Dona Nobis Pacem #blog4peace

As we do every November 4th, we’re taking part today in “BlogBlast for Peace.” Since Mimi Lenox started it in 2006, this day of peace and unity has grown to include thousands of bloggers in 214 countries, on every continent, all blogging about the same thing ... PEACE.

Our peace globe for 2016 features our adorable and adoptable friend, Morticia. She's such a friendly, good-natured kitty, and we're not really sure why she's been at PAWS for so long. Fortunately, the waiting never seems to get Morticia down. Humanity could learn so much from this little cat. Day in and day out, her sunny personality shines through. She's happy and at peace, something we believe is due in large part to the love she receives here. Peace, love and happiness ... that's quite the winning formula, huh? :)

Just look at Morticia's face. And that black chin that gives her a perpetual smile. She's ready to bring her message of peace and love to her very own forever family. Is it yours?

Wishing peace for all beings, today and every day,

Kevin, Tracey, Gracie and Zoe

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Naomi

As you can see, our buddy Naomi is as cute as a button cuter than any old button could ever hope to be. :)

This pretty girl isn't really what we'd call a "people" cat (i.e. she likes hanging around us humans, but is still pretty timid, and she's not so sure she's down with being pet), but she LOVES other kitties. Oh, and catnip and playing, too.

Maybe your kitty needs a new best friend?

Naomi is about 5 1/2 years old, spayed, micro-chipped and current on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. She gets along extremely well with other nice kitties, and would be a great addition to a home that's already owned by cats. Come meet Naomi at PAWS soon!

Meow-loween Selfies - Gracie and Zoe :)

Happy Meow-loween, from our own sweet little PAWS alumni, Gracie (the Snorlax) and Zoe (Hello Kitty); the kitties still waiting at PAWS for their forever homes; and all of us here at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life!

And speaking of Halloween, check out the awesome pumpkins that Nellie and her Mommy carved for us! Aren't they beautiful? They're part of a giant pumpkin patch over at Nellie's blog - you should take a look! Big hugs and thank you headbonks, Nellie and Mom Barb. You're the bestest! :)

We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our wonderful buddies at The Cat On My Head. We bet there are lots of other Halloween-y selfies today, so be sure to visit to see who else is hopping (and join in the fun, if you'd like)!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Nashibee :)

This is our new friend, Nashibee. Just in case you're wondering, she really is as sweet an beautiful as she looks in these pictures. :)

She's also fun and a little silly, when the mood strikes. 

And a snuggly lapcat extraordinaire. 

Nashibee came to PAWS after she was found abandoned in an apartment. Why someone would just abandon such an amazing cat is beyond us. She's gentle, friendly and happy ... and purrfect! Nashibee is about 5 years old, spayed, micro-chipped, and current on her vaccinations. She has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Winter is fast approaching. Don't YOU need a loving kitty like Nashibee to keep your spirits (and lap) warm?

Easy Like Sunday Selfies - Brothers :)

It's Sunday, and that means we're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our wonderful pals at The Cat on My Head! This week's selfies are of handsome and gentle brothers, Marshall and Hubbell.

Hubbell

As you can see from the two middle pictures, these boys are incredibly bonded. So they must be adopted together.

They even do their "Easy Like Sunday Mornings" in matching beds. MOL! :)

 

Marshall

Marshall and Hubbell are about 5 years old. They are neutered, micro-chipped, current on their vaccinations, and negative for FIV and FeLV. They get along well with other nice cats. Two sweet kitties means double the love. Won't you please give these amazing brothers the forever home they want and deserve? 

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Mork

Meet our big and adorable buddy, Mork. He's pretty new at PAWS, but we're already seeing his fun and loving personality emerge. :)

This affectionate guy loves getting scritches, and being pet. He's also good at playing! He loves wand toys best of all, and on Sunday, even led me over to the toy drawer in his room to show me which one to choose.

And just look at that face. Isn't he handsome?

Mork is about three years old, neutered, micro-chipped, current on his vaccinations, and negative for FIV and FeLV. He's good with other nice cats, but would also be fine as your one and only. Come meet Mork, and fall in love today!

A Special Angel Sammy Selfie - Feral Cat Day

Today's selfie comes all the way from the Rainbow Bridge. It's our beloved Angel Sammy, who's taken a beautiful picture to accompany his very important message! So, what's on your mind, Sammy?

::whispers:: Thanks for the intro, Dad. I love you and Mom lots. (We love you lots, too, Doots. Be sure to tell Moosey, Maggie, Graphite, Bitsy and Lady Madonna we love them, too, okay?)

Hi everybuddy!  It's me, Angel Sammy, sharing a really important message from the Rainbow Bridge! Guess what today is? It's National Feral Cat Day, the day launched in 2001 by Alley Cat Allies, the national advocacy group for feral and stray cats. I actually know LOTS about feral cats (you know, those kitties who aren't socialized to humans that you probably see around your neighborhood), because I used to live in a feral cat colony before I ended up at PAWS (where Mom and Dad adopted me!). Here are a few facts you might not know:

1. Feral cats have lived alongside humans for more than 10,000 years! They are the same species as pet cats, but are not socialized to people, so they are not adoptable. Ferals live in groups called colonies and can thrive in all kinds of settings.

2. Trap-Neuter-Return - a humane approach to managing and caring for feral cats - is the only effective method of stabilizing feral cat colonies. With TNR, cats who live outdoors are humanely trapped and checked out medically, spayed or neutered and given their shots. Some of these cats are found to be friendly (like lucky me!), and are put up for adoption. The ones who are truly feral are re-released into the areas from which they came, with volunteer caregivers providing a managed food source and monitoring the colony to aid sick or injured cats. Because they are spayed and neutered, the feral kitties don't have to deal with stuff like territorial fighting, mating and pregnancy, and no new kittens are born.

3. In the last decade, the number of local governments with official policies endorsing TNR for feral cats has increased tenfold, with 100s of cities and towns successfully carrying out TNR.

4. Sadly, in many municipalities, cats are still caught and taken to animal pounds and shelters where they are killed. The shelter system is the number one cause of death for cats in the United States. That’s why it’s so important for people to consider feral kitties today and every day, to help change society and create compassionate communities for cats.

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