There’s a cat outside ……it is unfortunately a very common scenario.  You’re not sure where he/she came from, but now it’s getting cold outside and you don’t know what to do. 

1. If the cat is tame, find out if he/she belongs to someone.  If the cat is friendly and looks well fed, chances are that they do.  Ask the neighbors, have a local vet or shelter scan them for a microchip, or place flyers up in the area.
2. If number one leads to a dead end,  you need to make the choice whether taking the cat in is an option.  If the cat is feral, the answer is obviously no. 
3. If taking the cat inside is not an option the very most important thing you can do for any cat is to make sure they are neutered.  There are many options for low cost spay/neuter in the Columbus Area:  SOS, RASCAL Unit, Spay and Neuter Clinic, and Capital City Spay and Neuter Clinic . 
4.  If the cat is feral,  you will need a humane trap to catch them.  Alley Cat Allies has some great tips for trapping cats on their website. 
5. If the cat is tame trying to re-home them is the best option for them.  Shelters and rescues are over-whelmed at the change of seasons with tame cats that have been left behind  to fend for themselves as the weather changes-- sadly a lot of these cats will be euthanized due to space restrictions.  Placing the cat’s story on social media sites; making flyers to post at pet stores, vet’s offices etc; and asking rescues to courtesy-post the kitty are all great ways to advertise  to get kitty a new home.
6. If the cat is going to remain outdoors,  he/she will need suitable shelter, fresh food, and an unfrozen water supply.  How to build an easy, cheap cat house can be found on Alley Cat Allies website. Heated water bowls can be purchased at any pet store or on Amazon.

The 3rd Annual Run Fur Fun 5K is a run/walk supporting Forgotten 4-Paws, a local organization dedicated to promoting animal welfare. Your participation in the event supports Forgotten 4-Paws' rescue efforts as well as low-cost spay/neuter programs.  Join us at the Westerville Sports Complex for a great morning!

​New this year: leashed, well-behaved pets will be allowed on the course! For further information or to sign up, please visit our race page.

Forgotten 4-paws will be having their annual Car and Bike Show August 27th at Robey’s Pub & Patio 12-4:00 pm. Enter your car or motorcycle, try your luck at our RAFFLE items, eat, enjoy music from our deejay, mingle with 4-Paws friends, then stay and have a drink when it’s over! Robey’s Pub and Patio is located at 9327 Columbia Road S.W., Pataskala, OH 43062. Registration on the day is $10 starting at 11:00am. Email us for early registration information, Download our flyer.

Forgotten 4-Paws is having its annual Garage Sale soon and we are asking your help for donations.  We want any sell-able items excluding big furniture, box tvs, clothing, shoes, and any items over 100 lbs.  We have two drop-off locations, The Animal Care Hospital of Reynoldsburg and Easton PetSmart.  We are accepting donations April 6th through May 25, 2016.  Please print off our flyer and help spread the word.

The Garage Sale is June 2 - 4 2016 at the Vineyard Christian Church located at 9286 York Road Pataskala, OH 43062, Please join us there!

Most of us have a pair of unwanted shoes sitting in a closet.  Take advantage of spring clearing and donate them to help a local animal organization!  ANY type of shoes are accepted - Especially those shoes lovingly worn while walking your dogs with the Walk for a Dog app.  They just need to be in wearable condition so someone else can get use out of them.  You can download our flyer.

Mingle With Animal Lovers While Sampling Fine Wines

Forgotten 4 Paws is looking forward to its forth annual wine tasting event at The Meza in Westerville. The event will be held Saturday January 23rd 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. We will be sampling 5 wines at a fee of $25, appetizers will be provided and a free raffle ticket will be included for a chance to win 5 bottles of wine (the same wines which we are tasting) . There will be other items up for raffle and additional tickets will be available to purchase. For those of you who haven't previously attended, the event is a lot of fun in a very classy, laid-back atmosphere. Come and join us for a great cause!! No RSVP necessary. ​