies with a pink nose or a brick colored nose - males, females - playful, busy kids, ready for a forever home!

Sat. Oct. 29

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Annual Fall Benefit -

No adoptions this weekend for the cat division but you can catch us at one of two next weekend, Nov. 5 and 6.

Stop by Sofitel Saturday evening, Oct. 29 from 6:30 p.m. on. It may be too late to get a delicious meal but you can browse our auction items and bid on them and stay to hear, see and learn about all the things Pet Haven works hard on during a year - with your support!

As with most things, we couldn't do it without all of you.

Volunteers have been working around the clock to bring you information on the work we do - some of us have been more relaxed about the whole situation and are just waiting until we are old enough to be adopted!

Kittens and more

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You've met Maci and Lizzie before - two little girls (petite) who would love to be adopted together. They rowdy around with each other, snuggle with you when they are together and generally are loving, busy sisters! About 6 months of age.

Celebrating homecoming with one of the sisters!

This is probably Maci - she always seems to have a more solemn look on her face!

It's that time of the year - sleeping together on your lap or legs - feels toasty warm!

Mr. Medium Hair Frans - look at that stunning eye color! Wonder if it will be his grown-up color?

Carina - busy, playful, full of energy!

No one's telling - is it Katja? Bjorn? A buff, short haired brother and sister!

And then there's Hans - a medium haired black fellow - also full of fun!

And here's a cheer for all the adult cats waiting for homes too!

Olive came to us after a winter spent outside at a townhouse complex, surviving on her own. She is a glossy, shiny coated girl now - her black and rust and white shimmer in the light. Olive is pretty laid back and makes a great apartment cat - playful and affectionate but not stir crazy in a smaller area. She's about 3-4 years old. Most cats live to be 12-18 yrs. of age - Olive is just a young adult!

Pet Haven Awards $18,000 in Spay/Neuter grants

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Anja and her kittens

Anja, a momma cat was brought into an animal control facility. She had been fending for herself and was extremely underweight. She delivered 5 kittens during her first night in the cage. Pet Haven took her into our foster program two days later to get her out of a shelter environment. She's in a loving foster home now but is still very thin. She has had good nutrition and the kittens have been weaned and is on the road to recovery. She's finally starting to act like she enjoys life - playing and scampering around.

Anja and her five kittens are all up for adoption through Pet Haven. We believe Anja deserves a second chance ... she deserves to not be in survival mode all the time and to not have litter after litter after litter.

There is a serious pet overpopulation problem and Pet Haven is committed to helping reduce pet overpopulation through our Spay/Neuter Initiative program. From 2005 - 2010, Pet Haven awarded 42 grants providing funding for 1,704 animals to be sterilized. Another 13 groups were awarded grants in 2011.

Every cat and dog adopted through Pet Haven is spayed orneutered prior to adoption – doing so is a measure that we’ve always beendeeply committed to. To help combat the overpopulation issue, Pet Haven offersgrants to other non-profit groups in an attempt to expand spay/neuter efforts.Some of these groups handle surrendered animals while some help communities getcontrol of feral cat populations. Others work to reduce the number of unwantedlitters among large breed dogs or offer low income pet owners the assistancethat they need.

Anja

Last year, Pet Haven awarded $15,300 dollars to seven groupswhose combined efforts totaled 302 spays and neuters (cats, dogs and even onebunny)! There’s no end tothe creativity and ingenuity that contributes to theses program’s success. Inan effort to reach large dog owners (large dog spay surgery is the most costlyof the spay surgeries), one group posted spay/neuter assistance flyers on trashcans along bike trails and walking paths where dog owners throw their doo-doobags, as well as at Laundromats where dog owners come to wash oversized dogbeds that don’t fit in conventional machines – their efforts resulted in threetimes the amount of large breed dog spay/neuters than in past years! Othergroups have sponsored “Spayghetti” dinners to fundraise and educate theircommunities while another launched a Facebook campaign called “Beat the Heat”geared toward encouraging pet owners to spay/neuter early in the spring to beatthe first heat cycle of the breeding season.

This year, we had a record number of applicants and awardeda total of $18,000 to 13 organizations. Part of our program at the Fall Benefit will be to acknowledge the greatwork our grant recipients are doing, and even be able to personally recognize afew of the recipients, as representatives from some of the organizations willbe in attendance!

Pet Haven is an all-volunteer foster-based rescue. Alldonations raised from our Fall Benefit will go directly to our adoption programand our spay/neuter efforts.

Please help us in our efforts to reduce pet overpopulation.If you haven't purchased your ticket yet for Pet Haven's Fall Benefit onSaturday, October 29th be sure to visit our website www.pethavenMN.org andpurchase your ticket today.

Sunday, Oct. 16, 1-3 p.m.

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PetCo Richfield, 66th and Lyndale Ave. S

Hope to see some folks who need a 'fix' of kittens and cats to admire or adopt!

There will be a variety there - more kittens this time around as we just have had some get through their first vet visits and spay and neuter surgery. Pet Haven chooses to care for all in their foster homes until the foster feels they are recuperated from surgery. All have been tested for feline leukemia and fiv and were negative and have had at least their first prc vaccinations.

These vaccinations begin in young kittenhood and there is a veterinary protocol that prescribes how often and how many vaccinations they need. When old enough or enough time has lapsed since last vaccinations, their adopter will need to take the kitten to their own vet for more prc (distemper) vaccinations and to get their rabies vax., as required by law.

A yearly vet exam is good insurance as well as a 'well-baby' check up shortly after you cat comes home. Then your vet knows how it is doing, how it was feeling, if it's weight was appropriate and, if, at a later date, you feel the cat or kitten is ill they have something to compare your new information to!

Some of those attending will be:

Sylvie - a beautiful and very cute black tuxedo - left behind when renters moved out. Did they lose jobs? had to rent elsewhere where they couldn't afford a cat deposit? Sylvie loves children and is a good playmate - she will also report on the bird count at the feeders as well as how many squirrels and chippies are around.

Sylvie is in the sack - hiding from another foster buddy, Spencer. Do you think he knows she is there?

Phin - Mr. Handsome, about 12 weeks old, he's going to have a long haired coat and will need to have help from you in keeping it tidy!

Carter - a mild mannered, dsh orange tabby, brother to Roz

Roz - a more energetic, silly and active kitten than Carter, a brown tabby torti

Hans - another medium haired kitten, black - outgoing and playful

Bjorn - a dsh, buff male, loves to play and be silly

Anja - the mother of 5 kittens, found in a backyard shed shortly after giving birth. Even with good quality canned and dry kitten food to eat at will she gave of herself to feed that many. Moms have it hardest - they aren't cared for, dumped outside and told to survive or not, raise their kittens or not - those found and cared for inside even have to struggle to complete the task. Anja is feeling better now - her spay surgery took a lot our of her and it was several weeks before she could muster the energy to do more than eat a little, get to the litterbox and curl up on the bed. There is cheering in the foster homes when these girls start coming out to play for even 10-20 minutes. Anja enjoys another cat and is growing a new coat - she's a beautiful black torti.

Luna - a talkative, playful, busy little miss - medium length black hair.

Java

and

Gypsy

Check out our website here to see other cats and kittens available for adoption!

Pairs

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Good things come in pairs sometimes! Today we'll talk about a few 'pairs' of cats or kittens who would love to go with their sibling.

Maci and Lizzie are two sisters with gray short hair. We hope to find a home for them together. They are petite young ladies, weighing 4# at 5 months of age. They cuddle up together, romp around the house together and enjoy being with their foster family too - they live with teenagers, mom & dad, the family dog and another adult cat. It's a busy life for these two girls.

Someone crashed! Maci? Lizzie?

They like to sleep with you too so you'll have someone to keep you warm in bed as the nights get cooler.

Maci and Lizzie

Gypsy and Java are sisters too - both are tortis, about 6 months of age. Gypsy is a brown tabby torti and Java a black torti.

Java

These girls do not have to go together but they too love to do things together. They romp and rollick through the house, chasing toys and each other and then come for some snuggle time with their foster family members.

Java sitting, Gypsy in front.

Zoe and Dahlia are sisters too - they are 12-18 months of age.

Dahlia

They get along very well together too and can be found watching the birds together, cuddling and snoozing together and then racing around the house in tandem. And they are very people oriented too.

Zoe and Dahlia

Maci and Lizzie are the two we hope to place together, the other 4 girls get along with another cat well and do not have to be placed together.

Looking for a male cat to add to a cat already in your family?

Tinker loves to play with another as well as cuddle and snuggle with you. Noah would love to have a dog in his life and, maybe, another cat who would be rowdy and rough and tumble with him.

And, we have cats who would love to be only cats too! A subject for another day -

Adoption today!

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Did you see us at the fairgrounds on Saturday? Adoptable cats and kittens today - PetCo Richfield, 66th and Lyndale Ave. S. 1-3 p.m.

Lots of furry friends to admire and choose from to adopt!

BIG Weekend!

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We're inviting you and everyone you know to stop by the MN fairgrounds on Sat. to browse

The Great Minnesota Pet Together!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. International Market Square

Free parking, free admission

26 groups and counting: rescue groups, limited admission groups, humane societies - representatives from around the state.

Dogs and cats available for adoption. Some groups placing on the spot, others setting up home visits before placing.

Pet Haven Cats will also have an adoption on Sun. Oct. 2 from 1-3 p.m. at the PetCo in Richfield so you can see someone on Saturday and come to adopt on Sunday - or just come to look and enjoy and maybe find just the right cat or kitten for your home!

Some of those we will see on Saturday or Sunday:

Dahlia, Zoe, Sylvie, Ferb, Gypsy, Java, Wilma, Hudson, Ellie Mae, Amber, Noah and more!

Ferb

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What is cuter than a fluffy kitten?

Ferb certainly qualifies. She is a busy young lady, about 11 weeks of age now. She has a brother, Phinaeus, to play with also - he's a brown tabby with medium to long hair, just like she has.

Ferb is very playful, very busy and does not yet have much time for cuddling and laps. Because of her long hair she will need an owner who will regularly brush and comb her (at least 3 times a week or for a couple minutes every day) so she is used to that process. Once her full coat comes in, she will undoubtedly need help with maintaining and keeping matts at bay.

She has been fostered in a home with a young elementary age child and has been picked up and held often. She does not like to be carried around, however, and has lots of opinions of her own! It seems she has her own play and toy agenda well thought out and doesn't want you to mess with her schedule!

Delightful to watch, fun to enjoy, a young girl who will develop into more of a lap cat with your gentle encouragement.

Interested? You can find an adoption application here and submit it online.

Cats who love children

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We have several cats who are very good with children. They like the activity level and even seem to enjoy or tolerate being carried and lugged around!

Dirks is a handsome guy. A light orange with very nice gold eyes. He's playful and lots of fun. He has been fostered with a small dog and with another milder mannered cat he is fine also.

Sylvie is another cat, a girl this time, who likes having children around and is energized by them. She's very playful on her own and enjoys naps in sunny windows but she loves to have the two neighborhood boys come visiting and they enjoy playing with her also. The boys are in early elementary school.

Amber loves activity too - she is especially fond of men and is a playful girl - again with those striking gold eyes. With or without another cat. If someone worked from home or if you home school, she'd love that too.

Amber is at the Chuck and Don's in Highland for a week or so. Stop by and visit her!

Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Do you have a little free time? Stop by the MN state fairgrounds and see many of the hard-working rescue groups, humane societies and businesses that support animal rescue in our communities!

Adoptable animals on site. Look around, consider, adopt or set up an appointment to meet a particular animal during a home visit or quieter time.

Pet Haven Cats will have an adoption on Oct. 2, Sunday, from 1-3 p.m. at the PetCo in Richfield so if anyone catches your eye we'd love to see you then too!

Cat Adoption, Sunday, 9/18, 1-3 p.m.

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Come and enjoy - lots of cats and kittens available for adoption. PetCo Richfield at 66th and Lyndale Ave. S.

Looking for?

A lap cat

A loopy, zany, playful goof-ball?

A more independent cat?

Short hair? Medium hair? Long hair?

We have choices!

Amber - cute and playful. She's fine with another cat but loves men and hopes to be adopted into a family with a cat-loving man and, if you work from home part-time? That would be even better!

Shadow - also gets along with another cat-liking cat. She's willing to groom another cat and is beginning to be a lap girl in her foster home. She certainly knows what sleeping on the bed is all about! Front paw declawed.

Ellie - also playful and comes for some attention. She is a medium haired dilute torti and is beginning to grow in a full coat now that she is getting regular nutrition. She will need some regular combing of her coat to manage the amount of hair she's going to have. OK with another cat and respectful dog but we think she'd enjoy life as a princess even more.

Scamper - orange tabby with white

Miles - black, medium hair

These boys are fostered together and are very playful. They get along with another cat and do not have to be adopted together.

Scamper is shyer and will take some pursuing. Both come for some lap time. Miles would prefer not to have a dog in the house but he lives with 2 dogs in his foster home.

