Easy Like Sunday - Allie

Our buddy Allie is going to take it easy today. What do YOU have planned? :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Marmalade

We love Marmalade! This super sweet and gentle manx (tailless) girl is about six years old. For more pictures of beautiful "Marmy," check out our fellow PAWS volunteer Maggie's awesome "Sundays at the Shelter" blog. :)

Patch is Looking for Love

Our pal Patch came to PAWS when his human mom passed away. The woman’s widower said, “…he didn’t want Patch and his mother around ‘because they were a reminder of his late wife.’” We can’t understand this AT ALL! And as if that wasn’t bad enough, whoever put Patch into the carrier to be brought to PAWS did so with such force that his back claws were torn. It’s no wonder that Patch was terrified of people when we first met him. He would cower in the back corner of his cage, hiding his face and avoiding interaction. It was absolutely heartbreaking.

But some of us saw a glimmer of hope in Patch. At first, we’d only get a few gentle pets in before Patch would try to whack us with his paw. But he seemed more scared than angry, so we kept on trying, hoping that we could gain even a little of this handsome boy’s trust. And lo and behold, with patient persistence, Patch has made incredible strides!

Patch now lives in one of the “open” cat rooms at PAWS. While he’s still on the shy side, he loves to be petted on his head, and adores being brushed on his head and neck (he even lifts his head so his neck can be brushed underneath)! Patch would do well in a quiet, less active home where he’ll receive lots of love and attention. He must be an indoor-only cat, and should not be with dogs or young children. Patch is about three years old. He is neutered, current on all his vaccinations and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Won’t you give this sweet boy the loving home he so desperately desires?

Happy Mother's Day :)

Wishing moms everywhere the happiest of days!

Happy Cinco de Mayo - Concha and Julio

Happy Cinco De Mayo! The cats at PAWS have been known to throw some pretty crazy parties, so sweet Concha (she's on the left) and her son Julio are getting in a little pre-fiesta siesta. :)

If you're looking for a snuggly cat who will keep your lap warm, this may be your lucky day ... Concha and Julio are *both* lapcats. As you can see from the pictures above, they are extremely bonded, so we'd very much prefer they be adopted together. They are spayed/neutered, up to date on all their vaccinations, and have tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Come adopt them today! :)

A Weekend to Remember

We're taking part in the Weekend of Remembrance hosted by Three Tabby Cats in Vienna to pay tribute to so many of our feline friends on the Cat Blogosphere who've recently run off to the Rainbow Bridge, and all of the cats who came before -- including our own Maggie, Graphite, Bitsy and Lady Madonna. We're also participating in Floof & Fur's inaugural Angel party.


Finally, we remember the PAWS cats who passed away this past year: Pharaoh, Minnie, Kiki, Hank, Snowball, Ginger, Prince, Swifty, Sylvia, Cory, Rastafa, Chloe, Mabel, Sammy, Katie, Boo and Anka.

We miss you all so very much, and look forward to the day we see you again.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday; and why we volunteer

Tracey and I love the silly antics of the PAWS cats like Bebe (below, playing a game of peek-a-boo).



We have so much fun interacting with amazing animals like Bebe and her brother Buddy. And though it's a big reason for why we spend so much time at the shelter, it's only part of the bigger picture of why we volunteer. That's why I was so pleased when I was recently asked by our friends at the always wonderful Responsible Pet Ownership blog to share about our experiences at PAWS! We've just been informed that our guest post is up, so if you've ever wondered about what it's like to volunteer at a no-kill shelter (or just want to know more about why Tracey and I do what we do), please click HERE.

Have a great day! :)