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How I Went From Loving Dogs to Being a Cat Mom – Part 1

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How I Went From Loving Dogs to Being a Cat Mom – Part 1

By Lindsey HasbrouckJune 22, 2018Comments Disabled

This is the story of how I went from being a self-proclaimed dog person to owning two cats. Since I was young, I have always been an animal advocate. My father told me a story of when I was four and really wanted to go fishing, but I didn’t want...

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SICSA recognized as in the top 6% of American Charities

By Lindsey HasbrouckMay 18, 2018Comments Disabled

May 9, 2018 – Kettering, Ohio – SICSA Pet Adoption Center has for the 6th year in a row received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Charity Navigator President and CEO,...

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SICSA says Thank You for your Service with a “Troops & Tails” Adoption Special

By Lindsey HasbrouckMay 10, 2018Comments Disabled

May 11, 2018 – Kettering, Ohio – “Troops  & Tails,” a SICSA Pet Adoption Center adoption special in honor of Armed Forces Week, will offer 50% off adoption fees for all adoptable pets for active duty military. This pricing will be offered...

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SICSA receives grant from Miranda Lambert Foundation

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SICSA receives grant from Miranda Lambert Foundation

By Lindsey HasbrouckMay 08, 2018Comments Disabled

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation names SICSA one of the “best of the best” May 7, 2018 – Kettering, Ohio – Adoption Rate, Volunteerism, Fiscal Responsibility & Community Presence are just a few of the benchmarks that Miranda...

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Volunteer Spotlight – Katie Miller

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Volunteer Spotlight – Katie Miller

By Lindsey HasbrouckApril 25, 2018Comments Disabled

Meet fellow volunteer, Katie Miller, who is in her second year with SICSA, making a difference in the lives of our pets.  Recently having earned her doctorate degree, as a full time grad student and teacher, she needed a volunteer opportunity with lots...

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April Showers Bring May Meow’ers!

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April Showers Bring May Meow’ers!

By Lindsey HasbrouckApril 03, 2018Comments Disabled

 April Showers Bring May Meow’ers! During kitten season in the spring and summer, it’s not uncommon to discover a nest of unattended kittens who may seem abandoned by their mother. If you’re animal lovers like us, you want to help, right? Before...

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Volunteer Spotlight – Geri & Jesse Addis

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Volunteer Spotlight – Geri & Jesse Addis

By Lindsey HasbrouckMarch 01, 2018Comments Disabled

Many SICSA volunteers give their time in a variety of ways, and Geri and Jesse Addis are two such volunteers.  In addition to caring for their two dogs and one cat at home, this PYPer team takes time to care for our SICSA animals too.   Jesse learned...

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Virtual Foster: Sugar Cookie pt. 2

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Virtual Foster: Sugar Cookie pt. 2

By Lindsey HasbrouckFebruary 27, 2018Comments Disabled

In our last post, we introduced you to the incredibly cute Sugar Cookie. This girl is still in foster and is awaiting her forever home. She has made such strides in her time in foster and is ready and rearing to find her family! The video below shows...

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Virtual Foster: Sugar Cookie Pt. 1

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Virtual Foster: Sugar Cookie Pt. 1

By Lindsey HasbrouckJanuary 31, 2018Comments Disabled

Meet Sugar Cookie… A 9 month old kitten in need of a forever home. Sugar Cookie found her way to SICSA after a Good Samaritan found her and her sister in their backyard. Sugar Cookie is currently in a foster home after the shelter proved to be too...

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Volunteer Spotlight – Erica McCormick

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Volunteer Spotlight – Erica McCormick

By Lindsey HasbrouckOctober 03, 2017Comments Disabled

Erica McCormick has been volunteering at SICSA for 1.5 years. She helps with cat enrichment, fostering, outreach, off-site events and is part of the Lift Your Leg and The Cat’s Meow committee. It’s safe to say she’s covered her bases as far as volunteering...

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