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08/07/2024

Sponsor-A-Pet Even if you are unable to adopt, you can still make a difference in the life of a homeless animal. Through our Sponsor-A-Pet program, you can help support one or more of our adoptable pets and help us defray the costs of sheltering, feeding and providing day-to-day care for animals in....

08/07/2024

This is heartbreaking. Pets are forever not just until you don't want them anymore. These pets are then confused and scared, they don't understand why they are now living in a cage, their human caretaker no longer around.
Make a difference and adopt an adult cat. They love you unconditionally.🐈

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07/19/2024

🚨 SPCA Arrest Alert 🚨 Penny Berk, Founder of Rescue Right/Owner of Northwind Kennels in Bedford, NY Arrested for Animal Cruelty. SPCA Westchester announced today that their Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE), under the direction of Ernest Lungaro, arrested Penny Berk of Bedford, NY and charged her with 5 counts of animal cruelty.

07/11/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: What is an ear tip? 🤔

An ear-tip is the removal of the tip of the LEFT ear of a cat, while under anesthesia, by a veterinarian. It is the universally-recognized sign that a cat has been spayed/neutered and vaccinated.

Because an unsocialized (feral) community cat cannot be handled, an ear-tip instantly confirms from a distance that the cat in question has been spayed or neutered and has received vaccines. 🏥🐾 If you see a cat with an ear-tip, you can be confident that the cat has been fully vetted.

It is imperative to ear-tip any cat that is spayed/neutered and that you intend to return to its outdoor home. Failing to do so may result in the cat being trapped again and taken to clinic for TNR. Surely, the vet will discover the cat is already altered when they get it on the table. By then, resources will have been wasted, including the opportunity for an unaltered cat to secure a TNR appointment at clinic. Please don't waste everyone's time and let's not stress the kitty even more: get that ear-tip before releasing kitty to its outdoor home. 🕰️

❓ Are all ear-tipped cats feral? NO. There are plenty of friendly, adoptable ear-tipped cats among us. If placement isn't available for a kitten or a friendly adult, a rescuer may have no choice but to TNR and put the cat back outside. An ear-tip is not an indication of the cat's disposition; it only serves to signify that the cat has been altered. 🐱💙

What should you do if you see an ear-tipped cat? Nothing, unless the cat is in distress or injured. Ear-tipped cats do not contribute to overpopulation, are fully vetted and should be left alone. Do NOT take them to a shelter; they may be deemed unadoptable there and immediately euthanized.

When you see an ear-tipped cat, you can be certain that someone cares about the welfare of that animal. That cat probably lives in a colony and has a caretaker. Ear-tipped cats are fortunate kitties, indeed! 🏡🐈

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project. ✅





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07/11/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: feral vs. stray
What's the difference between a feral cat and a stray cat? 🤔

👉 A FERAL cat is an outdoor cat that is not socialized with people. These cats are fearful and want nothing to do with humans. They are not suited to be indoor pets and are considered unadoptable. There are varying degrees of feral, so "once a feral, always a feral" is not the rule. Some ferals can be socialized over time; it depends on the cat and the person working with the animal.

👉 A STRAY cat is a cat that lives outdoors and has been socialized to some degree with humans. This cat may have once had an indoor home but now finds itself outside, perhaps abandoned or lost. Or, it could be a cat born outside with a feeder whom it trusts. Strays are more open to relationships with humans whereas ferals are not. When one describes a cat as a stray, it is implied that the cat is friendly to some degree.

💡 "Community cat" is an all-encompassing term to include all unowned outdoor cats, regardless of whether they are stray or feral.

Knowing whether a cat is feral or stray is important as the answer will determine your course of action. All cats should be spayed or neutered. A feral cat should go through the TNR process whereas a stray cat might go into foster care after vetting in search of an indoor forever home. Generally, strays are candidates for adoption; ferals are generally not.

👉How can you tell if a cat is feral or stray?
➡ A feral cat won't come close. A stray will come close and might let you pet it.
➡A feral will assume a crouched, tense body position and not make eye contact. A stray will act more like a house cat: standing, tail up, making eye contact.
➡A feral will not make a sound. A stray might purr or meow.
➡Ferals are more active at night. Strays are active during the day.
➡Ferals tend to be well-groomed; strays might be disheveled.
➡When trapped, ferals move to the back of the trap. Strays come to the front.
➡A scared feral will lash out; a scared stray may simply hiss.
➡A feral won't recognize or play with a toy. A stray probably will.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

07/06/2024

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05/23/2024

Just a reminder that discounted tickets are available through 5/31! This is such a fun event, you won't want to miss it.