Hudson - cute and clever. He's all about games, hiding his toys and finding them. Will you throw one for him? Even better~

Pet Haven's Fall Benefit is coming soon. Purchase tickets, come and enjoy! Dinner, style show, silent auction. Find out what Pet Haven has been doing in the last year besides re homing cats and dogs! Hope to see you there, too.

This week

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Ellie Mae is at the Chuck and Don's in Highland. Stop by and visit with this pretty girl! Our picture doesn't do her justice as you can see.

She's a medium hair dilute tortieshell and she will need some help keeping her coat in good order. Now that she is getting regular meals and good nutrition she is developing a full coat. Her tail is already plush and brush like.

Ellie could live with another cat or a respectful dog but her low level grumbling at the other cats in her foster home seems to indicate she would enjoy being an only girl too. She's playful and comes for attention too. And, she's generally a talkative young lady!

Amber was recently returned to Pet Haven when she didn't fit into the needs of the new owner very well. She LOVES men! In her foster home the husband is retired so around and in and out during the day and she follows him everywhere in the house.

Amber gets along with another cat but we think she'd love to have someone to live with, a guy included, who works from home at least some of the time. We often hear that "oh, cats don't care about you, they just do their own thing". That's not Amber!

Amber wants people around more of the time than not, so if you have a busy work life and are gone from home 10-12 hours a day or more then she'll probably be happier elsewhere.

Adoption Sun. Sept. 11, 1-3 p.m.

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Lots of lovely cats and kittens available for adoption!

It's a stressful time - we are all saddened as we remember the events of 10 yrs. ago, emotions come roiling to the surface as we hear of families who lost family or loved ones, when we see the images on television.

The economy is in turmoil as are retirement plans.

We'd encourage you to think of adopting - having an animal companion that you can watch, enjoy, play with and pet and brush have a calming influence on our lives. Studies have been done that show our loved companion animals benefit our health. Of course, if your finances are stressed to the point that you can't care for a cat or dog, then you can't adopt yet. Perhaps you can consider fostering for 6 months to a year.

Come and enjoy!

Shadow - curious and cute, gray tabby female, front declawed -

Scamper - a little shy at first, very playful, fine with another cat or kitten to play with -

Star has grown a little since this picture was taken - loves a good cuddle at night, great with another young cat or kitten to play with -

Miles - a medium haired black fellow - playful, housemate of Scamper -

Tinker - loves to play, loves to lounge, loves attention -

And many others - Hudson, Wilma, Amber, Lily, Cheveyo, Ellie Mae, Gypsy, Java -

Subsidzed Spay and Neuter for cats Sept. 23rd, 2011

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Many individuals and families during this time of economic downturn are unable to get their cats spayed or neutered.

The community has an opportunity to provide a subsidized day of free spay and neuter as long as you income qualify for KindestCutMN.com's usual income restrictions.

Please tell everyone you know - get the word out to all your neighbors, friends and co workers so we can prevent more litters and thus decrease the numbers of homeless cats.

Add this to your facebook page, print out the information and post it in laundromats and apartment buildings - we want to fill ALL the surgery slots for the day!

Your help is needed NOW!

Feline Fix

One-day only subsidized spay/neuter surgeries available

In an effort to reduce unwanted litters, MnPAW (Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare) is offering a one-day special event called the “Feline Fix.”

Feline Fix is an opportunity to provide affordable spay/neuter services to cats owned by the public. That’s why two special events are taking place on September 23rd; one in the Twin Ports area and the other in the Twin Cities offering cat owners an opportunity to have their felines “fixed” at greatly reduced fees. Cat owners interested in participating in Feline Fix can choose from two locations.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Where: Animal Humane Society Golden Valley
845 Meadow Lane N, Golden Valley, MN
Kindest Cut mobile surgical unit
Time: 7:30AM – 5PM
To register or for information: www.kindestcutmn.com or 763-489-SPAY (7729)

Where: Duluth, MN - Northland Spay/Neuter
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
To make an appointment, or to learn if you qualify for free spay/neuter, please call:
218-623-6342

MnPAW member, Chuck and Don’s Pet Food Outlet, is sponsoring these events by offsetting fees for surgeries. For registration or more information, please call the contact number for the event closest to you.

Jazz

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Jazz recently came from another shelter to Pet Haven.

She was surrendered by her owner when a family member became allergic. She is 8 yrs. old and that had been her only home since she was a young kitten.

Jazz is a short haired calico who has been front paw declawed. She is a little chunky and her foster is limiting the amount of food she has access to in order to get her to loose a pound or two.

Since Jazz loves to be around you and also loves catnip toys, it shouldn't be too hard for her to drop those pounds and be a trimmer lady.

She is very people oriented and lived with another cat her age and children and got along with everyone well. Life at an overcrowded shelter was not to her liking, however.

While she loves to have attention from you and be near you, she will also do well when left alone when you are at work - a sunny window, a little fresh air to smell and she can entertain herself for hours!

2011 Fall Benefit

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This is Pet Haven's fifth year to hold a Fall Benefit.

Who does it benefit?

The homeless dogs and cats we take in,

we further spay/neuter services locally and by giving grants to out-state and other rescues

we work with to help them alter more of the cats and dogs in their communities,

we work collaboratively through MnPAW to help fund and promote spay/neuter services,

we educate and support humane legislation.

If you have pets you know that vet care costs keep rising just as the costs for human health care keep rising. The animals we rescue have often not been kept up to date on even the most minimal care and repair of broken bones, healing of disease and dental care are needed as well as spay/neuter surgery, vaccination and treatment of fleas, earmites, mange, etc. It isn't just families and individuals who are being hurt by the economy - it is the companion animals that are left behind and neglected.

Who else benefits?

You do!

What a fun night out. Good food, good company, gathering with like-minded folks who have a heart for animals. You'll have a great meal, see and hear stories about some of the animals we've helped, have a chance to bid on varied silent auction items to fund our programs AND, you'll get to see the latest fashions on some of our latest adoptable or recently adopted pets. A style show for cats and dogs - it's hilarious!

Click here to purchase tickets to this year's event: October 29, 2011 at the Softel Hotel in Bloomington MN.

Unable to attend? Collect donation items for the silent auction, help volunteers who will collect, display and set up for the event and take down afterwards, make a donation - no matter how small your donation or time you can share, it will all come together to make a fabulous evening - for the animals we all love. Interested in volunteering?

photo credits: Sara Beth Photography

Getting to know you

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Sylvie was left behind when renters moved out.

She was very people friendly and was checked out at a vet that Pet Haven works with.

Tested for feline leukemia and fiv, she was negative for both.

She had her vaccinations and was determined to be spayed.

Sylvie didn't seem to like other cats -

Sylvie has had lots of company in her foster home.

