Ready to get down & dirty? Come join us at Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique on Saturday, May 18th for a plant sale and fundraiser. We’ll have fun garden and patio statues for sale as well as plants for your garden, including catnip, of course! Shop the boutique, enjoy some refreshments and get ready for summer.
WHERE: Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique
3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs
WHEN: Saturday May 18, 2013
5 to 7 pm
Hope to see you there!
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Wendy disappeared during the Waldo Canyon Fire last year. Four months later, she showed up at Happy Cats and was reunited with her people, who were ecstatic to find her!
Over 40% of lost cats are indoor-only cats who manage to slip out the door and not find their way back. Less than 2% of lost cats who end up in shelters ever find their families again.
You can protect your cat with a microchip. Happy Cats Haven is offering low-cost microchipping on May 19th, getting a jump on fire season. Bring in your cat for a quick and easy procedure performed by our qualified staff…and you’ll both sleep better at night.
You can also tour the Haven and meet all the other cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes. Adoption fees for all adult cats are half off through the month of May. And yes, they’re already microchipped! Please call ahead to schedule your microchipping at 635-5000.
WHEN: May 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Happy Cats Haven
1412 S. 21st Street
Colorado Springs 80904
HOW: 635-5000 to schedule your microchipping
COST: $25 per cat, 2 or more cats $20 each
Permanent link to this article: http://www.happycatshaven.org/2013/05/happy-reunions-microchip-clinic/
All your supplies will be provided to paint and bring home a finished piece of art. There will be plenty of instruction along the way by their resident artist instructor. An email of the picture you wish to paint will provide a sketch on the canvas ahead of time.
You can relax with a beverage from their cash bar and appetizers to munch on while you paint. There will be a small silent auction of kitty themed baskets, raffles of gift items provided by Painting with a Twist, and the artist instructor will be auctioning off her painting at the end of the evening.
The cost is only $55 of which Happy Cats Haven will receive half. There is limited space, so please sign up and email your photo to Carole with Painting with a Twist by Friday May 3rd to coloradosprings@paintingwithatwist.com, then sign up for the event on their website.
We are looking forward to an evening of great fun and what a special treat for Mother’s Day!!
WHEN: Sunday, May 5th, 2013 for the event…photos in by 5/3/13
WHO: Painting with a Twist
WHERE: 2834 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
CONTACT: Carol at coloradosprings@paintingwithatwist.com
PHONE: (719) 591-2455
Permanent link to this article: http://www.happycatshaven.org/2013/05/paint-your-cat-or-dog/
Have you ever wondered what your animal friend was thinking? Did you ever wish you could do more to help him or her?
Happy Cats Haven is offering our adopters and friends a special chance to find out. Sky Heartsong, an animal communicator for 14 years, will be at Happy Cats Haven on April 22nd to help you talk to your animal.
The process is simple – you ask a question, she passes it on to your animal friend and she relays the answer back to you. Sky receives information in the form of images, emotional feelings, physical sensations, intuitive impressions and words/thoughts.
Since readings will be done in a room with other cats, we request you either bring a picture or description of your animal, not your actual pet. It works equally well for animals who are living or in spirit.
It’s helpful if you formulate the questions you’d like to ask ahead of time. The cost is $30 for a 20 minute session. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit our cats and kittens.
Please call to sign up. Only 1 more reading is available.
UPDATE: Sky will be giving a talk at the Metaphysical Fair tomorrow, Saturday April 20th at 4 pm. You can see their webpage for details.
As Sky says, “They all have something to say!”
WHO: Readings with Sky Heartsong
WHERE: Happy Cats Haven, 1412 S. 21st Street, Colorado Springs
WHEN: Monday, April 22nd, 3 pm to 7 pm
COST: $30 per session, cash or check only please
Permanent link to this article: http://www.happycatshaven.org/2013/04/talk-to-the-animals-readings-with-sky-heartsong-422/
Dreaming of spring cleaning, now that the days are warming up (a little!)? Is it time to tidy the yard and find new homes for some of your things? Please consider donating to St. Paws Thrift Store or Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique, two wonderful stores in Colorado Springs that support animals in need.
The one closest to those of us living on the south side is St. Paws Thrift Store, on 3274 E. Platte, not far from the Citadel Mall.
The one nearer to those of us on the north side of town is Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique, at 3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway, between Union and Academy.
Both of these wonderful organizations are non-profits themselves, which fund animal rescues and shelters of all kinds. All the proceeds go directly back into the care of abandoned and needy animals, including the cats and kittens at Happy Cats.
