The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. (HSHA) and PAWS have partnered to offer a low-cost feral cat spay/neuter program for residents of Swatara Township. The first clinic was held March 17 at the Swatara Township Municipal Building, 599 Eisenhower Boulveard, Harrisburg. 

 

The clinic is intended to reduce the reproduction of feral, or wild, cats in Swatara Township, where a large population of feral cats currently exists. Surgeries were performed by Keystone Veterinary Services. Each cat was spayed or neutered, vaccinated, tested for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency viruses, receive a post-operative antibiotic, and parasite treatment.

 

"We are very excited to partner with PAWS and Swatara Township to offer yet another line of defense against feral cat overpopulation in our area" said Amy Kaunas, executive director of HSHA.

 

"It will take a combined effort of all of us working together -- individuals, rescues, shelters, the community -- in order to successfully control the feral and stray cat overpopulation via the only proven method -- trap-neuter-return (TNR). This collaboration between a rescue organization (PAWS), a shelter (HSHA), and municipal government (Swatara Township) is the beginning of our communities working together to humanely control animal overpopulation." said Kathy Smith, President of PAWS.

 

Both the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. and PAWS are nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organizations. For more information on the HSHA, please call Kelly Hitz at 717-564-3320, ext 110 or email kellyh@humanesocietyhbg.org. For more information on PAWS, please call 717-957-8122 or visit their website at www.pawsofpa.org.

 

Future clinics are being planned, stay tuned for more details.

Honoring the special women in your life!

The 2nd Annual PAWS Mothers' Day High Tea Fundraiser is being held at The Iris Club, 323 N. Duke St., Lancaster, on Sunday, May 11, 2008.  Reservations are being taken for two seatings: Noon and 2:00 p.m. Teas, finger sandwiches, scones, specialty desserts. Live music, door prizes, raffle items, Quilt raffle drawing, Tea Pots For Sale!
To register and for more information click here. 

Learn how your community can take feral cat management into the 21st Century by attending the August 23rd forum at Harrisburg River Rescue.

 

Speakers include: Becky Robinson, Alley Cat Allies; Dr. Christine Wilford, The Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project; A Representative of the Philadelphia Community Cats Council; and Christine Arnold, PAWS' TNR Coordinator.

 

To register and for more information, click here. A notice will be sent out when we have registration and sponsorship forms available.

 

Yard sales, collecting items for donation

Start your Spring Cleaning and help homeless animals.  PAWS is collecting donations for our first rummage sale of the season.  Household items, glassware, books, knick knacks and just about anything else that is in decent condition.

We can arrange a drop off time/location or we can pick up your donations.  Email info@pawsofp.org or call 717-957-8122 box 5

           

Homemade-All-You-Can-Eat Pot Pie Dinner.  Saturday, April 19, Sacred Heart Church, Lebanon, 4pm - 7:30pm.  $8.00 for adults, $3.00 for kids 6-13.  Kids 5 & under eat free.

Items we need donated:  

Chicken: 50 lbs
Eggs: 6 doz
Carrots: 20 lbs
Potatoes:  50 lbs
Heads of Lettuce: 18-20 heads
Cellery: 10 stalks
Flour: 30 lbs
Parsley: 1 large jar
Rolls: 16 pks of 12
Gift Cards to Sam's Club/Walmart or Giant Foods is a plus!
Dessert items (cup cakes, cakes, pies, cookies, etc)

Items for raffle baskets are needed, too.

And of course, VOLUNTEERS TO HELP COOK AND SERVE.

Please contact info@pawsofpa.org or call 717-957-8122. 

 

Spaghetti dinner

All-You-Can-Eat Spay-ghetti Dinner.  Saturday, April 19, Dover Area Fire Company Hall, Davidsburg, Dover, 4pm - 7pm.  $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for kids 6-13.  Kids 5 & under eat free.

Items we need donated: 

Spaghetti Sauce (meatless), Olive Oil, Salad Dressings, Italian Bread, Canned Coffee, Tea, Sodas, Dessert items (cup cakes, cakes, pies, cookies, etc),
Gift Cards to Sam's Club/Walmart or Giant Foods is a plus!

Items for raffle baskets are needed, too.

 

And of course, VOLUNTEERS TO HELP COOK AND SERVE.

 

 

See PAWS event schedule for more upcoming events.  We always need volunteers to help at our fundraisers, please consider helping a PAWS booth or event for an hour or two.  

 

If you already are a volunteer, please complete our Volunteer Survey. This survey will help PAWS evaluate programs and ensure our resources and volunteer's time is being used wisely to help more animals in need in our communities.

 

Chester is a TNR success story turned Foster & Adoption Happy Ending in the making.  Chester was found living on the streets of Palmyra and was humanely trapped and neutered.  He put on the charm and showed what a sweet boy he is and allowed PAWS volunteers to discover his front paw was injured due to what appeared to be a chemical burn.  To round off his illnesses Chester also had an ear infection and bladder infection.  It became obvious that Chester was not a candidate to be returned to outside living.  With lots of love, tender care and many many vet visits later, he is now ready to find his own family.  Chester is approximately 8 years old and is truly a lap cat.  He loves people both young and old and doesn't want to share that affection with another kitty; he prefers his solitude to bask in the glory showered upon him.  Chester is a playful and loveable and as mentioned earlier loves to pass the time on a persons lap - Chester, King of Laps. He is neutered, current on vaccinations and has a microchip ID and tested negative for leukemia/FIV. For more information or to arrange to meet Chester, please email info@pawsofpa.org  Application process and adoption fee required.