News
Update on Sweetie, a special-needs kitty who needs a special home!
(12/26/2013) We have an update on Sweetie, a beautiful FIV-positive female cat who needs a special home. Sweetie's current foster dad is now able to pet her and rub her head, and she rolls over for a belly rub. She no longer needs the security of a cardboard box, but does remain caged for her safety. Sweetie is lethargic, sheds fur and drools. We're not sure if the drooling is a symptom of her illness or a response to being pet. This poor, sick, but very loveable cat now craves human contact. However, she must be approached with care to avoid causing stress.
Sweetie is a beautiful animal despite her illness. She would bond with anyone who would care for her, and is low-maintenance. While her prognosis is not good, she is not suffering, and enjoys being able to face another day. She is litter box trained. Sweetie's foster dad has provided toys for her, but she appears to have no interest in them. Her name Sweetie is very appropriate. She is gentle and seems to have come to terms with her illness, or perhaps is blissfully unaware of her own mortality.
If you are interested in giving Sweetie a home, please contact Richard at: 732-435-0873, 908-307-3615 or via email at: tegu36@aol.com
Katie Cat is looking for a permanent or foster home
(12/21/2013) Katie Cat is a sweet, pretty, playful 18-month old calico girl with white feet. She was rescued after being abandoned by an irresponsible owner who left the residence. Poor Katie Cat was trying to get back into her old home for months and was starving outside when rescued.
Katie Cat loves to be scratched on the head, enjoys wet food, and likes to play with toys dangling from above. She also loves to stretch up and scratch her post. She is very friendly with visitors.
Katie Cat has been spayed, vaccinated for rabies & distemper, and has tested negative for FiV and Feline Leukemia.
Prospective adopters will be asked to complete an application form (DOC | PDF), and sign an adoption contract if the application is approved. Our adoption fee for one cat is $100, or $150 for two cats together. The adoption fee helps cover our veterinary costs.
Please note that potential fosterers will be asked to complete a foster agreement (DOC | PDF).
If you are interested in fostering or adopting Katie Cat, please contact us!
Sweetie, a special-needs kitty, needs a special home!
(12/17/2013) Scarlet Paws has learned about Sweetie, a special cat who is FIV-positive. Sweetie is shy and non-aggressive, and prefers to spend her time in the security of a small box. She does not have a good prognosis for longevity. If adopted, she will need a quiet, warm place away from other pets. Sweetie is in hospice now and not suffering in any way. Her immune system is compromised, so she should not be subjected to cold, or come into contact with animals that might be other carrying illnesses. She continues to have a good appetite, despite being ill, and is litter box trained. Sweetie needs a fosterer or adopter who will see that she is comfortable until she passes on.
If you are interested in giving Sweetie a home, please contact Richard at: 732-435-0873, 908-307-3615 or via email at: tegu36@aol.com
Buster has been adopted!
(12/17/2013) Buster, a handsome orange and white cat who was rescued from College Avenue Campus earlier this fall, has been adopted! His new owner recently suffered the loss of a beloved cat. Congratulations to Buster and his new person!
Aristotle and Ceasar are looking for a home together!
(12/16/2013) Scarlet Paws has learned about two adorable orange and white male kittens, Aristotle and Ceasar, who are looking for a home together!
Aristotle (above left) is a male cat who has been neutered, vaccinated, and is FIV/FeLV negative. He is playful and friendly. He has endless energy and should get along well with other cats. He is approximately 7 months old. He is litter box trained and has a hearty appetite.
Ceasar (above right), Aristotle's brother, has also has been neutered and vaccinated, and is also FIV/FeLV negative. Ceasar is also playful, friendly, eats well and uses a litter box. Ceasar is slightly larger than Aristotle.
Aristotle and Ceasar would like to be adopted by the same person, as they spend hours playing together!
If you are interested in adopting these wonderful cats, please contact Richard at: 732-435-0873, 908-307-3615 or via email at: tegu36@aol.com
Matching opportunity for year-end, tax-deductible donations to Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network!
(12/16/2013) Generous supporters have offered to match up to $500 in year-end donations to Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network, Inc.! (Donations received by December 31, 2013 will be matched).
Click here or on the "Contribute" tab above to donate via PayPal or mail.
Thank you for helping us continue in our mission of caring for animals found living on the New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Boo, Moo, Tripper, Tuxi and Guinevere have been adopted!