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05/23/2024

As spring is upon us, we at the Humane Society of Westchester are reminded of our deep roots in the community, stretching back to 1911. Our dedication to helping stray, lost, abandoned, injured, and abused animals in the 19 communities we serve has only been possible because of the generous support from kind-hearted individuals like you.

Today, we invite you to join in cultivating a compassionate tomorrow for every animal in need. Partnering with FreeWill, we’ve made it easy for you to include the Humane Society of Westchester in your will or living trust, ensuring your love and care for animals creates a lasting paw print. You can also create a plan so that your cherished pets will be taken care of in the future!

https://humanesocietyofwestchester.org/planned-giving/

05/21/2024

FURRR 911 is doing a fundraiser for their founder's birthday! Please check it out and donate if you can!
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05/02/2024

05/02/2024

The first adoption event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at the Chappaqua Farmer's Market.

05/01/2024

May 2024 Pet Holidays!
PSI’s Pet Sitter Safety Month™
National Pet Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Responsible Animal Guardian Month
May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
May 4: National Bird Day
May 5: Mayday for Mutts; Cinco de Meow Day
May 5-11: National Pet Week®; Be Kind to Animals Week®
May 11: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day; National Dog MomDay
May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
May 21: World Dog Day
May 23: World Turtle Day

04/30/2024

Today is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day!

04/23/2024

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04/20/2024

04/16/2024

Please don't call the police when you see a racoon out during the day! They are foraging for food, not rabid!! The mama probably has babies and the police don't called animal control, they SHOOT the racoon, healthy or not. Babies are orphaned and then die or end up with a rehabber. Wildlife companies don't search around for babies before trapping the mother and getting rid of her.

This is the same thing for squirrels. Its birthing season for wildlife.

04/10/2024

Reaching out to announce an exciting giveaway we’re running for the next month. From now through May 15th, we will be donating a dog toy for every item sold on our website!

Just like a lot of our other giveaways, customers will be able to choose which rescue they want to send the dog toys to. We have a dropdown menu on every product, that’s where people can specify. https://dogrescuecoffeecompany.com/

04/10/2024

04/06/2024

Flowers and plants can be lovely additions to household decor or thoughtful gifts, but they can also be items of interest for curious pets 🌸 Find out which plants and flowers are considered toxic, or even deadly to pets, and which are safe with this list from our ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center & ASPCApro experts. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3PSiG4q

04/05/2024

Please join Paws Crossed as we host a 24-Hour Slumber Party at PCAR starting Saturday April 6th at noon through Sunday April 7th at noon!

The countdown clock is striking at just a little over 2-days until the nationwide Shelter/Rescue Slumber Paw-ty begins! ⏰

Please join Paws Crossed as we host a 24-Hour Slumber Party at PCAR starting Saturday April 6th at noon through Sunday April 7th at noon! All funds raised throughout this event will go directly into our Medical Care Fund to help so many dogs and cats in need, find their second chance at a happy and healthy life! ♥️

Throughout the 24-hours we will be going LIVE on Facebook and Instagram a number of times and also showing some videos that give you glimpses into the "behind the scenes" at PCAR while also sharing stories of how important our Medical Fund is to so many! You will also have the chance to meet many of our adorably adoptables that are ready to charm you and find their forever families! 🐾

To make a life-saving gift today, and to learn more about this event and our fabulous participants please visit: https://www.shelterslumberpawty.com/event/5nu4uf

03/30/2024

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03/24/2024

☠️ It's National Pet Poison Prevention Week! ☠️

Many people use essential oils or diffuse them in their home. 🌿 (This also applies to store-bought plug-ins!) Please be aware that SOME essential oils are TOXIC to cats because cats lack a necessary enzyme (cytochrome P450) to metabolize the phenols found in essential oils, resulting in poisoning and even death. 😿

If you're using essential oils in your home, please do some research and/or ask your veterinarian if your oils are safe for your pets. (Dogs can be affected, too!) 🐾 Please take to time to ensure you're not harming your precious pet.