Continue reading »]]> Reduced cat adoption fees are planned at the Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center through June.

The Animal Shelter has more than 175 cats up for adoption.

“June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoptions Center is hoping this promotion will increase cat adoptions plus make room for the influx of cats and kittens that inevitably arrive at the shelter in spring,” said Freeholder Len Desiderio.

Throughout June, the adoption fee for cats will be reduced by half.

This month, the shelter is offering an early bird special. Through May 31, adoption fees for cats over 1 years old is $10.

“If you have been considering making a feline addition to your home, now is the time,” said Sheriff Gary Schaffer. “Unfortunately as kittens begin to arrive the adults are overlooked. Our goal is to encourage adoptions of older cats.”

Cat adoptions include spay/neuter procedure, vaccinations, de-worming, flea control, microchipping, cat carrier, PetSmart coupons worth $160 and a free vet visit.

The Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is in the Crest Haven Complex at 110 Shelter Road in Cape May Court House.

The facility is open seven days a week for adoptions and visitors from noon to 4 p.m. Also, cats from the shelter are available for adoption at the PetSmart store in Rio Grande.

For additional information contact 465-8923 or animalshelter@cmcsheriff.net or see www.capemaycountygov.net.

Originally posted here: Cat adoption fees lowered | Middle Township Gazette General News.

Continue reading »]]> From Heartland Animal Shelter, Northbrook, IL:

You’ve heard the rhyme, “Three little kittens lost their mittens”? Well, Lacey is a 2-1/2-year-old mom cat who lost her three kittens to loving, adoptive homes. She’s okay with it, though, and is ready for a home of her own. This darling tuxedo girl is the most loving cat ever! She gets along with everyone, humans and cats, alike. She cuddles so nicely on your lap, purrs instantly, and is very affectionate. She knows how to give kisses, too! Lacey enjoys playing hide-and-seek in boxes and paper bags. Chasing a cat teaser and playing with toys are activities high up on her list of fun things to do, as well. Lacey has an endless amount of love to give and would be thrilled to receive some in return. Wouldn’t Lacey be the “purrfect” little girl for you?

Adoption Information- Heartland’s cat adoption fee of $ 100 includes up-to-date vaccinations, spay/neuter, deworming, FIV/Feline Leukemia test, and a microchip. Kitten adoption fees are slightly higher and reduced rates are often offered for special needs cats.

Heartland Animal Shelter, at 2975 Milwaukee Avenue in Northbrook, is open from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 12-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More animals available for adoption can be found at www.heartlandanimalshelter.net.

Originally posted here: Patch Pets: LACEY – Winnetka-Glencoe, IL Patch.

Continue reading »]]> From We Care for Animals, Mesquite, NV:

We Care for Animals’ featured pet is Indy an incredibly gorgeous Siamese Seal Point mix. She is 10 months old, altered and current on shots. She gets along fine with other cats and is a very lovely lady.

Other Adoptable Pets:

Felines:

Sissy and Tabby, 11 months old, beautiful felines with striking green eyes. It would be wonderful if these two siblings could be adopted together.

4 cute kittens, all female, 9 weeks: Jet, Jumbi, Jenko, and Jess. All are friendly, happy little girls.

Troy and Trevor, 2 male, 9 week old kittens. They have medium length black fur, with some sprinkles of white hairs and one has a little patch of white on his chest. They are very handsome looking young gentlemen.

More here: Mesquite Nevada Online News Source Mesquite Citizen Journal.

Continue reading »]]> he dogs and cats were dressed up in their finest bow ties and cocktail dresses Thursday afternoon inside Trolley Square, trying to look their best for a potential new owner.

Temma Martin, spokeswoman for Best Friends Animal Society, said the classy attire perfectly fit the setting of the grand opening of the organization’s Pet Adoption Center.

“We’re excited, this is a celebration and we wanted to make it festive and fun,” Martin said.

The adoption center held a special event Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. to encourage adoptions, allowing new pet parents to pay whatever amount they chose for their new best friend. Regular adoptions for dogs are $75 and $25 for cats.

The new center houses 10 dogs and 10 cats at a time, with six pets already adopted since the center’s original opening May 9. Martin said the goal is to get 500 animals adopted over the next six months.

Mary Norton, 59, adopted a 2-year-old terrier-Chihuahua mix named Dixie Thursday to join her other dog, 4-year-old Donovan, who is also a terrier mix. Norton said she had an “instinctive” feeling about Dixie from the beginning.

“I’m really big on intuition,” Norton said. “I took one look at her and she looks like she could be my other dog’s daughter.”

More here: Best Friends brings pet adoption to Trolley Square | The Salt Lake Tribune.

Continue reading »]]> Open your heart and home to a litter of cute kittens

The Cat Adoption Team (www.catadoptinteam.org) in Sherwood is seeking volunteer feline foster families for kittens – some orphaned and some with their lactating mom. Just this week, the Cat Adoption Team was asked to help 8 momma cats, 52 kittens, and 3 pregnant cats. The more qualified foster families, the more lives that can be saved today.

Join CAT in saving lives. There are several trainings scheduled for this month. Sing up by going to www.catadoptionteam.org/volunteer and clicking the “volunteer today” button.

What is fostering?

