Too Sweet Tuesday - Ian

We love Ian! This handsome mancat is super-friendly, and loves playing and getting attention from his favorite staff and volunteer pals. And as you can see from these pictures, sometimes he enjoys curling up in a nice warm lap.

Ian is about 9 years old, neutered, microchipped, current on all his vaccinations and has tested negative for FeLV.  Ian *does* have the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which despite its scary name, is NOT a death sentence.  In fact, many FIV-positive cats like Ian live long, healthy and happy lives.  Ian should be an indoor only cat.  He does not care for dogs or small children, but gets along with some cats.  Won't you come meet this special guy today? :)

Easy Like Sunday - Bunny

As you can see, sweet Bunny is taking it easy and catching some rays today. She and her (equally sweet) sister Hunny are available for adoption at PAWS. Come meet them today! :)

Sandy is Sweet, Sunny and Sensitive

Handsome Sandy is a sweet and sensitive soul.  He can be somewhat shy around new people, but give him a little time and you've got a friend for life.  All he needs now is a nice, quiet place to call home (and some loving people to call his very own).  Sandy likes to play, and gets along well with the other cats in his room.  He's neutered and up-to-date on all his vaccinations, and has tested negative for FeLV and FIV.

Mancat Monday - Cecil

Cecil is one of the sweetest, snuggliest mancats we know. He loves people and gets along well with other cats, too. He also plays like he's a kitten!

Cecil is about 7 years old, and was found as a stray, even though he is declawed. He was INCREDIBLY lucky to survive out in the wild without his claws.

We're so glad he found his way to PAWS, where he can live safely until he finds his forever home. Cecil is neutered, up to date on all his shots, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

Dr. Seuss Day Challenge ... FURever Home Edition

Today is the Dr. Seuss Day Challenge, and our pal Anabelle has the very best kind of Seuss-ian rhyme to share.  So, without further ado ... take it away, Anabelle!

     

Luisa and Jupiter were also adopted since our last update!  ConCATulations to this trio of new PAWS graduates!  We'll miss you all, sweet kits, but we are so happy for you and your new forever families. :)

To learn more about the Dr. Seuss Day Challenge,

visit our friends at Zoolatry and Da Weenies of Florida.

Two on Tuesday - Doodle and Kramer

 

We love it when cats that meet for the first time at the shelter become pals. Here are sweet creamsicle ladycat Doodle and tabby mancat Kramer watching some of the PAWS woofies playing in the yard.  Click here to read more about Doodle and her brother Yankee.  And to read more about Kramer and his sister Kosmo, check out this post on our pal Maggie's "Sundays at the Shelter" blog.

We've been tagged!

Sammy

We’ve been tagged by two fellow pet bloggers, Jan’s Funny Farm and One Pibble’s Wish. And our very own Sammy and Moosey (who were both adopted from PAWS) have volunteered to answer the questions that have been posed. Take it away, boys!

1. Describe yourself in seven words
Sammy: Handsome, hungry, loud, snuggly, lucky, funny, easygoing

Moosey: Fast, cuddly, playful, lucky, cute, sensitive, smart

2. What keeps you up at night?
Moosey: My automatic feeder (and Sammy’s, too)

Sammy: Moosey’s automatic feeder (oh, and mine, too)

3. Who would you like to be?
Moosey: A fish. Or a water quality engineer. I love water!

Sammy: A honey badger.

4. What are you wearing now?
Sammy: My thick, luxurious furs, and my purple collar

Moosey: Hey! Me, too! Except my collar is blue.

Moosey

5. What scares you?
Sammy: Not much of anything. But please don’t sneak up on me, since I can’t hear too well.

Moosey: The doorbell is very SKERRY!

6. The best and worst of blogging?
The best: Meeting so many wonderful animal and people friends around the world

The worst: The new double word verification thing in Blogger

7. What was the last website you visited?
Both: The Cat Blogosphere!

8. What is the one thing you would change about yourself?
Both: Nothing, because Mommy and Daddy tell us we’re perfect just the way we are.

