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Helping Paws Pet Haven, Inc.

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Helping Paws Pet Haven, Inc.

We are a limited admission 501 (c)3 cat rescue that takes in cats/kittens, mostly strays and gives them a chance at finding their forever homes. Thank you!
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We are an all volunteer organization run solely on donations, adoptions and fundraisers. How We Began:

In the fall of 2001 we were living in the town of Huntington, IN, and started feeding a rough looking feral tomcat. We named him Ralph, and at the slightest squeak of the door k**b he would fly off of the porch and be gone. It took months to gain his trust, but he was so worth the wait! We were

unable to take him in the house so we created a nice space for him and moved him into the garage. Somewhere along the line we thought it would be a good idea to start a cat rescue. Crazy as it was, we did. We found a property, out on State Road 9, with a house for us, a building we could renovate to start a Rescue/Cattery and a barn for storage; so everyone moved, including Ralph. We had our first meeting December 15, 2002, and to our surprise people came! People that we didn’t even know came wanting to support us and be involved. We are fortunate to have some of those people still involved today. Another surprise, people gave money! Donations came in for us to start the non-profit, purchase supplies and get the rooms for the cats constructed. We opened our doors January 2003 to accept our first residents with Ralph greeting them with open paws. Like most rescues and shelters, that first year was tough and there have been a lot of changes since then. The renovated building turned Cattery, had a wood burner for heat. That meant purchasing wood, storing it and getting up during the night to keep it going! It also did not have water. We used a garden hose from the barn (with cold water) to wash litter boxes and bowls outside and we used milk jugs to carry water inside to fill bowls. Our first Banquet in October 2003 raised enough money to put in a furnace. The huge wood burner was sold. With that money we purchased a hot water heater and utility sink which were installed in a small room we had built for them in the barn. This is where we still wash litter boxes. A garage sale raised money to add the central air in 2004. In 2006, Ralph, with the help of two wonderful ladies, composed a letter asking for donations to have water installed into the cattery. I must say, getting hot water and a sink actually in the cattery was the best thing, next to getting rid of the wood burner, to be accomplished. I still thank you ladies very much! You don’t know how much you miss something or what an inconvenience it is until you don’t have it. Meanwhile, Ralph has stayed busy helping settle in any new residents and keeping control of his room. He really is a great cat and mascot. He knows he has a position and takes it very seriously. Ralph reminds me of John Travolta in Grease. He always has a group around him, the girls swoon over him and the guys want to be like him. There have been other changes big and small, but this was our beginning. We could never have done it, or continue to do it, without your help.

08/09/2024

Happy International Cat Day!! ❤️ Teddy

08/02/2024

Evening friends! More rain is happening as we speak. We had a bit of a storm pass thru awhile ago. They said high winds & possible hail, but no hail here. Update on Tony Stark.... his fructosamine was a bit high, so we maybe looking at a food change. We need to do some research as he needs a urinary tract food for his crystals. There's always a problem child in the group! Mol. Stay safe out there. ❤️ Tansy

07/31/2024

We remember Ralph everyday... but especially today as this is the day that he made his journey to the Rainbow Bridge in 2014 at 17 yrs big. Its hard to believe that its been 10 years. For our new friends, Ralph is the mascot and inspiration behind HPPH. A stray, non trusting, rough looking tomcat who became my best catfriend. Ralph was a friend to all. He enjoyed meeting the new residents and taking them under his wing. He was absolutely a one of a kind mancat. We are continuing the work you started. Momma loves you Ralphie and we all miss you so much. But remember you with smiles. ❤️ typist

07/30/2024

Evening friends! Thank you all for the purrayers & well wishes. The 3 of us are all home. George is in good shape. No dental extractions, just a cleaning & his bloodwork is good. Tony.... well, Tony is our problem child. Mol. He sang the song of our people ALL the way home & pooped again in his carrier. He must not have gotten the memo to go before we left. He also left toe nail trimmings all over the seat from clawing at the door. We should get the rest of his labs back tomorrow. No bacteria in his urine which is good. But his glucose is very high. We are hoping it's just from stress but the dr wanted to send out a fructosamine just to be sure. Lots of paws crossed that he's not diabetic. I had 3 extractions. All are chewing teeth so I've got my own apartment for a few days to i can eat just can food while the incisions heal. My bloodwork was all normal so that's good to hear. I'll be back in tip top shape before you know it! Ive had my meds & after todays events im ready for a good nap. Have a good evening friends! ❤️ Ducky, George & Tony

