Atlas Will Rock Your Universe

A friend of C.A.R.E. asked us to post some information about a dog she is fostering. His name is Atlas, and he is an adorable guy.  How can you look at this boy's ears and not fall in love? How can you look at his face and not smile with him? His brother found a home, but poor Atlas didn't. With those loving eyes, he is sure to be your next best friend.  He came a long way to find a forever home, and he only deserves a loving and responsible one. Only serious inquires please.  Please see original information below as given to us by Atlas' foster mom:

Looking to Adopt a Dog?

Adopt Atlas!
Atlas is a 2 year, 50lb, corgi/husky mix who came from a high-kill shelter down in South Carolina when his family dropped him and his brother off
because they couldn't afford to care for them anymore. His brother got adopted but Atlas had to make the long trip north to spend some time in foster before finding his forever home.

Atlas is an adorable, mellow sweetheart with a sweet face and goofy Gizmo ears. He loves the company of other dogs and would love the company of cats if they wanted anything to do with him. He just stands there and whines at my cat for attention but is not pushy/aggressive in the least towards her. He walks fairly well on a leash and seems to have a good foundation for being fully house trained. He responds well to his name and redirection.

Atlas has a great attitude for undergoing so many different moves in the last few months, and I think he'd do great in almost any living situation. Atlas is available for adoption through Almost Home Dog Rescue. You can read about their adoption guidelines here:

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA604.html
and see his profile here:
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23284111

If you have questions for Atlas' foster mom, you can email me (Sara) at sieteski@upenn.edu.

C.A.R.E. Adoption Day 10/7/11

On Friday, October 7, 2011, C.A.R.E. will be in front of Queen Village Animal Hospital (323 Bainbridge Street- Philadelphia, PA). We've recently found some lovely homes for our rescues, and we would like to find even more homes. We'll be there after 9:30 a.m. It looks like the weather is going to be gorgeous, so unless that changes, we'll be there. We love meeting people and talking to them about our animals and about our spay and neuter program. If you're interested in adopting a new friend with four feet, or if you have questions about spaying and neutering, please stop by and talk to us.

Friends of the Family

A friend asked if I could post some pictures to C.A.R.E.'s blog. These pictures are of two wonderful cats that need a home. They are not being fostered by C.A.R.E., but they need their forever home(s), and I thought that I could put out the word. Their owner can no longer care for them, and they are likely to be put down if a family is not found. Their names are Pixie and Pooky, and they are 7 year old male kitties. They can be separated if necessary, but if a loving person can take both of these boys, that would be even better.

Pooky is a special needs cat. He is a diabetic and he must have 2 shots of insulin a day. His owner said that she is willing to pay for his medicine for a year if the right person came along to give him a home. He is very sweet and affectionate; he adores having his belly scratched and rubbed. He actually lies down and waits for you to scratch his belly! He loves when it's bed time because he loves to sleep at your feet. What more can you ask for in a fur friend? Since he has special needs, he needs a special person. If you're that person, PLEASE HELP! E-mail carephilly@gmail.com for more information.

The guy in the pictures below is Pixie, and he also needs a home. Pixie is 7 years old and he likes to play with little spongy balls. He insists on being close to you when he is sleeping. He is a sweetie pie, and he is very affectionate. He jumps onto your lap! What can be better in this life than having a cat who likes to jump onto your lap? Once again, even though he and Pooky are friends, they can be separated if necessary. If you can take both of these guys, that would make their day. Please contact us at carephilly@gmail.com if you are interested in giving Pixie and/or Pooky a home. You can also find us and like us on Facebook.

13th Annual Pet Walk Photos-Fun in the Park!!

This year's Pet Walk was a lot of fun! The walk was held on May 21, 2011 at FDR Park. The weather was great and we enjoyed our day. We would like to thank everyone who came out to the park; we would also like to thank the people who couldn't make it to the park, but who still contributed. We appreciate everyone's kindness. Please check in for future C.A.R.E. events. Until then, check out some of the pictures from the walk.

And the fun continues......

Thanks to all....




