ANIMAL CONTROL CAT RESCUE

WE URGENTLY NEED DONATIONS TO TAKE CARE OF THESE BEAUTIFUL CATS AND KITTENS THAT WERE HOURS AWAY FROM BEING KILLED! WE COMMITTED TO RESCUING THEM FROM A HIGH KILL COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY – PLEASE HELP US WITH THEIR MEDICAL CARE, BOARDING COSTS AND BETTER YET – COME ADOPT ONE OR TWO WHEN THEY ARE READY FOR ADOPTION – CALL PAT FOR MORE INFORMATION 727-535-9154.













Second Chance for Strays Inc.



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SPECIAL- Emilee is a 3 year old Brown Tabby female cat. She is a very sweet and friendly cat. She is spayed and current with her vaccinations. She does well with other animals. Please give her a forever inside home she deserves. Call Second Chance for Stray’s – Pat at 727 535-9154.

SPECIAL- Anna is a 11 month old DSH Black and White female. She is very sweet and loving and likes a lot of attention. She was rescued along with her 4 kittens abandoned by her owner. She should do well with other cats. She has been spayed and is current with her vaccinations. Please give her the forever inside home she deserves. If interested please call Second Chance For Strays – Pat at 727 535-9154.

REMEMBER ALL CATS LOOK BETTER IN REAL LIFE. We are rescuers, NOT PHOTOGRAPHERS !


THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS!!!! We could not survive without the generosity of the public and this year was made just a little bit easier by some wonderful donations that were recently made.

SUPERPET

SuperPet's donation of kitty kuddlers definitly made them a hit with our babies right now. They also were wonderful in helping us with some additional cages and parts to fix a donated cage. This all will help us take in some additional animals that we would not have had the room to house previously!!! Thank you again so much Michael Dibas with SUPERPET!!!

PETAG

PetAg made a wonderful donation of a case of KMR as well as a case of BeneBac. We will desperately need both of these in the comming months with kitten season comming.

Thank you Judy with PETAG!!!

Thankyou for a successful 1st fund-raiser. We did not get many people but we all had alot of good food and fun! Thanks to Larry and the comedians and singers who donated their time and talent from COCONUTS NEW COMEDY CLUB
@ 2950 GULF-TO-BAY-BLVD CLWTR !!!
Looking forward to doing it again!!

OVER 3, 5 0 0 ADOPTIONS & RESCUES as of Oct.,07 and MORE on the way

-SCFS desperately needs FOSTER HOMES! We still have many rescues on hold due to lack of foster- homes and kitten season is here again. You will never know how rewarding fostering is unless you try it! We supply food, cage, litter, medical and training. SCFS also needs volunteers- DRIVERS to and from the vets in Clearwater area from Nursery Rd to Highland only 20 minutes @ 9:00 in A.M. or Pick ups at 6:00 from Highland to Nursery maybe occasional trips to Clearwater PETSMART for supplies. Also computer help and Pat surely could use a break from the phone or cleaning! Volunteer phone work- from YOUR home! We are getting rescues in so fast it's hard to keep up with photos, so please bare with us. We just got in more 5 weeks old & 3 month old kittens - with more waiting ! NEED HELP!

Volunteers needed!!


We desparately need someone to help us feed the kittens and interact with them at Petsmart in Clearwater mall- Mornings 11am to 12pm- urgent! Its just 1 hour !

WARNING- If you did not read about the coyotes in Pinellas County- Take Heed, they are here. Another recent attack took a 14 lb cat's life right in a back yard off Belcher & Bellaire Rd. in Clearwater. Keep your small pets inside and keep a close watch on your children. They do not hunt alone and can be very formidable. Check St. Petersburg Times archives- Look up - Pinellas County Coyotes. You can than read the past articles on SOME of the attacks. They are in your area and travel as much as 35- 50 miles a day! The St. Petersburg Times wrote they will be soon howling at the moon in the Florida Keys!! Update- Recent coyote attack killing another cat off S.Highland and Nursery Rd in Clearwater. Another small dog seen killed and carried off by coyotes just off US 19. Noone is keeping official record of these attacks, MANY and MOST attacks are not even recognized OR heard about.

