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Give a Little Bowl of Love: Paws and Claws Society Delivers

2024 unfolded as another year of great economic uncertainty for many animal caretakers and their beloved pets. Paws and Claws Society continued our commitment to helping caretakers feed their pets. The need was urgent and PACS again met that need. Since 2008, PACS commitment to this life saving endeavor insured that struggling pet caretakers received the support they and their animals deserve. Every year PACS expended thousands of dollars to purchase the food needed to “Give a Little Bowl of …

Paws and Claws Society provides Free Pet Food to eligible SAFER “Cats on the Border” colony caretakers in PA & NY In an ideal world, every feline would have a loving, forever home to enjoy every day of their lives. Unfortunately, we don’t live in an ideal world and it isn’t always possible or practical for the feral felines in need here on the PA/NY border to find a forever home. Paws and Claws Society volunteers believe that …

At Mexico’s National Palace, the presidential palace and also the seat of Mexico’s executive branch, there are currently 19 cats living in the building full time, with many more that come and go. These cats have free rein of the palace and its gardens, even walking into meetings and making cameos on camera when press briefings and interviews are televised. And now, the government of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has declared these cats to be “living fixed assets”, …

The 2022 Animal Intake and Disposition Summary brought some disappointing news. An average of 12 impounded cats and dogs were euthanized per day in 2022 in New Jersey. This number is UP from 10 in 2021 and 11 in 2020. The total number of animals impounded in 2022 was 51,370. Of that number, 33,567 were redeemed or adopted and 4,364 were euthanized. The average number euthanized per day had dropped continually over the previous 13 years that we’ve been …

. As you may have seen in the 2023 Annual Program Report, the SAFER “Cats on the Border” program has, over the eight years of its existence, spay/neutered 3351 stray or feral felines, thereby preventing the birth of millions of kittens; kittens that would have had no future in our communities. After eight (8) years and 3351 cats, Paws and Claws is able to bring the SAFER “Cats on the Border” program to a very successful conclusion! Paws and Claws …

Read Paws and Claws Society’s 2023 Annual Report . . .

Paws and Claws Wishes to Thank Special Angel

We volunteers at Paws and Claws Society were surprised, delighted, and extremely grateful to receive a generous grant award from a donor-advised fund administered by Vanguard Charitable. This grant was issued to PACS at the recommendation of one of their kind and caring donors. At the request of the recommending donor, we have been asked not to publish any identifying or contact information about the benefactor. We will, of course, honor their wish to remain anonymous. At the same time, …

What a wonderful bit of news to see on the Charity Navigator web site! A 100% Four-Star Charity rating! This is an honor, indeed! . . .

PACS 2022 Annual Program Report

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10 Cats and Dogs are Killed Every Day in New Jersey – But These Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story!

The 2021 Animal Intake and Disposition Summary shows that an average of 10 cats and dogs were euthanized per day in 2021 in our state. The total number of animals impounded was 51,735. Of that number, 34,440 were redeemed or adopted and 3,791 were euthanized. While these numbers have continued to drop over the last several years (the total number euthanized in 2021 is only 10.05% of the number euthanized in 2009!), there is always more work to be done …

Read Paws and Claws Society’s 2021 Annual Report . . .

12 Cats and Dogs are Killed Every Day in New Jersey – But These Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story!

The 2020 New Jersey Animal Intake and Disposition Summary shows that an average of 12 cats and dogs were euthanized per day in 2020 in our state. The total number of animals impounded was 55,727. Of that number, 37,099 were redeemed or adopted and 4,372 were euthanized. While these numbers have continued to drop over the last several years, there is always more work to be done as long as any cats or dogs are being euthanized! You have to know …

. Cat overpopulation ended in several communities on the border between PA & NY in just 5 short years. Paws and Claws Society is excited to announce that since implementing its “SAFER Cats on the Border Project” five years ago, we have spayed or neutered 2693 stray or feral cats and kittens in several communities on the border between PA and NY, thus effectively eliminating the cat overpopulation problem in five of our targeted areas. Life is good! During that …

Read Paws and Claws Society’s 2020 Annual Report . . .