Adult friends and neighbors arrived to meet this new girl. She was proclaimed a winner!

Children in the neighborhood came to visit, high spirited early elementary aged boys.

Sylvie loved them!

Gradually Sylvie has been observing the other cats in her foster home. The older female and male didn't seem to be too bothersome.

Ooops! Here comes Maggie! She's a lady who will put you in your place in short order.

What about Spencer? Not so sure.

One day Sylvie was put in the condo while her foster went visiting. Low and behold, when she arrived home both Sylvie and Spencer greeted her at the door! (Apparently the lowed door to the condo had been left open by mistake.)

So now, most of the time, Sylvie is out and about with everyone.

We still think she wouldn't mind being an only cat but given lots of time, she'd probably do fine with another respectful one.

What else would she like? Well - a loving family with several children she could play with and follow around would be right up her alley. But she hopes never to see another 'alley' in her life and wishes to be safe and pampered from now on.

Sylvie is a medium haired tuxedo with lovely, long white whiskers and eyebrows, cute white feet and tummy and some white on her face. She enjoys being brushed and combed too.

Sunday, Aug. 21, 1-3 p.m.

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Pet Haven will have a cat and kitten adoption at the PetCo in Richfield at 66th and Lyndale Ave. S. Stop by, say hello - enjoy the felines and learn more about them and Pet Haven.

Who will attend? It will be a well-populated adoption event!

Cheveyo and Homer, from the same foster home - a big boy and a little boy -

Java and Gypsy - sisters

Shavay and Miss Evans - also sisters

Gracie

Beebo and Speedy - brothers and Gracie is the sister

Noah -

Hudson - a monkey boy who enjoys some lap time and is full of fun

Wilma

Sylvie - lover of children and people in general

Growing -

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Anja's kittens are coming up on 4 weeks of age!

When they walk now, they can get their bellies up off the floor -

They stop and sniff mom's wet and dry food as they wander past -

Soon they will have a litterbox introduced and begin to use that -

They posture in play, and then fall over because it was so hard to do -

Mom is very attentive and keeps her babies well fed and clean -

Anna and Sharmaine

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Anna, or Anne, is the torti mom who was found in a backyard shed in St. Paul earlier this spring with 4 babies. If you love tortis, Pet Haven seems to be finding them frequently this year. We have 2 more mothers who are tortis.

As often happens, the kittens have all been adopted - in pairs, that's always fun!

Anna is in a foster home and is learning about being picked up and held - it isn't as scary as it used to be and she loves to play! She is fostered with another cat, Grace, who was adopted from Pet Haven.

Anna loves her toys and her coat has improved dramatically. Being spayed and cared for inside with good nutrition and someone to love her has made a huge difference in her life.

Chuck and Don's in Highland

has a new Pet Haven cat that you can go and visit!

Sharmaine is a beautiful girl but she hopes you will remember that her outer 'looks' aren't all of the package. She is a very nice girl, loves to be around you, is social, toys are the best thing ever.

She is a torti point siamese cross and has unusual markings with medium length hair.

Stop by to greet her and say hello - tell your friends and acquaintances about her too!

These two girls are just a couple of the many cats and kittens looking for homes through Pet Haven. Check them out!

Shadow

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Pretty girl - short gray tabby fur with some stripes.

She's out and about around you, likes to explore and loves her laser light and pole toys. She'll need plenty of time spent with you playing.

Shadow will come up on the couch beside you, knows just what that soft bed is for (to sleep with you) and is on an exercise and diet plan to drop a pound or two.

Shadow was an owner surrender at another rescue. She was turned in because she was a victim and hid from the multiple other cats in the house.

She is in a foster home with 2 pretty laid back 'brothers' and they get along pretty well although she isn't out unsupervised full time with them.

We think she'd love to be an only cat too - as long as her human will play, talk and be with her. She wanders around the house, looking out the windows, wondering what is going on but amuses herself well when you are gone. Shadow is front paw declawed.

Busy Adoption Weekend!

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Pet Haven cats will have 2 adoptions this weekend.

Sat. Aug. 6 from 11-1 p.m.

Sun. Aug. 7 from 1-3 p.m.

PetCo Richfield at 66th and Lyndale Ave. S.

A variety of cats and kittens will attend Saturday or Sunday!

Maci and Lizzie (their sisters Shavay and Miss Evans are also available but unable to attend)

Java - cute torti

Juice - her orange brother

Gypsy - her brown tabby torti sister

Shadow - gray, front declawed, busy and affectionate

Hope - dilute torti with white -

Hudson - more gray!

Wilma - black

Noah - brown tabby with white

Sylvie - a cute tuxedo with gorgeous whiskers

and more -

Stop by, say hello, bring a friend interested in adopting if you are unable to!

This is what happens when a kitten is attacked by a need for sleep! Lizzy or Maci? or any other kitten.

Hot enough for you?!

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Spencer and Big Red revel in the heat and humidity - their mom makes them come in the house and cool off periodically!

Can you tell them apart?

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These 4 girls are sisters - probably not twins but they are a challenge to tell apart!

Lizzie - she has a little white on her throat -

Maci has a little brown hair on her forehead -

Shavay plays peek-a-boo -

Miss Evans

They are about 10 weeks old and were with mom until about 4-5 weeks and no one knows what happened to her. They all have short hair and are gray -

They love to play with each other, another cat and come for people attention.

Candance and babies

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Here's Ms Candance with her two little kids.

She came to Pet Haven through a call to the voicemail line. A family had seen her in the area for several weeks, she disappeared and reappeared with 3 kittens, one of whom died. They had made a 'shelter' for her on the outside of the garage, next to the alley.

A Pet Haven volunteer scooped her up the same day we got the call - she didn't think that was a safe place for a new mother and her babies.

They were born about July 14, eyes are open now and they are little squeakers, well fed and kept clean by mom.

Phineaus is a dark brown tabby male -

Ferb is an orange tabby female -

Do you know someone who needs to get their cat or dog spayed or neutered?

Dogs and cats have fewer health risks if they are spayed or neutered before their first litter is born.

Spaying and neutering before having a litter helps with the overpopulation problem.

Kittens are fun; some families enjoy them and then dump them out the door when they are a nuisance because they are in heat, have litters, begin to spray while in heat or when sexually mature.

That kitten learned to be loved. How must it feel to be shut out of the house? Where will it's food come from? Who will protect it? Who will love it?

Help us! Help the cats and dogs, kittens and puppies. Refer people to:

www.MnSNAP.org

www.KindestCutMn.com

Lower cost spay and neuter surgeries, income based. Additional financial help through various organizations such as Pet Haven if you are at the federal poverty level.