For more information about C.A.R.E. and upcoming events, please find us on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Compassionate-Animal-Relief-Effort-CARE/124933034193606
You can also check out our website: compassionateanimalrelief.com

We're ready for our forever home!

Saturday and Sunday are still available for adoption! They are now spayed and up to date on their shots. They are ready for their forever home. They are double the love and must stay together. Even though the girls are 6 months old now, they are still playful, fun kittens. Please give them love and take them home!! You'll never regret it. Let them bring you happiness, luck, and joy. If you are interested in adopting Saturday and Sunday, Please e-mail us at carephilly@gmail.com or call 215-879-8645.

Two movie stars

Move over, Mary-Kate and Ashley! The Onyx Twins are here! Saturday and Sunday will steal the show! They are two precious sisters still looking for their forever home. They are beautiful with their shiny black and white coats. They are regal and lovely, and they are two special ladies indeed. They are a little bit older now than then last time we featured them. They are still kittens though.




They are full of energy, and more importantly, they are full of love. All they want to do is share that love with a special person. We know that it's not always easy to take two kittens at a time. However, we cannot separate these twins now. They are best friends, and they love each other very much. They wouldn't know what to do without the other. If you watch them play and snuggle with each other, you would be able to tell right away that they couldn't bear to be apart. You wouldn't want to be taken away from your best friend, would you? Well Saturday and Sunday want to stay together too. Besides, having two cute kitties will brighten you day; they will give you double the amount of love. Can't you please be the one who takes these sisters? We know the person who opens his or her home will have to be a special person.




And we only want a special person to contact us. Some people might think that black cats are bad luck. But isn't that ridiculous to think that way in 2010? Look at the faces of these kittens. How can they be anything but angels in disguise? Let them come into your life and be your special good luck charms. Do not reply unless you are a serious, responsible pet owner. We make home visits, and we check references. We will not adopt to people who will not provide the proper home, or who will not love these babies for life! Please e-mail us at carephilly@gmail.com or call 215-879-8645. Do something wonderful. Give these two girls a home.

Take me home

Please help Grey. He is about 4 years old, and is a leukemia positive cat that is in urgent need of a home. He's doing really well, even though he is positive. If he doesn't find a home soon, he is going to be put down. He's not going to be put to sleep because he is positive; rather he is being put down because he is no longer wanted. His owner has to move, and the people where she is moving don't want Grey. He was originally rescued from the streets by his owner. He survived the city streets and he must have thought that he found his forever home when the lady took him in. Now he is facing the biggest battle of his life, because he has to find a home before his time runs out. It is a shame that he is going be put down because nobody will give him a home. He is loving and would be a great pal. He just needs a lot of attention and love. He will give you back love and attention. Since he is positive, he has to be placed in a home with another leukemia positive cat, or in a home by himself. If you are truly an animal lover, and you have a means to help Grey, please contact us ASAP. Grey will be put down very soon if a home is not found. True animal lovers will want to help this guy if they can. It's not fair that his life has to be over because he is unwanted. Contact us by going to our petfinder page at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA166.html where you will see more information about Grey and our other animals, or email us at carephilly@gmail.com or careinc@live.com. Contact phone number is on the petfinder page. This plea for Grey's life is one of our biggest pleas. Please help us give this wonderful cat another chance to live.

The Lost One

Meet Solo. She was found poking around a garbage can on a patio. Solo was all by herself. No mom, no siblings, no people. She seemed so lonely and afraid. Her foster mom took her in and cleaned her up and gave her some food and some mother's cat milk. Solo is about 12 weeks old, and she is a beautiful little girl. She needs a home....and once you meet her, you will want that home to be yours. How can you look at such a beautiful girl and not want to snuggle her? She had a rough start, so she should find a terrific family who can give her all of the love in the world. If you'd like to adopt Solo, please email us at carephilly@gmail.com or call 215-879-8645.

Please take us home!

C.A.R.E. has some new kittens. One of our volunteers found six kitties that are in need of homes A.S.A.P. We think someone may have dumped them off. They are six weeks old, and are just precious. We can't believe that anyone would just leave these cute creatures. They all have their own personalities, and they love people. Their foster moms say that they are running around and enjoying the people and other animals in their foster houses. All they want is a chance. Take a look at the pictures.