07/30/2024

Good morning! We are off to the vetty place for our dental cleanings & assessments. This was pur ride to the clinic! It's super foggy out there so be safe if you are traveling in the country! Please send some pawsative purrayers..... neither of us were over joyed with the drive 🤣. George has had a couple of dentals, but I havnt. Fyi..... the typist asked about Tony & he is staying the day. Waiting for a cat to make urine is like watching a pot of water & waiting for it to boil. Mol. Will keep you all updated! ❤️ Ducky & George ~ 2 boys out on the town

07/29/2024

Well it certainly is a Monday here friends! As many of you know, because there's no privacy here..... I have some urinary issues. Crystals to be exact. Even on my expensive, really good food ( I've gained 2 !) I occasionally have issues. I've been good for a bit, but not once but twice I've jumped on the typists lap recently & urinated. I cannot explain it.... other than I just had to go! So while it was funny later, it absolutely was not at the time. So those couple of incidents have led me here.... at the vetty office. Being in the carrier & ride was very stressful. I did both #1 &2 in the carrier! So THAT landed me with an overnight stay as my bladder was empty. So this has been the Mondayest of Mondays for me! The vetty lady & staff are nice but would rather be home. Will update with my results when we have them. ❤️ Tony Stark.

07/26/2024

Hey you there! Wishing you a fabulous weekend! Get out & enjoy the weather! ❤️ Baby Dakota

07/24/2024

Evening friends! The weather people said we were to have rain today...well, it passed right by or disappeared because we had nothing! Not that we are sad about it.... our ponds have finally dried up. So they are now calling for rain starting Sunday. Most of these days it has been sooooo hoomid! Nothing is new in our zoo. Im just catching some ZZZZs on my scratcher. We are just ridin the wave thru life!
Have a good evening! ❤️ Maze livin his best Fiv+ life

07/20/2024

Thank you so much Barbara for treats!! Both Chewy & Amazon have had our favs on sale! The pawty is here this weekend! Mol Have a good evening friends. ❤️ Tango

07/17/2024

Evening friends! We hope you are all doing well during these hoomid & rainy days. Our ponds are back & this hoomidity is doing nothing good for my fur!! We heard that it was Amazon Prime Deal Days so we looked to see what was on sale. And treats are! A great time to stock up for your kitties. Chewy is also having a bugvsale! The typist knows we really like The Party Mix & Temptations..... so we've added them to her cart! Mol. If anyone would like to send us a couple of extra containers, we would appreciate it! Nite friends ❤️ Lady Gray ~ trying to manage her very long, silky fur in this hoomid weather

07/12/2024

Woo Hoo! THINGS were delivered today! Dry & can food & treats! We will pawty this weekend! Mol. Thank you Barbara & anonymous donor for thinking of us!! ❤️ Wyatt, Tango, Rocky & Ginger ( hidden behind the treats)

07/10/2024

Happy Box Pawty Tuesday! We may need to use this as a raft soon. The effects of hurricane Beryl are here. We have had rain all day & they expect it to continue thru tomorrow. We are saying special purrayers to those affected by it in Texas & surrounding areas. Some special good vibes for our friend Adventures of Mr. Mcgoo blind and beautiful & his fambly. Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! We are in the country, so we cannot hear the boomers, but did see them. Our neighbor puts on a pretty good show. Stay safe friends! ❤️ Jack & Allister

07/09/2024

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07/04/2024

Wishing you all a happy & safe 4th of July! 🎊

06/24/2024

Hi friends! Boy has it been hotty, hot, hot here! As you can see..... im bout to melt! Mol We did have a bit of a cooler day today, but last week we stayed in the mid 90s & was so very hoomid! The typist waited til last evening to zip around the yard on the green grass eating machine. On a side note.... she's getting better driving! Mol Nothing new to report. Oh! We do have a new family hanging around. The hole he dug into the barn was found & covered up but he didnt leave. The typist was calling him Greg...... until she seen 2 littles. So Greg became Gloria the groundhog! They like eating the clover in the yard & there's a lot. Have a good evening. Don't forget to check on all outside pets! ❤️ Tangerine ~ livin her best Felv+ life

06/17/2024

Surveying my kingdom high atop the cattery roof. All is well. Today started iff a week of 90+ degree weather..... many of you know this, but for those that don't or have forgotten...... please check on all outside pets! They need plenty of fresh water & a shadey place to get out of the sin. Even better, take them in! We'd like to see those pics if farm animals inside! Mol. Seriously though, this heat can be dangerous for hoomins & animals. If you're outside, take breaks & drink plenty of that
" High quality H2O"! And, check on your elderly neighbors. We have a good breeze right now as the sun is setting. Stay safe friends! ❤️ Bullseye HPPH COLONY cat~ I have plenty of shadey places!

