Going the Extra Mile! They are worth it!

The City of Dallas animal shelter asked us to take 2 beautiful German Shepherds that were picked up as strays. Because they were heartworm positive they would never make it to adoption and they would be put down soon. We named them Cagney and Lacey.

Within days, they both developed a green mucus discharge, stopped eating, were coughing and had bloody noses. A vet determined they both had pneumonia and Lacey's oxygen levels were so low, her breathing so labored that she needed to hospitalized or she wouldn't make it through the night. The vet transported her to the local animal ER and the next morning we took her to the Animal Diagnostic Center into ICU. She's improved, and if finally off oxygen, but her next 48 hours are crucial. Cagney is starting to improve and even eating again.

They are about a year old, loving and affectionate. We would love to find them a foster home once they have recovered. If interested, please contact jim@pawsinthecity.org

Due to the severity of their illness, emergency visits and ICU care, their vet bills will be extremely high. However, we felt that these girls deserved a chance to live. If you would like to contribute to their medical care, please click here to donate.

Paws is Teaming up......

Paws in the City is thrilled to have partnered with The Cat Connection located at 14233 Inwood, just a block north of Spring Valley in North Dallas. The Cat Connection is a unique boutique with one stop shopping and state of the art award winning boarding facility. In addition to providing the cat aficionado with a great choice of gifts, accessories ,toys and high quality food they also serve the community by offering an in-house adoption site with a playground attached to the cats and kittens living quarters, giving them hours of time to run and play.

Paws in the City is committed to expanding the cat foster and adoption program and this is one of the first steps in furthering our goal. The following are the dates where PITC will be showcasing our kitties for adoption and invite you out to experience a true cat connection for all the feline lovers out there! Be sure and stop by the front desk and say hello to Jay and tell him how much we appreciate his welcoming our organization into his store.
Adoption dates: The Cat Connection
2/15 – 2/27
4/26 – 5/8
7/5 – 7/17
9/13 – 9/25
11/22 – 12/4

A Diamond in the Rough

Rudy is one of the lucky ones we often come across. Especially when working with Paws in the City, we have many stories to share about abandoned and neglected animals such as this.

This handsome fellow had been frequenting a feral colony’s feeding station just outside a medical complex for the last few months. As with most feral colonies, they survive on good Samaritans such as Jean Bainbridge, a dentist who takes it upon herself to see that these kitties are fed and watered daily. Just a few weeks ago, she noticed that this particular “feral” had a severe injury and had experienced some type of trauma. She knew she had to act quickly as the bitter cold weather was approaching and he would not have had much of a chance. Much to her surprise, he began to approach her with his leg dangling loosely and painfully as though he knew she could help. She was able to scoop him up and take him directly to someone she knew could help…who other than a volunteer with Paws in the City.
He was taken to the vets to be evaluated and it was determined that these injuries most likely were the result of a dog attack. The prognosis is great! Once the infection is cleared, he will be slated for surgery and on the road to recovery.
But there is more good news! In the few short weeks that Rudy has being fostered, he has blossomed into a most affectionate cat and seeks out the attention of humans and other cats. His personality truly “sparkles”!!

Through donations we are able to Help Rudy.

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