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THE WHITE CAT BANDIT STRIKES AGAIN

In the middle of the night before Thanksgiving, 2003, a whopping 40 (mostly) white cats were cruelly dumped at Project P.A.W.  They were all sick and malnourished, and none of them were spayed or neutered.  Despite the already overwhelming population of cats at the shelter, our volunteers nursed all the new cats back to health.  In June, 2006, another 44 (mostly) white cats were dumped in the same manner.

In early June, 2008, yet another 22 (mostly) white cats were secretly dumped at the shelter in the middle of the night. They were in same deplorable condition as the previous times.  For obvious reasons, we believe there is a link, and that some person (or persons) is fostering this horrible situation and leaving it to others to clean up the mess.

What can you do to help?  First of all, please contact us (info at the bottom of this page) if you know of anyone enabling this out-of-control cat colony.  Secondly, you can adopt one of the many healthy and loving cats at the shelter.  Thirdly, you can make a financial donation to assist us in caring for this influx of sick and needy animals.  Finally, we would be thrilled if someone could donate a security camera system for use in our parking lot to put a stop to this behavior.  We are a registered 501(c)(3) charity.  Please help us to deal with this crisis, and prevent future ones.

 

Mission Statement
Project P.A.W. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charity

Project P.A.W. is committed to the humane treatment of animals, with a strong focus on stray and abandoned cats.  We provide a no-kill shelter for cats, which is staffed by volunteers and funded completely through charitable donations.  We aim to reduce the unwanted pet population through a proactive spay and neuter program.  We believe that pet ownership is a serious commitment, and work towards the placement of pets in stable, healthy, and loving homes.

 

Rescue Policies
Please read before dropping off a pet

1.

Project P.A.W. is a no-kill animal shelter.  Euthanasia is used only in cases in which an animal is in chronic pain or is terminally ill.

2.

Please do not be afraid to bring in the animal(s) in person.  No questions will be asked, and it is important to tell us about the animal's age, health, and behavior.

3.

Dumping an animal in the parking lot or doorway of Project P.A.W. is cruel and unnecessary.  We strongly encourage you to bring in the animal in person.  Many of the animals that are dumped are left to roam around the property in the raw elements, eluding capture for months and leading to more unwanted pregnancies and diseases.

 

Adoption Policies
Please read before considering an adoption

1.

To support the non-profit mission of Project P.A.W., we require an adoption fee of $40 per pet.  We can accept cash, or checks made payable to "Project P.A.W."  This helps to offset the costs of caring for your pet before and during the adoption process.

2.

The pets offered for adoption by Project P.A.W. are primarily stray or abandoned.  Therefore, we cannot guarantee the age, past history or health of the pet.  We can only convey the behavior, disposition, and health information gained during the time the pet has been under our care.

3.

All adoptions are contingent on the adopter's agreement to keep the pet indoors at all times.  Traffic and fights with other animals have always been a danger.  In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in feline leukemia, feline HIV/AIDS, and other contagious diseases that make an indoor lifestyle mandatory.  There has also been a startling increase in acts of cruelty towards animals in our area, making the outdoors even more unsafe.

4.

We require that all pets be spayed or neutered prior to adoption, if their age permits.  Females can be spayed at 6 months, and males can be neutered at 7 months.  If you adopt a younger pet, you assume responsibility for having them spayed or neutered.  In those instances, Project P.A.W. will require that you provide a copy of documentation from a veterinarian as proof that the pet has been altered.

5.

We encourage adopters to schedule a veterinarian visit as soon as possible.  This will establish a base of information about your pet, and assure that all vaccinations are up-to-date.

6.

Your connection with Project P.A.W. does not need to end with the adoption.  We are available as a resource for any questions regarding your pet's health and behavior.  Many problems can be resolved with a little advice, or with a referral to other resources.

7.

If, for any reason, an adoption is not working out, we ask that the animal be returned to the shelter.  We understand that sometimes allergies, finances, or problems interacting with children or other pets can make this necessary. 

 

 


Project P.A.W.
127 Bevier Street
P.O. Box 165ESS
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 724-2241
pawATprojectpaw.org

The shelter is operational 7 days a week to care for the animals.
It is open to the public  for adoptions:
MONDAY - SATURDAY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
NOTE:  These times are subject to change without notice,
depending on the availability of volunteers.  You may call the shelter
in advance for a definite appointment time.

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