06/11/2024

Hi friends! What beee-u-tiful weather we are having here! We've been in the 70s, low hoomidity & breezey. We are soaking that weather in because we are headed to the 90s the end of the week. Get out & enjoy it! It's good napping weather too.... so im going to get back to it! Mol. Have a good evening! ❤️ Speedy G

06/03/2024

Does this angle make my butt look big? It's the size of the cat tree bed. It's too small for all of this awesomeness! Someone's really missing out on a great cat here! That's my story & I'm stickin to it! Mol have a good evening friends! ❤️ Thor

05/31/2024

Thank you to those that stopped by! Your donations mean the world to us. A big thank you to 360 Mobile Car Spa for hosting the event!

05/30/2024

Tomorrow is the car wash fundraiser ! Perhaps they need paper towels. We've got some unrolled & ready! Mol Our friends at 360 Mobile Car Spa ( 44 E. Washington St. )are donating the proceeds from their Fabulous Friday $15 car wash. Hope to see many of you there. Have a great night friends. ❤️ Ducky ~ found the paper towels like this... im not an unroller!

05/29/2024

Our friends are having a fundraiser for us! Stop down Friday & get your car washed.... or SUV or pick up. Mol They are located downtown 44 E. Washington St. ❤️ Ducky

We are hosting a fundraiser Friday, May 31. Helping Paws Pet Haven, Inc is one of our favorite charities. So this Friday all of the proceeds from our $15 Fabulous Friday Car Wash will be donated to them! Other donations will be graciously accepted. If you would like to drop off supplies that would be great! Needed items - Friskies & Fancy Feast can cat food, Purina Naturals dry cat food, trash bags, paper towels, cleaning supplies, scoopable litter & pine pellets ( 40 # bags can be found at Tractor Supply for $6 or so). So after a long weekend of traveling, if you're headed out this weekend or your ride just needs a wash, stop by this Friday. It's a win win..... your car will receive a great contact wash & you'll be helping the kitties of HPPH!

05/27/2024

Remembering those not with us this Memorial Day. Thank you for your service.

05/26/2024

Closing tonight! Check it out.

Online ordering for Helping Paws Pet Haven 2024 Online Store ends on Sun, May 26, 2024 (11:59 PM EDT)

05/24/2024

Evening friends! We are having some severe weather here! The sherrifs department says we are getting HAZERD winds, up to 40 mph gusts & half inch hail. The hail we just had... hoping for no more! Stay safe if you're out..... sounds like the storms are here for awhile!
Don't forget to check out our online store. It closes Sunday at midnight! ❤️ Two Spots
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05/22/2024

HPPH online store closing May 26... check it out!

Online ordering for Helping Paws Pet Haven 2024 Online Store ends on Sun, May 26, 2024 (11:59 PM EDT)

05/20/2024

Hi friends! We need you all to send purrayers, good vibes, pawsative mojo, healing thoughts & whatever else you can muster up.... to our yard & lawn mower. Yesterday was a bad day.... a very bad day for those & the typist. You see.... it all started when she was mowing thinking she had enough gas then to realize, in fact she didn't. It fastly went down hill from there. First we need to mention she has a new green machine & it has sticks for handles, not the steering wheel shes used to. She ran over the plastic tube from the sump pump that goes out into the yard not once but twice. Cutting it & sending pieces all over. You all have read about the ponds in the yard when it rains.... well, in 2 spots we still have water standing. She was going around one where she'd mowed before & got stuck by a trumpet vine on a fence. Very stuck. So she "phones a friend" & Joan came to her rescue bringing a chain. The typist then got her jeep stuck trying to pull the mower out. Not stuck stuck, but tires were spinning. Resolved that & both were moving again. She should have called it a day because she then drove too close to the AC condenser, moved it a bit & while sitting there, not believing what she'd done..... watched the blades move slower & slower. She went in the cattery & turned it off. Continuing mowing she nearly got stuck two more times, & was 2 mower widths from the area she's not been able to mow because there's still standing water! After that she was finished operating any power equipment for the day. In her defense, she's still working on learning how to drive this new machine..... it may have a rough life with us. 🤣 She did pick up the tubing pieces & managed to tape the 2 severed pieces back together. Thanks Joan for the help! She text our handyman & he was out first thing this morning & the AC is working. Paws crossed no permanent damage. Night all. ❤️ Romi ~ don't forget to check out our online store! It closes May 26
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05/15/2024

Hi friends! Another rainy morning.... that seems to be the only thing we are reporting! Mol Nothings new in our zoo. Days like this, there's alot of napping & snacking going on. We want to thank those of you who are fast on the drawl & have ordered items from out online store! We thought this would be a great way for those of you far away to show your support for us in your own neighborhoods. The store will close May 26 so check it out! Have a good night! ❤️ Poppy ~ livin her best Felv life
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2242 S Marion Road And 7005 Old US 24 E
Huntington, IN
46750

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Monday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm

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