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  • Animal Abuse & Neglect

    If you encounter a situation, it is essential to take action promptly.

     

    Start by contacting local authorities or filing a police report. Reach out to local animal control to report your concerns.

     

    Remember, you are the voice for these animals, so don't hesitate to speak up. Be persistent in seeking help and gathering evidence from a safe distance. Avoid risking your safety or potentially harming the animals in the process. Consider contacting local prosecutors for further assistance in addressing the situation effectively.

     

    Your actions can make a difference in ensuring the well-being of animals in need.

     

     

  • What to DO when you find a cat....

    When you find a cat in your yard, assess if it is socialized (stray) or scared/wild (feral). Prioritize safety by checking for identification, providing food and water, scanning for a microchip, and checking social media/local shelters for owners. If the cat is feral, do not handle; instead, use a humane trap to get it to a vet.
    Here are the specific steps to take:
    1. Assess the Cat's Condition and Behavior
    • Determine if Feral or Stray: A friendly, approachable cat is likely a lost pet (stray). A terrified, hissing, or very shy cat is likely feral.
    • Check for Identification: If safe, look for a collar and tag.
    • Check for Eartipping: A notch in the left ear indicates the cat is a neutered/spayed community cat already known to a rescue group.
    • Observe Physical Condition: If the cat is injured, ill, or limping, contact a local TNR organization or veterinarian immediately.
    • 2. Immediate Care (If Safe)
      • Provide Water: Always provide fresh water.
      • Provide Food: Offer wet or dry food, but avoid milk, as it causes severe digestive issues.
      • Provide Shelter: If it is cold, offer a dry, safe place to hide.
      3. Find the Owner
      • Use Social Media: Post pictures on Facebook, Nextdoor, and PawBoost.
      • Check Local Reports: Look at Craigslist and local shelter "Lost & Found" databases.
      • Talk to Neighbors: Inform nearby neighbors, mail carriers, and delivery drivers.
      • Post a sign in your yard - "FOUND CAT".
      • Scan for a Microchip: Bring the cat to a vet or animal shelter to be scanned for a free microchip check.
      4. If You Cannot Find the Owner
      • File a "Found Pet" Report: Contact your local animal shelter to report the found cat, even if you keep the cat in your care.
      • Consider Temporary Fostering: If you can keep the cat, consider holding it while searching for the owner.
      • Contact Rescues: Reach out to local no-kill shelters or rescue groups if you cannot care for the cat.
      • Do not attempt to catch a scared or feral cat by hand—use a humane box trap to avoid injury to you or the cat. 

     

  • Help! I found a cat or kittens...now what?

    What to do when you find kittens

    If you encounter kittens without their mother, especially those who look under 8 weeks old, there are a few really important things to do before taking any action. First, watch and wait up to one full day to see if the mother returns. Mother cats sometimes leave to find food, or they may also be watching you and the kittens from a distance.

    While waiting, observe the kittens to see if any are in distress. If they show signs of troubled breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, gauntness/thin bellies, excessive screaming, and/or extremely crusty eyes, call your local veterinarian for guidance or use our Resources page to find local emergency care and low cost clinics.

    If the kittens seem healthy but the mother does not return by the end of the waiting period, it’s recommended to intervene appropriately based on the age and level of socialization of the kittens.

     

    What to do when you find a cat outdoors?

    The first step is to always determine whether the cat is a stray, feral/community cat, or an outdoor pet cat with a home that’s just out on a little adventure.

     

    • Stray cats are socialized to people but have been abandoned, lost or are otherwise living without a permanent home.
    • Community cats is a general term for cats who live outdoors without a traditional owner. They may or may not be social. They may have a caretaker who provides basic medical needs and sometimes food.
      • Feral cats (a type of community cat) are unsocialized to humans and typically prefer outdoor living; they often belong to a colony of cats, and feel most comfortable in that environment.
    • Outdoor pet cats have a home and live an indoor/outdoor lifestyle, so they are not considered lost or abandoned.

  • TIPS - How to find a lost cat

    Please click the link to review this EXCELLENT reference for tips on finding a lost cat

     

     

     

  • Are you allergic to cats? Read on....

    This is a helpful document to help assess and mitigate human allergies to cats.

     

    Click this link: ALLERGIC TO YOUR CAT?

  • Community Spay & Neuter Clinics

    Overpopulation is a serious issue, and no other activity has a greater impact than targeted spay and neutering. The low-cost clinics below offer assistance for spaying or neutering your pet.

     

    For more information, please contact them directly.

