A Life Well Lived - Fly Free, Sparkle

Photo courtesy of Sparklecat.com

Yesterday, the cat blogging world lost one of its brightest stars, when Sparkle the Designer Cat passed away at age 11.  Her wit and wisdom - so richly evident in her books and through her amazing social media presence - were unmatched, and she was an inspiration and a true and supportive friend.  Sparkle's greatest legacy will most certainly be her compassionate and tireless efforts on behalf of shelters and rescues, and for feral and homeless cats all over the world - even at PAWS, where she and her human recently sponsored three cats (Patch, Sweet Pea and Oreo) who are waiting for their forever homes.

Fly free, Sparkle.  You are truly one in a million, dear friend, and we will love and miss you always.  Thank you for all you have been to those of us fortunate enough to have known you, and for all that you will continue to be for so many.

If you'd like to express condolences to Sparkle's family, please visit her blog here.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Creamsicle

Our handsome, adoptable pal Creamsicle was the first to try out our new "Bird Catcher Pro" interactive cat toy.

We had a very spirited play session, and Creamsicle seemed excited to see something pretty close to 3-D Bird TV, right inside Cat Room 3!  As you can see from this collage, Creamsicle gives this toy an enthusiastic two paws up. :)

It's Raining Kittens!

It's been a mighty busy "kitten season" in our area.  As you might guess, that means PAWS is bursting at the seams with adorable babies waiting to find loving forever homes.  In hopes of helping these little ones find their happily ever afters as soon as possible (not to mention freeing up cage space so that we're able to take in more homeless cats), PAWS is holding a month-long Kitten Shower now through September 16.

The event features reduced adoption rates if you adopt a pair of kittens ($125 for both), or an even better rate if you adopt one kitten and one adult at ($100 for both).  There will also be a raffle, surprises, refreshments and free gifts for adopters.  Oh, and of course ... LOTS of sweet, silly and beautiful KITTENS of every size, shape and color. :)

The Kitten Shower kicks off this weekend.  Click here for all the details!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Gracie and Zoe

A little pre-dinner fun, compliments of our very own Gracie and Zoe.  In the video, Zoe's first out of the chute, but Gracie doesn't play games when it comes to her wet food. Be sure to turn up the sound for extra giggles, and enjoy the show. *

* If the video doesn't play for you here, you can also check it out on YouTube.

Easy LIke Sunday - Snickers :)

Our gentle, beautiful and adoptable friend Snickers has decided to spend her Sunday in this nice, snuggly kitty bed.

 If you look behind her, and to the right, there's still some room in that other bed.  So ... who wants to join in on some rest and relaxation? :)

Happy Sunday, everybody!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday :)

Check out our spunky little pal, Noname (pron.: No-nah-may), totally owning this cat tree. :) 

This pretty girl was found as a stray, and is about 6 months old.

She's friendly, playful, and full of energy. Noname is spayed, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on all of her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FeLV and FIV. And she's even cuter in person (come see for yourself)! :)

Easy Like Sunday

We hope your Sunday is as relaxing as the one being enjoyed by the PAWS cats.  Here are three of them - Brian, Lt. Uhura and Roger - who have already staked claim to their favorite lounging spots...

Roger

Lt. Uhura

Brian

Happy Sunday, everyone! :)