If you find yourself with a carful of things needing new homes–or even a handful!–please consider supporting these wonderful organizations who work so very hard to support us!
St. Paws Thrift Store
3275 E. Platte Ave Unit E, Colorado Springs 80909
At Citadel Commons in front of the WalMart off Platte Avenue
Store Hours: Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 (Closed Mon & Tues)
Phone 719.597.3647
Rescued Hearts Unique Boutique
3314 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Store Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Phone (719) 466-9797
Permanent link to this article: http://www.happycatshaven.org/2013/04/spring-clean-for-the-cats/
Marty is a huge handsome orange tabby fellow with soft sage green eyes and pepper spot freckles on his cute little nose. He's quite the flirt who likes to roll over on his back for tummy rubs once he gets to know you.
He's not the first one to go exploring, but once he gets to know a place, he settles in quickly. He adores people and is always ready to give you a big purr if you've been properly introduced.
It's not all play and silliness, as he has his dignified side too, with that handsome ginger coat and extraordinary size. He is quite the presence in his colony at Happy Cats.
He's a very adaptable cat, so as long as your cats are mellow like him, he'd probably blend in fine.
You can take all the time you need to meet Marty here at Happy Cats. All adult cats are on special through May, so Marty can be adopted for $50, which includes all normal vet work plus a food & litter starter kit, a month of free health insurance and a free vet visit voucher. He'd love the chance to show you what a dapper gentleman he is!
Thanks to the Pikes Peak Bulletin and the Cheyenne and Woodmen Editions for running our weekly ads!
Happy Cats Haven is pleased to announce that we have received a generous grant from El Pomar Foundation's Hambrick Fund. This foundation supports nonprofit organizations that prevent cruelty to animals, provide direct care and medical assistance and offer educational programs for the proper care of and attention to animals within the state of Colorado.
Our grant will assist us with spay/neuter surgeries, screening tests, medical care expenses, and education for our adopters and the cat-owning public. As anyone with any animal knows, medical expenses can be unexpected and overwhelming, so we are most grateful for this assistance, distributed through the El Pomar Foundation.
We are also excited to be able to fund more of the community service programs we have accomplished during our first year open, like our work with the Village at Skyline Memory Unit and our low-cost Microchip Clinic.
We appreciate your support!
It takes a village to raise a shelter...and one to keep it going. We've been blessed with many organizations and people who continue to keep us going and support our cats and kittens so well, especially our Veterinarian of Record, Northwest Animal Hospital and our Grantors, El Pomar's Freda Hambrick Fund, Animal Assistance Foundation, the Lauretta Boyd Charitable Trust, the Alice N. Jenkins Foundation and Camp Experience. Please support these people who support our cats and kittens!
Northwest Animal Hospital
4575 North Chestnut St.
Colorado Springs CO 80907
Phone (719) 593-8582
Animal Assistance Foundation
1805 South Bellaire Street, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80222
Phone (303) 744-8396
Lauretta Boyd Charitable Trust
7050 Newcombe Street
Arvada, CO 80004
Phone (303) 422-7053
Alice N. Jenkins Foundation
343 Laurel Way
Lafayette CO 80026-9390
Fax (303) 664-9755
Freda Hambrick Fund of El Pomar Foundation
10 Lake Circle
Colorado Springs CO 80906
Phone (719) 633-7733
Camp Experience
Phone (720) 840-4001
Compassionate Care Veterinary Support
Veterinary Medical Acupuncture &
End-of-life Care
Dr. Judith Lee
Phone (719) 330-1926
Aspenwood Veterinary Hospital
1030 South 21st Street
Colorado Springs CO 80904
Phone (719) 578-1030
All About Pets
A Mobile Veterinary Service
Dr. Ken Geohegan
Phone (719) 633-1010
Animal Allergy & Dermatology of Colorado
3515 American Drive, Unit A
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Phone (719) 358-2636
Play and Treat Pet Service
Pet Sitting & Consulting
Phone (719) 686-8778
Healing Path Animal Wellness
3427 West Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80904
Phone (719) 632-4626
Carefree Cats
4810 Old Farm Drive #100
Colorado Springs CO 80917
Phone (719) 573-1670
CatTails Feline Health Center
3625 Star Ranch Road
Colorado Springs CO 80906
Phone (719) 575-0007
Fax (719) 579-9696
Cat Specialist, P.C.
