Adopt an adult cat in July and receive a massage from Apple-A-Day Massage! July is HOT HOT HOT! Just by adopting your new friend you will receive a $30 gift certificate for a massage that also includes a tin of organic catnip for kitty too! Who doesn’t want to pamper their paws this summer by gaining a new buddy and getting some R&R? Come find your new buddy today with us!

We will be CLOSED July 4th for the holiday. Have a safe holiday and remember to consider your pets safety and peace of mind as well! We may like the fireworks, but most pets don’t! Keep them safe indoors away from loud fireworks while you enjoy the holiday. Thank you and HAPPY 4th of JULY!

Our Success Story Tab is now up and running! Take a look at our first story!

The Animal Rescue Site is allowing us to win $$$ again just by voting for your favorite shelter. Please take the time to vote once a day. It runs you through the steps and I it takes less than 30 seconds to place your vote. You will be prompted to enter Second Hand Purrs, then our state, WI. You then must type in the word that matches the animals picture they show to verify your vote. We got very close last year and even made it to the number 3 spot in Wisconsin overall. With the economic times the way they are, these clicks make it easier for us to obtain much needed funds. Click on the icon below and go to the top of the page and click SHELTER CHALLENGE  & help us today!

Second Hand Purrs is sponsoring Animal Fairy Charities ANIMAL ADVOCATE TELEVISION, set to air Monday March 23rd! The show is designed to help inform, educate and engage the public on animal welfare issues right here in WI. Viewers will take tours of shelters and rescues in the WI area, learn about local adoption and fostering programs, get the latest on legislation and laws protecting animals and even children will have their own segment for learning about compassion for animals. Along with SHP sponsorship, you will also see our very own advertisement during commercial breaks of the show. We are very excited about this wonderful new show and we hope you tune in!

Animal Advocate Television is set to air Monday March 23rd on Time Warner Cable on Demand. Look for channel 1403. (click on “Humanitarian” category to find) You can find out more information by visiting http://www.animaladvocatetv.com/. The show is currently being considered by other channels as well and we will post updates on other possible airings as we obtain further information.

Second Hand Purrs has teamed up with Purina for an awesome deal! Give A Bowl is giving out coupons for you to enjoy and once redeemed, Purina will donate $1 to SHP! Give A Bowl® is just one of the programs from Purina® Pets for People™ that helps support animal welfare organizations throughout the nation. Simply visit www.giveabowl.com and take a quick fun online quiz about your pets! In return, you will receive a coupon for your pet needs! Use the coupon and SHP will receive a donation from Purina. We all need to be thrifty kitties, so get your coupon today and help support SHP for free!