(12/14/2013) Scarlet Paws is thrilled to announce that Boo (above left), Moo (above right), Louie (now Tripper) (below right), Tuxi and Guinevere (below left) have all been adopted!
Boo and Moo were rescued from Douglass Campus early in the autumn. These sweet, adorable, lovable kittens were adopted together by a nice family.
Louie was rescued this autumn near Douglass Campus. This "lovey dovey boy" was adopted by a couple who had to say goodbye to their older cat earlier this year, and whose other cat was very sad after her brother passed away. Louie's family says he is doing very well and have renamed him "Hiccup!"
Tuxi and Guinevere were rescued later in the fall from Busch Campus. These beautiful girls won over their foster mom's housemate and have been adopted together!
Please join us in congratulating these wonderful cats and their new families!
Stevie has been adopted! Joey is still looking for a home
(12/08/2013) Great news: Stevie (black female, far right) a sweet, affectionate and playful kitten who overcame both surgery to remove an infected eye and a bout of feline panleukopenia virus, has been adopted! Stevie's foster mom, who did such a wonderful job nursing her back to health, decided that she wanted to give Stevie a forever home. Stevie certainly helped herself by making friends with her foster mom's dog! Please join us in congratulating Stevie and her new family.
Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network would also like to thank all our generous supporters who made Stevie's recovery possible!
Stevie's brother Joey (black male, near right) is still up for adoption. Joey is described as a "real love bunny" who "purrs like mad!" Joey has been neutered and is up to date on all vaccinations. He also has no fleas or worms. Won't you consider giving Joey a forever home just in time for the holidays?
Please note that prospective adopters will be asked to complete an application form (DOC | PDF), and sign an adoption contract if the application is approved. Our adoption fee for one cat is $100. The adoption fee helps cover our veterinary costs.
Come celebrate release of The New White Cat with proceeds from book sales to benefit Scarlet Paws
(12/05/2013) Come celebrate the publication of The New White Cat, a retelling by Rutgers' own Michael Joseph with illustrations by Henry Charles (also from Rutgers) and published by Cats in the Basement Press.
The book signing will be held on December 11, 2013, from 4-6 pm, in the Pane Room, Alexander Library, 169 College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ.
Signed copies of The New White Cat will be available for $25, with all proceeds going to Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network!
Refreshments and music will be provided by Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network. For more information, please email us!
North Brunswick Humane Association provides generous 2013 Spay/Neuter grant to Scarlet Paws
(12/03/2013) Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network thanks the North Brunswick Humane Association for an extremely generous 2013 Spay/Neuter grant! These funds come at a time when we are dealing with a large number of campus cats that need to be spayed or neutered. We are very grateful to NBHA for providing this grant to help us bring the cat population under control.
You can learn more about North Brunswick Humane Association at their website.
Serenity and Pocket need foster or permanent home
(12/02/2013) We are looking for either a foster or permanent home for Serenity, a beautiful grey mom cat, and her adorable kitten Pocket, recently rescued from New Brunswick. Since this pair have been through so much together, we are seeking to place them together.
Serenity is a serene, gentle domesticated female (approximately 18-20 months old). She was regrettably abandoned by someone who could not care for her. She has proven to be an excellent mother to her sole remaining kitten Pocket, who is approximately 10 weeks old. (Sadly, the mom's other kittens drowned in a torrential downpour). Pocket is a busy bundle of energy, but easy to handle, and has been socialized to human contact since approximately 2 weeks of age. Pocket loves to play and explore; is still nursing but weaning, and is just starting to eat dry food.
Serenity and Pocket are scheduled to be treated by a veterinarian this week.
Prospective adopters will be asked to complete an application form (DOC | PDF), and sign an adoption contract if the application is approved. Our adoption fee for one cat is $100, or $150 for two cats together. The adoption fee helps cover our veterinary costs.
Please note that potential fosterers will be asked to complete a foster agreement (DOC | PDF).
If you are interested in fostering or adopting this wonderful mom and kitten pair, please contact us!
Little Girl and Tommy Carlos are looking for either foster homes or permanent homes
(11/30/2013) Little Girl and Tommy Carlos are two young cats we have recently rescued. They are both looking for either foster homes or permanent homes.
