Hands Helping Paws, Inc.

11/04/2024

TJ visited early this morning for breakfast and then hung out for a bit.

11/03/2024

TJ showed up for breakfast.

11/03/2024

Dante yawning while watching me place the pavers in the outdoor enclosure this morning.

11/02/2024

Spent the morning laying pavers down in the outdoor enclosure. Took advantage of the cool morning temperatures and prepared the cats for all the incoming rain.

11/02/2024

The boys stopped by for breakfast. Filling up before they hide from all the rain that is coming in.

Caretakers of colonies, get out now to feed. Be weather aware this weekend. Supposed to get tons of rain which may cause flooding.

11/02/2024

11/01/2024

Look who decided to show up again after being MIA for a few days again.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

Halloween pet safety- information from the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

Costumes and masks, lights and decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door— Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets. You can protect your pets by taking these steps to reduce the risk of them being hurt, poisoned, or lost.

Don't feed pets Halloween treats. Raisins can cause your pet’s kidneys to fail, and candy may contain substances toxic to pets, such as chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum). Often, you won’t be able to tell what a treat or piece of candy contains just by looking at it.

Make sure your pets have identification (microchip, collar, and ID tag) that will make it easy for someone to contact you and return them home in case they escape through an open door while you're distracted with trick-or-treaters.

Keep lit candles, jack-o-lanterns, and other Halloween decorations out of reach of pets.

Keep all human costume pieces away from pets, along with glow sticks, decorations, batteries, and other holiday items. When chewed, glow stick items can release liquid that tastes really bad and can make pets drool excessively or act strangely (though it isn’t likely to be harmful). Other costume parts and decorations might cause choking, internal injury, or illness.

If you plan to put a costume on your pet, make sure it follows these guidelines:

Fits properly and is comfortable

Doesn't have any pieces that easily can be chewed off or cause choking
Doesn't block your pet's sight, hearing, breathing, mouth, or movement

Take time before Halloween to get your pet accustomed to the costume, and never leave a costumed pet unsupervised.

If your pet is wary of strangers or has a tendency to bite, put them in a room away from the front door during trick-or-treating hours, or provide them with a safe hiding place. Keep your pet indoors.

10/30/2024

When you are babysitting but the kids are sleeping, you get to hang out with their cat.

10/29/2024

Today is National Cat Day! If you have ever thought about adding a pet to your household, now is the time.

Norman Animal Welfare
3428 Jenkins Avenue, Norman, OK 73072
Monday - Friday | 10AM - 5:30PM
Saturday | 10AM - 4PM
Sunday | Closed
Closed Daily for Lunch | 1 - 2PM
Closed 2nd Wednesday of Each Month

10/29/2024

TJ enjoy the evening.

10/27/2024

Today is National Black Cat Day.
Let’s see your black cats.

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-black-cat-day-october-27

10/26/2024

Our move from the country outdoor enclosure and shop storage is complete. Sad to leave the property but thankful to the owners that allowed us there for the past 5 years.

Cats that been relocated and are doing well. Pictured here is Carly. She will be now be kept indoors due to her age.

10/25/2024

Thomas and TJ patiently waiting for breakfast early this morning.

10/24/2024

Look who showed up this morning. Thomas!

He was MIA for 11 days.

10/23/2024

TJ waiting for me in the plant container.
Still no Thomas. Where did you go buddy? Who has you? It’s been 10 days and no sighting.

10/23/2024

TJ showed up like usual. Still no sign of Thomas. 😞

10/22/2024

With the weather cooling down, it's a great time to start thinking about your community cats and how to keep them safe and warm this winter. Here is a guide to DIY winter shelters! HES will have these pre-made and available to the public in the coming weeks, as well.
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A HOW TO for building simple community (feral) cat winter shelters!

Extras and Pro Tips:
-Line the opening of the hole with duct tape to prevent cats from chewing the edges
-Raise the cooler off the ground for added warmth
-Weigh the shelter down by putting something on top so it doesn’t blow away
-Place the cooler in a plastic tote. Cut a hole in the tote to line up with the cooler's hole for an extra layer of protection.

10/21/2024

It’s been 8 days since I last saw Thomas. 😞.

Since we did have a few cold mornings last week, everyone should check their outdoor sheds, garages, etc for animals that may have gone in for dry/warm shelter and may be got locked up by accident.

Hoping Thomas and I are just not on the same schedules at the moment and he is around his hood like normal.

10/20/2024

TJ is hanging around more. Haven’t seen Thomas in several days.

10/16/2024

Global Cat Day is on October 16 annually. National Feral Cat Day, as a critical part of Global Cat Day, falls on the same date. Both were created by Alley Cat Allies and are observed by millions of people every year.

Global Cat Day is a day to embrace the global truth that Cats Are Community. This powerful statement is recognition that cats have lived alongside us for thousands of years, have a rightful place in our communities, and are beings with inherent value who deserve to be protected.

National Feral Cat Day is the action component of Global Cat Day—a day for people worldwide to roll up their sleeves and go out into their communities to create lifesaving change for cats.

Information on Global Cat Day, how anyone around the world can take a National Feral Cat Day action, and more can be found on www.GlobalCatDay.org.

10/15/2024

TJ was waiting on me to get home from work. He wanted dinner early.

10/13/2024

October 13-19
Veterinary Technician Week.
Thank you to all the vet techs that take care of our fur babies.

10/13/2024

Sunday morning visitors. This afternoon I will have to prepare their fall/winter outdoor shelter as the temperature will drop this week. Wednesday there may have frost in the morning.

10/11/2024

The cool fall weather is upon us! If you don't have a safe and warm spot for your outdoor kitty yet, allow us to introduce you to The Kitty Tube! Made of an ultra durable HDPE plastic shell and fully insulated inside, it is the best option for your furry friend. The HDPE plastic shell is made to withstand even the coldest temperature and not crack! Best of all, it's made in the USA by a small family owned business that is here for you every step of the way with your purchase. This will be the last outdoor cat house you will ever need to buy! Learn more at www.thekittytube.com