Animal Outreach of Shelby County

01/12/2025

We love Dr. Goldman! Not only is he a caring DVM willing to speak the truth about declawing loud & clear, but he was also one of the very first readers of my memoir, who convinced me that my story needed to see publication by any means necessary. THANK YOU, DR. GOLDMAN!

01/07/2025

What a rescue!!!

01/06/2025

January Update: 166 Cats Fixed & More to Celebrate! - https://mailchi.mp/shelbycats/january-update-166-cats-fixed-more-to-celebrate

01/05/2025

01/04/2025

Extreme weather alert!

Please feed your cats in the afternoon Sunday, ahead of the snow and give them lots of fresh water. Monday morning and afternoon, do not encourage your cats to come out of their shelters. Cats coming out during this event will have snow melting off their fur. This increases their chances of hypothermia. Cats are smarter than we are. If they are not coming out for food, that is normal behavior. Leave their food in feeding stations and make sure it is protected from wind and water. They will come out when it is safe to do so.
Wind is also a deterrent for cats to be out and about. It is their survival instincts. Those instincts have been in place for thousands of years. We all worry about our friends outside but sometimes intervening can be a danger to the cats.
So help them by letting them do what nature has taught them and give them some extra food today!
More tips below:
Leave fresh food and water at their feeding stations.
Do not move any food closer to or inside their shelters! Cats won't sleep where there is food and they will leave and try to find alternate shelter which can lead them into danger.
Do not call your cats out. If they are hunkered down, there is a reason for it.
Some cats may hunker down for a day or two rather than venture out - this is normal.
Take a shovel to create a path for the cats or you may need to dig them out if a snowdrift covers the opening to their shelter door.
If you know of a cat that seeks shelter under a deck, shed, or even under a car to escape the high winds, heavy snow or sleet.....they could get snowed in and trapped. They won’t and can’t dig out.
So, if you don’t know where the cat is, think, “If I was a cat, where would I hunker down?
Mix kitten dry food with cats meals for extra calories, if possible.
Feeding at the high point of the day will give the cats the longest duration before wet food freezes.
Do not mix wet and dry food together in winter months. Dry food freezes but cats often swallow whole.
Ping pong balls floating in water bowls keeps the surface moving and delays freezing.
A small spoon of table sugar will also delay freezing.
Very important: Do not dump ice from water bowls at the feeding area. When ice melts, it will create dangerous wet / muddy ground, exposing cats to frigid water.

12/27/2024

12/25/2024

Meowy Christmas!

12/21/2024

Stop by Kitty Palooza on December 28th at NexusPark to meet your new best friend.
Adoption fees are only $40 at the event.

12/15/2024

#4 is a given. Duh! What would be your 2nd choice?

12/14/2024

Thank you Hollywood Feed for hosting us! And thank you Sarah for being Santa and Chris for playing Santa’s helper!!

12/06/2024

Hey there, neighbors! 🎉 We've got an epic weekend lined up! 🐾✨

Swing by on Saturday for walk-in cat nail trims — because even your kitties deserve a little pampering! 🐱💅

Then, on Sunday, we've got the full pet spa experience: walk-in nail trims from 11am-1pm AND Santa pictures from 12pm-4pm! 🎅🐾 YES, you heard that right—Santa’s making a special visit! And guess what? He’s got treats, sales, and lots of holiday cheer waiting for you and your furry friends! 🐶🎄

Can’t make it Sunday? No worries—Santa will be back next Saturday, the 14th, from 2pm-5pm! So mark your calendars and don’t miss out! 🎅🐾

See you this weekend for all the fun! 🎉

12/04/2024

Thank you to our Pictures with Santa sponsors!!

Don’t forget to join us this Saturday, December 7th, from 10-3 to get you and your pet’s photo with Santa!!

$15 per pose at the P.A.W.S. Center!
1224 W Main Street, Suite G
Greeenfield, IN 46140

12/03/2024

🌟🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🌟 We're thrilled to announce that we're already 70% towards our matching goal! 🚀 Every contribution made now holds incredible potential to unlock the $1,000 matching funds! 🤝💰 https://bit.ly/GivingSPAYday

Your $35 donation today will not only spay a community cat but also trigger an additional $35 from the matching fund! 🐾💙 Double the impact, double the help!

Don't miss this chance to maximize your support for Community Cats through our Matching Gift Fund. 🌈🐱

Community cats face immense challenges—risking starvation, suffering from injuries and illnesses, and facing harsh elements. 😿 But the good news is, by donating today, you can help Twice as Many Cats! 🌟🐾

Make a difference — create a brighter future for a community cat! 🌈💕 🐱✨
https://bit.ly/GivingSPAYday

12/03/2024

🐾✨ Join us for on this Giving Tuesday! Your generosity now holds double the power to make a meaningful difference! 🎁🌟

With our Matching Gift Fund, your donation will be doubled, up to $1,000, making every contribution count even more. 🤝❤️ Your support will have twice the impact, helping us sustain our Spay 101 Program for Community Cats. Give now: https://bit.ly/GivingSPAYday

🐱 Community cats face tough challenges—starvation, injuries, illnesses, and harsh elements. 😿 But there's good news: you can be a part of the solution!

Your $35 donation will spay one community cat, ensuring a better quality of life for them and contributing to a broader goal of reducing shelter intake. 🏡💙 By providing essential care, we help them stay in their colonies, avoiding the heartbreaking path of euthanasia.

🌈 Seize this opportunity to amplify your kindness and make a lasting difference in the lives of Community Cats. Give today and let's create a better world for community cats! 🐾💕 🌟
https://bit.ly/GivingSPAYday

12/03/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/DFgAkUoWyRngWtQC/

We're nominated again to win an extra $250 donation!! That would spay 3+ cats. Make a quick like on the original post shared below to vote for us. Maybe even thank rRaeanna for nominating us!

Raeanna Spahn's non-profit of choice is Animal Outreach of Shelby County, an all-volunteer, grassroots organization working to improve the lives of Shelby County's cats.

12/03/2024

🐾✨ Join us for on this Giving Tuesday! Your generosity now holds double the power to make a meaningful difference! 🎁🌟

With our Matching Gift Fund, your donation will be doubled, up to $1,000, making every contribution count even more. 🤝❤️ Your support will have twice the impact, helping us sustain our Spay 101 Program for Community Cats. Give now: https://bit.ly/3G8qQ3t

🐱 Community cats face tough challenges—starvation, injuries, illnesses, and harsh elements. 😿 But there's good news: you can be a part of the solution!

Your $35 donation will spay one community cat, ensuring a better quality of life for them and contributing to a broader goal of reducing shelter intake. 🏡💙 By providing essential care, we help them stay in their colonies, avoiding the heartbreaking path of euthanasia.

🌈 Seize this opportunity to amplify your kindness and make a lasting difference in the lives of Community Cats. Give today and let's create a better world for community cats! 🐾💕 🌟
https://shelbycats.com/?form=FUNZBJKEGGT