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

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.

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.

Update on Patrick, frostbitten cat

We’re overwhelmed by the kindness and concern of animal supporters in our community regarding Patrick’s condition.

Friday, Feb 21 at the Lakewood Animal Shelter, a few hours after his rescue

In case you missed his TV debut, here are some links to his media coverage:

http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/northeast-ohio/2014/02/25/lakewood-second-frostbitten-kitty-dubbed-patrick-saved/5815317/

http://www.newsnet5.com/lifestyle/pets/cat-rescued-by-lakewood-resident-is-one-of-the-worst-frostbite-cases-in-years?autoplay=true

http://fox8.com/2014/02/25/donations-needed-to-help-cat-called-one-of-worst-frostbite-cases/

http://www.19actionnews.com/story/24820208/rescued-cat-one-of-the-worst-frostbite-cases-at-lakewood-animal-hospital


Also we're grateful to receive daily updates from his foster, here’s the latest on his condition and spirit: 

Patrick won the hearts of all the reporters and cameramen on Tuesday. We’re so appreciate that all of the stations covered his story and for the attention they brought to seriousness of frostbite with our four-legged friends.

After the interviews, he was really worn out, but on Wednesday he was acting like a toddler according to his foster. He was always into something or wanting her undivided attention.

We also recently tested his stool and it came back negative for parasites - which is great news so we can just focus on the frostbite issues.

Please continue to follow his progress on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CCLASpets or our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot.com.


Thank you.

Violet's Second Chance

We spoke with Dr. Rog this week at the Lakewood Animal Hospital about Violet's eye.

When Violet was hit by a car last November, the right side of her head probably had contact with the tire which caused her jaw and eye injury. Although Dr. Rog still feels her eye may heal over time, but it's difficult to determine if she can see from her right eye or if she will require surgery, in the future.

To learn more, please visit
http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/eyes/c_ct_hyphema

Black Friday Deals. Black Cats!

Black Friday deals are going on the shelter right now! Kittens are BOGO. Free cat food with every adoption!

Share. Adopt. Be Thankful! #1lkwd

A chance for survival!

At many city-run shelters, kittens with ringworm wouldn't have a chance for survival, but with your help, we can beat those odds! Check out the link below about our five little foster kittens plagued with the unfortunate, but treatable condition.

BOGO Kittens!

BOGO is Black! Adopt two black kittens and we'll waive the adoption fee on the second kitten. #1lkwd

Adopting two kittens at the same time is best, but if you only want one kitten, we'll take $5.00 off that kitten's adoption fee.

Pick MeMe!

My foster mom says that I am a snuggle monster. The only thing I might love more than snuggling is rolling over and attacking my toys. I have great litter box manners and I love other kitties. I am very brave. I found my way from an on ramp to a kind lady's house. She found me playing in her water fountain and let me come inside with her kitties. I soon learned I love other kitties and to chase toys around the room. It took a while for the road rash on my paws to heal, but I soon learned I love being spoiled rotten! It all became about me. Which is how I became named Meme. I am looking forward to meeting you! Recently spayed, I'm now ready for adoption. Email us at CCLASpets@gmail.com.

Meme is available for adoption through CCLAS. Adoption fees are always low - only $35. The fee includes a deworming treatment, an initial vaccination, flea prevention treatment, a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and an initial wellness exam with a second vaccination from participating local veterinarians. Please visit our website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot.com/

Meet Evie, a wee little furball!

Evie is a cute little medium hair tortie. She showed up at the shelter by herself, spent a few weeks in foster care and is now available for adoption at the shelter. According to her foster, she's very friendly and gentle, yet skittish about common place noises. She's a people food hound! She even tried an orange. Ask for collar 182.

Evie is available for adoption at the Lakewood Animal Shelter, located in the Cleveland Metroparks, on Cleveland Metroparks Drive (Valley Parkway) just south of the Dog Park. Adoption fees are always low - only $35. The fee includes a deworming treatment, an initial vaccination, flea prevention treatment, a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and an initial wellness exam with a second vaccination from participating local veterinarians. Adoption hours are Tuesdays & Thursday 12 to 6, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12-4. Please visit our website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot.com/

New pics of Jenna!

Jenna, collar 98, is mama kitty to kittens Silver, Grady, and Lyra - all who have since been adopted. Currently in foster care, she was spayed in late May. She is very, social, and purrs all the time. She gets along great with her foster's moms other cats. Email CCLASweb@yahoo.com to learn more about her. Ask for collar 98

Jenna is available for adoption through the Lakewood Animal Shelter, located in the Cleveland Metroparks, on Cleveland Metroparks Drive (Valley Parkway) just south of the Dog Park. Adoption fees are always - only $35. The fee includes a deworming treatment, an initial vaccination, flea prevention treatment, a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and an initial wellness exam with a second vaccination from participating local veterinarians. Adoption hours are Tuesdays & Thursday 12 to 6, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12-4. Please visit our website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot.com/

Timing is running out...

Timing is running out for Olivia at the Lakewood Animal Shelter. She's been waiting for her new family for the past month. Unfortuately, the shelter only has 10 cages and they are unable to keep cats for an unlimited amount of time. Olivia is outgoing, loves catnip, and would fair well as an indoor outdoor cat. Ask for collar 150.

Puppies for adoption

Fortunately five puppies found furever homes today, but three boys remain at the shelter for adoption.

