(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Lucy :)

Meet our adorable and adoptable friend, Lucy. Adjusting to life at the shelter hasn't been easy for this pretty housepanther. It was evident right away that she was overwhelmed by the unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells that came with the experience. Nervous and scared, she would hiss, growl, and lash out when we would clean her cage or feed her. But something in her eyes told us she was open to trusting humans again.

And then, it began happening. Lucy would calmly smell our hands through her cage bars, and play with toys through them, too. And within the last two weeks, she has begun letting us volunteers pet her, and is hanging out with us when we visit! It also turns out that she is a catnip connoisseur. In a quiet and patient home, we are supremely confident that Lucy will blossom, and that her transformation into some lucky human's loving best friend will be complete. :)

Lucy is about 8 years old, spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Now all she needs is someone to give her the chance she wants and deserves.

Easy Like Selfie Sunday :)

We love taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our pals at The Cat On My Head. This week's SELFIE participant is our shy but sweet (and adoptable) friend, Emily. Isn't she gorgeous?

 

Emily is about 5 1/2 years old. She's spayed, micro-chipped, current on her vaccinations, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Emily gets along with most other cats, and would do best in a quieter home.

No Sunday would be complete without a good, old-fashioned EASY. This excellent demonstration of relaxamicating is brought to you by our beautiful (and adoptable) buddy, Bella. Here she is, enjoying a head cradle and some scritches from (her favorite volunteer) Tracey. :)

 You can read more about Bella here.

Happy Sunday, everybuddy! :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

We have so much for which to be grateful. We give thanks for those who adopt shelter animals and/or take in homeless pets ... you recognize just how special these wonderful creatures are, and you've opened up your hearts to them. Thank you also to those who help shelter animals, donate time and resources, advocate for animals, serve as fosters, care for feral cats, or participate in trap-neuter-return programs. You are heroes, one and all.

We're also thankful for our families and many friends (including, of course, the ones we've made through blogging). Thank you for sharing your lives with us, and for sharing in ours.

Wishing all who celebrate the happiest of Thanksgivings.

Hugs and headbonks,

Moosey, Gracie, Zoe, Tracey and Kevin

Super Handsome Sunday Selfies

It's Sunday, and you know what that means. It's time for the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop*. Trying their paw at some selfie fun today are super sweet, handsome and adoptable mancats, Rocky and Spotty.

Rocky

Rocky is about 2 years old, playful and gentle. He gets along with other cats, especially ones who are not dominant. And just look at that adorable face. :) He's neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He is negative for FIV and FeLV.

Spotty

Spotty is about 5 years old, and is the king of all lap cats. With winter on the way, who wouldn't want a sweet and loving lap warmer? Like Rocky, Spotty gets along well with other kitties. He is neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He, too, has tested negative for FIV and FeLV.

Have a great Sunday, everybuddy!

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* We're participating in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our awesome pals at The Cat On My Head. Click here to visit them, and to see who else is participating (and/or to join in the fun)! :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Brothers

These two handsome six month-old brothers are named "Whatchamacallit" and "Do-Hickey." 

Do-Hickey. Just look at that regal pose!

We're not sure how these guys got their names, but we know for sure that they're both playful, sweet and lovable. 

Whatchamacallit. Check out the cool stripes on his legs!

Since they're from the same litter, they're bonded. It sure would be nice if they could be adopted together. Do-Hickey and Whatchamacallit are both neutered, micro-chipped, current on their vaccinations, and negative for FIV and FeLV. Now all they need is a forever home. Is it yours?

Easy Like Selfie Sunday

Today is Sunday, so we're taking it easy AND taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our dear friends, the Kitties Blue, at The Cat On My Head. Getting things started is our adorable pal, Morita, who's settled in for a Sunday easy in her beloved ESS. Looking good, Morita! :)

And here's devastatingly handsome mancat Cappy, showing off his excellent selfie skills. He did a great job, don't you think?

Morita and Cappy are both waiting at PAWS for their forever homes.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Gravy

Good Gravy! Our beautiful, adoptable friend Gravy is one of the sweetest kitties ever. Sadly, this little ladycat found herself at the shelter when her human could no longer afford to keep her.

We're pretty sure Gravy got lots of love in her former home, because she is a super-snuggly, well-socialized purr-monster.

And just look at that face. Isn't she adorable?

Gravy is about 6 years old, spayed, micro-chipped and current on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She loves people, and now all she needs is a forever home. Come meet her at PAWS!