Black Cat Appreciation Day 2013

Today, August 17, is Black Cat Appreciation Day!

You may be asking yourself, "why do black cats even need a special day?"  Sadly, the myths, stereotypes and superstitions about black cats being unlucky or "bad" persist for many people.  Statistics certainly seem to bear this out.  Black cats are only half as likely to be adopted as cats of other colors.  And even black cats lucky enough to end up in no-kill rescues stay several months longer than their other-colored counterparts.  What a shame, because there are so many black kitties (including a bunch at PAWS) who are lucky, sweet, lovable and full of personality!  Oh, and sleek and beautiful, too, like sisters Zoe and Gracie:

 Gracie

 Zoe

We LOVE these two sisters so much.  And they love us, too (and everyone they meet)! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Igor

Adorable Igor is the PAWS "Cat of the Week!"  He first came to PAWS from a hoarding situation, and he's finally learning that humans are okay.  Igor likes treats and catnip, and LOVES to play (he's a GREAT jumper), and the volunteers have been using these tools to help this little guy come out of his shell.  Igor gets along well with other cats, and would do better in a quiet home.  He is about 1 1/2 years old, neutered, micro-chipped, up to date on his vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.  Come play with Igor today! :)

Easy Like Sunday - Moosey

Here's our own sweet Moosey, basking in a sunpuddle and taking it easy.  Have a great Sunday, everybody. :) 

World Cat Day - Colorful Kitties

Happy World Cat Day! We think EVERY day is made to celebrate the cats at PAWS, our feline friends, and kitties everywhere.  But we still like that there is an official day for doing so.

When we saw that this year's World Cat Day badge (designed by our good friend Ann at Zoolatry) says to "celebrate the COLORFUL world of cats," we got to thinking about how cats come in so many amazing colors (and shapes, sizes and personalities, too).  The beautiful and adoptable PAWS kitties are certainly no exception to this rule, as shown in this collage of just a few of them...

Aren't they all beautiful? :)

HAPPY WORLD CAT DAY, EVERYBODY!

Tai's Spa Day

This is our friend Tai.  Just look at those baby blue eyes, and that long silky white fur.  But Tai isn't just another pretty face.  She also happens to be sweet, affectionate and playful like a kitten!

And she loves being brushed, as you can see in this fun video ("Tai's Day at the Spa") we shot over the weekend:

Now that Tai is done with her spa treatment, she's ready to meet you at PAWS.  What are you waiting for? :)

Tai is about 9 years old, spayed, and current on all of her vaccinations.  She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

Friday Fun with Sheba!

We love seeing the transformational effects of patience and love on kitties having a hard time adjusting to life at the shelter. We recently posted about sweet Sheba, who has become a totally different kitty than the one who used to shun attention by facing the back corner of her cage.  Sheba now seeks out pets and affection whenever her favorite humans visit.  And we just discovered she LOVES interactive video games.  Check out this clip of her playing "Crazy Cat," on our Kindle Fire!

  

Sheba's high score is 851,300.  She's hoping to beat it this weekend.

Wishing you a weekend that's as fun as Sheba's! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Ella

Here's beautiful "tree dwelling" kitty Ella,

helping show off the newly painted walls in PAWS' Cat Room One.

   

This sweet and adoptable ladycat is about 6 years old, friendly, and good with other gentle kitties.  She is spayed, microchipped, current on all of her vaccinations, and has tested negative for FeLV and FIV.

Ella is waiting ever-so patiently for her forever home.  Is that home yours? :)

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TODAY (July 31) is the FINAL DAY to VOTE for Animal Shelter Volunteer Life in the "Best Cause Related Blog" category of the 2013 Petties Awards!  Thank you to everyone who has been voting faithfully for us, encouraging others to do the same, and rooting for us in general.  PLEASE VOTE NOW for us (and your other favorite pet blogs), and invite anyone and everyone you know to do the same.  Especially since PAWS will win $1000 (which will go a long way in helping the cats and dogs who are there)! You can VOTE HERE (or click the Petties link in our sidebar). Thank you! (Note: winners will be announced by Dogtime Media in September.)