Grateful & Blessed in New York

Thank you so much for helping with the food cost for my cats. They really appreciated it. I appreciate you!!! Cortney   Paws And Claws Society receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal organizations. See more letters linked below: . .

Thanks From One of Paws and Claws’ Newest Friends

From one of your newest friends, Ray. Thanks again. ~ Thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Hope you know how very much you’re appreciated and what a difference you make. ~   Paws And Claws Society receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal organizations. See more letters linked below: . .

Family Says Thanks for Cat Food Donation

Thank you very much for the cat food. We appreciate it. – Thank you for all the ways you make this world a brighter one. –   Paws And Claws Society receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal organizations. See more letters linked below: . .

Ten Cats, a Dog, and Their Person Say Thank You

Dear Jean Smith, I must apologize profusely for being so late with this well-deserved Thank You! I am overwhelmed by the 10 cats that live at my place now. I also have a rescue dog pet. Four of the cats that were neutered by Paws & Claws, five were done by Cali’s Mission. The other cat was taken care of by me for the last 12 years. I guess I am just too soft hearted! Thank you so much! Joseph …

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Pet Food Donations Appreciated

Dear Ms. Smith, I really appreciate the food you have donated for my cats, and they thank you too!! Sincerely, Brian   Paws And Claws Society receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal organizations. See more letters linked below: . .

“I’m Missy the Cat and I approve this message”

Dear Jean, Thank you very much for all of your kindness. Missy came to me in late Nov. of 2023. She was in bad health, however she is doing so much better because of your kindness. She is a calico kitty with a beautiful personality. I thank you & Missy thanks you as well. Sincerely, Lois (See Missy’s paw print on the envelope below!)   Paws And Claws Society receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal …

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Thanks For Kitten Population Control

Jean,

Thank you so much for funding my feral cats. I appreciate it so much. I wanted them healthy and spayed before I had a pile of kittens!

That is so wonderful of you to work on the cat population.

I’m glad there are people like you in our world.

Sincerely,
Celia

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Mountains of Gratitude

Dear Jean, I am sending you mountains of gratitude for what you do. Thanks to the kindness of your heart I was able to get my “cat clan” neutered to stop the increase in numbers. I did not ask for them but one showed up and the next thing you know I had many! I will forever be thankful for your generosity and I will continue to care for those that were left on my property unwanted and to starve. …

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Thanks For Stray Cat Program in Rome

Dear Jean,

Thank you so much for sponsoring the stray cat program. We own a farm in Rome, PA, and it is not uncommon to get “drop offs”. We appreciate your help creating a good healthy home for these cats!

Sincerely,
Janet & Larry

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A Pawsitively Purrfect Note of Thanks!

Hi Jean –

“Wishing you a pawsitively purrfect day!”

And to say thank you so much for your generous contribution to controlling the feral cat population in this area, most particularly my tiny farmette. 59 cats in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 25 June-October 2023. I currently feed 35-45 cats a day . . . Love them all.

From George, a resident of Warren Center (Bradford County, PA)

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“Wonderful Human Alert!” – From Maureen, Kit, and Kaboodle

Hi Jean – Just a quick back story… 2 kittens were abandoned at the end of a dead-end dirt road where I happen to live. I am a “dog person”, even a “horse person”, so had to consult others more knowledgeable than myself. Then I found Diane Oliver and through multiple conversations , determined that perhaps these kittens were meant to bless me with their presence. So, “Kit and Kaboodle” are now residing at my place and are becoming a …

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Thanks For Kitten Kindness

Jean, Thank you for your help for a mother & 3 kittens that were homeless. I took her and babies in and cared for all of them. Thanks for your caring heart for the program to get them all fixed and shots. Lisa S. and Momma Kitty & Kittens Too   . .

Lisa, Amey, and Moses Thank PACS For Kindness In Memory of Peekers

Jean, Thank you for helping make Peekers more comfortable the last months of his life. He was a special little guy. Amey and I and Moses appreciate all you did for him. We can’t thank you enough. Love, Hugs, & Kisses, Lisa, Amey, & Moses Note with photos of Peekers: This little guy crept into my heart in a big way. I miss him so – my lap will be empty without him, and the world has a little less …

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Cat Colony Carer Sendz Big Hugz

Hi Jean! Been wanting to send this card forever! I can never thank you enough for your help and generosity. Hope you are doing well & very much looking forward to planning lunch with you and Lisa. Still trying to get the last cats from colony I’ve been doing since Oct. They are making me crazy & won’t go in any traps I’ve tried – smart buggers!! Hope to catch up soon! Sending Big Hugz!! Sincerely, Denise H.     …

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Couple Says Thanks For Paws and Claws’ Generosity

Dear Jean, Thanks to your generosity we had 5 stray cats / kittens who were neutered & vaccinated, then returned. Hopefully this will help put an end to stray kittens being born in our garage. We appreciate all that you do! Eric & Teri             . .

