but he quickly adjusted to the change.

“Within 48 hours, Jetta made himself

right at home,” recalls Tom. “He’s

doing very well and we have really

bonded.”

Having volunteered for 8 years as an

adoption

coordinator

for a local

basset

hound

rescue, Tom

knows a lot

about the

importance

of finding

homes for pets in need. He also

understands the importance of

matching a pet’s personality to the

right person or family and

surroundings. Tom, like the foster

parents at PAN, sees the value in

carefully screening adoption applicants

to ensure that each pet is placed into

the best home possible.

J e t t a ’s N e w H o m e

T H E K I T T Y

K O U R I E R

SUMMER 2013

4261 Culver Road

Rochester, NY 14622

(585) 338-9175

www.petadoptionnetwork.org

Thomas Rodwell says he’s pretty sure

that Jetta is “one of the best cats” he’s

ever owned.

Jetta came to PAN as a single orphan

kitty and became a favorite of many

customers. He was placed a few times

with families who seemed to be a good

fit, but sadly, the adoptions didn’t work

out. It seemed Jetta just couldn’t find

his fur-ever home.

Jetta’s luck changed the day Tom

walked into the PAN center. The eldest

of Tom’s two cats had recently passed

away and so he was looking for a new

buddy.

“I kept telling myself ‘no more ani-

mals’,” recalls Tom, who also owns four

dogs. But it was hard not to fall in love

with Jetta, who has a very affectionate

personality and is also dog-friendly!

Jetta arrived at his new home with Tom

the following weekend. New

environments can be quite scary for

animals, and Jetta was timid at first,

Jetta’s rough start in finding a

permanent home is finally over now

that he has settled in with Tom and the

other pets. The trial period officially

came to an end when PAN received an

email from Tom, stating “it’s been a

week, and I’m sorry to say that you

won’t be getting Jetta back!”

Recent Adoptions

March: Tuna, Jetta, Ginger, Anya, Teddy

April: Dazzle, Boyfriend, Stewart, Tony, Miss Nelly, Tanner, Misha, Kelly, Dharma, Mimi, Jada

May: Puff, Emma, Dani, Titan, Willow, Jackson, Teddy, Owie, Seth, Suzette

Upcoming Events!

Petpalooza @ the Rochester Public Market

Sunday, June 30th from 9am-2pm

PAN’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration & Benefit

Plans are still underway! Keep checking our Facebook page and our website for more

details

Be sure to visit our website for upcoming events and adoption promotions! www.petadoptionnetwork.org

Foster Homes Needed

Pet Adoption Network

is looking for reliable

foster homes for cats

and kittens. Can you

help? We provide

training and pay all

medical expenses. You

provide a loving home

until a permanent

home can be found. It

takes a special person

to be a foster parent,

do you have what it

takes? The Foster

application can be

found on our website

and can be mailed to

or dropped off at our

center.

Have You Met Julie Daurizio?

Julie is one of the special ladies who helped found Pet Adoption Network

and is also one of our wonderful cat foster moms.

Before she became involved in cat rescue, Julie graduated from St. Mary’s

Hospital School of Nursing, worked at Rochester General Hospital, raised

four children and then became a small engine mechanic.

In the mid 1990s, Julie started fostering dogs and later added cats to her

skillset. She served as Secretary on the PAN Board of Directors for several

years and has fostered about 200 cats

(and counting!)

Julie’s niche is in crisis care for PAN’s

cats with special health needs. She

also keeps track of admissions and

adoptions, fostering, volunteering at

the adoption center and helping with

whatever needs to be done!

PAN is very lucky to have Julie as an

active volunteer.

Meet PAN’s President, Kate Sullivan

Tips on Keeping Your Cat Healthy & Happy This Summer (taken from http://www.cat-world.com)

With summer fast approaching, now is a good time to look at some summertime tips which will help make life a bit more comfortable and safer for our feline family members. Heat stroke and dehydration are real dangers!

Safety: Never leave your cat in the car, and always ensure that you allow your cat access to cool rooms in your home. Make sure that all windows that will be open to let in cool air have proper and secure screening. Cool down towels in the freezer and then place in your cat’s bed for them to lie on.

Water: Make sure that your cat has a constant supply of fresh drinking water. You should try to have several bowls scattered around the house. You can even put a few ice cubes in their water bowl!

Sun Protection: On hot days keep your cat indoors. If your cat does go outside and is fair skinned, apply sunscreen to it's nose and ears to avoid sunburn. Always provide your cat with adequate shelter from the sun outdoors.

Fleas: Fleas are a problem throughout the year but they are especially bad during the summer months. Ensure you use a good quality flea control product on your cat and don't forget to treat the environment too! Your veterinarian will be able to advise you on the best products to use.

Ticks: Ticks are also a problem, especially in the summer months, and can result in death. It is important to ensure that you thoroughly check your cat for ticks. Even indoor cats are susceptible to fleas and ticks!

Elderly & Obese Cats: Senior and overweight cats are far less tolerant of the heat, therefore it is even more important to ensure they are kept cool.

Kate has spent most of her life

helping animals in need. As one of

the founders, foster moms and the

President of PAN, Kate works

tirelessly to ensure that the needs of

our adoptable pets are met and that

things are running smoothly.

In the years since PAN’s humble

beginnings, Kate has served as

Foster Home Coordinator, Volunteer

Coordinator, Media Contact,

Veterinarian Recruiter, and has

helped in procuring necessary items

and services for PAN. Did we men-

tion that she also works full time and

has several of her own pets?!

In 35 years of rescue service, Kate

has fostered hundreds of homeless

pets and has changed the lives of

countless animals and their adoption

families. She recognizes that many

times when an animal falls through the

cracks, she and PAN are it’s only hope.

The reward in seeing a pet find its new,

permanent home has always inspired

Kate to continue her work and

promote the mission of PAN.

She knows that there will always be

more animals that need help, and

that there are “highs and lows” in

this line of duty. There are also

many sleepless nights worrying

about the animals’ welfare.

“It’s always hard work, but when an

animal goes out the door with

someone to care for them, I think

phew! That’s one more I don’t have

to worry about anymore,” says Kate.

In addition to her work and

dedication to animals in need, Kate

enjoys gardening and spending time

with friends.

A Note From Martha’s Foster Mom… Martha continues to surprise me each and every day.

She had her 1st Birthday on April 10th. The experts said she would only survive

between 6 months to 1 year at the most because of a significant heart murmur. I am so glad

they were wrong! She

eats like there's no tomorrow

and runs through the house like she is

being chased by a pack of wolves. Her

black coat is like silk and her eyes are

bright and full of eagerness. Every night at

9:30 she jumps up onto her foster Dad's

lap and insists that he give her the even-

ing snacks!! After such a long, cold winter,

we are preparing to go back to camping

on the weekends once again. This is

where she gets to watch the chipmunks

and hummingbirds that come to the

feeder that is near her catwalk. I think this

is when she is most happy...dreaming

that she is chasing the little furry and

feathered critters that come to visit. I

thank God every day for giving us more

time with her.

Martha’s

Corner

The Cat’s

Pajamas