Andy & Ann furever!

Bonded littermates, Andy and Ann, are heading back to the shelter today from foster care. These two are inseparable and have had minor health concern while with their foster family. Everyone is happy, healthy and ready for a furever home together. Share, so these two can stay together. #adopt #adoptinlakewood #1lkwd

URGENT: Foster Home Needed for Four Friendly Kittens!

CCLAS is looking for a short-term foster for this litter of four older kittens (approximately 12-14 weeks old). These guys are very friendly, but they are sneezing and have goopy eyes! They will need to be on antibiotics for 10 to 14 days before they can be spayed/neutered and put up for adoption. Must be kept isolated from any household pets.

We are hoping to get them into a home before the 4th of July Holiday on Friday! Please contact us at cclaspets@gmail.com if you can help.

Help Us Support Li'l Licorice!

Licorice (collar #74) arrived at the shelter on May 5th and was immediately a staff and volunteer favorite. She has a gorgeous long coat, and she's sweet and friendly to boot. She gets along with all the other cats at the shelter. 

Our shelter staff noticed that Licorice had some problems with her teeth. We took her to the vet and had two teeth removed. We also noticed that she was drinking excessively. When we checked her bloodwork, we found that her BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine levels were slightly higher than normal. These results may have been from her tooth infection, or she may be displaying the early stages of kidney disease.

Licorice is so sweet, purrs all the time and has a hearty appetite. We recommend an all wet food diet and testing her blood work again in late June (CCLAS is happy to pay for her follow up blood test). She has tested negative for FIV/FeLV, is spayed, and up to date with her vaccinations. Please consider adopting Licorice if you have experience caring for a special needs cat, or if you would like to give a very special animal a home.

If you can't adopt right now please consider donating to CCLAS to help us cover Licorice's vet bills for her dental surgery and bloodwork at http://cclas.info/donate.html

Puppies and Kitten!!! In INeed Supplies.

CCLAS has been overwhelmed with orphan kittens and newborn puppies the past month! With over 11 puppies, 20 kittens and only two moms, we need baby pet food to keep these youngsters healthy.

Wish List:
Online PayPal donations
Fancy Feast Gourmet Kitten Food (Pack of 24 - Turkey)
High Quality Kitten Dry Food (like Royal Canin or Evo)
High Quality Puppy Dry Food & Canned Food
Pet Beds
Kitten toys
Small scratching post for kittens
Puppy toys, ropes and balls
Digital food scale
Puppy collars and leashes

You can drop off your donation to the shelter or message us through Facebook for an alternative local drop off location.

** Please refrain from contacting us about adoptions right now. Most of the babies will be available in mid-June and July. Thank you. **

Playtime for Angel. Waiting for her furever family.

The sweetest angel we have is "Angel," a lovable female tabby cat that is looking for the chance to be part of a family in a nice home. Angel survived two polar vortexes outside, after she was abandoned by her previous owner in the West End last fall. Angel has already been spayed, plus she's recently vaccinated and treated with flea prevention medicine. Angel would enjoy living in a stress-free environment in a loving home among those who can appreciate how beautiful of a cat she is! Right now, she prefers to be in a one-cat household, but we are hopeful that she may grow to appreciate other feline companions in the home. Angel will give you attention and show her love and appreciation by giving you "head bumps." 

Looking for a cat that you can bond with? Angel is the one! She will meow and purr when getting petted and rubbed, along with attention in general. She has also tested negative for FeLV/FIV and has a clean bill of health. 

Angel, collar 15, is available for adoption through the Lakewood Animal Shelter's foster care program. Email us to learn more about Angel. Adoption fees are always low - only $35. 

Included in the low adoption fee is the deworming treatment, an initial vaccination, flea prevention treatment, a collar with an identification tag, a cardboard carrier, an initial wellness exam along with a second vaccination from participating local veterinarians, and of course, a loving friend for life! Adoption hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 to 6, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-4. Please visit out website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot

Patrick's positive report!

Patrick Update:

Patrick is no longer a super skinny guy! His weight is great, he’s on a healthy diet of wet food twice a day, and a small amount of dry to nibble on during the day. Research shows amputee cats tend to “comfort eat” and with less physical activity, it puts them at risk for diabetes & additional stress on joints.

His weight bearing leg is still not completely healed, so that has slowed down his physical therapy, mobility and balance.

Patrick’s foster works with him daily on his walking and climbing skills – trying to make a game of it by using catnip and treats to motivate and reward him. Patrick really enjoys looking out the window, so that serves as motivation to climb also, and he can finally climb up and down his cat tree without assistance now.

His balance is still a real struggle and his over compensation causes stress on his weight bearing leg, hips and back. He relies on his claws a lot to help pull himself up and steady himself on the sofa or cat tree. He can walk, but only for short distances, and then resorts to a scoot and crawl on the carpet, when his leg is too sore to walk.

