Wow! We're Nose-to-Nose Award Finalists!

Here's our adoptable pal, Tilly, doing her best interpretation of "Shock and Honor." Which is exactly what we felt Wednesday night, when the finalists for the 2016 BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging and Social Media Awards were announced, and we learned that Animal Shelter Volunteer Life has been named a finalist in the "Best Cause Blog" category for the second year in a row!

In a nutshell, the Nose-to-Nose Awards are the only pet industry awards in which pet bloggers and micro-bloggers are judged on the expertise, performance, and creativity of the entry. Each of the 12 categories is judged by a distinguished panel of professionals and not by popular vote. Winners will be announced at the BlogPaws 2016 Conference June 23-25 in Phoenix, Arizona.

We're humbled to be included in any discussion of leading blogs, and with incredible bloggers (many of whom are good friends) we love and admire. Thank you to those who nominated us, to the judging panel, and to BlogPaws. We also thank all of you, dear friends, for sharing in our lives, and for your continued love and support.

Congratulations to all of the finalists, including our fellow finalists for Best Clause Blog:

The Daily Pip - The Specials

Three Chatty Cats

Riverfront Cats

For the full list of finalists in all 12 categories, click here!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Kittens in Da House!

We're always amazed at how flat out adorable kittens are. Just look at these cutie pies, who are waiting at PAWS to be discovered by their forever families.

Tommen (M), Sansa (F), and Loras (M)

Tommen

"Hey, is that a bug?"

Good luck, sweet babies. We're pretty sure you won't have to wait very long for some lucky people to fall in love with you. :)

Happy Mother's Day! :)

"Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother." - Oprah Winfrey

"Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation." - Robert A. Heinlein

Happy Mother's Day to Mom Tracey,

and to all mothers everywhere!

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Gracie and Zoe's Mother's Day selfie is part of the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our dear pals Mom Janet and the Kitties Blue at The Cat on My Head. Go HERE to check out who's hopping along this week. :)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Artemis :)

Beautiful senior ladycat Artemis has amazing eyes. But there's more to this stunning kitty than meets the eye(s).

"Artie" also happens to be a lapcat extraordinaire. In fact, it's pretty safe to say that laying in a warm human lap tops her list of favorite things. She's also extremely talkative (which makes it funny that she's appearing on "Wordless" Wednesday).

Artemis is about 13 1/2 years old. She has severe arthritis, for which she gets a monthly injection of Adequan and a daily dose of Cosequin. These help her feel better, and able to do what she does best - seek out a nice cozy lap. She would be a perfect companion for a lucky human who is home a lot (after all, home a lot = lots of lap time). Artie is spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She is negative for FIV and FeLV. 

Artie wants to know ... Got lap? :)

Buddy's Sunday Selfie - Buddy

Happy May Day, everybuddy! Speaking of buddies, here's our handsome and adoptable pal, Buddy, doing his best "Most Interesting Man(cat) in the World" impression.

"I don't always pose for selfies, but when I do, all the PAWS volunteers swoon."

And check this out. Buddy also has skills when it comes to getting his easy on...

Buddy loves to chill out with his favorite volunteer pals, and is a real snuggler. This dashing and debonair dude is about 11 1/2, neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He would do best in a quieter home where the cuddles are abundant, but without small children or other animals. Buddy is negative for FIV and FeLV. He's totally ready to find his happily ever after. Now he just needs a chance.


We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our wonderful friends at The Cat on My Head. Be sure to stop by to see who's hopping this week, and/or to join in on the fun!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Morticia

We love our adoptable friend Morticia. This pretty girl has a fun and playful personality that makes us laugh whenever we visit.

While she's not an overly snuggly cat, she does love the company of people, and always comes to greet us at the door.

 

Morticia gets along fine with the other cats in the her room at PAWS. She'd do best in a quieter home without small children. Morticia is spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She's ready to find a new forever best friend. Is it you?

Easy Like Selfie Sunday - Easy Cheezy

Remember our handsome buddy Terrell? Well, this is his equally good-looking roommate Cheezy Chaz, showing off his own spectacular selfie skills.

Oh, and about that "Easy Like Sunday Morning" thing? Cheezy's got the easy covered, too. (Nice basket, dude!)

Cheezy Chaz is about 5 years old. He can be a little reserved at first, but he's super gentle, and enjoys being pet by, and hanging out with, humans he knows. He was an only pet in his old home, but seems to get along fine with other kitties. Cheezy Chaz is neutered, micro-chipped, and current on his vaccinations. He is negative for FIV and FeLV. Won't you give this handsome guy the chance he so deserves?

We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our wonderful pals at The Cat on My Head! Be sure to stop by to see who's hopping along, or to join in on the fun. :)