FREE clinic - this Friday, July 29, 2011. We need to fill that surgery schedule!

Adoption Sunday, 7/24, 1-3 p.m.

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Cat and kitten adoption this Sunday - stop by and get a 'furry fix'!

Who will attend?

Scamper -

Beebo

Gracie

Squirt

Homer

Hope

Miss Evans

Chavay

and others!

Mama kitty and kittens

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See the end of the blog for news on a spay/neuter clinic.

Mama and her two babies are in their new foster home - we're waiting for names and will post better pictures as time goes on.

Mom was tested for feline leukemia and fiv and was negative. She is long haired brown tabby torti. She's a very responsible mom, keeping her babies well fed and clean. She gives a mild 'hiss' when you first approach her but gets up to rub all around your ankles and purr and she is fine with her babies being handled.

Mom also is cross -eyed - it is a very cute look!

Mom isn't in the best of shape - her long hair is greasy and dirty. It is tough to take care of yourself when you are booted out the door to survive on your own. Hard to feed yourself much less have time for grooming between rain and mud.

The two babies are just opening their eyes. One is a female, she is an orange tabby. The other is a male, a brown tabby. We think the girl will have longer hair like mom but can't decide about the little boy yet.

Spay and Neuter Clinic

Pet Haven is helping to sponsor a spay/neuter clinic through KindestCutMN. It will be held in N Minneapolis on Friday, July 29.

Do you know of anyone in Minneapolis who is in need of having their cat or dog spayed or neutered to end the cycle of litter after litter?

Please, pass this information along!

Help us find families who would love to keep their pets but who cannot afford this surgery!

If you are interested in volunteering for clinics like this, let us know that too.

Help with check in.

Help with transportation if the family has few resources.

Help by making a donation towards spay and neuter through any number of rescues, humane societies and www.MnSNAP.org and www.KindestCutMN.com.

Click here to fill out an application to volunteer through Pet Haven. Fill out the volunteer application and submit it online.

Only by working together, can we solve the overpopulation problem in cats and dogs.

Happenings!

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Millie, now named Maggie, has found a home!

Ms. M lived at a shelter for some time where she was surrendered by her owner. She didn't really enjoy the numbers of other cats at the shelter and was hoping for a home of her own and now she has found it.

She is a fun and loving girl who has lots of playful games up her 'sleeve' and dashes around her home with toys much of the time.

She also has a new friend, adopted through the Animal Humane Society.

Her name is Princess. She was going to be 'Angel' but she is a counter surfer and into all sorts of mischief so the 'angel' part was dropped!

Millie settled in and started playing very quickly, Princess has taken a few weeks to get comfortable - she was a 'stray' and it takes time to get used to the new people, new house, new noises.

These girls are enjoying each other's company and being loved.

Their owner has worked with Pet Haven and another group to help alter some other stray, many feral, cats near her home. Every summer folks would come to work near there with their pets and too often leave them behind. Pet Haven took a number of adults and kittens and placed them in homes.

Now, years later, two of the cats remain, Mama and one of her sons, Tuxedo Boy (or Mr. Smiles as I would probably name him). As you can see they are fat and pleased with their lives. They sleep in comfort, have warm housing in the winter, food and fresh water. They trust their caregiver enough to let her pet them some but are very much afraid of other people.

If you need to take a run to the store for a kitty fix, stop by Chuck and Don's in Highland, St Paul.

Garth will be there this week and loves company.

He's fostered with another cat and they enjoy each other's company, running and wrestling and playing games.

He also loves the early elementary age granddaughter who comes to play with him at grandma's house and gets along well with the small dog. He's a very versatile boy! He likes to snuggle under the sheet with you - just as soon as it is a little cooler, thank you!

Adoption Sunday, July 10, 1-3 p.m

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Stop by and say hello - pick up a flier or two to post around in coffee shops, at work, vet clinics and other places you routinely go to get the word out about Pet Haven adoptable cats and kittens!

Some of the attendees to admire will be:

Rudi -

Kip -

Sylvie -

Garth -

Noah -

Cheveyo -

Tinker -

Gibby -

Spencer -

Wilma -

If you like male cats, it appears we will be 'heavy' on that side of the gender list!

Happy 4th of July!

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Morrie really isn't sure this is his favorite holiday but he is very patient and wore a holiday collar to celeberate - with his stunning blue eye (one had to be removed) and blue blanket, he really is a boy who can bring off the 'look'!

Morrie is a gentle boy who coexists peacefully with another cat who isn't too rambunctious but would be more than happy to be an only fellow to lap up all your love. He's very laid back and sits next to you or gets on the bed to sleep with you. He'd be a great companion for someone who has a family member who is housebound much of the time. Easy to look at and even better as a friend. Morrie's fur is long and he needs to be combed weekly - it isn't his favorite activity but he cooperates well.

Rudi (black) and Kip (black/white) are sisters patiently waiting for a home. Not yet 4 months old they are full of fun and games. Each comes for attention and gets along with another cat too.

Spencer was bored - he took a nap! He is under 3 months of age and is a flame point siamese x.

Gibby is Spencer's sister. She is a dark torti, her fur is almost all black (the brown showed up in the photo) with just a little orange and tan in her eyebrows and here and there. She has a little white on her tummy and chest. Playful kittens.

Keep your cats and dogs inside, safe from harm! Celebrations with neighborhood and community fireworks are startling and frightening to many companion animals.

If you take your cat outside, please put a harness and leash on it so that if it jumps down from your arms you will be able to reach down or step on the leash and find the cat quickly. Some actually enjoy going for a walk with you holding the leash!

If your cat or dog is frightened of the noise, keep them inside and allow them into a darkened room where they an hide away.

We're in for more hot and humid weather. No car rides, no waiting in the car while you just run in the store 'for a minute'! Keep fresh water available inside and out and, if your dog is outside, it needs lots of fresh water twice a day AND a shady spot to stay out of the most extreme heat!

Hector

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Hector came from living outside in Dec. 2010. He's loving being inside.

He likes to talk -

He loves to be carried around in your arms and requests that when you get home -

He's playful -

Watching the outside world from the back of a couch is the best viewing spot - he wasn't so sure he liked all the wind when we had windy days this spring.

His first foster home had a respectful dog and an older cat and that was fine.

He's happy to meet your friends when they come visiting.

Hector doesn't like our adoption events very well, they make him kind of grumpy. He hopes someone who would like to give him a forever home will contact Pet Haven and come to see him in his foster home - soon would be good!

Having been rescued from a life filled with risks, not enough loving and no regular supply of food, Hector knows that if he is adopted that Pet Haven can bring in another cat to fill his empty foster spot. That would be a good day for Hector and a good day for the next feline!