612 Atchison Way
Castle Rock CO 80109-1599
Phone (303) 663-2287
Vet Techs Direct
Phone (719) 337-9993
Toll-Free (855) 296-8783
St. Paws Thrift Store
3275 East Platte Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80909-6434
Phone (719) 597-3647
Gigi's Shop
728 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829-1810
(719) 685-4772
Crossroads Animal Hospital
3901 Siferd Blvd
Colorado Springs CO 80917
Phone: (719) 531-0531
Kittycat Creations
Colorado Springs CO 80910
Phone (719) 434-2459
Kittycatcreations@comcast.net
Petco
1820A West Uintah Street
Colorado Springs CO 80904
Phone (719) 578-1123
Pet Health Store
108 E Cheyenne Rd # 100
Colorado Springs CO 80906-2515
Phone (719) 650-8481
Colorado Cats Cat Boarding
8620 Shoup Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Phone (719) 495-1858
So Much for Pets
Pre-Owned Pet Supplies
Phone (719) 632-6806
Any cash donation buys us everyday supplies like printer ink, paper towels, Ziploc bags or food.
Cash cards, like Costco, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples or grocery stores, also support our everyday needs for food, office, kitchen and laundry supplies.
$5 buys a lightweight breakaway collar that will fit any cat from 6 months on.
$10 buys a Turbo scratcher, which doubles as toy and scratching pad.
$15 buys an interactive feeding station to keep bored cats occupied looking for their kibble.
$10-$20 buys a yoga mat for the intake condo floors.
$25 buys the Idexx SNAP test needed for each new intake OR a microchip to identify the cat or kitten for life.
$30 buys a 40 pound bag of Swheat Scoop non-toxic multi-cat litter.
$50 (on average) pays for a spay or neuter for each cat or kitten, stopping the cycle of suffering and death that comes from feline overpopulation.
$55 buys a Petco ceramic fountain to help keep all cats and kittens hydrated (we have 2 from yard sales but could use 2 more).
$140 buys a Kuranda Cat Tower which provides nests as well as a ladder so the cats & kittens can access the catwalk from all directions.
$1700 buys a double condo similar to the ones we have for intakes for the singles cats who need to live in the reception area. These can be purchased in memoriam or in dedication for your animal friends.
We are a 501(c)3 organization, so your donation is fully tax-deductible. The volunteers and cats thank you!
Phone: 719-635-5000
Hours: Weds, Fri & Sat: 12-4 PM
Thurs: 5-8 PM
Other hours and surrenders by appointment only: 719-635-5000 or email us.
If you are looking for a lost cat, please call to inquire at 719-635-5000.
As much as we love our cats and kittens, we love even more watching them go home with their new families. Thank you for their stories!
Boomer was a handsome Maine Coon mix boy with a lush ginger coat, probably around 7 months old. We were told he really wanted to be with other cats, but their cats just didn't like him.
He adapted well at Happy Cats. We had few kittens at the time, so he tried to make friends with the adults in his colony. Sadly, no one really warmed up to him.
Then Becky called to talk about getting a friend for her cat Chester. Chester had been best friends with Leo, who had died of FIP, one of the most scary diseases a cat can get. Chester was by his side the whole time and missed him terribly.
Current FIP research says if you keep your cat healthy, with feline-appropriate nutrition and low stress, your cat will probably not develop FIP even if exposed to the virus.
Reassured, Becky traveled all the way from Trinidad to meet Boomer. It was love at first sight on her part. Boomer wasn't quite sure he wanted to be cuddled at first, but by the time they left, he was relaxing fast.
When they got home after the long car trip, Boomer settled right in. By the next day, the two cats were pawing under the door and chirping at each other. Within 24 hours, they were drinking water together and Chester had started to lick Boomer's face.
Within a week, Becky wrote to say that Chester was in heaven. The look on Boomer's face says he was too! Becky says the only worry is that Chester will be the one with the hairballs!
Boomer is now Fuzzy and is finally relaxed around their Golden Retriever, Poncho...even sleeping next to him. Becky says, "Chester & Poncho are so happy to have Fuzzy as an addition to our family. Thank you so much for the wonderful work you guys do for all kitties you are able to adopt out to families."
We're so happy this loving little fellow finally found someone who could return his love tenfold. Look how handsome he's gotten! Congratulations to Fuzzy, Chester and Poncho!
Are you one of those people who hate taking their cat to the veterinarian?
You're not alone. Research says that 38% of people with cats get stressed just thinking about a vet visit. Most people say their cats hate going to the vet even more than they fear taking them.
This article has tips on how to make it easier on your cats to get the health care they need.