Gratitude from Samantha, Fluffy, Tippy, Goldy, and Cali

From: Samantha – all black, female Fluffy – gray & white, male Tippy – gray & white, female Goldy – yellow, male Cali – calico, female   Dear Jean, We had three male cats trying to breed the females. We were unable to capture them but are thankful we don’t have to worry about more kittens. We love seeing our five feral kittens every day and are so thankful you were able to help us get them good vet care. …

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Deep Appreciation

Thank you so much! I am 76 and retired and not able to pay for these services, but could not have the heart to have Momma and her family put down that someone dropped off at my house. Thank you ♥ Philip and Sandy               . .

9 Cats & Their People Send Thanks

9 cats 🙂 We thank you so much for providing vet service to stray animals. I have worried so much how we would afford and you were an answer to our prayers. Kevin & Cindy           . .

Many Thanks (and Update) From Human and Six Barn Kitties

To Whom it may concern, I am sending this thank you and a little update. A year ago we had a young mom and 5 kitten feral cats living in our barn, Through the program supported by you at Stray Haven in Waverly, NY, they were all spayed and neutered. I am happy to tell you that although Mom has left, all of the kittens are still living and thriving in our barn. Four of them are relatively friendly with …

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A Note of Gratitude From Rome, PA Farm Owners

Jean, Thank you for spaying and neutering our barn cats. This is a wonderful service that you are providing. We don’t need any more kittens and are so grateful that ours have been fixed. Again, thank you, Paul & Kathy Yoachm Possum Hollow Perennials Farm       . .

Camera-Shy Cat’s Human Sends a Thank You

Hello Ms. Jean, Sorry I’m so late about sending this thank you out to you. I was hoping to get a good picture of the cat to send to you. But that didn’t work out too well. I tried several times. I would get a side shot or him leaving. Thank you so much, you don’t realize how much this helped me out. Thank you Victoria       . .

“Cat Mom” of 6 Expresses Her Thanks to Paws and Claws

Ms. Jean Smith, Hello! My name is Melissa. I work at Walmart and while in the Customer Service line, I randomly met a woman, and we ended up discussing our pets. She told me how she cares for approx. 20 cats. I was impressed. I told her about my “accidental” 6. See, I had a cat named Prince, who was my Baby Boy, but he never liked to stay inside. I started to get lonely and I found my Princess …

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A Note of Thanks for Help for Cats in PA

We love having the cats around outside to keep the rodents down, but both on a fixed SS income, the help was very much needed. Thanks so much. Phil & Sandra   . .

Special Thanks

Thank you Keep up the good work Martha Verse in card: “Some people just know how to make others feel at home . . . Special people like you. Thanks so much.” . .

More Thanks For Paws and Claws

I’m glad you came into our life. Really, thoughtfulness on your part. Thank you Nancy Text printed on card:  The world needs more people as thoughtful as you, For joy is a part of each nice thing you do . . . The kindness you share brightens so many days – Thank you for all of your wonderful ways.   . .

Grateful Family Sends Thanks

Thank you so very much from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done for us, and so many! We started out with 4 cats, then I moved my mom in with us because she had stage 4 cancer. She also had 2 strays, 2 of her own. Thus started the cycle. We were at 27 cats and kittens all together, and we rent, so very difficult situation all around. As soon as we would get rid of …

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Thanks From An Animal-Lover

Jean, I want to thank you so very much for the work that you do. It makes a huge difference in the lives of the cats around here. I can’t thank you enough! This is a wonderful program! Thanks again! God bless you! Thank you so very much! Cheri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .   .

A Thank-You From A Cat’s Family

Jean, Your kindness is special – and so are you! Thank you so much for your kindness of helping us with our cats. It is greatly appreciated. The Bristers . . . . . . .. .   . .. . . ..

A Thank-You From “Happy In PA”

Dear Paws & Claws, We are Bonnie and Jerry. We have 23 acres and live in the woods. We are both retired, we take care of Bonnie’s mom (age 95). I was a farmer, Bonnie worked in the medical field. We have 20 layer chickens and a dog. Last October we noticed a cat living under the hen house, so I started feeding it. Then it moved inside our storage shed. Donna, our friend and neighbor, told us about Paws …

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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 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 . . .

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.     .

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.   .

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) . .   .