Little Girl (above right) is an adorable brown striped tabby female, approximately 9 months old. She has a gentle nature and loves wet food and treats. Little Girl enjoys playing with dangling toys. She is very sweet, and will let people pet her head to toe once she gets to knows them. Little Girl will purr if you pet her while she is eating! She uses her litter box. Little Girl needs special TLC to continue acclimating to indoor life. She has been spayed, and has received her rabies and distemper vaccinations.
Tommy Carlos (below left) is a handsome grey male with soft, velvety fur; he is approximately 8 months old. He gets very excited when you walk into the room, and loves to rub up against your legs and be pet. Tommy Carlos is learning to play with balls and toys. He uses his litter box. Tommy Carlos has been neutered, and has received his rabies and distemper vaccinations.
Prospective adopters will be asked to complete an application form (DOC | PDF), and sign an adoption contract if the application is approved. Our adoption fee for one cat is $100, or $150 for two cats together. The adoption fee helps cover our veterinary costs.
Please note that potential fosterers will be asked to complete a foster agreement (DOC | PDF).
If you are interested in fostering or adopting either Little Girl or Tommy Carlos, please contact us!
Sue and Who have been adopted!
(11/10/2013) Sue and Who, two adorable kittens who were rescued from Douglass Campus in early October, have both been adopted! Their adoptive mother reports that they are getting very comfortable in their new home. Congratulations to Sue and Who - and to their new family!
Please help Stevie and other campus cats!
(11/03/2013) Scarlet Paws rescued super sweet kitten Stevie (pictured at right) back in July. Thanks to the generosity of Scarlet Paws members, this little girl successfully made it through surgery to remove an eye that was infected. Unfortunately, she contracted feline panleukopenia virus, which can be very deadly. At one point we thought she wasn't going to make it, but this amazingly tough little kitty has fought back once again and it looks like she is on the road to recovery. Another bright moment occurred when Stevie was reunited with her brother Joey, who was also rescued this summer. Stevie's most recent vet bills have cost $1000, and as a result our resources have been sorely depleted. We need to reach out again to our kind supporters to help us defray the cost of her care.
Scarlet Paws has also incurred many medical expenses during an incredibly busy fall (which is not over yet)! Thanks to our amazing volunteers and helpers, twenty cats and kittens have been trapped and treated by veterinarians. Two have already been adopted and fourteen are in foster care or up for adoption. Four who were determined to be feral were spayed or neutered and returned to colonies that are cared for by Scarlet Paws. These cats came from College Avenue, Douglass, Livingston, and campus buildings in downtown New Brunswick. We are also fortunate to work with organizations that recognize the efforts of those who would rescue animals and provide discounts for vetting rescued animals, but we would not be capable of making the cats' lives safer and giving them homes without the kindness and generosity of our donors.
If you would like to help, you can either donate securely via PayPal, or by mail. (Any donations received in excess of Stevie's veterinary costs will go to the Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network general fund, and will assist us in our mission of caring for animals found living on the New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.)
Thank you!
Lou and Lass have been adopted!
(10/31/2013) Lou (at right) and Lass (not pictured), two kittens who were recently rescued from Douglass Campus, have both been adopted!
Lou, a grey "tiger" tabby, was described by his foster mom as a wonderful kitten who socialized himself! He was adopted by a nice family with two young boys. Lou's new Dad reported that "he is absolutely fantastic with the boys (and vice versa)."
Lou's sister Lass has been adopted this week by a young couple.
Congratulations to Lou and Lass - and their new families!
Goldie is still looking for a home!
(10/13/2013) Goldie (left; click picture for a larger image) is a sweet, friendly, gentle and loving one-eyed senior cat (13 years old). She is currently in foster care. Her previous owner was an elderly gentleman who was no longer able to care for her.
Goldie is an extraordinarily people-oriented cat who would be best suited for someone who spends a lot of time at home. She readily greets new people (both adults and responsible children) and loves to sit on someone's lap or rub around their legs. Goldie is also very vocal!
Please note that Goldie would prefer to be the single cat in a home, as she is aggressive towards other cats.
Goldie has been spayed, front de-clawed, tested negative for FIV/Feline Leukemia, and is up to date on her Rabies and Distemper vaccinations.
If you are interested in adopting Goldie, please visit her Petfinder page at: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/26493231?rvp=1
Please note that prospective adopters will be asked to complete an application form (DOC | PDF), and sign an adoption contract if the application is approved. Our adoption fee for one cat is $100. The adoption fee helps cover our veterinary costs.
Lizzie has found a home!
