(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Gabe! :)

This is our handsome, funny and adoptable friend, Gabe. Just look at that adorable face.

And that belly.

And that tongue! Nice raspberry, Gabe. ;)

Gabe is about 5 1/2 years old, and as has a personality that absolutely fills a room. He loves to play, is a catnip addict aficionado, and gets along with some other cats. Gabe is neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He does get eye drops daily for an issue with chronic dry eyes, but he, as they say, "will work for food." Want a reason to laugh and smile every day? Then Gabe is the cat for you! Come meet him at PAWS today. :)

Easy Like Selfie Sunday :)

Around here, we always try to get in at least a little bit of rest and relaxation on Sundays. Here's our own sweet Gracie showing off her easy skills, amidst some of the wonderful toys made by our sweet pals at 15 and Meowing, before we took them to PAWS for the kitties there. :)

Sundays are also a great day for taking selfies, and for participating in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our awesome friends, the Kitties Blue, at The Cat on My Head. Today, our guest selfie is taken by a handsome mancat named Kipling.

This super friendly guy was living on the streets of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was hanging out near a VERY busy road, and getting food from kindhearted construction workers who would share bits of their lunches with him. But with autumn already upon us, and winter on its coattails, Kipling needs a safe, warm and loving forever home.

Kipling is neutered and current on his vaccinations. He has tested positive for FIV+, but please don't let that stop you from adopting this special dude. After all, "...FIV-positive cats can live normal lives both in quality and duration," even though "...they do take special care in terms of monitoring them for signs of infection..." (source: www.bestfriends.org) Kipling is currently in a loving foster home, where he is being totally spoiled. Read more about Kipling HERE. To meet Kipling, contact Ilona at ilona@pawsct.org.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Figaro!

Here's handsome, sweet and adoptable Figaro, playing with one of the awesome crocheted toys made by our awesome pals at 15 and Meowing (thank you, Kitties and Mom Ellen!). If you don't already know the whole gang there, you should definitely check them out! Anyway, back to Figaro... 

Figaro is amazing, and we're surprised he still hasn't found his forever home. He gets along with other cats, likes people, and is very playful. And just look at that adorable face! :) Figaro is about four years old, neutered, micro-chipped, current on his vaccinations, and negative for FIV and FeLV. Come meet him today!

Easy Like Selfie Sunday - Sparky 2

Hi there, everybuddy. My name is Sparky 2, and I'm one of the cats who are waiting at PAWS to find their happily ever afters. I was so excited when meowmeowmans and Tracey chose ME for today's Sunday Selfie!*

 

I was going for the "wistful" look. Did I do okay?

And here I am taking it easy after my selfie. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday, right? :)

Handsome and super-friendly Sparky 2 is about two years old. This happy-go-lucky gentle giant (tall and solid) gets along with most other cats, is fine with children, and would make a wonderful family pet. He's neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations, and negative for FIV and FeLV. Please consider adopting this amazing mancat -- you, and Sparky 2 will be glad you did.

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* We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our beloved pals at The Cat On My Head. Click here to see who else is participating (and/or to join in the fun)!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Shippan

According to the sign on his cage door, handsome tabby Shippan is friendly, active and would make a terrific family pet.

As you can see from this picture, he's also pretty snuggly. And he enjoys reading, or at least "helping" his human pals (like Tracey), with reading.

Shippan is about 5 years old, neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. With Fall upon us, doesn't curling up on the couch with a book and Shippan sound wonderful? He's at PAWS of Norwalk, CT. Come meet Shippan today!

Meow Like a Pirate Day!

Avast, fine mateys! Today (September 19th) be "Meow Like a Pirate Day" in the pet blogging world (and "TALK Like a Pirate Day" in the human world).

We (Captains Moosey, Gracie and Zoe) be sailing the high seas in search o' the most wonderful treasure - real-life forever homes fer all o' our amazin' and adoptable PAWS (where we learned all o' our scurvy pirate skills) kitty buckos.

This be our ship's flag!

Our fine vessel be havin' buckos aplenty, n' a wealth of provisions - tuna, shrimps, chick-hen, ham, cheese, catnip, sea monster spiced rum, cat milk, and temptations. N' toys, sea monster scratchers, feathers and beds for all who join us for the journey, so come along as we set sail! Me-aarrrgghh! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Cat or Frog?

Our playful, personable pal Lincoln is handsome enough to be a prince.

