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Black Cat Appreciation Month
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October is Black Cat Appreciation month!
Black cats are less likely to be adopted than any other color. These perfectly spooky babies are at the top of our minds this month, so here are some fun facts!
1. Much like humans, black cats' fur can lighten or "rust" if they spend a lot of time outside!
2. The "bombay" cat is the only type of cat that can be truly "all black"--down to their paw pads and whiskers!
3. Black cats most commonly have yellow eyes, but are known to have green, copper, orange, or hazel eyes. Black cats can very rarely possess blue eyes, but this sometimes points to a genetic mutation that can lead to health issues.
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October $5 Microchip Appointments
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Our monthly $5 microchip appointments are here, once again! Available appointment dates are October 6th, 13th, and 27th.
You need to be a resident of Unincorporated Clark County to qualify. To check your jurisdiction, please go to bit.ly/checkjurisdiction or call our clinic at 702-655-4800. We'll be happy to help!
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Commissioner Naft's Howl-O-Ween
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Calling all party animals for a howling good time at Desert Bloom Park! Commissioner Naft invites you to Howl-O-Ween, a tail-wagging fun event to celebrate the spooky season. There will be a pet costume contest, animal adoptions, and a trunk-or-treat for your four-legged friends.
Oh, and some human treats will be provided as well!
We'll be there to sell swag, educate about the importance of spay and neuter, have a fun game with a gift card prize, AND offer "poorly done pet portraits" for $15.
We hope to see you there!
DATE: 10/25/25
TIME: 2pm-4pm
LOCATION: Desert Bloom Park: 3405 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV
PRICE: Free!
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Simon first came to us through TNR, but our team had quickly realized that this little guy was way too friendly and sick for him to return outside.
Simon was then temporarily fostered by one of our Veterinary Technician Assistants, Camme, where his personality quickly blossomed. It's safe to say that we all fell in love.
Recently, Simon was dropped off at Hearts Alive Cat Cafe to find his furrever family. We hear that he's getting along with the other cats just fine, and he's getting his daily dose of attention!
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WOW! We want to thank each and every one of you who have donated to our "Mewnikin" fundraiser.
"What's a Mewnikin?"
The "mewnikin" is our fun nickname for Heaven Can Wait's resident feline medical manikin. Because of animal-lovers like you, we were able to raise over $1,500.
And of course, we have to thank Miss Catty for her contribution to the fundraiser. She took time out of her very busy schedule to answer questions and give advice to the generous donors who gave $10 or more to the fund.
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Injuries and Amputations: The Reality of Community Cats
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Injuries and illnesses are more common than not in the lives of community cats. Life after injury for each cat depends on how friendly the cat is, how well they adjust, and how serious the injury is.
After a thorough exam of this community cat, our veterinarians saw an injury to their tail to be very severe and prone to infection. The best way to help this little one was with a tail amputation.
After spending an appropriate amount of time healing indoors, he was re-released into his colony, where his caretaker will keep a close eye on him.
This kind of heartbreaking situation is just what our Community Cat Action Fund was created for. If you'd like to help support community cats like this one, consider donating today.
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Former Pup on Parole Makes the News!
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You may remember Cookie the therapy poodle, a graduate from our former "Pups on Parole" program 6 years ago. Cookie is now off doing amazing things, and has recently been featured on the news with her mom!
Lately, she's been a peaceful companion to patients at Southwest Medical Hospice. Cookie provides a great service for our community, and is able to comfort people during very difficult times. We couldn't be more proud of her!
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Welcome, Esmeralda and Carrie!
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We want to extend a warm welcome to our newest board members, Esmeralda and Carrie!
Carrie Nelson joined the board because of her passion for animals and to support Las Vegas Valley community members taking care of their pet family members.
Esmeralda Villeda joined the board because she is passionate about animal welfare, and wants to use her position as a real estate professional and former community leader to extend our mission as far as possible.
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"You can always tell about somebody by the way they put their hands on an animal."
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Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
546 N Eastern Ave
Suite #175
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-655-4800
www.heavencanwaitlv.org
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