He is still having mood swings due to frustration, but they are less severe than the tantrums, depression and withdrawal he exhibited before. The cat tree, purchased with donated funds, has helped redirect his energy, build his confidence with balance, and being able to look out the window really seems to calm him.

Patrick is not comfortable with outside visitors yet, so it will be some time before his foster feels he’s ready to start the adoption inquiry process. Thank you for everyone’s support and kind words.

Ginger's lucky number is three!

Third times a charm for Ginger! Her third foster family has decided to adopt her! We're so happy for the positive outcome and thankful for everyone who helped this little lady get healthy again.  #1lkwd

Pictured below, Ginger is resting on her favorite spot on the bed.

Our donors, paws down, are the best!

Get your Hair of the Dog tickets NOW so you have a shot to win the amazing prizes being donated by our local supporters - Dante Lucci Salon, DOBAMA Theater, Angelo's Pizza, Art After Dark, Trader Joe's, WineStyles Fairview Park, Simply Delicious Pies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Get Hep Swing, Akron Rubber Ducks & Lakewood Garden Center - just to name a few!

The sweetest angel we have is Angel - a lovable female tabby cat that is looking for the chance to be part of a family in a nice home.

Angel survived two polar vortexes outside, after she was abandoned by her previous owner in the West End last fall. Angel has already been spayed, plus she's recently vaccinated and treated with flea prevention medicine. Angel would enjoy living in a stress-free environment in a loving home among those who can appreciate how beautiful of a cat she is! Right now, she prefers to be in a one-cat household, but we are hopeful that she may grow to appreciate other feline companions in the home.

Angel will give you attention and show her love and appreciation by giving you head bumps. Looking for a cat that you can bond with? Angel is the one! She will meow and purr when getting petted and rubbed, along with attention in general. She has also tested negative for FeLV/FIV and has a clean bill of health.

Pom post-op update!

Our abandoned toy Pomeranian does not look great, but he feels much better!

The hospital staff adores him so much and renamed him, Rafiki, after the character in The Lion King, because of his wild head of hair and bald body.

On Monday morning, Rafiki was neutered and all of his teeth were extracted. His testicles were sent out to a pathology lab to be tested for testicular cancer. We should have the results back at the end of the week. His initial blood work revealed that his white blood cell count was low, but his enzymes were normal. Because of his size, age and health, CCLAS feels more comfortable keeping Rafiki at West Park Animal Hospital to continue his treatment.

If you would like to make a donation toward Rafiki’s medical bills, please visit http://www.cclas.info/donate.html

(Since we mostly host cats at the shelter, we don't have any dog clothes...Refiki would love an extra-small sweater : )

Playful Pat!

UPDATE ON PATRICK from his foster: "Patrick is very happy to be home; he is very affectionate, talkative and active. He’s eating and drinking well and being cooperative with taking his meds and with his wound care. His hip wound is still draining, but it is clean and within the normal range that Dr. Koneig described. However, he wants held all the time and will get upset when I even leave the apartment for a few minutes."

Below are a few photos of Patrick playing with cat toys.

MISSING LAKEWOOD SCHNAUZER!

SIMON IS STILL MISSING! Like and share his Facebook page, Desperately Seeking Simon!

https://www.facebook.com/Desperately.Seeking.Simon

Toy Pomeranian Reece, needs your help!

Saturday morning the ACO found this little guy running around behind the shelter gate. He was either thrown over or pushed underneath. A volunteer with CCLAS rushed him to West Park Animal Hospital for an exam and treatment. This senior pom, now known as Reece, is an unneutered blond toy Pomeranian with bad teeth and possibly with testicular cancer. 

Reece, with his tail wagging, is just too sweet to let go. He was dealt a bad hand with an owner who would spend money on lion cut grooms for him, but neglected to neuter him and care for his teeth.

To help with Reece’s vet bills, please visit http://www.cclas.info/donate.html

Interested in volunteering with CCLAS?

Click here to download our new CCLAS Volunteer Inquiry Form and email it back to us.

Opportunities range from fostering, volunteering at the shelter and fundraising!

Shelter volunteers must also complete the city of Lakewood background check, click here if you're interested in working with the animals.

A St. Patrick's Day update about our Pat!

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Here’s an update about our Patty from his foster mom:

"It's been very touch and go; he has been very uncomfortable, other than keeping the lights off and the place quiet, there's not much I can do to that soothes him. He’s not sleeping well, so neither am I. His temperament has been really affected, but considering all the trauma he has endured in a short amount of time, it is to be expected. He'll eat a little bit of wet just twice a day. Sometimes he hops, sometimes he scoots, but mostly he cries for me to pick him up & take him to his food, litter box or basket. He reluctantly lets me change his dressings."

As of Monday morning, we readmitted Patrick back to LAH for wound care. He had pulled the stitches from his tail and we were concerned about an infection. He's expected to stay there for at least a few days.

