GET TO KNOW THE ANIMAL CARE NETWORK (ACN)

The Animal Care Network (ACN) is a unique program that focuses on two communities that both share many challenges with dogs and cats.  ACN volunteers have been on the streets for 16 years. 

ACN services include:

• Dog and cat rescue
• Delivering dog houses, straw, food, water, collars
• Low cost vaccine clinics
• Low cost spay/neuter clinics
• Animal pick-ups, rescue and trapping
• Community education for adults and children

Educating children on proper pet care

The network receives over 100 calls a week for stray cats and kittens.

Volunteers offering much needed relief.

ACN recently responded to a complaint about two severely matted poodles.  After forming a relationship with the poodles' owner, the two dogs were groomed. ACN also followed up to make sure the male and female dog were spayed and neutered.

During a blizzard, the ACN received a call about a cat that was stuck on the top of a telephone pole.  ACN volunteers immediately tracked down two good Samaritans with a lift box!  They reported that if the cat had moved, she would have been electrocuted!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Michigan Animal Adoption Network/Animal Care Network, Ferndale  - Pedigree dry dog food - 50 pound bags, canned dog food with pull tops, Friskies cat food - 25 pound bags and 5 pound bags, Friskies canned cat food with pull tops, rubber food and water bowls (won't freeze in winter), stainless steel food and water bowls, flea treatment for dogs and cats, wormer for dogs and cats, large fiberglass only dog houses, dog leashes - 5 ft. and 6 ft., nylon dog collars - 22", 20" and 18" with buckle collars, dry dog and cat treats, Nyla bones for dogs, rawhides for dogs (preferably made in USA), dog and cat shampoo, dog and cat carrier's, collapsible dog crates, dog and cat grooming instruments and clippers. mskladd@greatermediadetroit.com Marie Skladd, 586-914-1623