25 Cats and Dogs are Killed in New Jersey Every Day – But These Numbers Don’t Tell The Whole Story!

Looking back, we can see the trend over the years: 2019: 25 2018: 27 2017: 30 2016: 42 2015: 46 2014: 58 2013: 64 2012: 73 2011: 85 2010: 88 2009: 96 See statistics from other years. According to the latest New Jersey Animal Intake and Disposition Summary, an average of 25 cats and dogs were euthanized in 2019. A total of 81,199 animals were impounded, 53,258 were redeemed or adopted, and 9,136 were euthanized. While these numbers have continued …

. SAFER “Cats on the Border” Update for 2019 SAFER “Cats on the Border” TNR program has come a long way since it began in the fall of 2015. We are excited to announce that we have provided 2095 FREE SPAY/NEUTERS for stray or feral cats to date. In addition to spay/neuter surgery, each cat received rabies and distemper vaccinations, Felv/FIV testing, and treatment for internal and external parasites. All medical issues were addressed, including a number of life saving …

On Monday, November 25th, President Trump signed the PACT Act (Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture), making animal cruelty a federal felony. All 50 states have laws against animal cruelty on their books at the state level, and now, under the PACT Act, those convicted can face federal felony charges, fines and up to seven years in prison. The bipartisan act passed the Senate earlier in the month and expands a previous law passed in 2010. Previously, Federal law had only …

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK FOR CATS: PACS (to develop and fund cat shelters for ferals program) CMC STUDENTS (to build) FERAL TNR VOLUNTEERS (to distribute) Cape May County students are building shelters to keep feral cats shielded from weather. .

27 Cats and Dogs are Killed in New Jersey Every Day!

. 2018’s New Jersey Animal Intake and Disposition Summary shows that out of a total of 83,550 cats and dogs impounded in the state during the year, 52,764 were either redeemed or adopted and 9,832 were euthanized, averaging 27 per day. Looking back, we can see the trend over the years: 2018: 27 2017: 30 2016: 42 2015: 46 2014: 58 2013: 64 2012: 73 2011: 85 2010: 88 2009: 96 See statistics from other years. These numbers have dropped …

1990 Mazda Miata MX-5 (First Generation) For Sale to Benefit Animals - see www.pacsnj.org for details

. FOR SALE • FOR SALE • FOR SALE 1990 red Mazda Miata Convertible number 5256 purchased in July, 1989 from the very first shipment of Miatas!! — 1 owner, 1 driver, garage kept. Also known as the MX-5 (short for Mazda Experiment Project #5). Well maintained car– 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 …

WAVERLY, NY — Paws and Claws Society, in partnership with Gemini Farm and local veterinarians, will sponsor their 25th Annual “Cat Spay Day” in Waverly, NY using funding from a private donor. In recognition of the importance of spay/neuter, PACS Board of Directors have declared February 26, 2018 as Cat Spay Day in Waverly, NY. Coupons redeemable for free cat spay/neuter surgery by participating veterinarians will be available to qualifying Waverly, NY residents while supplies last. This year, eligible residents are senior citizens, disabled …

See Paws and Claws Society’s 2018 Annual Report . .

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 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? …

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 …

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 …

CALIFORNIA IS THE FIRST STATE TO BAN PUPPY MILLS FROM SELLING TO PET STORES. The law, signed by Governor Jerry Brown, will take effect January 1, 2019. It covers puppy mills as well as cat and rabbit mills. Pet shops in California will have to work with animal shelters and rescues, not cruel mills, if they want to help their customers adopt dogs, cats, and rabbits. Currently nearly a million and a half animals per year die in shelters in the U.S. …

The 2016 Animal Intake and Disposition Summary shows that, of a total of 82,116 cats and dogs impounded in New Jersey in 2016, 52,707 were either redeemed or adopted and 15,340 were euthanized – an average of 42 per day. These numbers have dropped each year for the last several years. Those are all positive strides in the right direction! There is always more work to be done, however, as long as any cats or dogs are being euthanized! Looking back, …

SAFER CATS ON THE BORDER PROJECT SAFER “Cats on the Border Project” update #4. April 13, 2017 Spring has sprung and with spring comes kitten season. As you all now know…kitten season arrived right on time. We shook off the dust of winter and are back in full TNR mode!!!! Our trappers are busy, busy, busy trying to catch up with the back log that winter weather brings. We have reached a milestone in that we have now spayed or …

SAFER CATS ON THE BORDER PROJECT December 2016, Update 3 It is time for our 3rd update and we are excited to announce that since the beginning of PACS “SAFER Cats on the Border Project” we have spayed or neutered 386 stray or feral cats and kittens. Life is good! During that time, we have rejoiced in our progress, cried when we had to make terrible (but necessary) decisions, and been thrilled to meet and work with dozens of dedicated …

The 2015 Animal Intake and Disposition Summary shows that, of a total of 78,861 cats and dogs impounded in New Jersey in 2015, 48,679 were either redeemed or adopted and 16,816 were euthanized – an average of 46 per day. Those numbers have dropped each year for the last several years. Looking back, we see the trend: 2009: 96 2010: 88 2011: 85 2012: 73 2013: 64 2014: 58 2015: 46 The chart at left (click to see larger image) breaks down the numbers …

SAFER CATS ON THE BORDER PROJECT September 2016 Update You have probably heard the saying “Time flies when you are having fun!” The “Border Project” volunteers have modified that saying to “Time flies when you are actually doing what you have only been able to dream about doing in past years.” We are well on our way to making the communities of Rome, PA and Nichols, NY safe havens for our feline friends! SAFER “Cats on the Border” volunteers believe …

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Smith: I just sent an update a few weeks ago, but I wanted to share some great news. First, as you know, we have long been working to stop the use of animals in medical schools. When I was a medical student at the George Washington University, I refused to participate in a required “dog lab,” and I vowed to end these laboratories. Well, the last two hold-outs—Johns Hopkins University and the University of Tennessee—have both …

PACS expands its SAFER Program into PA & NY to provide much needed services to improve the lives of stray and feral cats. November 24, 2015 A single phone call in late October opened the door to a partnership between the Paws and Claws Society SAFER Program and many community organizations and independent rescuers to help eliminate cat overpopulation issues in PA and the Southern Tier of NY. We are at the very beginning of a project that we anticipate …

There is some improvement over 2013, yet cats in New Jersey are still being killed at a rate of almost four times that of dogs. See the numbers from 2007 through 2014 below: . . . . See statistics from other years. . .

58 Cats and Dogs Killed Daily in New Jersey!

The numbers are dropping each year, but work continues to be needed, as an average of 58 cats and dogs are still being killed every day in New Jersey. The 2014 Animal Intake and Disposition Summary shows that, of a total of 80,346 cats and dogs impounded in New Jersey last year, 47,094 were either redeemed or adopted and 21, 076 were euthanized – an average of 58 per day. Looking back at the totals from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, …

Click to read the S.A.F.E.R. (STRAY AND FERAL EMINENT RESCUE PROGRAM) POLICY OF OPERATION.

FBI To Track Animal Cruelty as Crime Against Society in Uniform Crime Report

FBI To Track Animal Cruelty as Crime Against Society in Uniform Crime Report The Federal Bureau of Investigation web site published an announcement last month that they are now preparing to collect data on animal cruelty crimes through the National Incident-Based Reporting System, or NIBRS. (Listen to the podcast below or read the transcript here.) The FBI web site explains: The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program has been the starting place for law enforcement executives, students of criminal justice, researchers, members …

Aslan’s Cats has just received a Matching Challenge Grant of 10,000 dollars from the Paws & Claws Society. But we need donors to match the amount. We can double your donation NOW to help Aslan’s…

New Jersey Cats Killed at Rate of Four Times That of Dogs

As we pointed out in our post about New Jersey’s 2013 Animal Statistics, of the 23,490 cats and dogs killed in 2013, 4509 were dogs and 18,981 were cats, which means that cats are killed at a rate of more than 4 times that of dogs! Please click thumbnails to see full page: See statistics from other years.

64 cats and dogs killed every day of the year in New Jersey!

The good news is that the total number of cats and dogs euthanized in NJ per day in 2013 is down from previous years. The bad news is that 64 cats and dogs were killed every day in 2013 in New Jersey! Of the 23,490 cats and dogs killed in 2013, 4509 were dogs and 18,981 were cats, which means that cats are killed at a rate of more than 4 times that of dogs! 2013’s daily average of 64 cats and …

See Paws and Claws Society’s 2013 Annual Report

73 cats and dogs killed every day of the year in New Jersey!

