Michigan Animal Adoption Network / Animal Care Network

18/01/2025

Sharing this again. Please share widely! Keep your pets inside except for when they need to go potty and report any pets that are left outside. The coldest temps of this winter are coming quickly.

Frigid temps are here for a bit. Pets should ONLY be outside for a potty break.

17/01/2025

Izzy sits so nicely to take her treat from her mom. Please help us continue to help Izzy and all the other animals we support in Pontiac! https://www.facebook.com/donate/618298897325505/1017609170402545/

16/01/2025

Little girl Charm sure lives up to her name. What a sweetheart!

Please help us continue to help Charm and all the other animals we support in Pontiac!

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15/01/2025

HOLY MOLY!

Manager Jenni went to Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center today and left with an ENTIRE PALLET of litter🙀 ...just shy of an even ton!

This stuff is worth its weight in gold, especially in this winter weather when it is more essential than ever to keep cats indoors! These bags will all be right back out the door again to many delighted, grateful clients before we know it!

Thank you, Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center!!!!

15/01/2025

Cocoa says thank you for the food and treats! Please help us continue to help Cocoa and all the other animals we support in Pontiac! https://www.facebook.com/donate/618298897325505/1017609170402545/

15/01/2025

Frigid temps are here for a bit. Pets should ONLY be outside for a potty break.

14/01/2025

Here is our client Charm hamming it up for the camera!

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13/01/2025

Thank you to Angela in Pontiac for her PayPal donation to our "Van-essa" fundraiser! And thank you to Sandy and Cheryl and Nancy for getting us started here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/618298897325505/1017609170402545

13/01/2025

National Train Your Dog Month is an annual event in January to promote responsible pet ownership and the importance of dog training.

Training your dog can:
-Strengthen the bond between you and your dog
-Help your dog develop socialization skills
-Help your dog learn new behaviors or skills
-Give your dog the best quality of life possible

Tips:
-Establish house rules and stay consistent
-Designate a special area for your dog that's calm and comfortable
-Understand the workings of conditioning
-Be patient and take the time to train your dog
-Remember that dogs are intelligent and love learning

10/01/2025

In case you missed it..."Van-essa" had an unexpected repair! Please help if you are able! Thank you so much!

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09/01/2025

2025 started with a bit of a hiccup for the Animal Care Network! Our beloved (and frankly not very old) van, lovingly named "Van-essa," unexpectedly had her "check engine" light come on! Our Network Manager, Jenni and VP/Treasurer, Joe took quick action to get her serviced. We did not want to miss any time out on the streets offering outreach! Unfortunately, the bill was around $1,000.

"Van-essa" has to travel on rough terrain daily and carries valuable food and supplies. She must always be in tip-top shape! We hope you can assist us with this unexpected bill. Any amount is helpful and appreciated

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09/01/2025

❄️ BRING YOUR PETS INSIDE! WEATHER ALERT/TIPS FOR OUTDOOR PETS ❄️
*If you know anyone who keeps pets outdoors, persuade them to bring them inside.
*Low temperatures, winds, and precipitation can lead to illness, hypothermia, and death.
*Dogs and cats can suffer from frostbite in a matter of minutes, mainly on feet, ears, and tails.
*Local laws require that if dogs are kept outdoors, the owner must supply the dog with "proper" shelter
*If kept outside, use a doghouse that is not oversized since the dog needs to retain body heat
*Put a wind flap on the dog house door
*Plenty of dry straw and access to fresh, unfrozen water
*Snow is not sufficient to hydrate animals, water bowls freeze
*Doghouses must be elevated off the ground so they don’t freeze on the bottom.
*If animals must be kept outside, fill doghouses with clean, dry straw and face away from the wind
*Blankets and towels only freeze when used in a doghouse
*Double up on food intake during cold weather, extra weight keeps them warmer
*Feral cats need shelter and protection from the elements
*Felines who spend time outside can freeze, get lost, get injured, or climb into the bottom of warm cars for warmth
*Salt and other chemicals can irritate the pads of animal’s feet
* If you put your pet in the garage or basement, beware of toxic fluids/poison such as antifreeze, d-con, and other chemicals which can be deadly to dogs and cats
*When you are cold enough to go inside, they are too!
*If you see a dog or cat in need of help, become that animal’s advocate. Speak with the owner, and if that fails to improve the situation, contact your local animal shelter, humane society, or animal control agency
More info:
-The main signs of mild hypothermia in dogs are excessive shivering, abnormal breathing, lethargy, lack of energy, eyes dilated, gums pale or bluish, inability to stand, collapsing.
-If you suspect your dog or cat has hypothermia, go to the veterinarian immediately!

08/01/2025

VERY important reminder!!! Cars are not just dangerous in the summer!

The dangers of leaving your pet in a cold car are real! During the winter, a chilled car can function as a rolling refrigerator. This is because they have little to no insulation. So, while your pet may be shielded from the outdoor elements, they are not protected from the cold temperatures. This implies that if they are left alone for too long, they may suffer from hypothermia, which occurs when their body temperature falls too low. If left untreated, hypothermia can lead to brain damage, coma, cardiac and respiratory failure, and even death. Please do not leave your pet alone in a vehicle! Take them inside with you or LEAVE THEM SAFELY AT HOME.

06/01/2025

Truer words were never spoken. Awesome graphic from Natural Life.

06/01/2025

Good luck to the Motor City Kitties tonight! While you are watching the game tonight, share a photo of your kitties! 🩵

03/01/2025

We still have supporters to this day, thanks to this wonderful story in Best Friends Magazine. The power of a good writer & photographer. Eternally grateful.

Please join us in our excitement about being featured in Best Friends Magazine by sharing this album with all of your animal-loving friends. Thank you!!!!!

31/12/2024

Here's to YOU!

30/12/2024

***BEFORE & AFTER***

Thanks to our wonderful supporters, when the Animal Care Network received a call from one of our long-term outreach clients who rescued a kitten with a severe eye injury, we knew we had to step in to help!

We scheduled an immediate enucleation (a surgical procedure that involves the complete removal of the eye [eyeball] from the socket) to prevent the eye from bursting and putting the kitten at extreme risk. Before, she was in pain. After, she is pain-free and happily playing with her mouse toy!

We also had her spayed while she was under anesthesia so that she did not have to have an additional procedure. This was a win/win for her!

Thank you donors for always coming through for our outreach animals! ❤️‍🩹