Who We Are

Since 1999 our small volunteer non-profit organization has been struggling to rescue as many strays from the surrounding counties as we can. We operate out of foster-homes with the love these animals deserve. We believe in spay/neutering, NOT euthanization. All our animals are altered to prevent more homeless animals and have appropriate vaccinations & medical done by our local veterinarians. 100% of all donations go directly to help the animals. We rely on donations to help us keep the organization going and could use any funding sent our way. Our future goal is to have land and a shelter facility to house and help many more of the homeless animals out there. Donated land or buildings would be wonderful. We are now officially a 501(c) (3) org. and we are hoping to widen our horizons with fund-raisers and can now offer tax-deductable donations. Right now our hearts are bigger than our wallets and any donations are desparately needed. Please make donations payable to: Second Chance for Strays, Inc. Mail to: Second Chance for Strays, Inc. PO Box 5032 Clearwater, Fl. 33758- or just click on the donate button and Thankyou, every cent counts!

Adopting a friend

Call Pat ( Patricia Cihon) @ 727-535-9154 Tell her what you are interested in or just plan a time with Pat to come and look at all the cute faces and take your new baby home!! Flexible hours usually - 7 days a week! Adoption fees vary on animals and are very reasonable. We take cash and most checks. We generally adopt only in the immediate areas surrounding Pinellas county and require you to fill out an adoption form. Your new baby must leave in a carrier, so bring one with you or purchase a box carrier for $6.00. If you can't make up your mind or don't see what you want - there is no obligation with your appointment. We want you to be as happy about your new animal as we would be about a his/her new home.

Come Visit Us!

Call Pat & set up a time to come see our babies, or call her about volunteering or donating!! 727-535-9154 We are not hard to find right off Belcher in Clearwater, Please do not try to go to our mailing address, we work out of our homes-Pat will give you directions and address.

Give us a call!!
Second Chance for Strays Inc.
PO Box 5032.
Clearwater, FL 33758
Phone: 727-535-9154

Email: SCFSFL@aol.com

Want to be a SPONSOR for a SPECIAL NEEDS pet?


Unfortunately alot of our strays need extra special medical attention and care. Right now we still owe for medical bills and always have a cat or kitten sick, injured or fighting for his life. If you decide to become a sponsor to help, we will send you the story about your special needs pet, along with a photograph and a SPECIAL CERTIFICATE of thanks. If you like, we would keep you up-dated on the well-being of your sponsor pet untill he/she finds her/his forever home. We could help so many more animals with your help, If you would like to sponsor a special needs pet, PLEASE call Pat @727-535-9154 / E-mail SCFSFL@AOL.com. or just make a donation by clicking the donate button.


HAPPY SUCCESS STORY


My name is Kristen. My fiancé Brian and I recently adopted two kittens in December. We wanted to send some pictures of them. We are so happy to have them in our lives! Thanks. Kristen







Many thanks from Second Chance for Strays to Kristen and her fiancé Brian for their wonderful kindness and care for these kittens and many thanks to all those wonderful people who have adopted so many cats and kittens in the past ten years that we have been rescuing cats and kittens in the Clearwater Florida and surrounding area. Without your help and support with adoptions and donations we could not have continued in our quest to save these animals from a life of disease and suffering as strays. Please continue to support us with your donations to save many more animals.





SCABIES, MANGE & RINGWORM
Did you know most kittens and cats with mange, ringworm or scabies are KILLED? With proper treatment and care they can be saved.

Rickki and Leah2 were rescued strays who turned out to have scabies. With proper treatment they were healed and are now in forever homes.


Here are examples of Scabies.

MORE HAPPY TAILS



Polyanna has had her eye successfully removed and is adopted into a wonderful home!




Firestone has had his surgery for a Hematoma and has now been adopted.

Firestone ( after surgery) is 1 of a 15 cat rescue, where all the cats have medical needs!.

FUNDING FOR THESE SURGERIES and MORE are DESPERATLY NEEDED !!


WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR VETS:


Dr. Jukoff - Connechusetts Animal Hospital (727)-446-3190 1456 Jordan Hills Court Clearwater, Fl.
Dr. Goldston - Parkview Animal Hospital (727) 526-3137 3720 54th Ave.N. St Petersburg, Fl.
Dr. Thomas Tallon - Gulfport Veterinarian (727) 384-4413 5621 Gulfport Blvd. Gulfport, Fl.
Dr. Juan Carlos Molina -Andes Animal Hospital (727)-518 7387 1019 N. Highland Ave. Largo, Fl.
Dr. Perry - Broadway Cat Hospital (727)735-0500 916 Broadway, Dunedin, Fla.
Day & Evening Pet Clinic 3206 Alt 19 Hgy Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Dr Al Parades
If you are looking for a GOOD vet and are in these areas, we HIGHLY reccommend any of the above! Tell them SCFS (Second Chance for Strays) sent you, we might get a pat on the back!

SPECIAL THANKS TO:


Belcher Animal Emergency & Animal Emergency of Countryside for all the weekend, late night, lifesaving help ! Also a very special thank you to DR. ST. JOHN a Vet. with a great heart and skills at BELCHER ANIMAL CLINIC in Clearwater, (727-536-6548) who has put up with me dragging all kinds of animals to him. Also to Ellie & "FELINE FIXERS" who are actively spaying/neutering and rescuing cats! Thank you all! So many little lives would have been lost without you!
A BIG THANKYOU to Gary for helping us by making our cages roll !!GREAT JOB !

Lucy & Curtis – For all the donated food, supplies etc. and especially for all the small sleep pads for the cat cages

Peggy – For all the help in washing all the bedding at PetSmart.

Sheryl & Mike, Cheryl, Ma Kayla, Gene and Christine, Tina, Jeana, Marie, Michelle, Erica and Betsy – For all the help cleaning cages at PetSmart nightly.

Taylor, Boe, Leslie & Heather, Michelle and Jann - For all the fostering of animals you help us with.

Special thanks to Crystal for all the help at Petsmart - feeding and playing with the cats and kittens and all the errands that she has done for Second Chance for Strays.

MANY MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU

Seems 2008 is a year for finding FIV positive cats. When owners abandon their pets outdoors instead of finding a shelter this is one of the risks that these pets face. Luckily with good care and a new inside home cats with FIV can live long and happy lives. Thanks to these caring people the following FIV cats are very happy and healthy in their new homes.
MAMA MIA - Jann
ESSIE - Eileen
BOOTS 7 - Eileen
WINZOR - Michelle
OREO - Michelle

Hollie was rescued and seemed to be sick, after extensive medical tests, she was diagnosed as having Diabetes. This obviously made her un-adoptable. After a call to our friend Karen, who has many medical needy animals of her own, she felt she could give Hollie a home and continue her medical treatments to save her life. Hollie is a beautiful loving young cat who deserves this chance at life.
Thank you Karen for making this possible.

Gordy was rescued at 6 months old. He was a stray living in a field, but at least being fed by a generous lady. She told us he hardly ever played, once at our Vet., he was diagnosed with Stomatitus (auto immune disease). His mouth was so inflamed and painful from this disease. We had all but 4 of his teeth removed and after antibiotics were given, a new kitten emerged who started playing with toys and leading a normal life. Now there is no more pain and he is now in a loving forever home.

Out of the 2 adult cats and 28 kittens rescued from Putnam County Animal Services with just hours left to live, all but 2 now have found forever homes.
Georgeous an adult Torti female is shy , but being handled a lot in a foster home to help her overcome her fears so she can find a forever home.
Joslin is a 5 month old Black and White female kitten. She is still waiting for the right person to come along and adopt her. Her mother and 5 siblings have been adopted to wonderful homes.

Orin was rescued at 2 weeks old. He was so flea infested and anemic he had to have a blood infusion to save his life. He is now very healthy and is still waiting for a loving forever home.

Oz was rescued when a friend of ours saw someone slow down in a car and throw him out of the car window and take off very fast. She immediately stopped her car and retrieved him. He is now in our care and waiting for his forever home.

Panzee is an adorable female Calico kitten. She was found in a box on the side of the road. Luckily a caring man rescued her and called us. She will soon be ready for adoption.

Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
More photos COMING! Many pets available that have yet to be posted!




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