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Fox

MaxFund

Denver, CO

Photo from Fox's Adopt a Pet profile page.

Fox is a handsome flame-point Siamese waiting for his forever human at MaxFund.  He loves to be pet and gets along well with other cats, kids, and dogs.  He has a cute squeaky mew, too!  

Fox was brought to MaxFund in 2015 as a stray.  The shelter estimates he was born in 2010.  He had to have most of his teeth removed because they were bad.  He does fine without them, but he is a little more drool-y than other kitties, especially when he gets a lot of attention or hears a can open.  He is also FIV positive.  FIV cannot be transferred to dogs or humans and is only transferred to other cats through penetrating bite wounds.  FIV+ cats can live happy, healthy lives, so please do not let this dissuade you from meeting this sweet boy.

You can meet Fox at MaxFund, located at 720 W. 10th Avenue in Denver, CO.  You can call the shelter at 303-595-4917 to get more information about him as well. 

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Unfortunately there are far too many cats and dogs waiting for forever homes in shelters today.  According to World Spay Day.org, an estimated 2.4 million healthy and treatable cats and dogs are euthanized each year in U.S. shelters.  That's an astounding number, and it makes me so sad that so many wonderful companions are being unnecessarily euthanized.  

Spaying and neutering cats and dogs helps reduce pet overpopulation and saves lives.  Not only that, but spaying and neutering has health benefits as well.  Spaying female cats reduces their risk of developing uterine, ovarian, and breast cancer, especially when it is done before their first heat.  Neutering male cats eliminates the chance they will get testicular cancer and reduces the likelihood that they will develop prostate disease.  

There are numerous clinics that offer low-cost or even free spay and neuter surgeries.  You can find one in your area by searching the ASPCA database or visiting Love that Cat.  

Meow Mobile Offers Subsidized Spay/Neuter Surgeries to Cats

Last month, I went to Denver Dumb Friends League's seventh annual CatFest and had a great time!

They had their Meow Mobile, which offers low-cost, subsidized spay/neuter surgeries for cats in underserved areas of the community, sitting in the parking lot.  I decided to go check it out.

The operating room inside the Meow Mobile. 

The operating room inside Meow Mobile actually has two operating tables so that two cats can be spayed or neutered at the same time.

All of the veterinarians who perform the surgeries are licensed to do so in the state of Colorado.  Some of the veterinarians are volunteers from private practices and others are staff members at Denver Dumb Friends League.

At the time of this writing, Dumb Friends League is offering free spay and neuter surgeries and age-appropriate vaccinations (rabies and distemper) to cats.  There are no qualifications you need to meet to get these free services.

You can see a schedule for the Meow Mobile here.  Be sure to call the mobile help line at 720-241-7098 the morning you intend to have your cat spayed or neutered to find out about any changes or cancellations.

You can find pre- and post-surgery instructions for your cat here.

After seeing how sanitary and organized the Meow Mobile is, I am confident in recommending its services to the residents of the Denver metro area.

Spay/Neuter for $10!

If you live in the Denver-metro area, you can now get your kitten or cat spayed or neutered through the Denver Dumb Friends League mobile clinics for just $10.  Denver-metro residents can take advantage of this opportunity through June 30, 2012.

The $10 spay and neuter surgeries are being offered in honor of World Spay Day, which was on February 28.  World Spay Day is a campaign that encourages spaying and neutering pets in order to reduce pet overpopulation and to decrease the number of pets that are euthanized due to overpopulation as well.

The Dumb Friends League offers two animal mobile clinics in underserved areas of the Denver-metro area.

The Meow Mobile

The Meow Mobile is a mobile clinic that provides donor-subsidized spay and neuter surgeries and vaccinations to cats.  It's a partnership between the Denver Dumb Friends League and the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society.  Colorado licensed veterinarians along with a Dumb Friends League vet technician and an assistant perform the surgeries and give vaccinations to cats who visit the clinic.

The Lulu Mobile

The Lulu Mobile provides spay and neuter surgeries and vaccinations to cats and dogs.  This clinic is staffed by one full-time and one part-time veterinarian.

All cats (and dogs) must arrive to the clinic in a carrier.  No appointments are necessary; just show up before 7:30AM to the location specified on the clinic calendar.  The service is given on a first-come, first-served basis.  You will be able to pick up your cat (or dog) the same day and post-surgery instructions will be given to you.

If you have more questions about the mobile clinics the Denver Dumb Friends League offers or would like more information, you may call: 720-241-7098.  You can also visit the mobile clinics' web page for more information as well as the clinics' days and locations.

Source:

Denver Dumb Friends League

Hot Male Models Aim to Increase Pet Adoption

Found Animals, a Los Angeles- based non-profit organization, is releasing a 2012 calendar featuring male models holding cats. The calendar, entitled, "6 Packs / 9 Lives," is available in stores nationwide and was shot by Adam Bouska, celebrity photographer.

Found Animals created the calendar in order to promote animal adoption. All of the male models who were photographed are actual cat owners who adopted their furry friends as well.

A launch party is being held today, Saturday November 19 from 4-6pm at The Abbey in West Hollywood. The event is free and open to the public and will feature the male models from the calendar, shirtless male models who will participate in a catwalk walk-off, a signature gin cocktail called, "Cat on a Hot Gin," and celebrity photographer Adam Bouska.

Not only are the calendars available in stores nationwide, they are also available for purchase on-line here. All proceeds from the calendar sales will go toward low-cost spay and neuter programs in Los Angeles.

Found Animals is a non-profit organization that aims to increase pet adoption and supports animal welfare issues. If you would like more information, you may visit the Found Animals website.

Sources:

Found Animals: It's Raining Men (at The Abbey)

CatChannel: Cats and Bare Chests for a Cause

New Way to Support Homeless Pets in Colorado

There’s now a new way to support homeless pets if you live in Colorado, according to the Denver Dumb Friends League. You can now purchase Adopt a Shelter Pet license plates from your local Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or your County Clerk office.

You can purchase the license plates during any time of year. You will receive credit for the time remaining between the date you purchase the license plate and the date of your license plate renewal; the money will be applied to the new purchase of your license plates, according to the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund.

It costs $80 to purchase the Adopt a Shelter Pet license plate - $50 is for the standard fee for a Special Use license plate and $30 is the donation that goes to the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund. After purchasing the Adopt a Shelter Pet license plate, you can renew it each year for $25, which will go directly to the overpopulation fund as well.

Not only are you helping support homeless animals in Colorado when you purchase this plate, you are also raising awareness about and encouraging others to adopt a pet from an animal shelter.

The mission of the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund is to eliminate the need for euthanasia in shelters due to pet overpopulation. The organization gives grants to help subsidize spay and neuter surgeries and creates educational programs on spay and neuter as well.

If you would like to learn more about the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund, you may visit the organization’s website.

Sources:

Denver Dumb Friends Leagues: News and Events: License Plate for Purchase that Helps Homeless Pets

Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund