Paws-N-Claws Boarding and Grooming

09/14/2026

Update: so far we have $390.00 for the cats. There's also been a change in how to donate, see below.

Here I am begging for help again!

I'm sure most everyone is aware of the hoarding case from 2025. Are you aware that all those animals are still being fostered and unable to be adopted due to current court proceedings? That also means the county is still paying for their care, that has devastated the shelters budget on top of being overly full.

30+ animals from that case are due for their yearly vaccinations. The shelter normally doesn't have animals for over a year where they need a second vaccination.

I'm hoping there are people out there willing to donate to help them all get their yearly shots without devastating the shelter any further.

If you are willing to help you can either donate to the Humane Society of McDonough County and let them know it's for the persians or drop off with me and I'll get it there. You can also send through Venmo or PayPal to me.

Thanks in Advance,
Jerri

05/26/2026

Today is our 20 year anniversary! I couldn't have made it work without so many wonderful customers!! You have no idea the anxiety I had watching this building go up worrying I'd fail and lose everything. Thank you all for keeping my dream alive and thriving for 20 years!

01/01/2026

It's been awhile since I've updated on Dahlia. I'm happy to report she has moved to a wonderful new foster home and is living her best life!!
It was so hard to let her go after everything I'd been through with her and I only let her go knowing her new foster mom would be the best thing for her.
Thank you to everyone who donated to help her get to this new life, without all the help this couldn't have happened!

10/17/2025

Miss Dahlia continues to improve, she's looking like a normal cat now!!

08/07/2025

Sorry I haven't updated on Dahlia, it's been a bit busy around here!!

Her test results came back all viruses. They started her on antibiotics and we changed her food. Later we added steriods. Slowly but surely she is doing better! She went yesterday to check her weight and she has gained over a pound since me started meds!!

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to help her and Thank you All Pets Veterinary Clinic , Dr Blakeley and all her staff, they have been amazing but they may be tired of seeing me by now 🤣

06/27/2025

I just dropped $470 off at All Pets, $220 has been dropped off there for a total of $690. We need another $1000 to see what's wrong with Dahlia.

You can drop off money here or at All Pets. All checks left at All Pets need to be made out to them. If you drop off here checks can be made out to me or All Pets. You can also sent to me through PayPal or Venmo and I'll get it to All Pets. Venmo@Jerri-Swigart or PayPal [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who has donated! Dahlia thanks you!

06/25/2025

Update: Dahlia spent the day at All Pets. We don't know much yet as samples from her gut have been sent out. Dr Blakeley said her gut looked very angry.

The good news is her blood work looked ok, her lungs looked ok and she is feline leukemia negative!

Update: The Humane Society of McDonough County so kindly covered $500! We now have $1590, the tests are scheduled for Wednesday morning!!! I can't thank everyone who donated enough!! I'll post the minute we know something!

Update: After dropping off what i have collected at All Pets yesterday we were at $690. I have another $200 since then and another $100 on it's way. We are getting so close!! If you'd like to send money PayPal [email protected] venmo@Jerri-Swigart last 4 of the phone is 1732. Thank you!!

Update: I was mistaken and the Animal Shelter can't accept donations specifically for Dahlia. If you want to pay directly to All Pets by check, please make sure checks are made out to them.

I opened a venmo account because so many had asked. If you want to send money that way or PayPal message me. Thank you to all who have donated, so far we are at $275, a long ways still to go!

Urgent help needed!!
I'm fostering Dahlia for the McDonough County Animal shelter. She fills with gas and looks bloated most of the time. Dr. Blakeley has indicated she needs blood work and a scope to look at her lungs and gut to determine what is causing the issue. This kitty already lost a litter of kittens before being spayed. She's been through so much. The test she needs will run $1500-$1700, the county won't cover that.

I'm hoping I can reach enough people with this post who love animals and are willing to help.

I will do a gofundme if I can't raise the money this way first. If you'd like to donate you can donate directly to All Pets or McDonough County Animal shelter just make sure they know it's for Dahlia. You can also donate at Paws-N-Claws. For other ways to donate just message me.

06/06/2025

https://www.communitynewsmarket.com/article/605,volunteers-assisting-shelter-humane-society-with-rescued-animals

The Community News Brief is a locally owned newspaper that is published 3x/week consisting of local news, featues, obituaries, events and more in and around Macomb and McDonough County

03/31/2025

https://weareretail.irma.org/paws-n-claws-boarding-grooming/

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