International Box Day :)

We've never met a cat who didn't like boxes.  Come to think of it, it seems that most animals we've ever met kind of enjoy being in, on and around them.  It's a phenomenon that's been noted by pet bloggers the world over, and today is the day to celebrate the unabashed love that animals have for boxes. :)

Here's Khan (who recently found his very own forever home), getting his last turn in one of the PAWS Meeting Room's favorite boxes:

And our beautiful pal Izzy (still waiting to be adopted), staking her claim to the very same box:

Check out the official International Box Day badge featuring some of our best blogging pals (and our own beloved Moosey!), and created by our awesome friend Ann at Zoolatry:

Happy International Box Day 2014!

Sarah - Friendship and Trust

The transition to life at PAWS hasn't been easy for our beautiful friend Sarah.   The sights, smells and sounds of a shelter can be overwhelming, especially for sensitive kitties like her.  But as we've found time and again, consistent love, kindness and patience often help cats like Sarah realize that people aren't so bad.  She's not exactly a lap cat yet, but as you can see from these pictures, she definitely enjoys hanging out with her human pals.  She also loves playing with laser toys!

It's not clear why Sarah waited until now to turn a new page. We're just glad she finally did. :)

Sarah is about 10 years old, spayed and up-to-date on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She would do best in a quieter home with no children or other cats.

Happy Father's Day to Our Big Cat Daddy!

Dear Dad (Meowmeowmans),

On this wonderful holiday, we want to thank you for being the Big Kahuna, the Big Cheese, the one (of the male persuasion, anyway...MOL!) who rules the roost.

In all seriousness, we want to thank you so much for recognizing just how great us older kitties are, and for taking us home from PAWS to live with you and the mom. We are blessed to be loved by such a sensitive, caring and loving dad like you. 

BTW ... Mom thinks you're pretty cool, too... :)

We love you!

Headbonks,

Moosey, Zoe and Gracie

P.S. - Mom helped us with this post. :) 

Wordless Wednesday - Zoe in the Window

Here's our own sweet Zoe, sitting in a sun puddle and watching some Bird TV. :)

Happy Gotcha Day, Moosey!

Happy Gotcha Day, Moosey!

Thanks to our friend Ann, at Zoolatry, for this beautiful badge!

We're grateful and glad that you came home with us six years ago (on June 6, 2008).

Thank you for choosing us to be your family,

and for making our home such a happy place.

We love you, buddy, and cherish each and every moment we have with you,

Dad, Mom, Gracie and Zoe

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Thank you to all of our wonderful friends who have been sending love, purrs and prayers for Moosey's health.  He's doing really well!  His daily medications (which he's so good about taking) are keeping things in check, and his doctor says things look good.  So with that said, we do hope you'll all help us celebrate Moosey's special day. :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Oscar

The eyes have it!

Handsome and adoptable Oscar has some of the biggest, roundest peepers ever!

Sadly, this friendly guy came to PAWS after his owner got sick.  Oscar was obviously well-loved, because he is very sweet and loves hanging out with his volunteer pals.

Oscar is about 12 years old, neutered, micro-chipped, and up to date on his vaccinations.  He has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.  He's waiting at PAWS for his new forever home, and has lots of love to give to whoever is lucky enough to adopt him. :)

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Did you know today (June 4) is Hug Your Cat Day?  Moosey, Gracie and Zoe get hugs EVERY day, but we'll use any excuse to give them some more. Happy Hug Your Cat Day! :)

Mommy Cat Mushka's Photo Shoot

Pretty and petite mommy cat Mushka is new at PAWS, but she's already shown herself to be gentle, loving and sweet.

Her kittens have all been adopted, and now she's waiting to find her very own happily-ever-after (and getting lots of love and attention from the shelter volunteers and staff in the meantime). :)

Mushka is about three years old, micro-chipped and spayed (as you can see by her shaved belly).  She is up-to-date on her vaccinations.  She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

 Come meet Mushka today!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Jeter

Adorable Jeter is a total lovebug. He loves a good snuggle and (as you can see) enjoys a nice belly rub. :)

Jeter is about three years old, neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccinations. He's tested negative for FIV and FeLV. And he's looking for his new forever best friend. Could that be you?

FURever Home Friday!

Hooray!  It's FURever Home Friday!  And we have some HUGE adoption news to report!

Do you remember our recent post about beautiful, shy and sweet house panther Mercedes, who had been at the shelter for more than five years?  Well, guess what?  She's been adopted!  But wait ... there's more.  Mercedes was adopted together with Cameron, another sweet adult black cat! :)

Mercedes has been adopted, together with Cameron!

In other really big adoption news, pretty Patches (she's the calico kitty with her eyes closed in our blog header) also found her own happily ever after!

