It’s that time again: time for another Adoption Tails! Today, in our fifth edition, we are tuning in to precious Jill’s story, as told by her dad, Brian. When did you adopt Jill? 2012. How old was Jill when you adopted her, and how old is she now? I believe she was around 2 years…
Whether you already have a cat and are planning on having a child, or you already have a child and want to adopt a cat, this blog post is for you. It’s no surprise that some kids get excited and are less-than-gentle around animals, and it’s equally expected for some cats to be timid, skittish…
It’s October! For many of us that means leaves are turning, the lattes are getting pumpkin spiced, and Halloween decorations are going up. For animal rescue folks, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month – but that’s not what we’re here for today. Today we talk about October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many of…
We’ve all seen those amazing purebred cats like the Scottish Fold, the Sphinx, and the Norwegian Forest Cat. They are beautiful and unique animals … and they are rarely seen in the world of cat rescue. Usually the cats we see at the overcrowded shelters are “plain” or “unremarkable” cats. They are often seen as…
“Let new adventures begin.” As you may have heard, we hosted a Grand Opening/Open House celebration at our brand new Milltown Adoption Center last Sunday, July 29. And guess what? It was a raging success, thanks to you! In addition to hosting nearly 150 guests – and radio station Magic 98.3 – we also: Raised…
The time is finally here! It’s time for the grand opening of our Milltown adoption center! The Nitty Gritty Who: You’re invited! And so are your friends, family and kids! What: We want to give you a warm welcome to our new adoption center. This grand opening/open house is free-of-charge and will feature: Facility tours…
From the Executive Director’s desk … It’s open!! People keep asking me how it feels … and I have to say, it feels surreal. After all this time planning, surreal is still the best word I have. After the six months of really hard work and uncertainty, surreal is still the word that comes up…
Picas in cats – what is it? And how can you help? Most cats love eating things like milk, tuna fish and more. But some cats enjoy eating things that aren’t food, like fabric and plastic bags. Simply put, pica is when non-food is consumed. The item of choice can vary, so be sure to…
You’ve probably heard of FIV, and if you’re like most people, you’re not quite sure what it is. Is it contagious? Does it require any extra veterinary care? We have answers to all those questions and more! First, here are some FIV facts you should know: First and foremost, it stands for “feline immunodeficiency virus”…
We are beyond excited to announce we will be opening a new cat adoption center in Milltown this summer, pending all local approvals and permits!