Thank you for those who inquired about adopting Patrick. We have a few names on the list, but right now, we're focused on Patrick's recovery and hope to start the adoption review process in a month or so. We need time to assess what Patrick's personality will be like post-op, in order to match him to the appropriate home. When he's ready, we'll send out our CCLAS adoption inquiry forms to the interested adopters. (BTW, he lost one back leg, not both.)

Please click here to make an online donation toward Patrick's care; or visit the Lakewood Animal Hospital or Lakewood Animal Shelter. Thank you.

Patrick "Post-Op"erative

Patrick's surgery went well on Tuesday, but due to the bad weather, we opted to have him stay an extra night at the Lakewood Animal Hospital. Hugs to his supporters!

Wednesday evening at LAH

His foster mom could still use donations of clean used sheets, soft bath towels and washcloths. These donations can be left at the Lakewood Animal Hospital or Lakewood Animal Shelter for Patrick.

Dorsey the dog!

Meet Dorsey, collar # 21, a fox terrier schnauzer mix, neutered male - available for adoption in Lakewood today. He's very mild-mannered and knows some basic commands. He was found loose on Lakewood's East Side about a week ago and is hopeful for a second chance with a new family. #1lkwd

Piper's home!

We're happy to share the news that Piper is back at home! Her human borrowed a humane trap from one of our volunteers, and a week later, she found Piper in the trap. Piper is thinner from her two week adventure outside, but otherwise looks good. Thanks for all of the shares and well-wishes.

Prays for Patrick and Piper

Thank you for everyone's concern for Patrick, our frostbitten tabby, and Piper, the lost torti.

Patrick went to the Lakewood Animal Hospital on Monday night for a follow up visit. LAH ran a blood chemistry panel to look for any underlining issues and most of his results came back normal, he's just slightly anemic. Patrick appears to be about two to three years old and has a long life ahead of him. He's enjoying all of the donations of towel, soft blankets and food. The foster could still use donations of used sheets, soft bath towels and washcloths. These donations can be left at the Lakewood Animal Hospital for Patrick.

Unfortunately it appears that Patrick will need to have surgery later this month. We'll fill you in on his prognosis soon.

Patrick looks for comfort and kisses from his foster.

Patrick at Lakewood Animal Hospital for his follow-up appt., March 3rd.

Exhausted from his test and exam, Patrick catches some zzzz's in his soft baby blanket.

If you would like to make a donation to CCLAS toward Patrick's care, please visit our website or stop by the Lakewood Animal Hospital or Lakewood Animal Shelter.


LOST CAT: Sadly Piper is still missing. Her owner is setting up a humane trap outside and hopes that Piper is still close to home. She's an indoor only tortoiseshell female. It's still very cold outside -so let's help find Piper!

Piper, lost cat in Lakewood, last seen Feb 23.

She lives near Clifton Blvd and Hall Ave. and was last seen Sunday, Feb 23. She was not wearing a collar, but is spayed with current shots. She's almost 8 months, a sweetheart and probably very scared! She's comfortable around people and may be lured with food (especially wet or human food). Her human and feline family miss her very much.

Contact the shelter or us, if you see Piper or if she's near your property - we have the owner's information. #1lkwd #lostcat

Piper, lost cat in Lakewood near Hall Ave and Clifton Blvd.

Donations for Patrick. Thank you!

Sorry for the delayed update on Patrick, he has had his ups and downs over the past few days with his comfort level, eating interest and litter box usage. He’s going back to the vet on Monday for a scheduled follow up visit, so we should have more information to share soon.

The foster was ecstatic by the donations left for Patrick at the Lakewood Animal Hospital and Lakewood Animal Shelter. The staff at hospital and shelter are overwhelmed by the support from the community for Patrick too - so thank you all! Patrick now has plenty of cans of Fancy Feast and soft fleece blankets, per his request. Meow!

(Donations left for Patrick, frostbitten cat, 

at the Lakewood Animal Hospital on Saturday, March 1st)

Black Tie Event!

It's Oscar Season! Get $5 off one of our black formal kitties.

Up for adoption, Mr. Black, collar 17! This solo cat is a leading man, but doesn't like to share the stage with any other cats.

Lenny, collar 22! The young comedian, outgoing and talkative! 

Dot, collar 19. She's an ingenue, soft spoken, but has something important to say.

LOST CAT IN LAKEWOOD: Indoor only tortoiseshell female.

LOST CAT IN LAKEWOOD: Indoor only tortoiseshell female. It's going to be very cold outside this week - let's help find Piper! She lives near Clifton Blvd and Hall Ave. and was last seen Sunday, Feb 23. She was not wearing a collar, but is spayed with current shots. She's almost 8 months, a sweetheart and probably very scared! She's comfortable around people and may be lured with food (especially wet or human food). Her human and feline family miss her very much.

Contact the shelter or us, if you see Piper or she's near your property - we have the owner's information. #1lkwd #lostcat