Patches

And handsome, snuggly Dexter found a new family, too!

Dexter

Here's the full list of all of the most recent PAWS graduates:

Dexter

Falafel

Grace

Madison and Magic (together)

Mango and Marley (together)

Mercedes and Cameron (together)

Patches

Two Do and Breezy (together)

To all of the adoptees: Have a great life, dear friends.  We will love you always, and are so happy for you and your new families!

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And to close out the post, here's a happy tail (tale) about our pal Kipper, from his mom:

Kipper is doing great and we love him! He adapted very quickly and had a pretty seamless transition. He eats very well and always uses his litterbox, so we haven't had any issues at all. He's a wonderful addition and a wonderful cat, and has made himself right at home. Now that the weather is nice and the windows are open, he finds himself sunbathing in the windowsill for hours on end - I snapped a pic of him this afternoon - see below!  Please be in touch with any other questions, and I'll try to send some more pictures of him lounging like a true gentleman! - Sarah

Yay for Kipper!

 Have a great weekend, everybody! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

As gray and white tuxedo Sparky looks on, Freddie makes a hostile takeover bid for the coveted window hammock being occupied by (Sparky's brother) Shadow.

Shadow says, "No!"

We're happy to report this little tiff didn't escalate any further, and happiness was once again restored to the PAWS volunteer kitchen. :)

Happy Wednesday, everybody!

Easy Like Sunday - Telepathy Style

They say great minds think alike. Adoptable kitties Snickers and Khal may live in different rooms at PAWS... 

Snickers

...but it looks like they've got the same idea about how to spend their respective Sundays.

Khal

 Here's hoping YOUR Sunday is easy as the one being enjoyed by these two cuties! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Tammikuu

Found as a stray, our super handsome friend Tammikuu (his name is Finnish, for "January") is thankful to be waiting safely at PAWS for a new forever home.

As you can see, he's a patient and wonderful model. 

He's also sweet, gentle and playful.

Tammikuu is about four years old, neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations. He has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

He's available for adoption, and waiting to meet you :)

Happy Mother's Day! :)

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning

To Mom Tracey, and all moms everywhere ... Happy Mother's Day!

(Pictured, clockwise from upper left: Angel Bitsy, Zoe, Moosey, Gracie, Angel Maggie, Angel Graphite, Angel Sammy and Angel Lady Madonna)

Adorable and Adoptable Andrew

Just look at that smile.

This is our friend Andrew (also known as "Hobo," since he was found as a stray).  In case you're wondering if he's as sweet, snuggly and friendly as he looks, the answer is an unequivocal YES.  This gentle and easygoing mancat loves people and cats alike (not to mention HUGS), and he's quickly become a favorite of the shelter volunteers. :)

Andrew is about 4 years old, neutered, and up to date on all his vaccinations.  He has tested positive for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), but is currently asymptomatic.  It's very important to keep in mind that, "...FIV-positive cats can live normal lives both in quality and duration, (although) they do take special care in terms of monitoring them for signs of infection and they do have a tendency to have bad dental disease." (source: Best Friends Animal Society)

Andrew is waiting to dazzle you with his sparkling personality, and his smile (which is even cuter in person).  Come meet him today, and fall in love! :)

To see more pictures of Andrew, be sure to visit our friend and fellow volunteer Maggie's awesome blog, Sundays at the Shelter.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! :)

Happy Cinco de Mayo (or maybe we should say Cinco de MEOW-YO) from Moosey, Gracie and Zoe, and all of us here at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life!  Catnip Meow-garitas, anyone?

Sweet Mercedes

Beautiful Mercedes has been at PAWS for five years, making her one of the shelter's longest-term residents.

She's sweet and gentle, and loves other kitties, catnip and sunpuddles.

 

Now all this gorgeous house panther needs is a nice, quiet forever home, with a person to call her very own.

Mercedes is about 6 1/2 years old, spayed, up to date on all of her vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Merritt

Isn't our adoptable torbie pal, Merritt, gorgeous?

Merritt is about 4 years old, spayed, micro-chipped, and up to date on all her vaccinations.  This playful ladycat has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.  She gets along with some other cats, and would probably do best in a quieter home without small children.

Easy Like Sunday - Roger

Gentle and handsome Roger is spending his day "relaxamicating."

From his head...

...to his toes

Have an easy Sunday, everybody. :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Olga

This is our pretty friend Olga.  She's about one year old.

Olga arrived at PAWS as a stray a few months ago.

We hope Olga's forever family finds her soon.  In the meantime, this gentle girl is getting lots of love and attention from all of her volunteer human pals.

 

Olga gets along well with other kitties, and would probably do best in a quieter home.  She is spayed, micro-chipped, up-to-date on her vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.  Come meet her today! :)