Photo FUN Friday - Derek

Hey Derek, whose 'nip nanner is that?

Mine! Mine! All mine!

Derek and his brother Andy are still waiting for their forever home. Two sweet Persian brothers, AND a free catnip banana ... it doesn't get much better than that! :)

Two (Brothers) on Tuesday

Looking to add a PAIR of kitties to your life?  As you can see, brothers Hippity and Hoppity are pretty fond of each other.  We would love for them to be adopted as a pair (and so would they!). :)

FURever Home Friday :)

If you're looking for a reason to start the weekend with a smile, you've come to the right place. The cat volunteers and staff at PAWS have been really busy caring for, and getting to know, a lot of NEW residents. And of course THAT means ... a whole bunch of cats have been adopted since our last update! :) The adoptees include:

Betsy

Victoria

Leo

Sailor

Here's the full list of our latest "graduating class"

Betsy

Buster

Chatham

Ciara Mist and Coco Peru (together)

Gideon

Hedda Lettuce and RuPaul

Klaine and Finchel (together)

Leo

Loretta

McGuire

Pixie Doodle

Puzzle

Sailor

Sandy (to foster)

Smith and Thompson (together)

Sonic and Tango (together)

Spookie (to foster)

Victoria

Zoe Bob (to foster)

We love and will miss you, sweet kitty friends. Congratulations to you and your new forever families!

Mancat Monday - Ringo and Pablo

Ringo and Pablo are two of the handsome mancats waiting at PAWS for their forever homes.

Tiger tabby Ringo is super sweet, and gets along well with most other cats.

Ringo

Creamsicle cat Pablo is still kind of nervous, but getting better.

Pablo

Dona Nobis Pacem

Eden the Peace Cat

Today, we’re taking part in “BlogBlast for Peace.” Since Mimi Lenox started it in 2006, this day of peace has grown to include thousands of bloggers in 53 countries. How, we wondered, could we integrate Dona Nobis Pacem (Latin for “grant us peace”) into our blog about the cats at the shelter? Then we looked at our pal Eden, and we had our answer.

When you see Eden head on, his facial markings are reminiscent of the "Peace" symbol. That's pretty appropriate, because (like so many of us) this sweet boy yearns for peace and love. Eden came to PAWS from a home where yelling, screaming and discord were normal, so we understood why he wasn't sure he could trust the people or cats here. He would watch warily from the confines of his litter box as we moved about the room. He’d make himself as small as possible. He shied away from our touch. Would this handsome boy ever be okay?

Behold the transformative power of peace. While PAWS isn’t a “home,” it is a place where Eden has experienced more peace than he had ever known. That peace, which comes from knowing the humans here speak gently, move slowly, and offer encouragement, pets and food, has given him the courage to love and trust. It’s especially evident whenever he confidently jumps down from his chosen perch to greet his favorite volunteers.

Eden has been at PAWS for more than two years, and he’s so ready to find his own forever family. He’s still reserved and cautious, so he would do best in a quiet home with people who will be patient as he adjusts to his new surroundings. But we know Eden will be a great and loyal friend. Won’t you please consider giving this “Peace Cat” the home he deserves?

Wishing peace for all beings this day and every day,

Kevin, Tracey, Sammy and Moosey

Happy MEOW-loween :)

Happy MEOW-loween from all of us at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life! As you can see, some of our pals from PAWS (Nurse Diamond, Lady Liberty Petunia, Princess Praline, Good Witch Marmalade, Queen Claire, Jester Puck, Officer Carter, and Elmer the Bunny] are ready to join us for some trick or treating. We sure hope they (and all the cats at PAWS) get forever homes of their very own soon. Now THAT would be the sweetest treat of all! :) *

Purrs and Hugs,

"Master" Sammy and "Chef" Moosey (and mom and dad, too)

(* Click on the picture to "biggify" it, so you can see everyone's pawsome costumes!)

(Almost) Wordless - Lloydie and Me

Sweet Lloydie came to PAWS with his brothers Fritz and Max. As you can see, he really loves people. :)

Bonk!