Year: 2018
A Christmas Wish From Nathan Winograd of The No-Kill Advocacy Center
Jean, Together, not only will we save lives; but we will create a world where every individual life will be protected and revered. Merry Christmas! Nathan .
Love & Thanks From A Pet’s Family
Thank you so very much for getting our fur baby fixed for us. We truly, truly appreciate it very much. He is a wonderful cat and we love him a lot, and also have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love from Collette, Aden, & Tim .
A Holiday Wish From Stray Haven Humane Society
Happy Holidays! Wishing you a very wonderful New Year filled with more good works! Best, Kristi Snyder Stray Haven Humane Society .
A Thank-You From Adoptive Pet-Parents
Dear Jean Smith, We would like to thank you for funding the procedures that our beloved rescues have undergone. We are sure that our Maneki, George, and Lilaput will be much better off in the future because of this. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Deb & Shania . . .
Senior Pet Care FAQ
Many thanks to Laura and Mia Gonzalez and their new family member, puppy Max, for sharing the following link with us! As preparation for their new addition to their household, Laura and Mia spent time doing a lot of research online about pet care, and came across our web site in the process, as well as a helpful article on Senior Pet Care from the AVMA web site. Laura said, in her email to Paws and Claws, “It’ll be a long time …
A Note of Thanks From A Cat-Owner
To Everyone Concerned, Thank you so much for spaying and neutering my two cats . . . This is a wonderful thing you are doing for these cats. Hope you can keep doing it. Thank you again. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rebekah W. .
Community Foundation Says Thank You
Dear Friend of the Community Foundation, Since 1972, the annual support provided by you and other generous Community Sponsors has built a strong and effective Community Foundation. Thanks to your operating donations, the Community Foundation built a youth philanthropy program that educates and inspires students in kindergarten through grade twelve, provided strategic planning services at no charge to local nonprofit organizations, and awarded over 500 grants and scholarships in just the past year. Each day brings a new opportunity for the …
SAFER Cats on The Border Thanks PACS For Continued Support
Jean, Thank you so much for adding to the Ward and Van Scoy account. I will use it wisely. We have a transport to NJ on December 7, 8, 9 – just in time for the holidays. Thanks again for ALL you do! Love, Deb .
A Note of Thanks For Help With Kittens
Wanted to send a very grateful THANK YOU for the assistance in helping to get our 6 rescue babies (kittens) spayed, neutered, and all the rest that was done for them. We have found good homes for 2 of them, still looking for the rest. Thanks again! MH .
A Thank-You From A Cat-Lover
Thank you so much for your help with the cat. We try to look after all cats in our small town by feeding them but we don’t have it to fix them. We hope he will stay around now he’s fixed. He is becoming more friendly every day. Thank you again, Jackie R. .
“Movies and Songs with Animals In Titles” Crossword Puzzle, September 2018
Below is a link to solve the Crossword Puzzle found in the September 2018 issue of Burlington Reports. Please enjoy, like, share, comment, and let us know if you would like to see more puzzles here and in our newsletter! See the solved puzzle on our Links on Topics from Burlington Reports page for the September 2018 newsletter. Many thanks to crosswordhobbyist.com for the Blogger Access account!
Links on Topics in Burlington Reports – September 2018, Issue XXIII
. Below are links for further reading on topics mentioned in our September 2018 (Fall/Winter) issue of Burlington Reports: Thanks, once again, to crosswordhobbyist.com for the Blogger Access account! Check out the latest crossword puzzle: Movies & Songs with Animals in the Titles. (The solved puzzle can be seen in the tab at right, above.) . MimiMemeMe.com – Dog Riddles MimiMemeMe.com – Cat Riddles Pet Adoption Comic By 8bitrevolver on tumblr Are Essential Oils Safe For Your Dog? Toxic Air Fresheners …
September 2018 Issue of Burlington Reports (Fall/Winter 2018)
It’s Burlington Reports time again, and here’s To Fall/Winter 2018! Read about Burlington The Cat’s neighbor, Mrs. Reed, who has a dog staying with her who eats everything in sight – even things that aren’t food! Also solve some silly and funny cat and dog riddles, learn about essential oils and pets, and more! In this issue: Pet Humor: Cat and Dog Riddles! Burlington The Cat and The Dog With The Voracious Appetite Squirty’s Words…From The Rainbow Bridge: “Are Essential …
Thanks From The No-Kill Advocacy Center
Dear Jean, Once again, I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity. I cannot thank you enough for the grant of $14,000. It enables us to do so much. As you know, when we started, mass killing in shelters was the norm. Today, some 50,000,000 people live in communities saving at least 80% of the animals, over 10,000,000 people live in communities where the municipal shelter is saving at least 90% of dogs and cats in their shelters; and, nearly 2,000,000 people …
Best Friends Animal Society Calls Paws & Claws a Lifesaver
Dear Jean, It’s official: You’re a lifesaver. From fuzzy little kittens to senior dogs, from special-needs animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to community cats in places like Los Angeles and Philadelphia, your generosity directly impacts the lives of animals and families across the country. Thanks to your lifesaving investment, once homeless cats and dogs rest comfortably in loving new homes, fewer animals are entering shelters, and communities throughout the country are saving more animals and working collaboratively to achieve …
Keepers Of The Wild Says Thank You
Dear Norman E. and Gwyneth L. Staats Foundation, It is heartening when we receive a gift from a generous donor that allows us to continue our life-saving work on behalf of animals. Thank you so much for your generous grant award in the amount of $10,000.00, received in our office on 8/7/2018. Your support provides rescued animals with the highest level of care. Even more, the gift of a safe haven and the love they deserve. Your gift makes it …