The 2012 statistics are in. The total number of cats and dogs euthanized in NJ per day in 2012 is down from 85 in 2011, 88 in 2010, and 96 in 2009. Of the total number of cats and dogs impounded in 2012 (88,594), 44.07% were adopted and 30.14% were euthanized. While this is an improvement over 2011 (41.37% adopted and 34.66% euthanized) and 2010 (40.82% adopted and 34.23% euthanized), much more progress needs to be made! Below are the 1984-2010 New …

Paws and Claws received the following wonderful news from Tabby’s Place about their Paws and Claws-sponsored cat, Levi (read more about Levi here): Dear Jean, Greetings from Tabby’s Place. I hope this email finds you having a beautiful summer. I wanted to write to share some excellent news — and to thank you and the team at Paws and Claws Society, Inc. for making it possible. To our astonishment and delight, Levi, our newest “Paws and Claws kitty,” has been adopted. …

County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center Hosts “PIT-TY” Party In July Release Date: June 27, 2013 Cape May Court House- Freeholder Leonard Desiderio and Sheriff Gary Schaffer are pleased to announce that the Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center will again be hosting a “Pit-ty” Party for the month of July – National Adopt A Shelter Dog Month. In an effort to decrease the number of pit bull and pit bull mixes entering the Shelter several free services …

Paws and Claws received the following wonderful news from Tabby’s Place: Dear Jean, Greetings from Tabby’s Place. I hope this little note finds you having a beautiful start to spring. I wanted to write to share some very happy news that just transpired here at Tabby’s Place. Little D’Artagnan, who Paws and Claws enabled us to rescue last summer, was just adopted into a loving home! A big-hearted woman named Bailey discovered D’Art online, when searching for a possible companion …

Tabby’s Place issues press release to announce the rescue of their new Paws And Claws-sponsored cat, Levi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Townsend, Development Director Tel.: 908-237-5300 ext. 235 E-mail: at@tabbysplace.org Blind senior catizen sees a new future in cage-free sanctuary Levi the cat was found weaving and wandering the streets of central NJ. With no identification, no ability to see or hear, and no small number of years behind him, the old feline was immediately scheduled to be euthanized at the clinic where he’d arrived as a stray. After all, who could see anything worth keeping …

Paws And Claws and Staats Foundation Funds Middle TN Spay & Neuter Clinic’s Spay Your Strays Feral Cat Program

February 28, 2013 – Paws and Claws and Staats Foundation awards a $9,000 grant to fund the Middle TN Spay & Neuter Clinic’s Spay Your Strays Feral Cat Program, which will alter 300 stray or feral felines. From their web site: MTSNC offers high quality, low-cost, spay/neuter services to pet owners (who qualify), animal shelters and animal rescue organizations. We are able to provide affordable surgery through private donations, grants, and aggressive fundraising. MTSNC provides pediatric surgery. Did you …

See PACS 2012 Annual Program Report

See Paws and Claws Society’s 2012 Annual Report

PACS donation makes a life of love possible for courageous kitten, D’Artagnan

As in past years, developing and expanding the “Circle of Compassion for Animals” will be a funding priority for Paws and Claws Society in calendar year 2013. In keeping with our mission, we believe it is important to support partnerships that are both appropriate and mutually beneficial, where PACS is recognized as a partner in the programs offered as a result of PACS funding. We understand that being identified on any products or publicity which may be generated as a …

Paws and Claws thanks Marine Equipment & Supply Company for their donation. The company held a softball event that raised $620.00, which they donated to PACS! Read our letter thanking them for their kindness and letting them know that we do indeed appreciate all of the employees of Marine Equipment & Supply Company who participated in the company’s softball event that raised an amazing $620.00. – – – – – – …

The Thundershirt is a stretchy, vest-like shirt for dogs that places a soothing and steady pressure which has a calming effect. Your dog or cat can experience the calming effect of this type of pressure with the Thundershirt, to relieve anxiety without medication. The Thundershirt can be used to help with: •Fear of thunder/fireworks •Separation anxiety •Travel anxiety •Crate training •Problem barking •Hyperactivity •Leash pulling •Epilepsy and seizure •And more! The Thundershirt company has partnered with the Petfinder Foundataion to …

Nancy Welsh, Director of Almost Home Animal Shelter with Diana Kane, Treasurer of Paws and Claws Society

