UPDATED: November 2024
Request to Surrender
At this time, TC Paw's intake capacity is limited in receiving surrendered cats. We are making every effort to add more foster homes and volunteers.
The requirement to accept a cat into our care:
* Must have our approval
* Complete and submit our provided "Surrender Form"
Resources
If you encounter a situation, it is essential to take action promptly.
Start by contacting local authorities or filing a police report. Reach out to local animal control to report your concerns.
Remember, you are the voice for these animals, so don't hesitate to speak up. Be persistent in seeking help and gathering evidence from a safe distance. Avoid risking your safety or potentially harming the animals in the process. Consider contacting local prosecutors for further assistance in addressing the situation effectively.
Your actions can make a difference in ensuring the well-being of animals in need.
EMERGENCY Services
If you have a cat-related vet emergency, please contact your vet or one of the following:
-Omnivet Veterinary Urgent Care (3960 W Royal Dr, TC 231-244-4860)
-BAY AREA PET HOSPITAL 24-hour care (Front St, TC 231-922-0911)
-Meyer Veterinary Clinic (1544 McKinley, Cadillac 231-775-4104)
WILDLIFE Emergency List - Michigan Licensed Rehabilitators (listed by county) for birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, fawns, raccoons, cottontail rabbits, foxes, turtles, bobcats, beavers, skunks, squirrels, opossum.
Rehoming Assistance - ADOPT-A-PET
If we cannot assist, the link below may help rehome your pet. It should be easy, safe, and stress-free both for you and your pet. Experts at Adopt-a-Pet.com have created a simple, reliable program to help you place your pet from your loving home directly to another.
You can place flyers promoting your pet at work, school, church, and other public places you frequent (with permission). Advertise through friends, neighbors, and local veterinarians. There are many rehoming groups on Facebook.
Take some good photos of your pet. Prepare a brief description/biography. How does it get along with other animals, children, and strangers? Could you describe the medical history, conditions, and medications? What are its favorite or least favorite foods, treats, and activities?
In addition to these rescue groups below, you should always try to find help via your own network of family and friends, local humane societies, and animal control facilities, and reach out to others via social media.
Local rescue groups
-Community Cats of Benzie County, Frankfort (231) 383-3639
-Munchkins' Mission, Traverse City (231) 360-0303
-Kelly’s Kritters, Traverse City (231) 590-0924
-Cherryland Humane Society, Traverse City (231) 946-5116
-Missaukee Humane Society, Lake City (231) 839-3800
-Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs (231) 347-2396
-Help from My Friends, Bellaire (231) 533-4070
-JUST CATS, INC, East Jordan (231)-674-5261
-Antrim County Animal Control, Bellaire (231)-533-6421
-Great Lakes Humane Society, Traverse City (231) 846-8293
-Northern Michigan Community Pet Center, Traverse City area, multiple sources of assistance (vet care, food, etc)
Available for your pet:
CareCredit is a health and wellness credit card with flexible
financing* options so you can pay over time for care you want or need. *subject to credit approval
Scratchpay Simple, friendly payment plans with no surprises. Finding your plan won't affect your credit score. Medical financing with heart. Many local area veterinarians participate with this program.
Overpopulation is a serious issue and no other activity has a greater impact than targeted spay and neutering. The low-cost clinics below offer assistance for spaying or neutering your pet.
For more information get in touch with them directly.
-Community Cats of Benzie County, Frankfort (231) 383-3639 FOCUSED on residents of Benzie County
-1 Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic, Interlochen (231) 883-2959
-Wonderland Humane Society, Cadillac (231) 920-6405
-Missaukee Humane Society, Lake City (231) 839-3800
-SNAG (Spay Neuter Action Group), Manistee (231) 889-0182 - no website
-Shanti Bhuyan, DVM, Kingsley (231) 263-2550 - no website
-Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs (231) 347-2396
-Animal Welfare League of Benzie County & Pet Hotline - Frankfort; no website; must live in Benzie County for services; contact using email: animalwelfarebenzie@gmail.com
-AC PAW Spay & Neuter Project, Acme - (231) 587-0738 - provides vouchers
-Pet Well Mobile Vet, East Jordan (231) 545-4145
-Quick Fix Veterinary Clinic, Alto, MI (near Grand Rapids) Dental and S/N services at reduced cost; contact by email: quickfixvet@gmail.com
Hoops Pet Food Pantry - Located at Square Deal Country Store 11am-2pm the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
Helping Owners with Pets Expenses - Grand Traverse County pet food assistance, must complete an online application
-Tractor Supply various locations - no appointment necessary - stores have select dates & times; providing vaccinations, flea/tick treatments, microchips, deworming, and select testing
-Pet Well Mobile Vet, East Jordan (231) 545-4145
-Pet Supplies Plus - Traverse City has vaccine clinics on select days (231) 883-7387
-Pet Well Mobile Vet, East Jordan (231) 545-4145
-Serenity Vet Care - serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties - By appointment (231) 642-2200
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