Update On The Cat That Was Shot With A Paintball Gun

Mr. Pink, as we lovingly refer to him at the hospital (I am confident his new owner can come up with a better name) is doing well. He arrived Thursday, we got him stabilized and treated his eyes. Fortunately, it appears the eye damage was minimal. We had to shave most of the painted fur off, the paint was caked on to the skin. Then the rest we are removing with olive oil. Now its challenging to examine his eyes because his face is so slippery. He is such a sweet cat, just wants to be petted. He purred from the time he hit the door. Amazing how resilient and forgiving animals are!

He will be staying the weekend with us then he will move to his new home to be a strictly indoor cat.

Also, an Oakland County Sheriff did come by yesterday and took the information about the incident.

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Pictures With Santa

2010 Pictures With Santa At The Milford Powerhouse

Pictures with Santa was a great success this year with many generous donations. We do not have the final numbers, but the Community Sharing Pet Pantry received over $ 2,000 in cash donations and at least one truck load of much needed food. The Pet Pantry is the first pet food bank in the State of Michigan to provide pet food to families in need, allowing pets to stay in the home and serve a vital support function for the family. Currently, the Pet Pantry feeds over 500 animals a month! Thank you to every one that helped~ Kathy and Don Hourican(Santa and Mrs Claus), Alex Dehne (our gifted photographer), Peter (the printer), Howard and Carol Dubin (Carol is the reason the Pet Pantry is in existence!), Patty Kutil (always willing to lend a hand and Community Sharing's event coordinator) and Hunter and Isabella - two of the most philanthropic kids I know. Lastly, Rich Harrison who offered the Powerhouse to us. What a beautiful spot to spend a winter day!
We are so fortunate to know such kind and giving people. We will see you all again next year!! Merry Holidays !

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A Tribute To The Cats

Clinic Cats

Every animal that comes through our doors has a special story and touches the lives of each doctor and technician they meet. We deeply value these experiences. We also care deeply for the animals that we ‘live’ with within the hospital. They are the ‘clinic cats’. They entertain fussy children and fidgety adults, chase the wayward field mouse and sit quietly with clients that are stressed and sad. Clinic cats have a sixth sense about people that are allergic to cats and they gravitate to them! They know what dogs are friendly and what dogs to give a wide birth. Some of them pick favorite emergency doctors and make sure they snuggle with them when they are resting at night. They can be crazy, running through the hospital halls, or quiet, curled in front of a sunny window. Clinic cats donate blood for the sick cat and compassion to the people that need it.

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