9. Slankets. Yes or no?
Both (and Mommy and Daddy, too): What the heck is a “slanket?”

10. Tell us something about the dogs, cats and/or people who tagged you.

We love the whole gang at Jan’s Funny Farm. Merci, Sam, Buddy, Percy, Cotton, Rusty, Cyndi, Cameron and Jan were some of our very first blogging friends ever. Their blog is a great mix of humor, advocacy and new information. If you haven’t ever visited them, you should!

One Pibble’s Wish is a terrific blog written by our pit bull pal Charlie and her mom Cindy, who happens to be a fellow volunteer at PAWS, the no-kill shelter where our mom and dad volunteer (and where we were adopted from). Cindy and Charlie (and all her woofie siblings) are wonderful ambassadors for the wonderful and often misunderstood pit bull breed.

11. Choose eight bloggers to tag next.

Twinkletoe Tails
The Cat’s Meow!
Cat Chat with Caren and Cody
My Dogs Love Me
Spitty Speaks
Marg’s Pets
The Island Cats
Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Swizzle

We first introduced pretty and playful Swizzle about a year ago.  Even though she loves the attention she gets from the PAWS staff and volunteers, this sweetheart is still waiting for her forever home.  To read more about Swizzle, click here.

Easy Like Sunday - Moosey

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Our very own Moosey is catching some rays today.  Have an easy Sunday, everybody! :) 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sammy and Moosey

We're sending big hugs, head bonks and nose taps to our friends old and new.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love,

Sammy, Moosey, Tracey and Kevin, and all the PAWS Cats

Super Happy Sunday! :)

Eden

Amazing adoption news! Do you remember Eden the Peace Cat? He was the star of our Peace Globe back in November, who had been waiting at PAWS for his forever home for 2-1/2 years (we wrote his first post in September 2009). Well, Eden has finally found his forever home, where he will know the peace of being loved forever. We're absolutely over the moon! :)

Tommy

And do you remember Tommy, who was one of our helpful "Mr. Chewy" models? He's also been adopted, together with Eva!

Pablo

Also finding a forever home was strikingly handsome, but timid Pablo. We're told he made an instantaneous bond with his new family when they first came to PAWS to find a new kitty.

Dutchess

And even though we usually only cover the PAWS cats here, we just HAVE to let you know that Dutchess the woofie, the gentle giantess who helped us with our "Bark in the Park" post, has also found her forever family. We love you, Dutchie! :)

What's that you say? You want some MORE happiness? No problem! Just check out these wonderful happy tails (er ... we mean tales) that have recently come in:

"About a month ago, my family and I adopted 2 adorable cats named Adele and Bruno. We renamed them to Minty and Storm :) They are so very happy and they brighten up every moment of the day! Storm loves to lay on my stomach and Minty loves to play with catnip and toys! She has the sweetest little meow I've ever heard. They are the best thing to ever happen to my family and I and we thank you very much for helping us and helping them find a great home!"

Tiger and Shadow: Tiger has been very outgoing and friendly. Purring up a storm and very loving. She is still testing the waters by jumping up on the sofa by her mom and then jumping right down. She is very vocal at mealtime. Shadow is still hiding quite a bit, but is has begun venturing out when the house is empty or people are asleep. She has learned how to open cabinets and drawers to find dark places from which to observe the household routine. She does let herself be pet a bit. There is evidence of activity such as getting up on all high surfaces ... picture frames are moved, paw prints on the piano, etc. They are both eating well, and using the litterbox as they are supposed to.

Jasmine is doing well. She has met the other cat, a boy named Detroit. She is a bit hissy and swipes at him, but only in a half-hearted manner. He sits next to her, and when she swipes he just touches her head with his paw, no claws. He brings her toys and tries to engage her in play. She hasn't responded in like manner yet, but it hasn't even been a week. She lets her people pet her, although she did give the dad a good scratch. He says it was not intended, just a mistake on her part ... not the scratch but the intensity. They are still keeping her in one room and separating cats when not supervised.