30 Cats and Dogs Killed Each Day in New Jersey!
The New Jersey 2017 Animal Intake and Disposition Summary is in. Out of a total of 82,783 cats and dogs impounded in the state during 2017, the number either redeemed or adopted was 53,305 and 11,071 were euthanized. Looking back, we can see the trend over the years: 2017: 30 2016: 42 2015: 46 2014: 58 2013: 64 2012: 73 2011: 85 2010: 88 2009: 96 See statistics from other years. That’s an average of 30 per day. These numbers have dropped each …
A Thank-You To SAFER Cats on the Border
Cats on the Border: Thanks so much for all of your hard work & dedication to the cause of helping stray & feral cats in our area as well as many others. It is much needed & so appreciated! Patty Waverly, NY . .
100 FREE cat spay/neuter surgeries to commemorate International Homeless Animals Day, August 18, 2018
A Day of Days—AUGUST 18, 2018 Paws and Claws Society is giving vouchers for 100 FREE cat spay/neuter surgeries to commemorate International Homeless Animals Day on August 18, 2018; a worldwide happening to shed light on the tragedy of cat and dog overpopulation! From Memorial Day and Thanksgiving to National Name Your Car Day, our calendar is filled with commemorations from serious to silly. Did you know that August 8th is National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day? …
Several Animal Organizations Come Together For One Special Kitty: The Story of Peach
The Story of Peach By Diana Oliver Sometimes it really does take a village to create a very happy ending for an animal. Peach’s story is a story of love, cooperation and teamwork to find the perfect home for one kitty. Animal lovers in different states will move mountains to make sure the right kitty meets the right family to create a wonderful story. The story begins in NJ when Jean, President of Paws and Claws Society (PACS), received a …
A Thank-You From S.O.S. (Shelter Outreach Services)
Dear Jean, Thank you so much to you, the Norman E And Gwyneth Staats Foundation and Paws and Claws Society for your generous support of Shelter Outreach Services (SOS). Your extremely generous donation to SOS means so much and is truly helping our provide the much needed high quality high volume spay neuter (HQHVSN) services to the animals in need in our region. SOS is a successful MASH-style HQHVSN program. SOS travels throughout the Finger Lakes region and beyond to …
The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and The Finger Lakes, Inc. Thanks PACS
Dear Sir or Madam: On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to extend to you our warmest appreciation for your donation to the TLC TNR Stray and Feral Cat Initiative Fund. The health of our community in many ways is dependent upon the foresight of its people. Gifts such as yours illustrate the depth of your commitment to our community. The Community Foundation did not provide any goods or services in consideration of receipt your addition. Sincerely, …
1990 Mazda Miata MX-5 (First Generation) For Sale to Benefit Animals
FOR SALE • FOR SALE • FOR SALE 1990 red Mazda Miata Convertible number 5256 purchased in July, 1989 — 1 owner, 1 driver, garage kept. Also known as the MX-5 (short for Mazda Experiment Project #5). Original miles under 59,500. Comes with hardtop, original purchase information, maintenance records and Miata Magazines. Sold “as is” for cash or cashier’s check only. Located in West Deptford Township, southern New Jersey. To go along with the great design to make a fantastic …
Residents Say Thanks For Help In Their Neighborhood
You are a Great Person!!! Thank you so much for all you have done for our neighborhood, not to mention what you have done for us. Thank you, Steven and Kathie . .
Suzanne & Angel Say Thanks With A Hallbark Card
To everyone at Paws & Claws, Thank you so very much for your overwhelming generosity with your donation to help with Angel’s vet bills. It has made all the difference in his extensive (and long) care for the rattlesnake bite. He’s improving, slowly, but there’s progress. We are exceptionally grateful. Thank you. Suzanne & (Angel) . . .
