(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

As gray and white tuxedo Sparky looks on, Freddie makes a hostile takeover bid for the coveted window hammock being occupied by (Sparky's brother) Shadow.

Shadow says, "No!"

We're happy to report this little tiff didn't escalate any further, and happiness was once again restored to the PAWS volunteer kitchen. :)

Happy Wednesday, everybody!

Easy Like Sunday - Telepathy Style

They say great minds think alike. Adoptable kitties Snickers and Khal may live in different rooms at PAWS... 

Snickers

...but it looks like they've got the same idea about how to spend their respective Sundays.

Khal

 Here's hoping YOUR Sunday is easy as the one being enjoyed by these two cuties! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Tammikuu

Found as a stray, our super handsome friend Tammikuu (his name is Finnish, for "January") is thankful to be waiting safely at PAWS for a new forever home.

As you can see, he's a patient and wonderful model. 

He's also sweet, gentle and playful.

Tammikuu is about four years old, neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations. He has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

He's available for adoption, and waiting to meet you :)

Happy Mother's Day! :)

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning

To Mom Tracey, and all moms everywhere ... Happy Mother's Day!

(Pictured, clockwise from upper left: Angel Bitsy, Zoe, Moosey, Gracie, Angel Maggie, Angel Graphite, Angel Sammy and Angel Lady Madonna)

Adorable and Adoptable Andrew

Just look at that smile.

This is our friend Andrew (also known as "Hobo," since he was found as a stray).  In case you're wondering if he's as sweet, snuggly and friendly as he looks, the answer is an unequivocal YES.  This gentle and easygoing mancat loves people and cats alike (not to mention HUGS), and he's quickly become a favorite of the shelter volunteers. :)

Andrew is about 4 years old, neutered, and up to date on all his vaccinations.  He has tested positive for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), but is currently asymptomatic.  It's very important to keep in mind that, "...FIV-positive cats can live normal lives both in quality and duration, (although) they do take special care in terms of monitoring them for signs of infection and they do have a tendency to have bad dental disease." (source: Best Friends Animal Society)

Andrew is waiting to dazzle you with his sparkling personality, and his smile (which is even cuter in person).  Come meet him today, and fall in love! :)

To see more pictures of Andrew, be sure to visit our friend and fellow volunteer Maggie's awesome blog, Sundays at the Shelter.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! :)

Happy Cinco de Mayo (or maybe we should say Cinco de MEOW-YO) from Moosey, Gracie and Zoe, and all of us here at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life!  Catnip Meow-garitas, anyone?

Sweet Mercedes

Beautiful Mercedes has been at PAWS for five years, making her one of the shelter's longest-term residents.

She's sweet and gentle, and loves other kitties, catnip and sunpuddles.

 

Now all this gorgeous house panther needs is a nice, quiet forever home, with a person to call her very own.

Mercedes is about 6 1/2 years old, spayed, up to date on all of her vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.