Sunny is the boss, so anyone who wants a kitten that is going to come into the house and make herself at home should consider adopting her. She is the leader, and her brothers and sisters follow her around the house. She will melt your heart, and probably fit right in the second she puts her paws inside your door. You won't regret taking such a special girl. She will be your friend for life.




Stella is a pretty girl, and she likes to play with her brothers and sisters. This picture doesn't do her justice at all. She is truly adorable. She just loves her foster mom, but she would love it even more if she had a great forever home. She is seen in this picture with her sister, Sunny. She is the all gray cat.





And then we have Snacks. He is our little prince. He is the tiniest little boy, but don't tell him that! His best friend in his foster mom's house is a German Shepherd! He is a lovely little guy that adores his foster family and his animal friends. He is a little runt, but he acts like a big shot. He loves to eat, (hence his name) play, and snuggle; he wants a forever friend. He is seen in this picture with his sisters, Sunny and Stella. He is the pee wee (black) snuggled with the girls.

Kittens! Kittens!

C.A.R.E. currently has six kittens available for adoption. They are six weeks old, and are in need of loving homes. They were found, luckily by a C.A.R.E. volunteer. She took them in and is looking after them and fostering them until they find their forever homes. Pictures of these cuties will follow. If you are interested in our newest C.A.R.E. cats, please e-mail us at carephilly@gmail.com or call 215-879-8645. A homeless pet needs you--be kind and adopt!

Dog Trainer and C.A.R.E friend

Hey, Philly pet people! Need help training your uncontrollable pooches?? Contact Wendy Young—a professional dog trainer with over 20 years experience.

Wendy offers private, in home training, phone consultations, and good manners classes. She specializes in fearful, aggressive, rescue/shelter, and unhousetrained adult dogs and pups.

Call her at 610-565-2559. Visit her website at: http://www.prodogtrain.com for more information.

Wendy Young appeared at FDR Park on May 16, 2009 for C.A.R.E’s eleventh annual Spay a Stray Pet Walk. Wendy is the owner of Progressive Dog Training and a friend of C.A.R.E. She offered her specialized training services for the dogs and their people who attended the walk. Wendy, who said that her best friends have always been dogs, possesses over twenty years of training experience. At the walk, Wendy gathered the dogs together for some simple obedience lessons. She was able to demonstrate proper calming techniques that the pet owners could use to train their dogs. She also took the time for questions, and she offered further advice to the owners about how to best handle their individual pet training issues.

Wendy began her career by volunteering to train service dogs for people with disabilities. She also worked with shelters and with rescues. She decided to establish Progressive Dog Training because of her rewarding experience with the service dogs and their humans. She then wanted the opportunity to help all dogs and their people. Wendy clearly loves her work—and the people and the dogs that she helps. She explained that dog training is more about the people than it is about the animals. “The person has to cooperate, “ Wendy said. When a trainer can get through to the human, then the trainer has succeeded; once the person is educated, the dog will follow.


Wendy tackles common behavioral problems such as aggression, fear, barking, lunging, and house-training. She provides the information and instruction that pet owners need to know to better communicate with their dogs. People usually hear about Wendy through referrals from shelters and vets, and also through word of mouth from other pet owners. She can be contacted by calling 610-565-2559. She can also be contacted via her website: http://www.prodogtrain.com.

Wendy’s Quick Training Tip:

For help with dogs (while walking on a leash) that are lunging forward, acting aggressively toward another dog, or for a dog that tries to walk in the opposite direction you’re going:
· Tie a knot in the leash
· When the dog begins acting aggressively, or walking in the wrong direction, slide your hand down the leash to the knot.
· Step in front of the dog to block him
· When he calms down, step out of the way, slide your hand back to the normal position on the leash, and try walking again. Repeat technique if necessary until dog cooperates.

For more tips like this one, or for extensive help with your dog’s behavioral problems, contact Wendy today!