(09/21/2013) We are thrilled to announce that Lizzie (left), a beautiful Labrador mix who was rescued from an abusive household, has found her forever home! Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network was able to connect her with a member of the Rutgers community who recently adopted her
Congratulations to Lizzie and her new family!
Scarlet Paws donors step up to provide funding for kitten's eye surgery
(08/12/2013) Update: We are extremely grateful to Scarlet Paws donors for their overwhelming response to our appeal to help Stevie (below), a kitten with infected eyes found on Douglass Campus in late June. We have received more than enough donations to cover the cost of Stevie's veterinary bills (including her eye surgery, spaying, vaccinations, de-worming, and treatment for fleas).
Stevie now weighs over 2 pounds, and is doing very well at her foster home. After her surgery and recuperation, we will be looking to find a permanent home for Stevie. Despite her disability, she is full of energy. She knows how to use the litter box and enjoys eating and playing. Stevie has had all her shots, has been de-wormed and treated for fleas. She is a loving cat and we know she will have a full life despite her partial blindness!
While Stevie's immediate needs have been met, we always welcome donations to assist us in our mission of caring for animals found living on the New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. You can either donate securely via PayPal, or by mail.
Thanks again to everyone who donated to help Stevie!
Kitten rescued from Douglass Campus needs eye surgery - please help!
(08/10/2013) When Stevie (right) was discovered at one of our colonies on Douglass Campus in late June, both of her eyes were badly infected. Luckily, she was easy to capture, and was taken immediately to the vet to be treated. She only weighed half a pound and was in bad shape, but after a few days her eyes seemed to get better. Initially, the vet believed that both of her eyes would need to be removed. A very kind member of Scarlet Paws has done a masterful job fostering her over the past month and a half.
Stevie now weighs over 2 pounds, and her left eye has greatly improved. Unfortunately, her right eye will need to be surgically removed. Even with a substantial discount from the vet, the cost of her care will exceed $500 (this will includes her eye surgery, as well as spaying, vaccinations, de-worming and treatment for fleas).
We are hoping some kind souls will be willing to help defray her vet bill. We are also looking to find a permanent home for Stevie, who (despite her disability) is full of energy. She knows how to use the litter box and enjoys eating and playing. She has had all her shots, has been de-wormed and treated for fleas. She is a loving cat and we know she will have a full life despite her partial blindness!
If you would like to help Stevie, you can either donate securely via PayPal, or by mail. (Any donations received in excess of Stevie's veterinary costs will go to the Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network general fund, and will assist us in our mission of caring for animals found living on the New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.)
Thank you!
Starry and Strata (now "Wolverine and Major Tom") have been adopted!
(06/09/2013) Starry (Black & White long hair, at right) and Strata (Black long hair, above) have found their forever homes! These adorable and sweet 2-month-old brothers were rescued from one of our colonies at Rutgers University. Their adoptive parents are Rutgers alumni who have renamed them "Wolverine" and "Major Tom." Their family reports that "they're really fun, loving cats and are so glad they're now part of our home permanently."
Congratulations to Wolverine, Major Tom, and their new family!
Scarlet Paws volunteers participate in 2nd Annual North Brunswick Humane Society Super Cat Adoption Day
(06/08/2013) Volunteers from Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network participated in the North Brunswick Humane Society's Super Cat Adoption Day on Saturday, June 8. Scarlet Paws volunteers met the public and discussed our mission to care for animals found living on Rutgers' New Brunswick Campuses. Visitors to our table received Scarlet Paws literature, joined our mailing list, and donated money to help our rescue efforts (and received free toys for their dogs or cats). Our volunteers also networked with many other local animal rescue groups and shelters. It was a very productive day and we are thankful to the organizers for inviting us!
Scarlet Paws to participate in 2nd Annual North Brunswick Humane Society Super Cat Adoption Day
(06/08/2013) Volunteers from Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network will be present at the North Brunswick Humane Society's Super Cat Adoption Day on Saturday, June 8 from 10am to 3pm. Many local animal rescues and shelters will also be participating. There will be food, prizes, gift bags, and - best of all - many wonderful cats for adoption! For more information, visit www.NorthBrunswickHumane.org or call Jay at (917) 658-9952. (You can also click the image at right to see a larger version).
Dusty and Ore have been adopted!