Well, that's it for this post. Have a great day, everybody! :)

Three Shot Thursday - Tessa

Tessa is a gentle and petite lapcat. She also knows how to strike a pose! :)

Little Miss Ophelia

Ophelia is one of the newest PAWS residents. We're just getting to know her, but we can already tell this mackerel tabby ladycat is friendly, sweet and gentle. Oh, and as you can see, she's beautiful, too.

Ophelia is 4 years old, and would do best as an only cat in a quieter home. She is up to date on all of her vaccinations, and has tested negative for FELv and FIV. Come adopt her today. :)

FURever Home Friday

Let the happy dance begin! The list of graduates since our last adoption update is peppered with long-timers and cats we've previously featured here on our blog:

Sweet Jasmine has been adopted!

So have Concha and Julio (together)!

And sisters Tiger and Shadow were adopted together, too!

Rounding out the graduating class are:

Mocha

Felicia

Phoebe and Mac (together)

Io and Luke (together)

Katie

Need another reason to smile? Here's a fabulously happy tail from Cassie's (formerly Kessa) new family:

I just wanted to let you know that Cassie had her vet appointment, physical, shots, etc. She is down to 13 pounds!!!!! The vet would like to see her lose 2 more pounds, which she should as she is quite active. She is very fast on the stairs. She is very sweet with the other girls and spends a lot of quality lap time with her dad. I will send photos next update. Thank you again for letting us adopt our precious girl!

Cassie loves her forever home! :)

 Congratulations to all of the adoptees and their new families.

Have a great weekend, everybody! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Goldie

Handsome, floofalicious Goldie ended up at PAWS when his elderly owner passed away. This gentle boy loves people, and gets along well with the other cats in his room.

6-year old Goldie is neutered, up to date on all his vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Your new best friend awaits ... come meet him today. :)

Super (Thankful) Sunday!

We have so much for which to be thankful.  First, we received not one, but TWO awards!  The first is called the "One Lovely Blog" award.  We received it from our pal Haopee, of the wonderful My Dogs Love Me blog. Thank you so much, Haopee!  We really enjoy your blog, and greatly appreciate your friendship. :)

We're passing this award on to the following lovely blogs:

Kjelle Bus

The Chronicles of Zee and Zoey

Marg's Pets

Katie Isabella

Cat from Hell's Blog

And THEN, our longtime pals at Jan's Funny Farm gave us the "Pawsome Blogger Award."  Thank you Sam, Buddy, Percy, Cotton, Rusty, Cyndi, Merci, Cameron and Jan!  We love you guys, and are honored that you selected us.  Note: If you haven't yet checked out the Funny Farmers' blog, you definitely should ... it's wonderful!

We're supposed to choose three blogs (Only three?  Wow, this is really difficult!) to pass this award on to, so we choose:

Clooney's Num Num Fund

A Tonk's Tail ...err, Tale

Hannah and Lucy

Just when we thought our week couldn't get any better, we were interviewed about volunteering by the awesome RumpyDog blog.  If you've ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at an animal shelter (or wondered why WE volunteer), you can read the interview HERE.  You can also read about volunteering from the perspective of someone who works with the woofies (Cindy, our good friend and fellow PAWS volunteer) in part 2 of the interview.  Thank you Rumpy and Jen, for helping us spread the important message about helping homeless pet animals. :)

Have a great day, everybody! :)

Sweet and Snuggly Sophia

Sophia is SO sweet. This gentle senior (12+) ladycat was a bit overwhelmed by the many unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells of the shelter when she first arrived at PAWS. While she did enjoy being pet, Sophia seemed to prefer the comfort of her cage -- even when it was her turn for "out" time. About three weeks ago, I decided to try to hold her in my arms, and was delighted to discover that Sophia LOVES being held. She purrs up a storm, drapes her paws over my shoulder, and burrows her head between my neck and shoulder.

With Sophia's secret affinity now revealed -- and with a number of volunteers spending regular time with her -- we are seeing her beautiful personality emerge. She recognizes her favorite volunteers, comes to the front of the cage to be let out, and enjoys being out and about. We've also discovered this lovebug is pretty happy in a nice warm lap if a shoulder isn't available. :)

Sophia is spayed, and up to date on all her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She does have hyperthyroidism, but is regulated and quite good about taking her medication (especially when it is wrapped in a salmon treat). :) Sophia would do well in a quieter home with someone who is willing to give -- and get -- lots of loving snuggles. She would also do best as an only pet. Won't you please consider giving this sweet gal the forever home she deserves?

Easy Like Sunday - Max and Lloydie

Hi there!  Max here (in case you're wondering, I'm the one who looks like Moosey).  Today, my brother Lloydie and I are going to take it easy in these nifty cat beds in the PAWS volunteer lounge.  What are YOU going to do today?

Max

Lloydie (left) and Max

Have a great Sunday, everybuddy! :)

Note: Sweet brothers Lloydie and Max are available for adoption at PAWS.  Come meet them (and fall in love!) today. :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - HAPPY :)

Talk about the picture of contentment!  Here's PAWS graduate Munchkin (formerly known as Dunkin, class of August 2011), enjoying some snoozy, snuggly time with her woofie sister Bailey (who is also a rescue). :)

Don't you just love happily ever afters?

(Thanks to Mom Jessica for adopting these cuties, and for sharing this beautiful picture with us.)

Adoptions Make Us Happy :)

Sweet Diamond has been adopted!

Wonderful news!  December's cornucopia of cat adoptions has rolled right into January. :)  Check out this list of PAWS kitties who will be starting 2012 in their new forever homes.

Annie

Daisy

Diamond

Doris and Dae (together)

Gobble Gobble

Gus and Gobi (together)

Isabelle

Libby

Maribelle

Mario and Luigi (together)

Pippa

And so has adorable Maribelle!

Congratulations to our most recent "graduates," and to their new families!  And to all of the cats still waiting for their right people to come along ... not to worry, dear ones ... we're working on it!  (And in the meantime, we'll be sure to give you lots of love, care and attention.)

Have a great weekend, everybody! :)

Thank You (Squared)! :)

What a nice start to our year! First, our thoughtful pals at Pet Blogs United generously gave us a $50 credit to use for PAWS at the online pet supply store Mr. Chewy. Many thanks, Pam and Oskar. We love you guys!

Once we had the code for our credit, we visited the easy-to-navigate Mr. Chewy site, and made our selections. We took advantage of the site's "free shipping with a $49 purchase" offer, and our order was delivered straight to the front door of PAWS within two days! Talk about great service!

We took some pictures, because we knew some of you might want to know what we ordered for PAWS. So without further ado ... here are the always sweet and helpful Freddie and Tommy inspecting the goodies. (Note: these two handsome mancats are also available for adoption, in case you were wondering.)

Freddie (left) and Tommy help sort the loot! :)

That alone would have been enough to make us smile for a while. But THEN, we were honored with the Versatile Blogger Award from our friends at the Cat From Hell's Blog. We love you, Nellie and Kozmo, and we're flattered to receive this award from you!  Now since we've won it before, we hope it's okay if this time we use a unique interpretation of the rules, which say we have to "share 7 things about ourselves." Instead of doing that, we're going to share pictures of 7 adoptable PAWS cats (and here they are):

From left to right: Jazmin, Anabelle and Ringo

Clockwise from upper left: Rupert, Praline, Elmer and Ian

The rules also state that we have to pass along the award to 15 blogs. How can we choose just 15, when we have so many friends with amazing blogs? It's just not possible! So we're going to give it to any of you who don't already have it. :)

Have a great day, everyone!

Easy Like Sunday - Susie :)

Here's beautiful (and adoptable!) Susie, settling in for a nice long Sunday nap...

Have a great day, everybody! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Felicia

Sweet and gentle Felicia was a stray who was being taken care of by many neighborhood residents. Little did they know that this beautiful blue- and gold-eyed beauty is more than happy being an indoor-only cat! :)

Felicia is three years old, and up to date on all her vaccinations, and has tested negative for FELv and FIV. In spite of her different colored eyes, she does not exhibit any hearing problems.