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St. Ciarán's Critter Connection

This is how WE are in God's Hands!

Let us love as we are loved.

Let us learn the lessons of trust God's creatures can teach US!

 
 


 

 

 

Inspired by the Celtic Christian spirituality of love and respect for all of God's creation, St. Ciarán's Critter Connection began 15 years ago as an online network for animal welfare sites.   The mission of "St. Ciarán's Critter Connection" is to support the welfare of animals, particularly in the Pocono Mountain area of PA.   When possible, we rescue, foster and try to help owners find homes for pets they can no longer keep.  During this current difficult economic time many homeowners face foreclosure or must sell their homes, and doing so often leaves beloved pets without a home as owners seek rental spaces or double up with other family members or friends.  We don't hear much about the pets even though more and more shelters are closing, again because of the financial crunch of local governments and non-profits.  Giving is down and pets suffer.  Without the help of animal-lovers these pets will most likely face death.

Many spiritual, as well as many religious, people see God in all creation, and particularly in the beauty of life in other creatures.  We believe that we are here as stewards of creation, and as such our efforts are to help those who love animals, to provide better for their needs with food, leashes, cages, crates, blankets, training material, and any other items that will help an animal lover care better for God's creature in their care.

We have fostered or adopted many unwanted animals over the years, and know well that fostering and adopting animals brings joy to both human and animal alike.   We know humans can learn from the God-given instincts in many animals in our care, in our world.  We know what animals can do to bring out the best in humans, as well as how humans can create strong relationships with animals.   

We want to do our part to try to help our neighbors find loving homes for the pets they can no longer keep.  All funds given to this ministry will go to the care of domestic pets.

Thank you for your interest and for caring.

Rev. Cait Finnegan, OMC
The Celtic Christian Church

You can donate through PayPal and use a credit card or a PayPal account.

 

 

 

ALSO, visit Psychiatric Service Dogs, to discover how dogs renew lives!


Some Pics

"Madonna and Child"

     

You can easily see what spiritual people see immediately...God's Love abounds in this world, for those with eyes to see, ears to hear.

 

A Tribute to Some Beautiful Critters Who Have Passed Through Our Lives...briefly or for a longer stay:

Sneakin' a kiss.  Mom and Dad have some quality time while BabyB is out with M.Cait playing.

Baby B is the little one with her Mom (above) and in M.Cait's hand in the first picture at the top of this page.

Puca,  at 12 weeksThis is Puca at 13 weeks on left, and 7yrs on the right.  Her elderly mom passed on and Pu needed immediate adoption. 

Honey, a German Shepherd Dog, was rescued from GSD breed rescue at the age of 6 months. She and her sister were put on death row by a backyard breeder who only wanted male Shepherds. She was terrified of everything when we rescued her.  She worked as a service dog until her sudden death at age 9.She is very keenly missed.

Puca and Honey.

 

 

 

 

Our fostered German Shepherd.  Her pedigree name is: Kelsi Angell Haus von Bishop.  We knew with that she was sent by God.   A joy to be with.  Sorely missed.

 

Aspen is an American Eskimo.  She was rescued from the American Eskimo Breed Rescue, Heart Bandits, at 6 months of age. She was terrified of men. It took Joe a year to gain her trust so she would stop biting until she came to love him.  She lived 13 yrs after rescue.

 

Caesar, a White Persian Lover. 

 

Brian Boru was rescued 6 yrs ago. He is a big gentle fellow. Despite some impressions--he is NOT a Halloween cat!  He is the most loving affectionate cat and has a special affection for the dogs.

 

<Brigid's mother was a wild cat who gave birth to 7 sick kittens.  Only Brigid survived.  She lived to be 18 yrs old.

 

 

Patrick was adopted after his owner, Sister Patricia Valentine, OMC, passed to the Lord  from cancer.  Patrick brought her a lot of happiness in her final days. Sadly at the age of 4-1/2 Patrick died from internal injuries.

 

 

<Kirby is a male rescue cat who showed up at The Rose of Sharon Shop.  His owner needed to give him and his companion up when her 5 month old child tested severely allergic to cats. 

 

 

This is Kirby's life-long companion, Gizmo, who is 13 yrs old.  She is shy but beautiful and gentle.   Giz hid from us for over a week when she first arrived at the store. 

