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SAFER “Cats on the Border” Program Reaches Successful Conclusion

. 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 …

. 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 …

See Tugger (now Bailey, below) with Oliver, happy to be in their Furever Home together, thanks to our Circle of Compassion program and Heart & Paws! His new owner says during the night he gets his toys and hides them under the covers, then nibbles her fingers to wake her up!! …

Lewy and Dewy have settled into their new home, thanks to our Circle of Compassion program and Hearts & Paws! See the two pictured below, looking very content and happy. .

2019 Update: Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – SAFER “Cats On The Border”

. 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 …

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 . .

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dear Sponsor of Cats on the Border Project, Wow! What a Christmas present! Thank you! Through the Cats on the Border project, I was able to get three farm cats spayed/neutered recently. I was particularly relieved to get one female spayed. She seems to be particularly active and I believe her to have given birth to 3 litters of kittens this year. Unfortunately, while she seems quite capable of giving birth to kittens, she’s not physically able to manufacture enough …

Jean, Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for making 2017 a great year! Love, Deb & Craig . . PACS receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal organizations. See more letters and notes here.

SAFER Cats On The Border Says Thank You

Jean, Thank you so much for all you do. Thanks for believing in our little areas. Your contributions have improved the lives of hundreds of cats and their caretakers also. Thank you for the “Ward and Van Scoy Companion Animal Fund”. It enables me to help others with medicine and food. Love, Deb Race PACS receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal organizations. See more letters and notes here.

April 2017 Update: Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – SAFER “Cats On The Border”

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 …

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 …

Thank you so much for your generous donation into the account at Ward and Van Scoy. You truly are a wonderful person. I also would like to thank you for helping cats and people of Rome, PA and Nichols NY. You really have made a difference in our little communities. Read more about SAFER “Cats On The Border” … . PACS receives many heartfelt thank-you notes from pet owners and like-minded animal organizations. See more letters and notes here.

Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – Feral Fix For PA, Phase 1:

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 …

SAFER “Cats on the Border” Program Reaches Successful Conclusion

SAFER “Cats on the Border” Program: Paws & Claws Society does it again!!

Hearts & Paws: Tugger (Now Bailey)

Hearts & Paws: Lewy and Dewy

2019 Update: Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – SAFER “Cats On The Border”

A Thank-You To SAFER Cats on the Border

Several Animal Organizations Come Together For One Special Kitty: The Story of Peach

A Thank-You to PACS and SAFER Cats on the Border

SAFER Cats on the Border Says Thanks

A Christmas Message That Sums Up The Mission of SAFER “Cats on the Border” Program

A Kitty Christmas / Thank You Card From SAFER Cats On The Border

SAFER Cats On The Border Says Thank You

April 2017 Update: Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – SAFER “Cats On The Border”

Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – SAFER “Cats On The Border” December 2016 Update

Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – SAFER “Cats On The Border” September 2016 Update

A Thank You from SAFER “Cats On The Border”

Paws And Claws Society SAFER Program – Feral Fix For PA, Phase 1: