(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Meow-Wow

Doesn't our handsome housepanther buddy Meow-Wow have the sweetest face? And this is one book you can judge by its cover, because this guy is one of the most gentle, loving kitties we've ever met.

Waiting for a belly rub

When he first arrived at PAWS, we could tell Meow-Wow was a bit overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells of the shelter. He warily watched the shelter volunteers and staff from the back of his cage, but we could see that he really, really wanted to interact with us. And we were right. After just a couple of weeks, Meow-Wow is quickly gaining a reputation as a serious lapcat, and an unabashed love bug who loves pets, scritches and good conversation. :)

Meow-Wow is about 5 years old. He'd do best in a quieter home, without small children. He's neutered, micro-chipped and current on his vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. If you're looking for love, your search is over. Come meet Meow-Wow today!

Easy Like Sunday Selfie - Tilly :)

Remember our gorgeous and adoptable friend Tilly, who helped us with Friday's Nose-to-Nose Finalist post? Well, here she is again, with a post of her very own. Don't you just love how she's mixing her Sunday selfie with a little bit of Easy Like Sunday Morning action? :)

Tilly is about 2 1/2 years old, playful, and sweet as pie. She is spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She's negative for FIV and FeLV. Tilly loves being pet, enjoys a good conversation, and gets along with some other cats. Come meet this floofalicious feline today!

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We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our wonderful friends at The Cat on My Head. Be sure to stop by to see who's hopping this week, and/or to join in on the fun!

Wow! We're Nose-to-Nose Award Finalists!

Here's our adoptable pal, Tilly, doing her best interpretation of "Shock and Honor." Which is exactly what we felt Wednesday night, when the finalists for the 2016 BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging and Social Media Awards were announced, and we learned that Animal Shelter Volunteer Life has been named a finalist in the "Best Cause Blog" category for the second year in a row!

In a nutshell, the Nose-to-Nose Awards are the only pet industry awards in which pet bloggers and micro-bloggers are judged on the expertise, performance, and creativity of the entry. Each of the 12 categories is judged by a distinguished panel of professionals and not by popular vote. Winners will be announced at the BlogPaws 2016 Conference June 23-25 in Phoenix, Arizona.

We're humbled to be included in any discussion of leading blogs, and with incredible bloggers (many of whom are good friends) we love and admire. Thank you to those who nominated us, to the judging panel, and to BlogPaws. We also thank all of you, dear friends, for sharing in our lives, and for your continued love and support.

Congratulations to all of the finalists, including our fellow finalists for Best Clause Blog:

The Daily Pip - The Specials

Three Chatty Cats

Riverfront Cats

For the full list of finalists in all 12 categories, click here!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Kittens in Da House!

We're always amazed at how flat out adorable kittens are. Just look at these cutie pies, who are waiting at PAWS to be discovered by their forever families.

Tommen (M), Sansa (F), and Loras (M)

Tommen

"Hey, is that a bug?"

Good luck, sweet babies. We're pretty sure you won't have to wait very long for some lucky people to fall in love with you. :)

Happy Mother's Day! :)

"Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother." - Oprah Winfrey

"Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation." - Robert A. Heinlein

Happy Mother's Day to Mom Tracey,

and to all mothers everywhere!

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Gracie and Zoe's Mother's Day selfie is part of the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our dear pals Mom Janet and the Kitties Blue at The Cat on My Head. Go HERE to check out who's hopping along this week. :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Artemis :)

Beautiful senior ladycat Artemis has amazing eyes. But there's more to this stunning kitty than meets the eye(s).

"Artie" also happens to be a lapcat extraordinaire. In fact, it's pretty safe to say that laying in a warm human lap tops her list of favorite things. She's also extremely talkative (which makes it funny that she's appearing on "Wordless" Wednesday).

Artemis is about 13 1/2 years old. She has severe arthritis, for which she gets a monthly injection of Adequan and a daily dose of Cosequin. These help her feel better, and able to do what she does best - seek out a nice cozy lap. She would be a perfect companion for a lucky human who is home a lot (after all, home a lot = lots of lap time). Artie is spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She is negative for FIV and FeLV. 

Artie wants to know ... Got lap? :)

Buddy's Sunday Selfie - Buddy

Happy May Day, everybuddy! Speaking of buddies, here's our handsome and adoptable pal, Buddy, doing his best "Most Interesting Man(cat) in the World" impression.

"I don't always pose for selfies, but when I do, all the PAWS volunteers swoon."

And check this out. Buddy also has skills when it comes to getting his easy on...

Buddy loves to chill out with his favorite volunteer pals, and is a real snuggler. This dashing and debonair dude is about 11 1/2, neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He would do best in a quieter home where the cuddles are abundant, but without small children or other animals. Buddy is negative for FIV and FeLV. He's totally ready to find his happily ever after. Now he just needs a chance.


We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our wonderful friends at The Cat on My Head. Be sure to stop by to see who's hopping this week, and/or to join in on the fun!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Morticia

We love our adoptable friend Morticia. This pretty girl has a fun and playful personality that makes us laugh whenever we visit.

While she's not an overly snuggly cat, she does love the company of people, and always comes to greet us at the door.

 

Morticia gets along fine with the other cats in the her room at PAWS. She'd do best in a quieter home without small children. Morticia is spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She's ready to find a new forever best friend. Is it you?

Easy Like Selfie Sunday - Easy Cheezy

Remember our handsome buddy Terrell? Well, this is his equally good-looking roommate Cheezy Chaz, showing off his own spectacular selfie skills.

Oh, and about that "Easy Like Sunday Morning" thing? Cheezy's got the easy covered, too. (Nice basket, dude!)

Cheezy Chaz is about 5 years old. He can be a little reserved at first, but he's super gentle, and enjoys being pet by, and hanging out with, humans he knows. He was an only pet in his old home, but seems to get along fine with other kitties. Cheezy Chaz is neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He is negative for FIV and FeLV. Won't you give this handsome guy the chance he so deserves?

We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our wonderful pals at The Cat on My Head! Be sure to stop by to see who's hopping along, or to join in on the fun. :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Tucker

Tucker is one of those cats who always makes us smile. Always.

Just look at that face.

C'mon, admit it ... you're smiling just looking at these pictures, right? :)

Adorable, adoptable Tucker is about 3 years old. He's neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He is super playful, gets along with most other cats, and would do best in a home with humans who will interact with him a lot. He is negative for FIV and FeLV. Come meet him today!

Easy Like Selfie Sunday - Terrell :)

Our debonair pal Terrell is a sweet-natured boy, who loves snuggles and being pet. Oh, and taking selfies. ;)

We've also noticed he's very skilled at the art of "relaximication." Here he is, showing off his "Easy Like Sunday Morning" prowess. :)

Terrell is about 3 years old, neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. This easy going guy is fine with most other cats, good with children, and even okay with some dogs. He'd make a fabulous addition to some lucky family. He has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Terrell is waiting patiently at PAWS for his forever home. Is it yours?

We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our dear friends at The Cat On My Head. Be sure to stop by their blog to see who's hopping along this week (and/or to join in on the fun)! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Minina

Our friend Minina isn't just another pretty face. She also has a beautiful personality, adores being held, and is an honest-to-goodness lap cat! Minina's not sure yet about how she feels about the other cats in Room 3, but we certainly understand that the adjustment to being in a shelter is difficult. One thing's for sure, though ... this ladycat loves humans. :)

Minina is about 9 1/2 years old, spayed, micro-chipped, and up to date on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Come meet her today!

Easy Like Selfie Sunday :)

We're taking part today in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our pals at the awesome blog, The Cat On My Head. First up is our friend Ella. This adoptable girl is still pretty nervous about being at the shelter, but with the kindness and patience of her human volunteer buddies, she's starting to come around.

One thing's for sure: pretty Ella certainly knows how to take a great selfie! 

And since it's Sunday, here's sweet, gentle Virgil, reminding everybuddy to get their easy on. Inspiring (and cute), isn't he? :)

 

 

Happy Sunday, everybuddy!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Jeekers

Stunning housepanther Jeekers wants to be your forever good luck cat.

This gentle ladycat is pretty new to PAWS, but she's already gaining a reputation among the volunteers as a real sweetheart.

Isn't she adorable?

Choose me, please!

Jeekers is about 3 1/2 years old. She has a wonderful personality and temperament, and is fine with older children, and even dogs! Jeekers is spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She is negative for FIV and FeLV. Come meet Jeekers today. We promise you'll fall in love. :)

Easy Like Selfie Sunday :)

We love Sunday. It's a day to take it easy, and to recharge for the work week ahead. Sunday is also one of the days we visit our adorable, adoptable friends at PAWS. Friends like handsome and sweet Mikan, who's showing off his selfie skills from the comfort of his favorite spot on the Room 2 easy chair.

Mikan

And here's Po. He may be new to the shelter, but it's clear this handsome dude is no stranger to the idea of "Easy Like Sunday Morning." This picture shows him in a nice fleecy bed, but I (and my lap) can personally attest that he's equally content snuggling with his human pals. :)

Po

And now, for a wonderfully different kind of selfie. It's cartoon Angel Moosey, as drawn by the very talented Menagerie Mom at the terrific Four-Legged Furballs blog! Thank you, Mom L. ... such a  beautiful rendering of our sweet boy. We positively LOVE it.

Angel Moosey, created by L.M.G. Miller

We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our pals at The Cat On My Head. Be sure to check out who else is hopping along (or join in on the fun)!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Cappy

Just look at that face! Cappy is a big, handsome and gentle mancat.

He's also a very good boy.

Cappy is waiting patiently at PAWS to be discovered by his forever family.

Happy Easter Selfies!

Happy Easter from adorable, adoptable June and Emily, and all of us here at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life! :)

It looks as though pretty tabby cat June and stunning grey kitty Emily have found some fancy Easter eggs! Now they're hoping to find their very own happily ever afters.

We're participating in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our great friends at The Cat on My Head. Be sure to stop by, to see who's hopping along (or to join in the fun)! :)

Happy Birthday to Our Mom! :)

Happy birthday to our Mom (Tracey), who we think is the bestest. We hope your day and year are as special as you (in other words, REALLY special)! We promise we'll do our part, with lots of love, purrs, snuggles and laughs coming your way. :)

Thank you for your kind and loving heart, and for all you do for us, and for so many everywhere. We love you to the moon and back!

XOXO,

Gracie and Zoe (and Dad, too)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Swizzle Plays :)

Our sweet and adoptable friend Swizzle is a calm and reserved ladycat. But she also likes to play with her favorite toy ("The Cat Catcher"), when the mood strikes. :)

Gotcha!

For a video of Swizzle playing, check us out on Instagram HERE.