     

    -Benzie Area Affordable Spay Neuter, Frankfort - no phone # - CATS and DOGS


    -Community Cats of Benzie County, Frankfort (231) 383-3639 FOCUSED on residents of Benzie County 

     

    -1 Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic, Interlochen (231) 883-2959

     

    -Wonderland Humane Society, Cadillac (231)  920-6405 

     

    -Missaukee Humane Society, Lake City (231) 839-3800

     

    -SNAG (Spay Neuter Action Group), Manistee (231) 889-0182  - no website

     

    -Shanti Bhuyan, DVM, Kingsley (231) 263-2550 -  no website

     

    -Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs (231) 347-2396

     

    -Animal Welfare League of Benzie County & Pet Hotline - Frankfort; no website; must live in Benzie County for services; contact using email: animalwelfarebenzie@gmail.com

     

    -AC PAW Spay & Neuter Project, Acme - (231) 587-0738 - provides vouchers

     

    -Pet Well Mobile Vet, East Jordan (231) 545-4145

     

    -Quick Fix Veterinary Clinic, Alto, MI (near Grand Rapids) Dental and S/N services at reduced cost; contact by email: quickfixvet@gmail.com

  • Emergency Services

    EMERGENCY Services

     

    If you have a cat-related vet emergency, please get in touch with your vet or one of the following:

     

    -Omnivet Veterinary Urgent Care (3960 W Royal Dr, TC 231-244-4860)

     

    -BAY AREA PET HOSPITAL 24-hour care (Front St, TC  231-922-0911) 

     

    -Long Lake Animal Hospital  Tuesday-Thursday Noon-8pm and Friday 2-8pm  (9929 N Long Lake Road, Traverse City  231-947-2365)

     

    WILDLIFE Emergency List - Michigan Licensed Rehabilitators (listed by county) for birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, fawns, raccoons, cottontail rabbits, foxes, turtles, bobcats, beavers, skunks, squirrels, opossum.

  • Food Resources - All Pets

     

     

     

     

    Hoops Pet Food Pantry - Located at Square Deal Country Store 11am-2pm the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month

     

    Helping Owners with Pets Expenses - Grand Traverse County pet food assistance, must complete an online application

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Other Local Rescue Groups

    In addition to these rescue groups below, you should always try to find help via your own network of family and friends, local humane societies, and animal control facilities, and reach out to others via social media.

     

    Local rescue groups

     

    -Community Cats of Benzie County, Frankfort (231) 383-3639

     

    -Munchkins' Mission, Traverse City (231) 360-0303

     

    -Kelly’s Kritters, Traverse City (231) 590-0924


    -Cherryland Humane Society, Traverse City (231) 946-5116


    -Missaukee Humane Society, Lake City (231) 839-3800


    -Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs (231) 347-2396


    -Help from My Friends, Bellaire (231) 533-4070


    -JUST CATS, INC, East Jordan (231)-674-5261

     

    -Antrim County Animal Control, Bellaire (231)-533-6421 

     

    -Great Lakes Humane Society, Traverse City (231) 846-8293

     

    -Northern Michigan Community Pet Center, Traverse City area, multiple sources of assistance (vet care, food, etc)

  • Rehoming Assistance

     

     

     

    Rehoming Assistance - ADOPT-A-PET

     

    If we cannot assist, the link below may help rehome your pet. It should be easy, safe, and stress-free both for you and your pet. Experts at Adopt-a-Pet.com have created a simple, reliable program to help you place your pet from your loving home directly to another.

     

    You can place flyers promoting your pet at work, school, church, and other public places you frequent (with permission). Advertise through friends, neighbors, and local veterinarians. There are many rehoming groups on Facebook.

     

    Take some good photos of your pet. Prepare a brief description/biography. How does it get along with other animals, children, and strangers? Could you describe the medical history, conditions, and medications? What are its favorite or least favorite foods, treats, and activities?

  • Vet Care Payment Assistance

    Available for your pet:  

     

     

    CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card with flexible 

    financing* options so you can pay over time for care you want or need. *subject to credit approval

     

     

     

    Scratchpay   Simple, friendly payment plans with no surprises. Finding your plan won't affect your credit score. Medical financing with heart. Many local area veterinarians participate with this program.

  • Vaccination Clinics

     

     

    -Tractor Supply  various locations  - no appointment necessary - stores have select dates & times; providing vaccinations, flea/tick treatments, microchips, deworming, and select testing

     

    -Pet Well Mobile Vet, East Jordan  (231) 545-4145

     

    -Pet Supplies Plus - Traverse City has vaccine clinics on select days (231) 888-7387

  • End of Life Care

    -Pet Well Mobile Vet, East Jordan   (231) 545-4145

     

    -Serenity Vet Care - serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties -

    By appointment 

    (231) 642-2200

     

     

     

  • Building WINTER SHELTERS for cats

    Click photo for link to shelter building information:

     

    Outdoor cats need protection from the wind and cold!