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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Winter is a Warm and Loving Adolescent

Will you adopt this friendly cat?

My name is Winter, but I am not the least bit like that season. I am all spring, sweet and happy and loving, the kind of kitty who will sit on your lap and purr and purr. The kind of girl who likes to be scratched, rubbed, and petted in all those good cat spots (ears, chin, neck, etc.). In this very cold end of January, I am a tiger who will bring a lot of warmth into your home.  Did I say tiger? Not a real one silly! I am actually a torbie because of my range of colors (orange, brown, grey, cream) mixed with tiger stripes. Did I mention I am young? Maybe 8 months old. Some would say that is an awkward age, stuck between childhood and adulthood. But I would say it is the perfect age. I have all the energy and fun of a kitten, but I am …

Saturday, January 19, 2013

PAWS Pet of the Week

Striker Needs a Loving Home

Will you adopt this sweet cat?

Striker is Goofy and Fun, with Movie Star Charisma Striker is my name, but sweetness is my game. That is right, I am a beautiful, adorable, handsome, sweet, funny, and loads of fun. Oh, I am also a very modest guy, so I won’t toot my own horn. I will just let you look at my pictures. I can be goofy, or serious, or very chill as you can see. That is me, all me. Ok, I am not a small guy. But hey, there is lots of me to love. I like my kibble and I like it often. I will sit, patiently shifting my weight from right to left and squinting my eyes at you until you get the message and give me a treat. I want your attention, true. But, I want that treat even more, thank you very much. I also love, love, love to be held. If you pick me up, I will …

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Lilo Bunny Wants to Hop Right into Your Heart

Lilo Bunny Wants to Hop Right into Your Heart

Sniff, sniff, sniff ... hello nice person. My name is Lilo and I am a one-year-old mini lop eared bunny who really likes people. And people seem to like me, too.  I guess it is because I am quite cute with my hanging ears, beautiful harlequin markings, and sweet, twitchy, bunny nose. Rabbits just don’t get much cuter than I am, if I do say so myself. You might think I am a bit biased. But really, I am just a very happy and social boy who enjoys life and dreams of a wonderful home. So, you are asking yourself: Why do I need a bunny in my life? Well, I am just a bundle of pure joy. My favorite thing to do is to stick my nose out of my cage and ask to be patted. Whenever anyone is around, this is what I do. I also like to play. There are toys…

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Don't You Just Love A Peppermint?

Peppermint is our Treat For You

  Hello, I am Peppermint, a sweet confection of a girl who is in the market for someone who can appreciate a cat in the prime of her life with tons of love to offer.  When it comes to choosing my friends, I definitely pick people over cats.  What can I say but that I just love humans?  As for my personality, I run the gamut from the energetic feline to a mellow lap girl who wants to curl up and snuggle the evening away with you.  I am the perfect combination, don’t you think?  I am black and white, sugar and sass, sweet and snappy.    Life with me will never be boring.  I am always up for a game.  I like it when you hide my favorite toys and I can hunt for them throughout in the house.  I also like to be helpful, as you can see in my …

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Noirot is A Beautiful Black Cat With A Magical Purr

Will you adopt this friendly feline?

Noirot, a Black Beauty with a Rumbling Purr My name is Noirot and I am a purr machine. Nothing makes me happier than a long petting session and a good, loud rumble in my throat. When I see my foster person, I give her a cute meow or two and then, even before she moves in to pet me, I start to purr up a storm. I can sit forever when I am being stroked and groomed. My medium-length fur is now glossy and sleek from all that care—and wait until you see my amazing, bushy tail. I will even let you touch my paws. Yes, you heard that right, touch my paws! For those of you who know cats well, you know that a cat who lets you do that must be a very gentle, sweet feline. Need I say more? I am purrfect! With the days getting colder and darker, I must …

Saturday, August 4, 2012

PAWS Pet of the Week

Adopt Franny, the Perfect Companion Cat

Franny is the perfect companion cat.

 Let me introduce myself.  My name is Franny and I am a very people oriented feline.  I love humans and I will follow you around the house, brushing up against your legs.  I will also flop down so you can pet me even more.  Did I mention I like to be patted?  Ok, I just wanted to be clear about that.  I am a big girl at 15 pounds, but I am not fat at all.  Still, there is lots of me to love.  I am very food motivated, so I think I could learn some tricks if you took the time to train me with a clicker and treats.  One trick I am good at is drinking out of the faucet.  I love moving water almost as much as I love people.  Another trick I have mastered involves the cat carrier.  If you open it up, I will go right in.  Of course we will not …

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Adopt Willy, a Gentle Giant of a Cat

Adopt a gentle giant named Willy.

My name is Willie and I am a very friendly and talkative young guy who loves to be right in the middle of all the action. That means that I will always come right up to greet you and your guests, rubbing up against you to say hello.  It also means I can be quite helpful around the house.  Have some gifts to wrap?  I can help with that. Reading the Sunday paper? I can help there by stretching out on it. I also love to sun myself, so I hope you have a nice window where I can take in the rays.  I do have a little bit of a catnip habit. That stuff makes me wild. Give me a nip and dangle some toys and I will be sure to entertain you. Or toss me some paper rolled in a ball. I am sure to chase that (when I am not wrapping with it). I am also a …

Saturday, July 21, 2012

PAWS Pet of the Week

Adopt Billy, An All-White Cat with Blue Eyes

Billy Blue Eyes is looking for a new home.

My name is Billy and my personality is a huge as my beautiful baby blues.  I am all white, so I am stunning. Of course, you are not picking me on my looks. So you should know I am also friendly and once I get to know you, I am yours.  Did I mention I am fun?  Life with me will never be dull.  Are you up for that? I have many amazing qualities.  I can never resist an invitation to play, especially with a chase toy or something you dangle or bounce, like a cat dancer.  If you are busy, I am happy to play by myself.  I love chasing stuffed mice and balls. I like to play a game with my foster at night.  When she turns off the light, I start running around and having fun. When she switches the light back on, however, I stop and pretend it was …

Saturday, July 7, 2012

PAWS Pet of the Week

Adopt Pumpkin, a Cute Beagle-Dachshund Mix

Pumpkin, a cute beagle-dachshund mix, wants to cuddle with you.

I think I am going to like you. Ok, that is easy, because I like everyone.  And once I have met you, I will get very excited to see you again.  Let's simplify this process.  Adopt me and then I will get to see you all the time. I do have a few requirements.  I love to have my belly rubbed.  So you will need to do that when I roll over for you, which will be all the time.  I do have some tricks you might like:  I can sit, lie down and offer my paw on command.  I am also excellent on a leash and I love to go for walks.  I bet I could learn some new tricks, too.  That would be a fun thing for us to do together. Ah, being with my own human is what I dream about.  Recently, I got to go home for the weekend with one of the volunteers.  I am told…

Saturday, June 30, 2012

PAWS Pet of the Week

Adopt Tippy the Fox Terrier, a 6-Year-Old Purebred

For Tippy the Fox Terrier, life is good.

Life is good. I mean, I finally have my chance to be the PAWS Pet of the Week. I thought they would never stop with those silly cats and give me my chance to meet you. Hi, I am Tippy. I am a loving six-year-old purebred fox terrier and I love you already.  Ok, I love everyone.  But I am sure I love you even more than everyone else so please, please come adopt me. I am being fostered at an Animal Hospital and it's fun here.  I get to sit with the receptionist and greet everyone.  When she gets up from her chair, I jump onto it.  They have started giving me my own chair to sit on. I think they might ask me to start answering the phones soon.  So please come and adopt me because, while I like deskwork, I prefer getting out and about.  I adore…

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