 

 

"I'm a star!" Puca in her Easter Bonnet

 

<Holly, the pizza-loving, cool whip-spoon-holding parrot!  She doesn't get treated with sweets that often, but loves it when she does!  Adopted after her elderly owners died.  Holly loves opera, and loves singing along with the Ave Maria! Holly is 22 yrs old.

 

 

 

 

Here is Paddy Daly, whistling Tchaikovsky to Kelsi.  Paddy Daly came here at Christmastime many years ago, and so he picked up "The Nutcracker" in a few weeks.  Jingle Bells took him 5 years!

He has several Irish tunes that he uses to entertain.

 

 

 

Bonita (fondly known as Bonnie), a 3 month old Chihuahua was the runt of her litter. Now at her forever home.

 

 

Many more have come through our lives and share their lives among our family and friends! 

Thanks to all those who care so deeply for God's Critters.

 

If you're thinking about adopting a pet, consider adopting one of God's creatures that is in need of love and a home  There are some great animal shelters and rescue groups in our area.  Give them a  call to adopt, or to volunteer to help!

 

click here on:

 

AWSOM

Animal Welfare Society of Monroe

Monroe County's ONLY Animal Shelter

Bringing Hope to Monroe County's Homeless Animals

Open 7 Days  /  Adoption Hours: Mon- Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun:  11 AM - 5 PM

Godfrey Ridge Dr., Stroudsburg, PA 18360

(The old PSPCA building)

 

570-421-3647

We can't say enough about the good they do!

 

Special Appreciation goes out to:
Save-A-Pet

PO Box 41
Reeders PA 18352

Email: Ldiver@ptd.net


Click here for a list of pets at this shelter

 

 

Bishop Joe and Cait just adopted a beautiful young

German Shepherd through Save-A-Pet!

Caoimhe (pro: KEE-va and means beautiful, gentle, and precious)

will be trained as a service dog as soon as she settles in.

 

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Monroe Animal League, Stroudsburg

PO Box 23

Stroudsburg, PA 18360

570-476-8444

 


Others


Waggin' Tails, Brodheadsville (570) 992-4185

Second Chance Pet Rescue, Bartonsville (570) 620-1023

Pocono Greyhound Adoption (570) 629-3520

 

Currently donations of pet food and supplies

 for St. Ciaran's Critter Connection can be left at:

St. Ciaran's House of Prayer

476 Birch Drive

Cresco, PA 18326

 Call for times:  570-242-8756

 

You can also donate here:

 

 

 


CLICK HERE TO SEE THOSE

Currently Needing Adoption

 


Critter NEWS


http://www.tonic.com/article/introducing-oscar-the-worlds-first-bionic-cat/

Introducing Oscar, The World’s First Bionic Cat

The amputee cat has a new spring in his step, thanks to some high-tech prosthetic paws.

After Oscar the cat suffered a terrible accident and lost both of his back paws, his owners thought their beloved feline friend wouldn't survive. But thanks to a revolutionary operation, not only was he saved but he's healthy, happy and back on all four paws again.

The operation, the first of its kind in the world saw veterinary surgeon, Noel Fitzpatrick from Surrey attach high-tech custom-made prosthetic paws to Oscar's ankles, during a three-hour operation, reports BBC News. The cutting edge implants, known as ITAP (intraosseous transcutaneous amputation prosthetics) combine engineering mechanics with biology and if little Oscar is anything to go by, the successful operation could lead to amazing work in the field of human prosthetics too.

Irish-born Fitzpatrick, who is soon to be featured in a BBC television show, The Bionic Vet worked with Professor Gordon Blunn, at University College London to develop the prosthetics and they couldn't be happier with the results. Watching his patient walking around freely, just days after the groundbreaking procedure, he said with a smile: "Oscar has made medical history!" Having lost his paws after a traumatic accident with a combine harvester, the cat will now have to stay indoors but it's a small price to pay considering the extent of his injuries. "I can't tell you how good it feels to keep him alive," the ecstatic surgeon said.

It's a heartwarming, simply puuurrrfect story! Let's hope it leads to even more life-saving operations.

 

 

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