Arrowhead Animal Rescue

08/16/2024

ELOISE is looking for a new home!! AAR is helping out Saraphine Metis rehome a cat she took in as a foster from River Falls, WI. Poor Eloise gets really stressed traveling in a car so the River Falls Rescue said she could be rehomed her in the Grand Marais Area. Eloise is with Saraphine and if you are interested, please call her at 218-370-1024. Eloise is a former barn cat who had 5 kittens who have moved on. This tiny, young gal is spayed and up to date on her vaccines. Previously a barn cat, Eloise is wanting to start her life over in a new, indoor only home with good food (she's very thin and tiny) and lots of love. Saraphine asks that if you want to adopt her, you pay a $100 fee to the rescue in River Falls to help cover the medical costs they incurred.
AAR does not have this cat so call Saraphine at 218-370-1024 to meet Eloise or get more information

Eloise's job is now to gain some weight and find a new family who will enjoy her very sweet personality.

08/15/2024

If You Think Shelter Cats are Expensive, Wait Until You See the Price of a FREE One!

How many times have you seen a post like this?

Wanted Free Kitten -- We are a loving family and will be a great home for a kitten. We went to the shelter last week and they want $125 for a kitten! That is outrageous. Who can afford to pay that for a kitten? That is way beyond our budget, so we are hoping for a free kitten.

When I saw this post on NextDoor there were already several responses from people offering free or "inexpensive" kittens. One woman proudly claimed that she lets her cats have kittens as a "community service for people who can't afford the insane shelter adoption fees."

Are rescue and shelter adoption fees unreasonable? Several years ago, my coworker "Annie" chose to adopt a free kitten to save money. She knew I was involved in rescue and asked me for recommendations for affordable vaccines and altering. Annie was certain that a free kitten was going to save her a lot of money. Since money was very tight in her household, I had her make an appointment at Feral Cat Spay Neuter Project for the kitten's spay. The cost for spay, initial vaccines, microchipping and treatment for parasites were going to be only $100. A bargain! But she still needed combo testing and follow up rabies and FVRCP vaccines. That was going to add another $125 to her total. At $225, this was more than the adoption fee for a fully vetted kitten. But before she could take her in to be spayed her free kitten became very ill. She spent over $1,200 trying to save her life.

What are the costs in your community? In our area, adoption fees for fully vetted kittens tend to run between $100 and $150. This includes a wellness exam, age-appropriate vaccines, treatment for fleas and worms, spay / neuter, FIV / FeLV testing and microchipping.

We are fortunate to have low-cost options in our community, but most areas aren't so lucky. At a regular vet clinic, expect to pay $250 on the low end and up to $800 for more expensive clinics. If your free kitten has a common health issue like an upper respiratory illness, add $150 to $500 to your total. For a major medical issue, it could be thousands.

If you know someone interested in adding a kitten or two to their family, be sure to tell them that they can save money by adopting from a local shelter or rescue. If they are skeptical, encourage them to call their vet and find out the fees ahead of time. Free kittens contribute to the homeless cat population in our country because their uninformed adopters don't realize the costs of vet care. If you can't afford the adoption fee for a spayed and vaccinated kitten, you absolutely can't afford a free kitten!

08/09/2024

CAT OWNERS, PLEASE READ!!!!!!!! Beware of the Zevo products!🐱🖤

08/08/2024

Meet Hobo. Hobo was eating bugs in a person's lawn, so they decided to call an exterminator. Pesticide was sprayed on the lawn and under the house. Six weeks later he was brought to us emaciated, lacking aggression and covered in ant bites. A few days of a nutritious diet, meds, and hydration has him up on his feet. Sadly it looks as though our smelly friend has some lasting neurological damage from the chemicals sprayed, and cannot walk or run without falling over. He can no longer hunt for food and would die if released. Skunks, birds, armadillo, possum and many others are at the mercy of those who spray toxic chemicals to kill bugs. When contemplating pest control, please think of Hobo and his friends that will die alongside those grubs and grasshoppers.