Adoptions are always low - only $35. The shelter will work with the new owners post-adoption to set up neuter appointments. Unfortunately due to limited resources and kennel space, they're unable to alter the dogs prior to adoption.

Ray of Light. Meet Sunshine.

Sunshine was abandoned by her owner with her littermate in crate behind the Bi-Rite grocery store about two weeks ago.  Someone rescued her littermate, Cosmo outside, but we have not been able to reunite the two. Sunshine, collar 174, spayed declawed female - outgoing and very overweight.

Sunshine is available for adoption at the Lakewood Animal Shelter, located in the Cleveland Metroparks, on Cleveland Metroparks Drive (Valley Parkway) just south of the Dog Park. Adoption fees are always low - only $35. The fee includes a deworming treatment, an initial vaccination, flea prevention treatment, a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and an initial wellness exam with a second vaccination from participating local veterinarians. Adoption hours are Tuesdays & Thursday 12 to 6, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12-4. Please visit our website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot.com/

Shelter Needs Canned Kitten Food!

The Lakewood Animal Shelter needs donations of canned wet kitten food for our baby kittens at the shelter and in foster care, like Cecilia here. Anything from Evo to Fancy Feast Kitten are kindly appreciated, chicken flavors preferred. #1lkwd

Donations can be dropped off at the shelter during adoption hours, at Pet's General on Madison Ave., or at the Lakewood Animal Hospital.

URGENT: Shelter is full! 19 cats up for adoption. Only 12 cages.

The Lakewood Animal Shelter is at FULL CAPACITY with cats and kittens available for adoption. CCLAS has placed several of the adoptable cats in foster homes to free up cages at the shelter, but what we really need is to find homes for these sweet animals THIS WEEKEND. All adult cats at the shelter or in foster care are only $15 this Friday and Saturday! Everyone available for adoption has been either spayed or neutered, received an initial vaccination plus treated with flea prevention medicine.

Amazing cats like Hera, Quincy, Martha, Lizzy and Trouble are waiting for their furever homes...but they can't wait forever! Stop into the shelter between noon and 4:00 p.m. or visit our Adopt-A-Pet album, to see our current list of adoptables. Can you, or someone you know, rescue one of these felines, or maybe offer up a foster home?

Big or Small, We Have Your New Best Friend!

Animals are waiting at the Lakewood Animal Shelter to meet their new best friend - YOU! King and Hera are just two of the many homeless animals available for adoption.

King is a large, handsome boy. He's friendly, likes to play and gets along great with other dogs. A little nervous at the shelter, he can be a bit vocal when you first meet him, but that's just King's way of saying "HI!"

King, collar 101

King, collar 101

Hera is a gorgeous tortoiseshell Manx, with a unique shortened tail. She's friendly and gets along well with other cats, but has her "sassy" moments...and with a face that pretty, who can blame her?

Hera, collar 130

Hera, collar 130

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Hera, collar 130

King, Hera, and many others are available for adoption at the Lakewood Animal Shelter, located in the Cleveland Metroparks, on Cleveland Metroparks Drive (Valley Parkway) just south of the Dog Park. Adoption fees are always low - only $35. Includes deworming medicines, initial vaccination, flea treatment,  a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, initial veterinarian visit with second vaccination from participating local veterinarians. Adoption hours are Tuesdays & Thursday 12 to 6, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12-4. Please visit our website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at www.cclaspets.blogspot.com.

Sorkin, collar 143

Sadie & Janie Kitty BFFs

Sweet and affectionate Sadie is nervous at the shelter and wants nothing more than to be whisked away to a life of cuddles and snuggles.

Sadie was recently befriended by Janie, who arrived at the shelter in mid-June. The two BFFs are now inseparable - they are often cuddled together in their cage, and even groom each other. We would like to adopt the two out together, ask for collar 133 and 143.

Sadie and Janie are available for adoption at the Lakewood Animal Shelter, located in the Cleveland Metroparks, on Cleveland Metroparks Drive (Valley Parkway) just south of the Dog Park. Adoption fees are always - only $35. The fee includes a deworming treatment, an initial vaccination, flea prevention treatment, a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and an initial wellness exam with a second vaccination from participating local veterinarians. Adoption hours are Tuesdays & Thursday 12 to 6, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12-4. Please visit our website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot.com/

Black White & Gray

Silver is the first kitten of three up for adoption. He gets his good looks from mom, Jenna, collar 98. He's adorable, social, and playful. Recently neutered on 5/28, Silver is now up for adoption at the shelter. Ask for collar 99.

Ce Ce is social butterfly at the shelter. The staff usually just let's Ce Ce walk freely around because she's quite messy in her cage. Recently spayed, this bright eyed all white kitty would make a great companion. Ask for collar 118.

Oreo & Hershey, collar 119 and 120, are littermate sisters who were lucky enough to find their way to the shelter. Recently spayed, these littermates are available for adoption together, Oreo's more social, while Hershey relies on her sister for companionship. Ask for collar 119 and 120.

These cats are available for adoption at the Lakewood Animal Shelter, located in the Cleveland Metroparks, on Cleveland Metroparks Drive (Valley Parkway) just south of the Dog Park. Adoption fees are always - only $35. The fee includes a deworming treatment, an initial vaccination, flea prevention treatment, a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and an initial wellness exam with a second vaccination from participating local veterinarians. Adoption hours are Tuesdays & Thursday 12 to 6, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12-4. Please visit our website at http://www.cclas.info and our blog at http://cclaspets.blogspot.com/