Adoption Sunday, 6/26, 1-3 p.m.

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Richfield PetCo at 66th and Lyndale Ave. S.

Who might be there?

Noah and Garth - two brown tabby and white buddies, playful, people cats

Sylvie - was recently at Chuck and Don's in Highland - she had lots of fans but no adoption so here's your chance!

Hudson

Kenzie - another playful and busy girl, very social - did we say busy?

Hector - a little grumpy at our stressful adoption events (what man likes to go shopping?), he's all love and hold me and games at home

Morrie - long haired, laid back, a middle aged gentleman and a very handsome guy. Front declawed.

Kittens - see the previous post plus Rudi and Kip - games and all out play until they're exhausted and then it's nap time.

Cheveyo and a buddy, Theodore, a handsome gray tabby.

Chuck and Don's in Highland: Stop by and see Mr. Darcel

Handsome Darcel is there for a few days but will be at the adoption too - hope to see lots of you too!

More kittens coming up for adoption!

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These cute kids will have spay/neuter surgery tomorrow and will then be available for adoption.

One family is interested in one of them but we haven't heard which one - they're going to have to make up their minds soon!

Can you guess? How many in the litter?

The following pictures are from a couple weeks ago and they are losing their 'baby blue' eyes now and getting their adult eye colors.

Carly - a female, a classic, dark orange or red tabby, she also has a couple of black spots on her pads and here and there in her fur - she was trying to be a torti like her mommy!

Spencer - a flame point siamese x, the only boy in the group. He's snoozing on top of Gibby.

Gibby - a pretty little torti - she is almost all black with a white streak on her tummy and chest and cream fur in her eyebrows and scattered here and there. Not much orange on this young miss.

Sam - who is cute? Sam says she is - a brown tabby.

In a few days their bios will go up on the website. If you are interested in any of them, you can send an adoption application too! We have an adoption this Sunday, 6/26, from 1-3 p.m. at the PetCo in Richfield.

Sisters

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Kip, black and white, and Rudi, black, were born in early March 2011.

They are well matched in play styles and have started to come for some lap time - when they are not too busy playing!

Both girls purr eagerly when you pick them up and hold them.

Rudi is the live wire of the pair.

Kip does a lot of playing but is not quite as silly as Rudi is!

Wrestle a shoe?

Of course!

Wrestle each other?

Yes, that too!

Have a little lap time?

Yes!

These girls do not have to be adopted together but make a nice pair if you are looking for siblings. The foster home has 2 medium sized dogs (the girls are a little cautious around them but not petrified) and another older kitten and adult cat to play with - Ladybug, the adult, is like a grown up kitten and enjoys them thoroughly.

Silly Sylvie

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This delightful young lady will be at Chuck and Don's in Highland for a week or so. Stop by and check her out -

Left behind in rental property, she holds no grudges!

Sylvie loves to play, is good with children and adults, is very outgoing and friendly, loves to be brushed or combed and she has medium length hair so that is nice. And she's quite the pretty girl on top of it!

Beautiful white whiskers and eye brows - paws and tummy.

Sylvie loves her cat tree with all the cubby holes to jump in and out of -

Stop by and see the real thing!

Many other feline bios and pictures at PetHavenMN.org.

Adoption Sunday, June12, 1-3 p.m.

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Lots of fun coming on Sunday -

Delightful, outgoing, all around easy girl - Sylvie

Teenage daredevils - Darion and Darcel

The pirate - Morrie, sans eye patch

The lovers - Hector AND Tinker

The monkey - Hudson

And others!

Why go to the vet? Why keep vaccinations up to date?

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It isn't unusual that we hear, "But, my cat is an indoor cat! Why does it need to have vaccinations???"

Thelma can tell you why!

She's about a year and a half old, she had her first rabies vaccination at about 4-6 months (along with several distemper ones too). She's been adopted.

Proud hunter that she is - she killed a bat - IN the house.

I didn't hear if the bat was sent in for rabies testing or not. But, if the bat were rabid, and the percentage is high in MN, then she was exposed to rabies and could easily have contracted it.

Having been vaccinated, she is protected.

Her rabies vaccination was up to date, was due to be boostered the end of this month and, I'd bet the vet did that a few weeks early.

Smart Thelma, smart owners, smart vet!

Of course, there are other good reasons for a cat to go to the vet. Having a wellness exam gives you and your vet the benefits of knowing how much the cat weighs, year to year. Gaining? Losing? A diet in order?

Let's look at those teeth! Cats can be prone to dental disease - poor ones who live for years with cavities (resorbtive lesions), in pain, un complaining. Ouch!

Stomach or bowel upsets? Keep a record at the clinic and then a plan can be made to resolve the problem.

Some new cats and older kittens

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Hope is one of the new girls to join Pet Haven. She was taken from a hoarder house and went to a crowded rural shelter, she's been there for several years.

This pretty, young lady (probably only 3-4 yrs. old) is finding out what home life can be like in her foster home.

She's met the other cats there and is doing well, she's been brushed and brushed and her coat is silky smooth. She comes up on the bed for attention and knows just which food bowl is hers when it is time to eat! Soon she'll explore the screened porch and be more playful.

Cornelia came to her first adoption too and was a little nervous but loved being pet. Cornelia's previous story was not any happier than Hope's. She was discovered in the basement of a foreclosed home, when contacted the person in charge reported that yes, he knew she was there. He was trying to kill her by starving her to death!

Cornelia likes the couple of dogs in her foster home, is a little less sure about the other cats but they were nose to nose after the adoption yesterday and she follows the fosters around, looking for some loving - which they give with enthusiasm. She's a lucky girl, not yet a year old.

Sylvie was also left behind when her 'owners' moved out of rental property but the landlords found her shortly. She is an extraordinarily outgoing girl, very confident and just over a year in age. She loves to play, be brushed or combed and is very curious and affectionate. If you like the 'tuxedo' look - she is a classic with huge white whiskers, toes and a bib.

Noah came back to Pet Haven and has just turned two yrs. of age. He was adopted the first time at about 9 months of age. He's a handsome big boy - long and tall - and moved to his foster home and is already out and about with the small dog and the other cat who is up for adoption - Garth! In a few days they will learn to play and have a grand time.

Noah was returned when his adopters hit hard times financially and they were forced to leave their home.

Did you know that most cats live to be 14-18 years of age?

Adopting a year old cat or a 3 year old cat or even a 9 year old cat gives you many years of loving and companionship.

Why adopt an 'older' cat? Their personalities are formed. Their foster can tell you what they're like, what they like to do and whether they are more laid back or zany characters.