(05/13/2013) Ore (grey and white male tabby, above) and Dusty (grey long-haired female, at right) are brother and sister, and have just found their forever home! These adorable and sweet 2 month old kittens were rescued from one of our colonies at Rutgers University, and found a home just four days after we announced they were ready to be adopted. Their new family says they are happily adjusting to their new home; they enjoy playing and greet their adoptive family members when they enter the room.
Please join us in congratulating Dusty, Ore, and their new family!
Scarlet Paws raises awareness and funds for campus animals at Rutgers Day
(4/27/2013) On a beautiful Rutgers Day, the Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network helped educate visitors about our mission to care for animals found living on Rutgers' New Brunswick Campuses. Rutgers Day attendees bought Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network T-shirts, dog treats, and fresh catnip, and donated money and received free toys for their dogs or cats.
Join Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network at Rutgers Day!
(4/27/2013) Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network will have a table at Rutgers Day (Saturday, April 27, 2013). We will be located at the Folk Marketplace at the New Jersey Folk Festival on Douglass Campus from 10am to 6pm. Come meet us to get gifts for your pet (while supplies last) and to learn about our efforts to care for animals found living on Rutgers' New Brunswick Campuses.
Cassie has been adopted!
(04/06/2013) We are thrilled to announce that Cassie
has been adopted! Cassie (right) is a 12-year-old female
cat whose owners had to find a new home for her due to
family health issues. Scarlet Paws helped find a home
for Cassie by posting her picture and information in the
Paw Prints column of the Newark
Star-Ledger. A couple saw Cassie's picture and
decided to adopt her. Congratulations to Cassie and her
new owners!
Raise money for Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network with Goodsearch.com
(03/29/2013) Help raise money for Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network - for free - by searching the Internet with Goodsearch.com! Every time you use Goodsearch.com to search the Internet, Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network gets 1 cent. Over time, all those pennies will add up and go a long way towards helping us care for campus animals! Here's how it works:
- Go to: www.goodsearch.com.
- Click "Choose a Cause."
- Enter "Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network" and click the magnifying glass.
- You can either click "Sign up with Facebook" to track your earnings - or just close the popup window to start using Goodsearch.com.
- Start searching the internet with www.goodsearch.com.
For more information on using Goodsearch.com please watch their informative video:
Midnight, Sunshine, Nala and Simba have been adopted!
(03/11/2013) We are happy to announce that Midnight
(far left) and Sunshine (near left), two young
cats who were rescued by a Scarlet Paws volunteer in her
neighborhood last summer, have been adopted! Their
adoptive family met them at our adoption center in the
PetSmart in Princeton, NJ. Not only are Midnight and
Sunshine happy that they have found a home, they are
thrilled that they will be staying together as brother
and sister!
In another success story, Simba and Nala (right), two sweet cats whose owner was forced to surrender them due to an allergic child, have also found a new home! These cats are inseparable, and we are happy they were able to find a home where they can stay together.
Please join us in congratulating these wonderful cats
and their adoptive families!
Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network interviewed on East Brunswick Television
(2/16/2013) Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network founders Helene Grynberg and Eddie Konczal, along with Bella the cat (who has since been adopted), appeared on the Feburary 14, 2013 episode of "This Week in East Brunswick" on East Brunswick Television. Helene and Eddie spoke to "Project Pets" host Sydney Contrino about their work caring for and rescuing cats from Rutgers University's New Brunswick campuses. Click the above video or visit http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T01258&video=143768 to watch the interview. The "Project Pets" segment starts 12:04 into the program.
Bella has been adopted!
(2/9/2013) Bella has been adopted! Bella is a sweet and friendly grey and white cat who had been in foster care since we rescued her from Busch Campus last October. Her children had been adopted last year, and now Bella has a wonderful new home as well. Please join us in congratulating Bella and her new family!
Vote for Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network in the Animal Rescue Site's $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge!!
(01/26/2013) You can now vote for Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network in the Animal Rescue Site's $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge! Your vote will help The Animal Rescue Site choose which eligible Petfinder animal rescue organizations will receive grants to help animals in need. To vote, please do the following:
- Go to: http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3
- For Shelter Name enter Scarlet Paws
- For Country select United States
- For State select NJ
- Click Search
- Click Vote to the right of Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network under 1 shelter(s) found
- Enter the vote confirmation text displayed, and click Confirm Vote.
You can vote once per day. After you vote the first time, your browser should remember "Scarlet Paws Animal Welfare Network" and you can skip steps 2 through 5 above.
Thanks for voting!
