Here is some happy news ... you probably remember that we featured Blossom in our last eNews to you.  She is the wonderful little dog who was a victim of abuse and had to have her front leg amputated.  She is doing wonderfully well, is now in her new home, and you can read about and view her progress.  You may have seen Blossom featured in a Detroit News article on April 18, Abandoned by the Economy".

The Detroit News also did a companion article with Blossom's feature entitled "Abandoned pets overwhelm Metro Detroit shelters."  The animals being turned in are loved pets whose families, because of the economy, can no longer afford to keep them.   Our increased turn-in rate testifies to this sad fact and with your help, we continue to work diligently to find new loving homes for these abandoned pets. 

Want to Help Support the Feed Fido Program?

We would appreciate your help with this and other homeless animal programs  - you may donate financially and/or by donating pet food and other wish list items which may be dropped off at the shelter during normal business hours.

But ... if you've ever been at the shelter for one of these turn-ins, you know how painful it is for the families, their beloved pets, and also our staff.  We prefer to avoid this heartache and are taking a proactive approach with a new community service program, Operation Feed Fido.   The purpose of Feed Fido is to assist  families experiencing hard times with a pet food bank so they can keep their beloved pets at home rather than turning them in.   Potential recipients must complete an application, be approved for the program, and agree to the program "rules".  Click here for a complete description of the Feed Fido program.

You or others you know may also wish to take advantage of our other community service programs:

• To help prevent pet overpopulation and keep unwanted pets out of the shelter, our low-cost feline spay/neuter vouchers (a few are left for this year, so call now).

• To permanently identify your pet so that if they do become lost, they may quickly be returned to you, our low-cost microchip clinics (next one is May 16 at Mutt Strut).

• To better enable you to care for your loved pets, our free adult education programs -- for both cat and dog owners.

• To help you and your dog / pup be on your best behavior, our dog-friendly obedience training classes.

Spring Stimulus Offer: Early Bird Critter Invitation Golf Outing Extension
 

To make your budget go a bit further, we are extending our Early Bird deadline for the Critter Invitational Golf Outing, taking place on Monday, June 8. Register by Sunday, May 10, and you’ll save $25!  Early Bird ticket price: $200; after May 10: $225. Register online or call the shelter at (313) 943-2697.