Every time a cat that is 'older' is adopted, we are able to take another one in -

off the streets,

left behind,

from an over-crowded shelter.

Help us to find a new life for these felines too.

Adoption Sat. June 4, 11-1 p.m.

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We'll be at the PetCo in Richfield, hope to see you there.

Who will be coming?

Morrie - gentle fellow, fine with another gentle cat

Derrick - likes to play, lap boy

Garth - looking for fun, ok with a small dog and another cat, sleeps with you

Darcel and Darion - the busy, comic brothers

Rosie - affectionate, good with another cat or dog

Kenzie - playful, needs lots of creative play time with you or another cat to romp with

Scamper - comes for attention, the introvert of the group, looking for a quieter household

Mowgli and Meeka and others!

They keep coming

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The influx of cats keeps happening - it is overwhelming.

Pet Haven has a voicemail system and every day we receive calls for help to place cats or dogs, as well as questions, inquires about fostering or other types of volunteering, places for low income spay and neuter, and, of course, about adopting!

Just this spring we've taken in these cats who had been abandoned.

Where?

In a neighborhood just like yours. (Residential, rental, townhome.)

It is hard for us to reach out to other over crowded shelters to help alleviate their overpopulation problems when we continue to be faced with these kinds of requests.

Olive who survived all winter on her own - outside,

Anna and her 4 babies,

Sylvie, left behind in a rental property,

Two more coming in from an alley where they have been trying to survive on their own,

Tuesday - bright and perky, no bigger than a kitten herself who had already had one litter and was found to be pregnant when spayed,

And, of course, the orphans (5) and bottle babies (4) that were abandoned by their mother.

Noah who has been returned when his family hit hard times and they were evicted.

As a foster based group with no shelter to house cats in, it can be difficult and impossible to respond as we would like.

It is hard to keep up and we refer to other limited admission shelters and the humane society - we all partner together to do the best we can. We continue to rely on you to help -

adopt,

support us in our work by helping that stray in your neighborhood,

donate of your time and funds,

spread the word about adopting!

kittens - orphans

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It isn't easy being an orphaned kitten. It really isn't easy being the foster mom of orphaned kittens!

This little group came to Pet Haven recently. they're very cute, seem to have benefited from mom's milk for about 4 weeks so they weigh close to what they should and are plump and energetic. To keep them that way, they will need to be fed at least 4-5 times a day. With 5 babies, that takes time. Baths, washing bedding, pottying, scooping litterboxes, lots of things go into healthy kittens.

Where's mom? No one knows.

Our assumption is they were born outside or, perhaps, inside and the owner allowed mom to go outside.

She was probably out hunting for food for herself and has been injured, most likely run over, and is dead or simply cannot return to her family.

We hope that whomever found the kittens and turned them in will continue to search for mom, to see if we can get her spayed, help her to recover if that is possible.

On May 23rd a volunteer met a former volunteer to bring in 4 almost brand-new babies. They were born on May 20. Mom was very young or maybe she just wasn't cut out to be a mom.

She gave birth under a small tree and kept the kittens there. There were originally 9. Five had died by the time Pet Haven got them. One has since been euthanized.

These babies, who came in at right around 3 ounces each, did not have a protected place to be with mom, she was distraught at what had happened to her and did not know she needed to move them to protect them from wind and rain and to stay with them to help give them warmth and milk.

All have struggled, the smallest one, who was under 3 ounces, was euthanized when his digestive system failed.

One more has not gained weight in 3 days even though she has been bottled and tube fed the appropriate amount of calories each day. She, too, will probably be euthanized.

One of the kittens is gaining on schedule now, another one is struggling to gain weight. All of the kittens receive multiple baths a day to keep them clean from stool and urine. Even though they are pottied every 2 hours or sooner, their immature, stressed systems are unable to cooperate and stool leaks.

Life can be harsh, full of uncertainty and disease.

Why do we foster?

Some days it is not very rewarding.

Other days we get to see a healthy kitten or adult go to a new home where it will be loved and given vet care - for life, we hope.

Help us to help others.

Take in and surrender a stray cat if you are unable to give it a home.

All of the limited admission shelters, like Pet Haven, are full much of the time.

The Animal Humane Society is an open admission shelter and they lead the charge in placing the most cats and kittens in this area.

Just as you can help one cat or a group of kittens, or help someone get their cat or dog spayed so these kinds of things won't happen, you can also help by supporting your local humane society or limited admission shelter -

volunteer,

fund raise,

foster,

give.

We need everyone to help resolve the cat overpopulation problem.

There's a cat in your neighborhood that needs YOUR help.

We can only do it when we work together.

Pet Haven's kittens are not ready for adoption and are not spoken for until they weigh at least 2#. At that age they go to the vet for testing for feline leukemia and fiv. If negative, they begin their vaccinations, are spayed or neutered and microchipped. Once they have recovered from surgery you will see them posted on our website and then you can inquire about a specific cat or kitten. Check out this link to see other cats and kittens ready for adoption.

Kittens and more

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We have 3 kittens who are ready for adoption. They are about 10 weeks of age, have been tested for feline leukemia and fiv and were negative, have begun their vaccinations (their adopters will follow through and complete any vax that need to be done after they are adopted), have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and dewormed several times. The adoption fee for each one is $130.00 You can submit an adoption application by clicking here.

Mowgli is a cute fellow - here is what his foster has to say about him!

Mowgli is an adventurous, yet sweet kitten. He loves being around people, cats, and dogs. Mowgli has a big playful streak and loves wrestling around. After getting tired out from all the playing, he likes to cuddle up on the couch and fall asleep. Mowgli also likes to mellow out in the patches of afternoon sun with the other cats. He is so friendly and sweet! Mowgli gets along really well with his sister, Meeka, and they can often be seen sleeping together. So, if you are looking for a pair of kittens, these two would be great!

Meeka is a black female with lots of white hair sprinkled throughout her coat!

Meeka is a very pretty little girl. She is a brownish black with white hairs sprinkled throughout. Meeka loves to wrestle with her kitty siblings and also roll around with her toys. She likes to take a break and cuddle with the other dogs and cats she lives with. She often asks the older cats to groom her until she falls asleep. Meeka is a great purrer and will even start her motor just at the sight of a friendly face. She is a very sweet kitten who deserves a wonderful home. Meeka and her brother Mowgli are great buddies and would be a nice pair to adopt together.

Baloo is a busy guy - he'd love to have another cat or kitten to chum around with.

Baloo is a sweet, outgoing, and cuddly kitten! He absolutely loves to cuddle up in laps and take snooze. Baloo likes attention and to get pet often. He really likes to burn off his kitten energy by playing with his toys and the other cats and dogs he lives with. He is a very affectionate boy and loves to give kisses. Baloo likes to soak up the sun as he watches the birds outside. He is very loving and makes a great companion!