But this silly prince has a funny way of relaxing that makes him look a little like a frog...

Ribbit!

Lincoln is about 2 1/2 years old. He's neutered, micro-chipped and current on his vaccinations. Lincoln loves people, playing, and catnip, and gets along with some other cats. Come meet your charming frog prince today! :)

Easy Like Selfie Sunday - Zoe & Gracie

It's Sunday, and as we often do, we're joining the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our pals, The Kitties Blue, at The Cat on My Head. Handling the selfie duties this week is our very own Gracie. She sure did a great job, didn't she?

And of course, no Sunday would be complete without some SUN, and a good old fashioned easy. Here's our other lovable housepanther (and Gracie's sister), Zoe, showing everyone how it's done. :) 

Gracie and Zoe, and their brother Moosey are all graduates of PAWS. If YOU'RE looking for a new best friend, there are still lots of awesome kitties waiting to be discovered...

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Bella!

And now, for your Wednesday enjoyment, here's our adoptable pal, Bella, whose name, very appropriately, means "beautiful" in Italian. :)

Bella is more than just a pretty face (and furs), though. She's also silly (especially on catnip!) and playful, when the mood strikes (would you believe a ballpoint pen is her favorite toy?). She's not a snuggly lap cat, but she does enjoy the company of humans she trusts. Tracey and I happen to be two of those humans, and we love hanging out with her! :)  Read more about Bella (including how to adopt her) here!

Easy Like Selfie Sunday - Miss Piggy

Our adoptable pal Miss Piggy is a queen of efficiency. Here she is, taking care of her Sunday Selfie* WHILE she's getting her easy on. Way to go, Miss P. :)

Here's hoping your Sunday is as easy as the one being enjoyed by Miss Piggy. And Happy Labor Day weekend to all of our friends and followers here in the United States!

* The Sunday Selfies Blog Hop is sponsored by our wonderful friends, The Kitties Blue, at The Cat on My Head blog. Be sure to visit to see who else is taking part in this week's selfie fun (and/or join the fun yourself!). :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Frijole

Our adorable friend Frijole was found wandering the streets, but this guy is no feral kitty. In fact, his snuggly and sweet nature makes us certain that he was somebody's cat at one point. Frijole loves laps, being pet and not having to worry about the issues that come with surviving outdoors. And just LOOK at that cute little tongue. :)

Frijole has some medical issues that are still being tended to, so he's not yet available to be adopted. UPDATE: Frijole IS available for adoption! :)  He's about 10 years old, neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations.  He has tested positive for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), but don't let that scare you off. FIV is NOT a death sentence.  In fact, many FIV-positive cats like Frijole live long, healthy and happy lives.  Won't you come meet this special guy today?

Selfie Sunday 700

Happy Sunday, everybuddy! We're participating today in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our awesome pals at The Cat on My Head. As you can see from the group selfie by Gracie, Moosey and Zoe, this also happens to be our 700th post. :)

We're always surprised when we reach one of these "milestone" numbers. And we know we would have never made it this far without your love and support. Thank you all, dear friends, for being such sources of encouragement, strength and joy. And for sharing in our lives and adventures, and in the stories about the amazing cats we're blessed to meet through our time volunteering at PAWS.

Hugs and headbonks,

Moosey, Gracie, Zoe, Tracey and Kevin (meowmeowmans)

Forever Loved: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Friends and followers of our blog know we're usually forward-focused; dreaming about loving forever families and happily ever afters for the cats living at PAWS. Add in a few posts about our beloved cats, Moosey, Gracie and Zoe, and you have the recipe for Animal Shelter Volunteer Life. But if you look a little deeper, you'll also see the influences of the pets who came before, who taught us so much about love, compassion and life. And who helped shape who we are, and all that we do.

That's why we're taking part today in the first ever "Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day." Conceived of by our friend Deb Barnes, of Zee and Zoey's Cat Chronicles, it's a special day to "honor all of the pets in our lives who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge." And to "...remember the joy, love and companionship they gifted us with, for however short or long their time on Earth was."

Along with Moosey, handsome Sammy was one of the original Animal Shelter Volunteer Life Cats. This incredibly sweet mancat taught us that there's joy to be found in almost every day ... whether it was falling asleep on his back, meowing his funny meow, or snuggling with Mom Tracey, he always made us smile. 