Fostering for the Cat Adoption Team is an in-home volunteer opportunity. CAT provides in-depth training and support as well as a ‘baby bag’ full of items needed to help you be successful in fostering. Foster volunteers are teamed with experienced mentors for one-on-one guidance and assistance.

Foster volunteers enable CAT to save more lives by opening their homes to kittens who need time to grow to 2¼ pounds so they are strong and healthy for the shelter adoption kennels or their new home. Many foster volunteers aid in the adoption of their kittens so they spend as little time as possible at the shelter.

More here: Volunteer Feline Foster Families Needed for Cat Adoption Team’s Busy Kitten Season | OregonLive.com.

Continue reading »]]> From Homeless Animal Rescue, Millburn, NJ:

Say hello to Rebecca!

Her mother was left behind when her owner moved out of an apartment building. While looking for food she must have been hit by a car, yet she dragged herself back to feed her kittens in the building she lived in. The mother was rescued along with her babies and after numerous operations to fix her broken hips and back legs she is now ready to find a new “forever home.”

Rebecca and her brother, Ryan, have bonded and they need to be adopted together.

Homeless Animal Rescue is having an adoption event at the adoption center at PetSmart, 187 Millburn Ave., Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. each day. There will be kittens from 6 months of age and up and as well as adult cats looking for homes.

All of the cats are negative for Aids/FeLV, and up to date on shots.

Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning the cats’ cages at the Pet Adoption Center.

More here: Pet adoptions: Meet Rebecca – NorthJersey.com.

Continue reading »]]> Memorial Day is coming up and Yavapai Humane Society wants to thank our veterans the only way we know how, by sending every American hero home with a new best friend.

In May, adoption fees will be waived for all active and retired military members.

Members of the military are used to saving lives but civilians can help, too. Tell us who you will be thanking for their service this Memorial Day and receive 50% off your adoption from May 11 – May 31.

Every adoption from YHS includes a spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, complimentary check-up from one of our local veterinary partners, and a month of pet health insurance – over $400 of services. Puppies, purebreds and dogs under 15 pounds are their normal, low adoption fee.

Originally posted here: Yavapai Humane Society waives pet adoption fees for veterans – Chino Valley Review – Chino Valley, Arizona.

Continue reading »]]> From SPCA of Montgomery County, Conroe, TX:

Meet Hillary, a lovely brown tabby female who is about 2 years old.

Poor Hillary had a rough start in life as she was abandoned as a kitten. Luckily for her she was rescued by an SPCA volunteer, is FIV and FeLuk tested (negative), given all of her necessary shots (she is current) and, of course, is spayed. Hillary was then placed in a foster home so that she would remain safe and get used to a home environment.

In foster care Hillary receives plenty of love and attention, but what she really needs, and deserves, is to find a home of her very own. Although she’s not completely there yet, we feel that Hillary will become a fantastic lap cat! How about making that lucky lap yours?

While we’re not sure how she would be with dogs or small children, Hillary does get along great with other cats. And this little lady is so pretty with velvety soft, brown fur and an even softer fuzzy belly. Just petting Hillary will bring you so many hours of relaxing comfort! If you think that Hillary would be the perfect addition to your loving home, please go to the SPCA PETS SNAP of Montgomery County website at www.spcaofmc.com and fill out an online adoption application so that you can meet Hillary in person.

via Montgomery County pet adoption of the week, May 16 – Your Houston News: Living.

Continue reading »]]> Dog and cat toy manufacturer Kong Co. launched a charitable campaign called “Pets Need to Play,” through which the Golden, Colo.-based company will install live, interactive online toys for cats at several shelters across the country and will donate Classic Kong toys for dogs, as well, the company reported today.

The cat toys, called Kong iPet Companions, will be installed in feline enclosures at dog and cat shelters throughout the United States for six weeks at a time. Through the cat shelters’ websites, web surfers can remotely control robotic toys for shelter cats to play with and can view the action via streaming webcams.

The goal of the campaign is to increase adoptions of shelter cats, said KD Frueh, president of Kong.

More here: Shelter Cats go Social via Kong Campaign.

Continue reading »]]> Hundreds of four-legged pets, including a miniature horse, took over the Redmond Senior Center (RSC) — inside and outside — Saturday as part of the city’s fourth annual pet fair, “Whiskers, Wings and Wagging Tails.”

About 800 people — many of them with their pets — attended the popular event, which featured pet adoption opportunities, agility and obedience demonstrations, dog races and more.

“It’s always a big hit,” said Teri Burke, the RSC recreation program coordinator. “This event is about celebrating the connections with our companion animals. We know that it is important to Redmond citizens and their health.”

But the event was not limited to four-legged furry animals. Members of the Northwest Exotic Bird Society were on hand with their feathered friends. Even a chicken was at the event, brought by a group of residents who last year prompted the City Council to approve a change in city code to allow chickens on smaller lots in Redmond.

One of the more popular events at the pet fair was the flyball dog races by handlers from the Cascade Comets Dog Sports Club. The relay race features four dogs who jump over a series of hurdles to a box that releases a tennis ball to be caught when the dog jumps on the spring-loaded pad. The dog catches the ball and then races back to their handler and then the next dog takes off until all four dogs are done.

More here: Annual pet fair ‘a big hit’ with animals and people – Redmond Reporter.