All of these kittens live with an adult cat and medium sized dogs and do fine with those others. They were found without a mother outside a school at about 5 weeks of age.

Garth, aka Chad, will soon be at the Chuck and Don's in Highland. Stop by and see this playful and loving fellow. He's good with another cat and with the small dog in his foster home and loves to cuddle in bed with you too. The early elementary age grandchild finds him willing to be carried around so she can play with him!

Silly, busy, calm, laid back - CATS!

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We have all personalities, looks and levels of activity. The foster home can 'clue' you in on what to expect with just the right cat.

Brothers:

Darion

Darcel

Activity level? High!

Sillieness level? High!

Curiousity level? High!

Love you level? High!

These goofy, busy, underfoot, comic brothers do not have to stay together when they are adopted but make a very good pair. They'll keep each other busy when you are away and amuse you with their antics when you get home. They look a little serious in their pictures - we think they were trying to fool the photographers!

Have another busy cat who needs a buddy? Either of these boys gets along well with another cat.

And on the other end of the 'busy' level:

Morrie

Laid back? Yes!

Lover? Yes!

Allows another mellow cat to use him for a pillow? Yes!

Likes to sleep with you? Yes!

Morrie would be fine with just you to keep him company but he would get along well with another middle aged or older cat. He's accepting and gentle, a wonderful companion.

Out and about?

Check out: Kenzie

She's at Chuck and Don's in Highland through the weekend.

A BUSY and fun young lady. She entertains herself well with her toys and games but likes to play chase with another cat too. Comes for attention.

10th Annual Minnesota Shelters Conference - Saving More Lives

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10th Annual MN Shelters Conference -

Saving More Lives

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Best Western Kelly Inn, St. Cloud

$50 registration cost covers all materials, breaks, and lunch. Deadline to register is May 19, 2011. Each person attending needs to complete a separate form. Registration fee is non-refundable after May 19th. Questions? Contact Vicki Davis, conference coordinator, at tchs@cloudnet.com or phone 320-252-1325.

Click on link to download brochure.

SCHEDULE

8:00 - 8:45 Registration

8:45 Opening comments

9:00 - 10:30 Essentials of Fundraising in an Economic Crunch

Beth M. Krueger, Consultant, Custom Strategies, Austin, Texas

The last 18 months have been financially challenging for animal organizations and you may have had to make some budget cuts while trying to maintain basic resources. But did you know that even in an economic crunch, there are people out there still giving – some even more than normal? You just need to know how to find them. Come learn the secrets to keeping the money flowing while bringing in new supporters to your organization. It's easier than you may think.

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 12:15 Capacity Building: Good Foster Programs

Lou Guyton, Senior Director, ASPCA®® Community Initiatives,

Hear about one shelter with a teeny space on how they save thousands of animal lives through foster home development! We’ll also share some other programs that are working in other communities and facilitate a discussion to help you go home and start planning for the capacity to Save More Lives!

12:15 Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 It's Raining Cats: How to Promote and Increase Cat and Kitten Adoptions

Sharon Harvey, Cleveland Animal Protective League

Do you feel like you need to strap on a helmet just to face the day? Are you so overwhelmed you don’t even know how and where to start? Fear not! This engaging session will rekindle your creative thinking and provide some “think outside the box” strategies that will seize the attention of potential adopters and help you to save more cats. You’ll learn how to create the “buzz” about your cat adoption program, the importance of data in presenting and supporting your need to get creative, how to prepare your staff, volunteers, and others in your community for your new adoption adventures, and how to market and position your fabulous felines themselves!

2:30 Break

2:45 - 4:00 Helping At-Risk Pets Before Admission

Jodi Lytle Buckman, Senior Director, Community Initiatives for the ASPCA

How can we help pets in our community? Too often, our answer to this question defaults to “admission for re-homing.” Who better to shelter and protect that animal than us, right? In many situations, admission may be the perfect next step. But for those animals already in a home where they are loved, or where the caregiver is willing to help find that next fabulous home for a stray – why not keep that pet at home or let that wonderful family who took in a stray help your agency do great work? We’ll spend this session exploring ways other agencies are helping keep pets in their homes, reduce animal admissions and save more lives. Let’s save them BEFORE they require admission!

4:00 - 4:45 The Campaign for Zero: How Duluth saved 93% of homeless pets in 2010 and ended euthanasia of healthy pets.

Linda Baumgarth, Animal Allies.

This workshop explores six key strategies: targeted, high-volume, high-quality, low-cost spay-neuter; high-volume adoption practices; progressive intake management; partnership between high-euthanasia shelter and high-volume adoption center; bold public goal-setting that inspires community support; win-win partnerships. These strategies were utilized in Duluth to successfully open a $3.5 million high-volume adoption center, operate a first-in-the-state spay/neuter clinic serving all of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, nearly triple annual adoptions, reduce shelter euthanasia by 64%, eliminate euthanasia of healthy animals, add more than $1 million to their endowment, quadruple the operating budget, and negotiate an agreement to join forces with the City of Superior, Wisconsin and two Superior shelters to build and operate a $2 million new shelter for that community.

More great photos, adoption Sunday, 1-3.

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Come see us Sun. May 15 and find a wonderful companion.

PetCo Richfield

66th and Lyndale Ave. S.

1-3 p.m.

Here are some more of our newly snapped photos!

Blue is a lynx point siamese x, she has very light blue eyes now that she is nearing middle age. She loves to be an only cat and is a great companion and lap girl. She likes to play but especially loves the people in her life.

Garth (Chad) loves to play. He especially likes to have another busy cat buddy to chase with and curl up and snooze with but seeks you out to have some lap time and sleeps under the covers with you too! He's a brown tabby with white and has a pink nose pad.

Kenzie (Lucy) also enjoys having another cat to play with. She is a brown tabby with white and has a brick colored nose pad. She's a busy young lady with lots of games up her sleeve to keep you amused. She likes some snuggle time too!

Out and about? Stop by the Chuck and Don's in Highland and visit with

Carl!

This handsome fellow is just a year old. He really enjoys another cat buddy to play with but requests someone with the energy to play games and romp. He has a girl foster in his home who thinks he is too rowdy!

Carl talks!

Carl snoozes with you!

Carl snoozes with a cat buddy!

Carl is a great find!

Pet Haven has no baby kittens ready for adoption at this time but many older kittens and adults. Some people love babies but we have no idea what their personality and play level will be like when they grow up. Check out an older kitten or adult for a personality we can tell you all about!