 

Beautiful Bitsy was Tracey's first pet of her very own. The two of them shared a really special bond. She was such a sweet cat, an amazing judge of people, a good eater, and a huge catnip aficionado. Oh, and Bitsy hated having her picture taken, so we're happy that we have this one of her. :)

 

Graphite was the first pet I (meowmeowmans) adopted on my own. He slept in the crook of my arm every night, and taught us about sensitivity and compassion. When Bitsy went to the Bridge, Graphite was very worried about Tracey, and would not leave her side. Moosey displays so many of Graphite's mannerisms and behaviors (even though they never knew each other), so we think Graphite had a paw in Moosey's adoption.

 

We adopted Maggie when an elderly woman was unable to keep her due to (the woman's) health issues. How heartbreaking. Even though she was only with us for 1 1/2 years,  Maggie blessed our lives with so much love and laughter. We learned about living in the present from Maggie ... she adapted so quickly to living in our home, even after she lived in her former human's home for 13 years!

 

Lady Madonna taught us about grace, peace and love. Tracey and I were going to adopt this gentle ladycat after Bitsy went to the Bridge. Sadly, she got sick and passed before we had the chance to do so. Lady Madonna served as a surrogate mommy to shelter kittens whose mom wasn't so interested in mothering, and was the peacekeeper in her room at PAWS (no tussling allowed!).

Tracey and I both had a number of childhood pets of whom we don't have pictures - woofies Honey, Daisy, Alfie, Partner, and Sushi; Happy the cat; Jo Jo the rabbit; guinea pigs Taffy and Pepper; and Big Boy the lizard. Even though we don't have pictures of these special friends, they are also remembered forever with love and gratitude.

If the Rainbow Bridge is real (and we really, really hope it is), it will be quite the greeting party that awaits us.

Image: Zee & Zoey's Cat Chronicles

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Friends

The PAWS kitchen cats all get along really well with each other.

They all love sunpuddles, and watching the action outside their window.

 

 

The only kitchen cat not in the window picture is Chappy.

He's pals with the other kitchen cats, but was trying to coax some pets and head scritches from the photographer (who happily complied, right after the shot)!

Easy Like Selfie Sunday :)

We're participating in the Sunday Selfie Blog Hop, sponsored by our good pals at The Cat on My Head. This week, the selfie duties are being handled by our handsome, super loud-purring, and adoptable pal Creamisicle. Nice pose, Creamy -- the crossed paws are a stylish touch! :)

And what Sunday would be complete without at least a little bit of Easy? Sweet but timid tuxedo cat Rudy was just about to take a nap when the pawparazzi interrupted him. Fortunately, the photog got the shot, and Rudy was able to settle in. So was handsome Taylor (he's the gray kitty you see behind Rudy).

 

Happy Sunday, Everybuddy!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Paris

Our adoptable friend Paris is such a cutie pie. She's about 2.5 years old, friendly, sweet and really gentle. She likes people of all ages, and gets along well with other cats. Paris would be the purr-fect addition to any family (as long as it does not include any dogs, since she is not a fan of them). She's spayed, current on her vaccinations, micro-chipped, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

All Paris needs now is a forever home. Is it yours?

Easy Like Selfie Sunday :)

Happy Sunday, everybuddy. As we do nearly every week, we're mashing up our Sunday memes with a little bit of selfie, and a dash or two of easy. Handling the selfie honors (The Sunday Selfie Blog Hop is hosted by our pals at The Cat on My Head blog) this week is sweet, friendly lapcat Mariah.  Doesn't her face just emanate "lapcat" and "love?"

Mariah would do best as an only kitty, and in a quiet home where she can get lots of love (and have a lap of her own). She's about 10.5 years old, spayed, micro-chipped and current on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

Now, showing off their "Easy Like Sunday" skills are the beautiful, talented, and adoptable Room 8 cats. You may be thinking, "Wow, it's no wonder those cats are feeling Easy like Sunday. That room looks absolutely AMAZING. What a wonderful Habitat for Cats."

 

 It IS wonderful and amazing and fantastic, isn't it? We want to give a huge shout out and big thanks to our dear friends and fellow volunteers, Maggie and Rick, for creating the delight that is Room 8. For those of you who don't know, Maggie also has a terrific blog about the PAWS cats. It's called Shelter Cats. Please be sure to check it out, if you haven't already done so! :)

From left: Paris, JR, Zoe, Hubbell, Merritt and Marshall

Have a great Sunday!