A Thank-You to PACS and SAFER Cats on the Border
To: Cats on the Border Dear Sponsor There are moments when I think I’ve died & gone to Heaven. I hope that gives you some indication as to how thrilled I am that the farm cats here where I live are eligible to participate in the Cats on the Border project. To date I’ve had a total of 15 cats that have taken the trip to the vet’s. Seven of those 15 have been female. I heave a great sigh …
Endangered Species WordSearch
Print this puzzle to solve. Learn more about the 30 endangered animals hidden in this puzzle, as well as many other endangered, vulnerable, threatened and extinct animals. (See the solution) Many thanks to https://mywordsearch.com for the Blogger Access account!
Pet Crossword Puzzle, March 2018
Below is the Pet Crossword Puzzle from the March 2018 issue of Burlington Reports. Please enjoy, like, share, comment, and let us know if you would like to see more puzzles here and in our newsletter! Many thanks to https://mywordsearch.com for the Blogger Access account!
Links on Topics in Burlington Reports – March 2018, Issue XXII
Below are links for further reading on topics mentioned in our March 2018 (Spring/Summer) issue of Burlington Reports: This issue’s Burlington The Cat story was inspired by the article in the October 2017 issue of Natural Awakenings, “Dogs At Work: Finding the Right Dog For The Job” Why Do Cats Smell Other Cats’ Butts? Why Cats Sniff Butts 4 Facts About Cat Butts You Probably Don’t Want To Know Nose-Touch Greeting in Cats Why Do Cats Touch Noses? Cat Communication Bunting …
March 2018 Issue of Burlington Reports (Spring / Summer 2018)
. Happy Spring / Summer 2018! Jersey gets a job, Squirt explains some cat-habits that seem odd to humans, we learn about pet-safe household products, and we debut our first Pet Crossword Puzzle! In this issue: Pet Humor Burlington The Cat (And Jersey) On Jobs For Dogs Squirty’s Words…From The Rainbow Bridge: “Why do my cats sniff each other’s butts so often?” and “Why does my cat touch noses with my other cat, my dog, and me?” Pet-Themed Crossword Puzzle Pet-Safe …
Aslan’s Cats Says Thank “MEW”
Dear Jean, We wish to sincerely thank you for your very kind donation of $5,000 dollars given by you in 2017 from The STAATS foundation. The monies donated will be used for our kitties ongoing care at our facilities. Please feel free to check out the great work we do for the community on our Facebook and Instagram pages at Aslan’s Cats to see weekly updates on the kitties that reside with us at the sanctuary. Please know that all …
SAFER Cats on the Border Says Thanks
Dear Jean, I have so many things to thank you for, first the opportunity to work with such a wonderful organization that does amazing work making a difference. Without your help Diana, Deb and I would not be able to help cats and kittens in as large a number. Whether it’s bottle feeding orphaned kittens, treating an injury or spay-neuter release, they are all labors of love. Bless you for making it possible. Thank you also for the funds made …
A Thank-You From Beth F.
Thanks for the treatment and care you give cats to cut down the population. God Bless, Beth F. . . .
Animalkind Says Thanks To Paws and Claws
Dear Jean, We would like to thank you for the extremely generous grant of $5,000.00 received on February 1, 2018 to help to support our organization. Your grant is much needed and will effectively be used in our efforts to help stray, abandoned, and feral cats, providing them with medical care, shelter, and new homes. It is our mission and passion to help abused, abandoned, stray, or feral felines in need. With your support we will be able to continue …
Freedom Center for Wildlife Sends Their Thanks
Dear Ms. Smith, Our sincere thanks are again sent to you for your generous support of Freedom Center over the years. We have made progress with our renovations from last year, expanding our beaver enclosure and songbird aviaries, and this year expanding our enclosures for our education Animal Ambassadors. Your continued support helps make all of this possible! We are committed to making this a better, more compassionate world for the creatures we share it with, even if it is …
A Thank You From A Young Animal-Lover
From the kitties: John Boy & Jesse thank you too! I think!! 🙂 I am 8 years old. My name is Jessie. I love animals but we can’t pay to spay and neuter them so thanks a lot. We live on a dead end road so people just drop them off here. We fixed our garage & porch with straw to keep them warm and we feed them. Sometimes that’s hard but me & Mammie (Grams) do it. We once …
Many Thanks From Caretakers of Feral Cats In NY
Dear Jean, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and financial support for our feral cats. Mary and I are located on a dead end road next to Tioga Downs Casino and Racing Facility. Needless to say we get strays every year, possibly from the horse barns. We have been feeding these cats for years and, even when we really couldn’t afford it, paid for some to be neutered spayed. We are on a very low fixed income and are …
Yavapai Humane Society Sends Gratitude
Dear Circle of Compassion For Animals, Thanks to you, more than 2,860 animals in Yavapai County have been saved in 2017. On behalf of them, and all of us at YHS, thank you for giving these furry friends hope, a new future, and a loving home to call their own. This year our family fostered a litter of four kittens just five or six weeks old: Judas, Jasmine, Jolene, and Jordan. They stayed with us for a month. A man …