08/08/2024

Spaying and neutering helps them live healthier lives! And eliminates the birth of outdoor kittens born to continue the cycle!

08/08/2024

Shelter cat blues

08/08/2024

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08/06/2024

FIV sounds bad, but Marmalade's FIV+ and as you can see he's pawsome, it's not a big deal... Purrlease don't overlook FIV+ cats in shelters 🧡

08/05/2024

Benefit of spaying early!

08/04/2024

This is Bones and he has been on the lam for 3 weeks after escaping from his home but his excursion is over and he's home again tonight!

This cat is hanging around at the north end of 7th Ave East. He's very friendly and very hungry . If he's yours, please be aware there is a leash law in town that applies to cats, too. If you know who owns him you can contact us by messaging us here or calling Dale at 218-877-7050 (landline, no texting).

08/04/2024

Again, neuter is cuter and healthier!

08/04/2024

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08/04/2024

Abandoning or surrendering your cat(s) to a rescue or high-kill shelter because you think because you work or otherwise don't spend enough time with him/her/them is a 💩 excuse.

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08/04/2024

08/04/2024

Please be mindful
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08/04/2024

Walker or any other hiker, when you see a piece of wood in a watering hole, do not remove it! It is not there by chance. It serves to save the lives of small wild animals of all fur, feathers, and other insects like bees etc... by allowing them to climb up and safely exit after quenching their thirst. Thank you for them.

08/02/2024

I made creamy spinach and mushroom spaghetti for dinner and it was delightful 😍💚🌱
Express something to keep getting my recipes.... Thank you
Recipe in (c.o.m.m.e.n.t).

07/31/2024

As many of you know, AAR bought one of the GES classroom trailers to rehab into a new shelter. We bought it on July 1 and it got moved July 29th to a temporary spot in the Baptist church parking lot. It will get moved again to the City owned site in the business park when the site prep is finished. We are still raising funds for this venture so if you're inclined to help us out, you can use the donate button on our FB page, mail a check to POBx 1274, GM or pick up a QR code at our booth near the bingo tent for Fisherman's Picnic.

07/31/2024

****ADOPTED****ADOPTED****ADOPTED*****ADOPTED*****

Everybody, this is Gabe! He is the friendliest cat we've had in ages. He's about a year and a half old, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed so he's ready to go! He'd love a home where some one is around most of the time so he has company and someone to love on him. For more information, message us here on FB or call Dale at 218-877-7050 (landline, no texting). INDOOR ONLY CAT!

07/31/2024

True

07/31/2024

They would never abandon us!

07/30/2024

Please, please spay and neuter any cat(s) you're feeding. TNR help may be available in your area, I'm happy to try & help you locate someone. Just ask (comment or DM).😸

07/30/2024

Interesting chicken facts 🤓

07/26/2024

Some of these numbers are off but the result is the same.

I once had a person say to me, "I don't know why anyone would come and pay $100 for a cat when I can go to my neighbors farm and he'll fill my car with them for free." Well, here's the full breakdown folks! (Not to mention sick visits)

~Faith Ann~

07/25/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: female cats are “seasonally polyestrous" 🐱 They can have multiple cycles during their breeding season, which is influenced by the amount of daylight.

In the northern hemisphere, as the amount of daylight begins to increase with the winter solstice (12/21), the reproductive cycle of intact females kicks into gear, and most will go into heat by late January. A female cat will continue to go into heat every 1 to 2 weeks until she gets pregnant. Regular estrus activity will continue until the amount of daylight decreases (October). The feline gestation period is about 63 days, which is why we typically see the first kittens of the season arriving in late March. (Remember that a kitten reaches sexually maturity from 4 months of age!) 🙀

If your climate allows, NOW is the ideal time to spay and neuter feral and stray cats to get ahead of kitten season and end the breeding cycle before it starts. If you are in a cold climate and spaying is not advised because of potential harm to the females, you can start working on the males. (It takes two!) If nothing else, take inventory and restock your supplies. Make a plan! 📅

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

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