Protection

Protecting companion animals from abuse and neglect is, unfortunately, a needed service we provide. We attempt to educate owners, but do submit cases of severe abuse to the authorities for legal action when necessary.

We have a strong partnership with and receive support from Eaton, Clinton and Ingham County Animal Controls when we receive cruelty reports. We work with other humane groups to strengthen anti-cruelty legislation in Michigan.

Our ultimate goal is to provide education and services to the community so that cases of abuse cease to exist.

Update on the Animals Rescued from Eaton County:

Last updated on Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Thank you so much for your concern about the two dogs, Boots & Sadie, and the cats rescued from Eaton County. To help speed their recovery from a litany of health issues, we would like to keep them as quiet as possible and while we appreciate your compassion and empathy, we cannot allow the public to view them at this time.

In addition to recieving heartworm treatment, Sadie is also being treated for severe skin and ear problems. Sadie will soon be going into a foster home which we have already secured. While there, she will recieve some extended care before being placed up for adoption later this year. She is a sweetheart and looks adorable in the pretty sweater that someone donated to keep her warm while her own coat grows back!

We are happy to say that Boots has been adopted! He went home with his new owner, Jessica Bowerman, on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Jessica wasn't familiar with Boots' story - she came to the shelter just to see what animals were available. As soon as she saw Boots, she knew he was the one. Boots went home with Jessica that afternoon and he's already part of her family. She recently sent us pictures of herself and Boots (fresh from the groomers). We wish them all the best and are so excited about Boots' happy ending!

Four of the five cats tested positive for feline leukemia. Because they were all feral cats, we had planned to spay/neuter them and then release them into an identified feral colony. Feline leukemia is an easily preventable (through vaccination), but NOT treatable AIDS-like disease. Sadly, but to prevent their suffering, the four cats had to be euthanized.

The fifth cat, a lovely 3-year-old female tortie, whom we named Scharlett, tested negative for feline leukemia. She is friendly and has already been spayed. Unfortunately, she was exposed to feline leukemia by the other cats. He first 30-day test was negative and assuiming she tests negative in another 30 days, she will be placed up for adoption. We are happy to say that Scharlett is now up for adoption at the shelter and ready for her new loving family!

All of these companion animals were not only deprived of a warm, loving home, but also of basic veterinary care, such as standard vaccinations, that would have prevented all of the issues they are struggling with (or that led to their euthanasia). The CAHS is working hard to improve the health of these and many other animals and to place them in loving homes.

The best way to help them right now is to make a donation of food or funds and to help us make space in the shelter by adopting one of the many other wonderful dogs currently available, all with stories equally compelling and deserving of our attention.

Please check back for more updates on the status of these rescued animals and thank you again for helping us give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.