Paws and Claws donated $25,000 to Almost Home Animal Shelter for new cages, and Camden County agreed to match our donation! Nancy Welsh opened Almost Home Animal Shelter in Pennsauken, NJ in 2006 as a temporary shelter “after the private West Jersey Animal Shelter in Pennsauken closed and the township reached out to Welsh…” explains Kevin Riordan on philly.com. “The idea was to have the temporary shelter operate for about 18 months while a consortium of towns, working with Camden …

Cape May County Reached No-Kill Status in 2010! The hard work and dedication of all the animal advocates in Cape May County has paid off for the animals! Congratulations to one and all! We need to continue with the programs and not let up for a minute. Paws and Claws Society contributions to this achievement are many. See our flyer for details: – – See Operation Cape May County Outreach – –

See PACS 2011 Annual Program Report

See Paws and Claws Society’s 2011 Annual Report

88 Cats and Dogs Killed in New Jersey Every Day

The 2010 numbers are in. The number of cats and dogs killed in New Jersey every day of the year is 88, compared to 96 in 2009. This number is down from 2009, yet much more progress needs to be made. Click below to see the 2010 New Jersey animal statistics, both by state and by county. 32,152 cats and dogs were reported killed in New Jersey animal shelters during 2010; that is an average of 88 each day of …

2012 No Kill Conference will be August 11-12 in Washington DC

The 2012 No Kill Conference will be August 11-12 in Washington DC. Last year’s event was sold out, so register early! See the No Kill Conference web site for more information. “Join the nation’s most successful shelter directors, animal lawyers, veterinarians, and shelter reformers for an inspiring and empowering conference that will help you save lives.” – nokillconference.org –

Christmas 2011 Message from Paws and Claws Society

During this Holiday Season, when we pause to appreciate the wonders of creation, the spirit of peace, and our love for family and friends, we at Paws and Claws Society wish to express our gratitude to everyone who shares our love for animals . . . As part of our Paws and Claws Society “Share the Love” holiday celebration, we especially enjoyed playing Santa to other organizations in our Circle of Compassion for Animals. Paws and Claws Society was happy …

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Paws and Claws Society News – 2010

. . 2010 See the 2010 Annual Report. Read letters regarding protest of Showtime TV’s trailer for its new series, Shameless: From Paws and Claws Society, Inc. From a Showtime viewer Paws and Claws Society unveils new program, Fix and Feed Our Pets in Need – During this time of economic uncertainty, families especially need the comfort of their pets. To have to take the heart-wrenching step of giving up your beloved pet to an already overflowing shelter would be devastating to …

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Paws and Claws Society News – 2009

See the 2009 Annual Report. CALENDAR YEAR 2009 BEGAN WITH WONDERFUL WORDS FROM OUR FURRY ANGELS: My mom has been telling me about all the wonderful things you are doing to help me. There are not enough meows in the entire world to let you know how much this means to me and my mom. I worry about my mom just as much as she worries about me. She has been so upset trying to find a way to make me …

96 cats and dogs killed every day of the year in New Jersey! Below are eye-opening 2009 New Jersey animal statistics, both by state and by county. We’ve made progress, but not enough. We’re still making progress, but not fast enough. 35,075 cats and dogs were reported killed in New Jersey animal shelters during 2009; that is an average of 96 each day of the year! Please click thumbnails below to see full images: Stats for the state of New Jersey Stats by county in …

CALENDAR YEAR 2008 MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS Paws and Claws continues to work diligently to end the cycle of cruelty caused by unchecked pet reproduction. PACS provided thousands of FREE spay/neuter surgeries for homeless pets during calendar year 2008. PACS also provided for vaccinations, testings, internal and external parasite treatments. PACS spay/neuter programs and services certainly epitomize our philosophy of Prevention Not Destruction. In addition to providing sheltering assistance for hundreds of homeless companion animals, Paws and Claws Society funded medical treatment …

. . Jump to year: 2007 • 2006 • 2005 . 2007 CALENDAR YEAR 2007 Paws and Claws continues to work diligently to end the cycle of cruelty caused by unchecked pet reproduction. PACS provided 2,287 FREE spay/neuter surgeries for homeless pets during calendar year 2007. PACS also provided for vaccinations, testings, internal and external parasite treatments. PACS spay/neuter programs and services certainly epitomize our philosophy of Prevention Not Destruction. In addition to providing sheltering assistance for hundreds of homeless …